yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] meanguy_elghxygh:
Can this latest Generic Global World ICS version be rooted on a locked bootloader using the flash tool 0.8.5?
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
Not yet. Use rootxperia.zip method. To root..for CWM use; Pvy.'s Recovery.
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
Ofcourse 2 nd one.
[Xperia Arc General] dr.Nathaniel:
root without flash?

Hallo!

From yesterday when I got my official ICS update I was (and still!) strugling with rooting of my phone. So far I've tried to download .FTF for LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Central Europe more than several times - it always gets interrupted or stucks.

I'm a noob: is there a way to root my Xperia Arc without flashing? I have a flashtool but I don't have .FTF image (and how things are going I will propably never have) :(
[Xperia Arc General] meanguy_elghxygh:
I'm sorry, I'm a noob on rooting. Is there a link on the thread how to root using that method?
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
1.First Install Pvy"s Recovery.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1437840

2.A recovery menu will appear in your phone.

3. Sets scripts assets: ENABLED

4. Flash

[install .zip from sd card} RootXperia.zip (superuser.zip} via recovery. You have to copy

RootXperia.zip to the SD card previously.

5. Reboot device and it´s done. Now device is rooted.

without unlocking ur BL. :cool:

Hit thanks. :D :)
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Kind of contradicting, don't you think so? :rolleyes:

To install CWM via this installer, you need root access in the first place. :p
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
Oh my bad ..i was just confused..Sorry..
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Updated post:

ROOT THE NEW 4.1.B.0.431 FIRMWARE (For unlocked bootloaders)
[Xperia Arc General] Xajel:
So is there's any simple and fast way to root ?

this is the only thing I'm waiting for to upgrade to ICS...
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
If u unlocked ur Bl ..u have only 2 steps to root ur phone..:D Just have 2 hotboot the kernel.!
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Only takes you 2 minutes with an unlocked bootloader
[Xperia Arc General] Xajel:
^^^,

sadly still locked, though I think I'll unlock it soon... but for now I only want to try ICS, and I can't live without root !! specially on the arc ( low internal memory :( )
[Xperia Arc General] Finalfour:
Link isn't working!!! maybe another lik to LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42 generic global from this topic?
[Xperia Arc General] lawgone:
Maybe you can mirror the file? We're getting error with Wupload.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Problems with links solved
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
[Tutorial]Root with recoveryLT15i added

Root with Superoneclick 2.2 added

Flashtools 0.5.1 added

Added 4.0.2.A.0.58 Generic Global Hong Kong
[Xperia Arc General] Belazor:
Doesn't work for me.

23/008/2011 15:08:53 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

23/008/2011 15:08:55 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode

23/008/2011 15:08:57 - INFO - Device disconnected

Repeat ad infintum.
[Xperia Arc General] Ollie2913:
faster solution :

download 4.0.2.A.0.58 from wotanserver

and then use : DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip

run .bat

voila root, one click... :)
[Xperia Arc General] moolash:
confused :D

Ok guys: I have 4.0.2.A.0.42 on a Hungarian T-Mobile branded phone, the service menu says bootloader cannot be unlocked.

Can this (4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global(World)) in post #1 be flashed to my phone and will it unlock my bootloader?

I wanna root it (with zergRush's method) and have ClockWorkMod or some other recovery afterwards.
[Xperia Arc General] Ollie2913:
csekkold az üzeneteid :) ment PÜ.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
You can flash but your bootloader will remain locked. Root with flashtools is very easy
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Added flashtools 0.5.2
[Xperia Arc General] moolash:
English plz

write in English, please :D:D:D
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
What? I prefer chinesse because i can translate using google:D

PD: It´s hungarian!
[Xperia Arc General] plopingo:
Hi Jimcr87

Can you download 4.0.2.A.0.58 for the Arc S LT18I community from emma

I don't have emma account

Thanks ;)
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
My EMMA account don´t let me search other firmwares than my phone.

If someone gives me the user/pass of an account where I can search firmwares (services) by Private message I will upload all you want.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Added flashtools 0.5.3
[Xperia Arc General] YouZi:
Hi jlmcr87,

The .58 firmware does not seems to have "world clock" widgets...

Do you know how to get it from previous firmware?
[Xperia Arc General] adriancristina:
can you search LT15i .58 world generic not HK?
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Its not available yet
[Xperia Arc General] chitose_ndy:
Will download when I got home :D
[Xperia Arc General] le_manhpro:
Hi All !

I can not dowloader been, always report invalid file please upload medifile is not:confused:, tks sorry my english is not good lol
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Updated post: LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World Iberia
[Xperia Arc General] vr5411:
Thanks a lot!
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
:D

Gracias paisano, ya era hora, que largo ha sido el parto leches!!!!:p

Y pa los ingleses:

Thanks a lot!!!!

Edito: que malas son las prisas, yo tengo un lt15 y acabo de fijjarme que es para el lt18
[Xperia Arc General] adriancristina:
ok, i have all drivers needed, flashtool 0.8.0

already flashed generic world 4.04 lt15i unrooted phone and bl unlocked by default.

fastboot folder with recovery arc inside and everything inside

windows xp sp3

I switched off the phone, already on sd the root.zip

pressed menu key when connected to usb, blue led appears

what next/

how to enter into recovery or hotboot the kernel or anything.

Start the flashtool, select hotboot when blue led is on, select kernel to hotboot...error your phone has to be already rooted.

The problem here is NOT everyone is dev expert and i did not find anywhere here an explicit guide with very clear steps. ll the guides here are from at least experienced users familiarized with all the commands.

So how to root 4.04 ics on lt15i with recoveryarc.img a notepad document and a rootxperia.zip file????????

With all the respect i regitered a succes flashing a 4.04 fr with 562 kernel ready for root, after that i rootit, and at the end flash again only kernel.

now this is different.

Please advise.
[Xperia Arc General] kamalaggi:
Hi,

Does the kernel vary from different region firmwares.

Example will the world generic stock firmware kernel be different to a UK Branded firmware stock kernel.

I don't want to void my warranty by flashing wrong region kernel
[Xperia Arc General] Donniehun:
Hi,

Can anyone upload the flashtool somewhere else, please? I'm unable to download as it says "All of our free-download capacities are exhausted currently." but this been hours already.

Much appreciated.
[Xperia Arc General] slimmer2:
Flashtool have 3 mirror's.
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
Refer to the 1 st page of this Thread.There's Given How To Hotboot the Kernel.

Arcman09 Via LT15i using xda premium
[Xperia Arc General] chrismalla:
Man it's unclear how to actually root the 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World firmware. Please follow the steps and tell me if they are right...

1. Do you need to flash any kernel or is it included in the single .ftf file?

2. After flashed the .ftf file, I put the "RootXperia.zip" on the SD-card

3. I put the "recoveryARC.img" in fastboot-folder, right. Then I Shift+RightClick in the folder and enter cmd.

4. In cmd I enter "fastboot boot recoveryARC.img" and the device will enter recovery mode.

5. Sets scripts assets: ENABLED ??? What is this, do I have to do something here???

6. I flash the "RootXperia.zip" from the recovery and gain root. It's step 5 that confuses me. Are these steps right or wrong? I don't want to flash anything without knowing these steps are right. :)
[Xperia Arc General] itik eksiden:
im gonna try out too.

although kinda blur here.

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i hear ya. having the same prob like u too.
[Xperia Arc General] ^eLipS#:
Is it possible to root official 4.1.B.0.431? I already have rooted 4.1.A.0.562... Maybe the root will stay if I do official update?

Thanks!
[Xperia Arc General] chrismalla:
This guide will help you install 4.1.B.0.431 and root it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
i have hotbooted the kernel with no problems. for me.
[Xperia Arc General] duong_duc2002:
I flashed my ARC to the Generic World 4.1.B.0.431 and unlock the bootloader. But when I use Root One Click (the software in the first topic), but could not rooted my phone. Any one help me? Or I have to flash the version in this topic: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
[Xperia Arc General] shah_129:
how to........

i m using xperia arc LT15i_4.0.A.0.62 since long and i want to update my xperia arc LT15i to ICE CREAM SANDWICH and root it but i dont know about flashtool and even dont know how to upgrade and root it...i check my SI no in list available for official upgrade to ICS for xperia arc and i found my SI in that list but when i tried to update it from pc compainian , it said "server not accessible"...can any one plz help me for telling every thing about what i asked.....:(:(
[Xperia Arc General] chrismalla:
Yes, follow the guide in the thread you linked and you'll be fine! :)
[Xperia Arc General] duong_duc2002:
You just want to read very carefully the first topic. But in my experience it will be very easy like this (all these files could find easily in the beginning post of this topic)

1. Download flashtool 0.8.0.0

2. Download World Generic 4.1.B.0.431. You will have a *.tft file.

3. Install flashtool

4. Copy the above *.tft file in folder ....\flashtool\firmwares

5. Run Flashtool-drivers.exe in folder ....\flashtool\driver >>> Choose Arc and tick all (for be sure you do not lack any driver of your ARC)

6. Run flashtool.exe (or flashtool64.exe if you run a 64-bit system operation)

7. Choose flash symbol (a symbol with the lightning-shaped) >>> chose flash (not fastboot)

8. Choose the 4.1.B.0.431 and then press Ok (be careful as if you tick on WIPE DATA you could lose all your current data after flashing. If you want to keep all data, do not check the WIPE DATA box)

9. Wait until there had a screen ask you to plug in your phone

10. Turn off your phone

11. Keep press BACK key of your ARC (it is the most left-sided key) while connect your phone to the computer (do at the same time!). The right-sided light should be on green

12. Wait until it finish
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Duong you are right on the process, but forget that now the phone does not go to restart automatically, when flashtool say that process is finish just unplug usb cable and power on the cell, just wait for 5 minuts aprox to finish start.
[Xperia Arc General] shah_129:
i followed all your steps but when i started flash and plugged in my xperia arc then it gave an error that "error Flashing. Aborted".....now what should i do...plz help me out:(
[Xperia Arc General] Claudiu1980:
Generic Global World firmware:

Flash the rootable firmware, root it, flash the kernel.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1683957&page=16

For Root use this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038

Thanx akkuky and DooMLoRD for this. Worked for me
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
What i did to root successfully

I have free lt15i, no operator carrier, before all this, i've got, GB 62, rooted and unlocked bootloader, and this is what i did to have LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World rooted:

1.- I downloaded from the first post in this tread the global worl tft, thaks to tge uploader paisanooooo!! :)

2.- Flashed it with Flashtool 0.8.5.0, you know...put the tft on the flashtools firmwares folder, open flashtool, click the ray, select flashmode, and select the tft, i think that you have to uncheck the wipe data checkbox to don loose your datas :o

3.- Flashtools will ask for your cell an explain how to connect it, you know, power off, hold pressing back key connect usb cable, wait to process to end, then unplug usb cable and power on the cell, wait..... wait..... wait.... and you will see your wonderfull arc with ICS 431.

TO ROOT

1.- I downloaded from this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1680793 the file on the arc line. THANKS TO THE DEVELOPERS AND THE UPLOADERS.

2.- Downloaded too from this tread on the first post this:

NEW!ROOT THE NEW 4.1.B.0.431 FIRMWARE (For unlocked bootloaders): http://www.mediafire.com/?7rao5retiww18x9

Thanks another time, y todas las que hagan falta, for jlmcr87 ;)

Extract the content on the zip file to your pc's hard disk, yo will see a folder that has two folders, you need the content of the "Root for ICS" folder, inside you'll see three files, copy the file named "RootXperia.zip" on your's cell sd card, at root.

3.- I guess that you have FASTBOOT, "NOT bootloader" aplication, if not you have to search beacouse i dont remenber from where i downloaded :o

Here is the link to FASTBOOT, extract the content inside the zip to the root of your cumputers hard disk, this zip has the img file that you have to flash, renamed with a shortly name for easy typing. :p:p:p http://www.mediafire.com/?b903ml8nn8wnao6

4.- Put the file downloaded fron de 2 point on the FASTBOOT "NOT bootloader" folder.

5.- Open cmd window in windows, go to the FASTBOOT folder

6.- Write fastboot flash boot XXXXX.img, where XXXXXis the name of the file you pasted on the 4 point.

7.- You'll see a < waiting for device> message,

8.- Power off the cell, hold pressed menu key, connect usb cable, and wait pressing the menu key untill process finish

9.- Now be careful, power on the cell, and when you see that SONY logo appears, next two seconds you'll see that blue led goes on, is now that you have to press the vulome down key, and waiti for the CWM Recovery menu appears, if you did not have time to press volume down key, don't worry, power off, power on and try again ;)

10.- Volume keys for go up and down in the CWM menu, and the home key to select option from menu.

11.- go to "Install zip from sdcard"

12.- select "choose zip from sdcard"

13.- Search for the file "RootXperia.zip" and select it.

14.- At the warning message............tatachan!!!! at your own risk select it, and wait for the process finish.

15.- Go back on the menus using the back key, and select the " reboot system now" option.

So is how i rooted mi Lt15i on ICS 431, successfully:D:D:D

Good Luck.
[Xperia Arc General] wafajeijeh:
^

dear jcgechevarria

Can you upload the file "Root Xperia Arc .rar" to mediafire please ?
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Here is:

http://www.mediafire.com/?7rao5retiww18x9

Edit: If someone feels that i'm doing wrong please tell me and i'll delete it. Yet thanks to the original uploader.
[Xperia Arc General] duong_duc2002:
One of my experience is that you could fixed by the 3 of following things:

- Right click on flashtool.exe and choose RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR

- Be sure you have install all driver of your ARC (all drivers should be installed from folder DRIVER of your installed Flashtool software

- Be sure you do press the exact key (the BACK key of your ARC and plug your ARC in)

Try again and it should be all right!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear jcgechevarria

Could you explain these steps:

What is bootloader folder? Where is it? Is it in your sdcard? Could you find the software or upload it here for us. Thanks

Follow step 3 what should I copy here?

Will I have to open a cmd window from bootloader folder or in what folder?
[Xperia Arc General] gk_terato:
looks rooted but titanium backup doesnt work..

Hi,

I followed the instructions.

Flashed the global generic, fastboot the recovery, install the .zip. Booted up, i see the superuser app in the drawer. Tried to install titanium backup, and it says I don't have root (???). I try and install busy box, but it says im missing something and it can't install... (Busy box installer says i have root, though..)

Can anyone enlighten me?

Thanks !
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Hi, trully i don't know what's wrong on your case, but only for try..., execute the superSu app, and update it, i remenber that it says that have to update something, no to the pro versión, but internal things. and be fast when it ask for give permisions to the aplication beacouse it goes out in 5 seconds, that's all i can say, i have installed root explorer wihtout issues.

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Sorry!!!! i'm 43 years old hardware technician, working from the 80's and still loving DOS commans like cd, md, rd, delete, erase, :(:(:(:( ssnifff, :):):), dont remenber that younger people may not have to know olders ways....... yes you can open a cmd windows from the FASTBOOTfolder.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

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Here is the fastboot aplication, whit the img file renamed with a shortly name for better typing the name at the cmd command line, extrat the zip file to the root of your computers.

http://www.mediafire.com/?b903ml8nn8wnao6

One more time thanks to all the developers and uploaders before me. ;);)
[Xperia Arc General] cptlogos:
Broken Xperia

I have created a new thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27095594
[Xperia Arc General] efray17:
just download ics 4.0.4 generic global world on page 1

move it to flash/firmware folder

open flash 0.8.5

cant read the LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic Global World.ftf file

but other .ftf files can read by flash

View attachment 1112493

:confused::confused::confused:

anyone can help me?
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Wich version ofr flashtools you have??

EDIT: Sorry i saw it ver 0.8.5

Then, i dont know waht can be yor problem, beacouse i'd flash yesterday, my wifes and mine without no problem
[Xperia Arc General] efray17:
using new version 0.8.5
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
:o:o Yes.... i've seen:o:o:o edited previous post.... sorry
[Xperia Arc General] efray17:
No problem,,

Still wait for other answer :)

Still confused with the problem,,

2days before still running well with flash 0.8.4
[Xperia Arc General] gk_terato:
I have updated it but never saw a root access prompt. =/ I never saw it in any case either, not when i installed titanium backup or tried to install busybox. Thanks for the response. I'm going to try and install using the version of fastboot you posted. I had been using an old one i saved from last year..Hopefully that makes a difference..?

Anyway thanks for your response!
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Don't worry, today at morning, here in Spain, i'd install Titanium backup and worked fine, no message about root, except the superSU for give permissions.

Hope you can solve it.

I remenber... may be that you dont saw a root access prompt , beacouse you mark the dont ask me.... check box the first time you used it!:rolleyes::rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc General] ideeseng:
i think your ftf file got problem , just 204,167 kb ?

my 365MB...
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
You are rigth!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek:, thanks for your perspicacity.
[Xperia Arc General] smart_guy471:
edit: posted in wrong thread. Mods plz delete this post
[Xperia Arc General] utgamer2004:
Possible to root stock xperia arc with official android 4.04 ICS?

Hi guys,

I have a non-rooted xperia arc LT15i that i just upgraded to firmware 4.04.Can i root my phone,its been running a bit slow since the update and also hogs a lot of battery,im thinking of installing either of miui or cm7.

PS-:Ive never rooted before.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Updated Post:

LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World
[Xperia Arc General] faiz5200:
where to download LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World.

there is no link
[Xperia Arc General] gk_terato:
seems to be uploading..
[Xperia Arc General] CioccolatoCat:
Can't root 431
[Xperia Arc General] efray17:
you download from page 1?

Solved:

i just rename .rar to .tft thats why cant read

hahaha,,, foolish me
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World Available
[Xperia Arc General] cptlogos:
Can not find sim card

Hi everyone, I have been experiencing sim card problems with all LT15i roms. Both Android 4.x and Android 2.x.

All the roms can not find the sim card, it says put your sim card in and restart the phone. I have experienced with all of them.

Isnt there any solution for this ?
[Xperia Arc General] gounadive:
Hi

Follow the guide here :-

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239?start=0&tstart=0

Download the necessary roms (ftf files) Flashtool & Doomlords rooting kit.

i did this on my LT15i and it worked perfectly.

Cheers

Simmo
[Xperia Arc General] caqo71:
I have same problem. This is due baseband 70 and up, sim card just can't work. Try to flash baseband 64.
[Xperia Arc General] cptlogos:
There is no explanation in the first post, how can i find ftf file for baseband 64 ?
[Xperia Arc General] ^eLipS#:
I just updated my Arc S to 4.0.4, and am wondering, can I root it with Root_Exploit_OneClick, the file that is attached? My bootloader is locked. There are other options of rooting with flashtools but I don't like those :D
[Xperia Arc General] ArcMan09:
Basically There Should Be a simple rooting toolkit For Fw.431 like in Those For Fw 562. Rooting will be easier For Locked Bootloaders .

Arcman 09 V!@ LT15i using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] ^eLipS#:
I know, it's strange that DoomLord still haven't figured it out. I rooted 4.0.3 for like a 3 minutes, I need something like that with 4.0.4 :D
[Xperia Arc General] plantunes:
Can anyone explain me (i'm noob :p) what are the main advantages upgrading from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4?

My Arc S is not bootloader unlocked...

Can I root my ARC S after upgrading, so I can remove bloatware?
[Xperia Arc General] Y2j-Hotaru:
Anyone has tested 4.1.B.0.431 on LT15a?

Hi everybody,

I'm just wondering if someone already 4.1.B.0.431 has tested 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World on a LT15a Xperia Arc. I don't know if I can use it or is better to wait for the Generic NA version. Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Congratulations, but i' decompress it with 7zip and not have anyproblem..:eek::eek::eek::eek:
[Xperia Arc General] Candy[MAN]:
Generic Global World will work on the LT15a. If you rather use the NA version, it has been released as well. Search this subforum for the NA firmware thread.
[Xperia Arc General] efray17:
im forget to decompress the file,, i think just rename the .rar to .ftf hahahaha

and now got some problem after flash with new root my contact and phone not working,,, and i also cant searching my network :eek::eek:
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
ups!!, then, only thing i can tell you is that when you flash new stock rom the phone goes to fabric values, then you loose all your personal settings, like contacts, but you can recover from a backup if uoy made it before :confused:,

the others issues, can't solve you beacouse i'd havent it, may be if you do over again....?:confused:

---------- Post added at 11:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:02 AM ----------

It did'nt work for me, lt15i, unlock bootloader, and 404. 431....You can test it and confirm, may be works on your cell.:confused:

---------- Post added at 11:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 AM ----------

Screenshots from my rooted ics 431 lt15i
[Xperia Arc General] sdbilge:
Try this link if you hate waiting for uploaded.to and don't want to pay to wotanserver for LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 (docs.google.com/folder/d/0B3fwTlGk0aPmelVlbEo1bFZoMnc/edit) :rolleyes:

Included files are; Generic Trade Global and Generic Trade Turkey
[Xperia Arc General] ToxiD8:
Has anyone found a good root for arc 4.0.4? I tried one but it wasn't good...
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Did'nt you search?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27066726&postcount=604

I've finish to do in my wife's lt15i, you need unlocked bootloader, to success.
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Easiest, all in the first post
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Post Updated: ICS Gapps
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Post updated: NEW!ICS STATUS BAR