yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x3Evo:
docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/

Thats's the best i can do. I cannot provide links on my posts.

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Sorry but the link was a bit wrong. The updated one:

docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/edit
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] (de)vices:
Thanks man!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SweKen:
Dont now what drivers missing,but here is the log.:confused:

18/055/2012 13:55:53 - INFO - Device disconnected

18/056/2012 13:56:02 - INFO - Flash canceled

18/056/2012 13:56:53 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

18/056/2012 13:56:53 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

18/057/2012 13:57:05 - INFO - Device disconnected

18/057/2012 13:57:09 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

18/057/2012 13:57:09 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

18/057/2012 13:57:43 - INFO - Flash canceled
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x3Evo:
You missing the ADB drivers.

This can be found in the Flashtool folder "C:/FlashTool/Drivers"

Install All drivers related to ACRO HD . Acro HD Drivers would work for the Acro S as well.

Try again after that.

Note: you need to close FlashTool properly to make the .bat files run smoothly. To do this:

On FlashTool (1st tab) Click on exit. Run the .bat files after that.

Also note that, you need to macke sure you device is running in , USB DEBUGGING MODE, MSC USB TRANSFER MODE AND UNKNOWN SOURCES Must be activated as well as STAY AWAKE. 30mins stay inactive before locking.

Wallpaper isnt compulsory.

Sent from my LT26w
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SweKen:
Thanks for the help x3Evo.:good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x3Evo:
No problem, bro. Great to be of help in the Acro S (LT26w) and AcroHD forum.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
success!

I have successfully rooted my Acro S! i just followed the instructions from page 1 and all is working fine now. FYI, my bootloader in locked.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Of course mate, i've rooted 2 acro so with this method. You'll get SuperSU instead of Superuser, which is, IMO, better.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] elevation_2:
How to:

- Turn off the Acro S. Prepare to flash the 2.3.7 file: check all of the Wipe column, uncheck the rest.

- Plug in the Acro S while holding the volume down. Wait for the flashing to be completed and close Flashtool

- Run step1.bat

- Flash 4.0.4 files using Flashtool, don't wipe anything, also check no final verification

- Run Step2.bat

- Enjoy full root

WHy would you need to flash the 2.3.7 HD file to the arco S?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Because the exploit only work on the 2.3.7. Which is the same for bith acro s and acro hd. Maybe there is a way to root ICS directly but I don't know.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SweKen:
Hmm,belived i manage to root my phone but that was just in my fantasy.

After flash first part what to do with step one,i cant wright anything in that window and with SDK i got something about that adb is out of date and step one windows need to be closed.

Any ide what i do wrong...:confused:

Also when i start step one it tels me to put the device in ADB mode but it cant find my device...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
So this method works? I gonna try now. Any issue with it.

EDIT: Im thinking whether we're able to use CWM to backup current rom+data(4.0.4), flash 2.3.7, root and restore 4.0.4 back.

I think cannot, nvm xD
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x3Evo:
Had the same issue.

After flashing, make your phone remained on and at the home screen. Run the .bat files without admin. It should work.

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Had the same issue.

Run .bat files normally without running as admin.

Btw after flashing turn on your phone and unlock it then run the .bat files.

I used that method for mine
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
this is the same i did.

at first i thought to run .bat files in flashmode, but the problem is it can't see the phone in ADB mode. so i turned it on then run step1.bat. after that, i flash ICS, then turn on again the phone and run step2.bat... then... boom! ROOT! :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
EDIT: After rooting, i have to manually remove docomo apps?

Can i wipe data?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x3Evo:
You, would have to remove manually. Wiping data = wipe root.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Remember that you should run the bat file after turning on the Acro S. Mean that you're on the main menu of the phone. With USB debugging on. I'll edit the guide on page 1 to make it clearer.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SweKen:
I must be totaly ****t up,dosent mather what i do,it wont work.

In step 1.bat its says"adb aint a intern or extern commando,program,or commandofile.

Rename /data/local/tmp to be able to create symlink...and that means???

I have rooted a coupple of Desire HD and both SE X10 and X8 and never had problems like this...:mad:

Another thing is that after first flash it cant find my simcard,if that have something to do with my problems.

Only work in offline mod and with wifi

Perhaps the problem is that i cant find where to check USB debugging on after first flash,cant find it anywhere in the phone...

I think i manage to get around all the problems,flashing file 2 now,lets see whats happening...:)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SweKen:
Dont get any luck,but i get so far that i got a logfile if it is someone that could take a look..

This is an adapted idea from the methods of

Dan Rosenberg (vulnfactory.org)

-Script by Bin4ry-

C:\Users\Kenta\Desktop>echo off

Please plug the device in ADB-Mode

wait for device

Trying to write qemu value to prop-file

cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied

Rebooting

Waiting for device to reboot again

Try to remount /system

remount failed: Operation not permitted

Pushing su and Superuser.apk

failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system

Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory

failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file sy

stem

Unable to chmod /system/app/Superuser.apk: No such file or directory

Cleanup of the Stuff created while running

rm failed for /data/local.prop, No such file or directory

Rebooting

Det går inte att hitta sökvägen.

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

=============================================

Step1 : Waiting for Device.

=============================================

OK

=============================================

Step2 : Sending some files.

=============================================

25 KB/s (801 bytes in 0.031s)

1325 KB/s (63512 bytes in 0.046s)

3413 KB/s (2344960 bytes in 0.670s)

2422 KB/s (735308 bytes in 0.296s)

37 KB/s (596 bytes in 0.015s)

=============================================

Step3 : Setting up files system partition.

=============================================

su: permission denied

Finished!

Tryck ned valfri tangent för att fortsätta...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Look like step1.bat was not excuted properly. You should try flashing the 2.3.7, run step1.bat again. Then flash 4.0.4 without wiping anything, run step2.bat
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SweKen:
Do i have to put those two .bat files some special place or can i place them on the desktop:o
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
I put them in my android folder. So I do believe that anywhere will do.

Remember that you have to close flashtool after finished flashing to make sure it work properly. The step1.bat was meant to make preperation for the SuperSU to be pushed successfully to the phone.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SweKen:
I downloaded Rootingkit again and it dont looks like it did before,so perhaps the first one was damage.

But big thanks for your help anyway...:good:

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Have to ask one more thing...:laugh:

In device selection"first time i get it up"should i use the LT26 Xperia S...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
I chose ion but I beilieve xperia s will do fine
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
And btw, after flashing the Docomo 2.3.7 you will lose signal because Docomo firmware will only accept Usim. You will get the signal back after flashing the 4.0.4
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
So the superSU is actually in data, not system.

:o

ADD: You should add more line in 1st post.

After running step1.bat, will get something like rename to ... and trying ...., then press anykey to close.

Shut down and reconnect to flashtool to flash 4.0.4
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SweKen:
Iam starting to think that my problems is in the phone.have try this on three diffrent laptops now and its all ends up with this...

This is an adapted idea from the methods of

Dan Rosenberg (vulnfactory.org)

-Script by Bin4ry-

C:\Users\Virpi\Desktop>echo off

Please plug the device in ADB-Mode

Rename /data/local/tmp to be able to create symlink

Trying to create /data symlink

Tryck ned valfri tangent för att fortsätta...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
Yes, this is correct. After this, flash 4.0.4 in flashtool and run step2.bat.

You're on the right track!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SweKen:
But isnt step 1.bat supose to do more than that???

And i got the same problems when i try to run step 2.bat after flashing 4.0.4

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Finaly got root...:D

Big thanks for you all that helpt me try to fix this...:good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
Step1 just did so little.

When i was rooting, i also felt weird, but i go on and viola!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dabgoo:
Rooted, but camera isn't working

I have just rooted my Acro S, LT26W, using the method described. Took a few times, the drivers are very fussy! and I did Step2.bat manually. I have root ok. First time, device was really slow. Did a reboot (power on + vol up button) and everything is smooth. BUT when I use my camera, there is nothing displayed on the screen. Picture can be taken and can see that the camera itself is working. BUT I can't see what the camera sees. The display is blank.

When I try to setup facial recognition for unlock, I only get the round circle as well. No display of my face appears.

Anyone else have this problem?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
Camera working here too.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Camer woking fine after rooting here. No problem taking pictures and adjusting setting whatsoever.

I haven't tried the face unlock but i doubt there will be any problem.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dabgoo:
Hmmm ok. Weird. Before i rooted, i made an ftf off the current stock rom. No mods. No unlocking bootloader. I used that when I flashed back to 4.0.4, ie 6.1.A.1. . I have cleared the dalvik cache twice. Camera display was working before my rooting. OK am going to try a SEUS repair and see what happens.

Thanks to those who responded!!

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OH yeah I forgot to mention that Gallery/Album doesn't work, FC's as soon as you try to open it, and also videos don't display either. I tried the stock video player and MX and I get audio but no visual. The on screen icons and sliders work just fine but no video displayed! This is beginning to look like a software problem....sigh!

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Well repairing with SEUS fixed the display problem, but it cost me root. It installed 6.1.A.1.58 as original but no ROOT. I am going to have to rebuild my ftf one more time and try again to get ROOT and keep my camera display working!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dabgoo:
Camera, album and videos work now!! I built a new ftf after the SEUS repair. Flashed down to 2.3.7 Docomo ROM, ran STEP1, flashed back up to 4.0.4 using the new ftf, ran STEP2, and SUCCESS!!! I have ROOT, working display and oh sooo smooth on my ACRO S.

I think my biggest problem was not waiting for Flashtool to complete preparing the files for flashing before plugging in my ACRO. Wait until Flashtool tells you to plug in your phone. You may have to close Flashtool and restart it more then once before it will recognize the phone. Depending on you computer and what you have running at the time has an effect.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Glad you've done it man. I also suspected that your error involved something wrong when flashing the ftf. Probably because you use a built ftf when we use the stock ftf.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alexlost:
The file hosts were kind of slow for me (took about 3-5 hours to download).

So I uploaded/mirrored the package to some more hosts here:

http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/AVQRKL0J/acro.7z_links

Acro.7z contains:

Rooting kit

The Acro HD (SO-03D) 2.3.7 files

The Acro S 4.0.4 file
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
I download them from other host, googled.

Stock 4.0.4 is posted in this forum by me, hosted in gdrive.

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When u plugged in device and waiting for windows to install the driver, continue holding the volume down button to prevent DC.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Updated to post #1

Thanks for you contribution.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
no 3g?

Hi Guys,

Im just wondering if you also experience that there is no 3g after rooting? I rooted mine successfully but i cannot get 3g signal. it's always 2g. :(

do you experienced the same?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
No, 3G works flawlessly here.

Did you set up your APN setting after root?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
Yup, i set up the APN after root... hmm.. maybe i will just restart again. :) i will just backup my apps using titanium backup and then restore it afterwards.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dabgoo:
I built the ftf from the stock rom using SEUS method and Flashtool so I don't think it was the problem. But who can say. Anyways be persistent, don't give up and try try try again!! Of course reading the instructions very carefully!!! :)

Zhuhang- Thanks. Good advice. What do you mean when u say DC?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
simlock.ta

Hi Guys,

I tried to re-root again my Acro S to fix my no 3g issue. I think the reason that I have this issue is because of this:

WARN - This file is ignored: simlock.ta

Do you have any idea what is this and how to fix it?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
No, it's a normal thing that happen during the process. Have you finished rooting it again?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
Yup, finished rooting it again.l but I did a different approach. What I did was reset the the phone to factory setting then when rooting, I skip the baseband for both GB and ICS. Now the phone works flawlessly :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dejanxxxx:
Here it is not clear to me nothing (- Turn off the Acro S. Prepare to flash the 2.3.7 file: check all of the Wipe column, uncheck the rest. - Plug in the Acro S while holding the volume down. Wait for the flashing to be completed close Flashtool) that you need to open the flash tool, what is this PLUG IN THE ACROwhile holding the volume down. Wait for the flashing to be completed close Flashtool, you include phone while DRYIM VOLUME DOWN, or attach a USB CABLE. I ask you, once again, but step-by-step detail NOBOVE steps describe for root. Please heart to do it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Do you have any experience flashing and rooting devices before because this sound like your first time. These steps simply putting your devide on flashmode and connect it to the PC via USB. Wait for the flashing to be done and close Flashtool. But i would highly recommend you do some reading and research before doing this as one error might get your phone bricked.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
I suggest you read this thread first to give you an overview how to root: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1526866
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dejanxxxx:
It's not my first time to root the phone, I was delirious this (if I trebamm to put in sometime this file The Acro HD (SO-03D) 2.3.7 files that I need to put it in flashtool, or just to take the computer and Then you put the USB cable while hold volume down. flesovati and it will ACRO HD 2.3.7 FILE. rebels to me, if I need to transfer him somewhere else other than what is taken uuna compute

Did with link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1526866 I can root my phone or I must read this tutorial only for ACRO S.I use DoomLord tool for root many phones.

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928343 from this link I read how flash ACRO 2.3.7 file. Did I like this do? for 2.3.7 file.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
This is the only way to root acro S. Follow this tutorial (the 1st post)

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Actually what's the use of PREPARE instruction?

My phone is all the time screen off. And rooted without problem.

When running step1.bat, screen is off.

Run step2.bat also screen off.

During flashing, screen off.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dejanxxxx:
delirium to me, I thought that the file ACRO HD 2.3.7 I transferred to flashtool, and I see that when I insert the USB cable and I hold volume down, flash tool will run and I flesovati file 2.3.7. it made me delirious.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
u flash the acro HD 2.3.7, then only step1.bat will work.

U cannot run step1.bat on acro S 4.0.4.

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BREAKING NEWS:

I found a toolbox for acro S. (unlock BL, root, recovery...)

Downloading and testing. If it really works, i post it on xda.

EDIT: toolbox root require unlocked boot loader.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dejanxxxx:
to flash 2.3.7, I have to do this, I hold volume down and plug the USB cable to the PC, open the flash tool select 2.3.7 file I click on OK, and wash it 4 steps you need to,. Unplug the USB cabel from the phone (you can leave it plugged in the PC) Second Turn off the phone 3rd Press and hold the "Back" button on the phone 4th Plug in the USB cabel in the phone wait for the process to be done and turn on phone. Do I need this file flesovati 2.3.7
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
Run flashtool, select 2.3.7 file, wait until the pop-up (but don't follow the steps there), press volume-down button and connect to PC.

Wait for flashing to complete.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dejanxxxx:
Iˇts done.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
After finished flashing Docomo 2.3.7, turn on your phone. Turn on USB debugging mode and connect to PC via USB cable. Run step1.bat

Process to flash the Acro 4.0.4, don't check anything from the wipe column of Flashtool. After finished, turn it on. Connect to PC via USB and run step2.bat

You should be rooted by then.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] johnkernelle:
so, i really do not need to download the acro hd files if i am going to root my acro s??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
new firmware 6.1.A.2.45

I received a notification that there's a new firmware... does anybody tried to root this firmware? :)

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you need to download a GB firmware. refer to post #1 for the files you need.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skycamefalling:
Would you be so kind to download it in PC Companion and upload the .tft?

I will then try to root it with enhanced Kernel.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
I believe OTA root keeper will do fine for me.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
here it is: LT26W_6.1.A.2.45_Generic.ftf

let us know the outcome :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skycamefalling:
It does not work for me. Flashtool always aborts when flashing the loader. Are you sure it is the ROM for LT26w Acro and not for LT261 S?

EDIT:

Got it working. Flashed the ROM without Kernel.sin first and now wipe with the full ROM.

2nd EDIT:

ROM is booting and it definitely is different than before, but...it still shows Build 6.1.A.1.58 in the phone settings.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Ok, I saw an update for the Xperia S yesterday too. So basically 2012 devices are getting the .45 update. I hope this will be a big improvement.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skycamefalling:
Did anyone else receive the official Update via SEUS?

EDIT: After flashing the firmware from yogiyogs and relocking the bootloader afterwards, I am now receiving the official 6.1.A.2.45 Update. Don't ask me what the other was...but I'm now on the official track again.

Nevertheless: Thank you, yogiyogs!

EDIT2: Rooting via CWM can be done without any problem but needs an unlocked bootloader.

- Flash the CWM-Kernel as described HERE

- Flash the RootPhone.zip in CWM as described HERE

Now the phone is rooted.

Optional:

- Flash back the stock Kernel again (only the Kernel, not the complete ROM otherwise Root will be gone again!)

- Lock the bootloader by flashing the package in Flashtool as described HERE

Now you have a rooted and warranty-proof Acro S :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
glad to hear that! but its more complicated than I thought... I was thinking if we can do the same as post #1, only difference is flash thid ftf instead of the old 4.0.4 version.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sirbrian:
I have been following this thread for a few days already and coming from a SGS user to Acro S, I now realise that it is so so so complicated to root my new phone...

Anyone is so kind enough to guide me again?

I really need to root my phone fast as I need to use TB to restore my apps and the save data.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Follow the instruction on page #1 and you'll do just fine. I rooted my phone in less than 10 minutes. If you are having any trouble during the process, don't hestitate to ask
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skycamefalling:
You can use the method described in the first post or you simply unlock the bootloader and flash the CWM-Kernel. It's done in a few minutes.

However, I suggest to not use Titanium Backup to restore everything again. Better take the opportunity and setup the system freshly after updating the ROM. Then you can be sure that everything works as intended and that you are not restoring faulty files and junk again.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] veimus:
i just got a OTA notification, instalilng now 6.1.A.2.45 verion, after root is still there :P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sirbrian:
Thanks for your advice. I was just thinking of using TB to restore mainly the 5 games and its saved files. As for the rest I willl install directly from Google Play. THEN I will use TB again to backup...but there is where I need to root.

I remember that for SGS, it was easy to get root by flashing the Kernel. So for the Acro S, which method is better? The method as described here or like you mentioned unlocking the bootloader and flash the CWM Kernel?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skycamefalling:
Games usually (I say usually because it's like this for the games I have) use the user-accessible storage to save the data (/sdcard/). In this case all the data will stay there when flashing and there is no need to backup.

I prefer the method with unlocking the bootloader but unlocking the bootloader may void your warranty. So maybe it's better to try the other way first.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
really? so I can just install the 6.1.A.2.45 and my root will still be there? this is a good news :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skycamefalling:
No, root will be gone after flashing the update!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] athris:
This way still work on 6.1.A.2.45, Confirmed
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] veimus:
use only OTA update to keep root :p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skycamefalling:
This is a possibility to keep it with Rootkeeper. I just didn't know that the update has been pushed out OTA too.