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[TUT][ARC]how to get rooted 2.3.3 with locked bootloader

First of all thanks to kokbiel for discovering this!
Do not try this if you have an unlocked bootloader or if you dont know what your doing! I'm not resposible if you break or brick your phone!
If you're allready on a rooted .181 or .184 and OTA update is available for you just update your firmware. If there is no OTA update available for your customazation version follow these instuctions:
- flash back to 3.0.A.2.181 generic with the flashtool
- Use Gingerbreak or Superoneclick to root your device
- Update your Arc using a OTA(over the air) update(Go to settings->About phone->Software update)
- Enjoy your rooted 2.3.3!!!
Update 1: it seems that the OTA update is not working if you did any modifications to/deleted system files so it's adviced to always flash the .181 firmware provided in this post
Update 2: if you have any battery problems after flashing the .181 firmware(if it's only showing 1%) removing the battery for a few minutes should solve this
Update 3: thanks to ricstc we now have a video tutorial on how to follow these instructions
Update 4: if you want you can keep your user data by unchecking the whipe user data in the flashtool while selecting the correct ftf file. this will cause a lot of error message's on 2.3.2 but just click them away and continue the procedure, after upgrading again to 2.3.3 the error message's will be gone!
Update 5: this methode still works with the new 4.0.A.2.368 firmware! if you don't get the OTA update with the provided .181 firmware try flashing the .184 firmware and try the OTA again
At the moment there are a lot of battery problems when you downgrade from 2.3.4 if you have any problem follow this or this thread for a possible solution

In general how long did it take for Gingerbreak / superoneclick to do its stuff.
iv been waiting about 5-10 minutes with nothing. :S

punkmonkey1984 said:
In general how long did it take for Gingerbreak / superoneclick to do its stuff.
iv been waiting about 5-10 minutes with nothing. :S
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can take up to 20 minutes, can't say for sure.

punkmonkey1984 said:
In general how long did it take for Gingerbreak / superoneclick to do its stuff.
iv been waiting about 5-10 minutes with nothing. :S
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the process of obtaining root took me 3-4 minutes

tRippinthehead said:
the process of obtaining root took me 3-4 minutes
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Ill try a fresh formatted SD card and try again :S
Did you get "SD card safe to remove" message on the status bar?

punkmonkey1984 said:
Ill try a fresh formatted SD card and try again :S
Did you get "SD card safe to remove" message on the status bar?
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Yes. It's ok.

punkmonkey1984 said:
Ill try a fresh formatted SD card and try again :S
Did you get "SD card safe to remove" message on the status bar?
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yes, just reboot and try again

kistigun said:
yes, just reboot and try again
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But it always says "SD card is saft to remove" i am using the Global customized firmware, but dont think that would be the case in any means, can you provide a link to the one you used kistigun please ?
Im on a fresh install so might as well try the version you used lol.

finds the update, but then I can not update via OTA, the phone says to me - "could not connect to network"

punkmonkey1984 said:
But it always says "SD card is saft to remove" i am using the Global customized firmware, but dont think that would be the case in any means, can you provide a link to the one you used kistigun please ?
Im on a fresh install so might as well try the version you used lol.
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i've updated the first post with a link to the firmware i've used

kistigun said:
i've updated the first post with a link to the firmware i've used
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Thanks ill try and report back.

can you unroot using gingerbreak after doing this?

anyone did this work for them?

aeron16 said:
can you unroot using gingerbreak after doing this?
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why would you want to unroot?

kistigun said:
why would you want to unroot?
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i have no choice! using GOOD for enterprise on my Arc, and it only allows usage if its on an unrooted device.
thinking of doing the root on 2.3.2 first, OTA update as you mentioned, then while still rooted, remove some of those unused SE Apps to free up ram, before unrooting and installing GOOD for enterprise.

Root access with firmware on first post. global customized didnt work for me. :S

punkmonkey1984 said:
Root access with firmware on first post. global customized didnt work for me. :S
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weird, may i ask what steps you took?

kistigun said:
weird, may i ask what steps you took?
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Just flashed the firmware you provided on the OP then installed gingerbreak ran it, and it worked with-in 2 minutes. i did have the USB cable plugged-in, with USB debugging on.
Apart from that, it was a fresh install.

punkmonkey1984 said:
Just flashed the firmware you provided on the OP then installed gingerbreak ran it, and it worked with-in 2 minutes. i did have the USB cable plugged-in, with USB debugging on.
Apart from that, it was a fresh install.
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and after that you've updated with OTA update to .145?

kistigun said:
and after that you've updated with OTA update to .145?
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Its booting up now, i will let you know if it has or applied it or not.
Yes .145 with root access and titanium backup working fine,
Had to install busybox from the market, but working never the less.

[Q] Can't write on system after root- Kitkat Xperia Z1- no permission

Hi everyone,
I know my title just explained everything
but i will explain in details now here
i bought an Xperia Z1 after burning my Xperia Z because of over heating it.:angel:
anyway
all what i wanted to do is rooting my Xperia Z WITHOUT installing another firmware UNLESS there's a way to not lose my data.
i guess what i have not is a half root, i have SuperSU installed
CWM installed BUT i can't access it. i only access it by flashing it again from the PC, its like one time use only :silly:
anyway i installed supersu and rooted the device
root checker says congratulations you have root access
busybox says install was not successful try another path AND i tried another path which leaded me to the same result
the problem is
I DON'T HAVE THE WRITE PERMISSION IN THE SYSTEM!!!
HELP?!
KitKat 4.4.2 Xperia Z1 LTE - 14.3.A.0.757

Reflash your pre rooted rom. I experienced the same problem. I couldnt get access to root. Flash on recovery.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk

mahalkosijoy said:
Reflash your pre rooted rom. I experienced the same problem. I couldnt get access to root. Flash on recovery.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
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am sorry but i didn't get you..
actually
i don't want to flash any rom on my device
i have a stock rom
with half a root
all what i need is
getting the write permission in the system
or if theres away to flash another rom without losing my data and my apps
am ready to do it!

Easiest way is to follow the link in my signature.

zerok911 said:
am sorry but i didn't get you..
actually
i don't want to flash any rom on my device
i have a stock rom
with half a root
all what i need is
getting the write permission in the system
or if theres away to flash another rom without losing my data and my apps
am ready to do it!
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hmm. tell me how you rooted your phone, the method.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk

mahalkosijoy said:
hmm. tell me how you rooted your phone, the method.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
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i used this method provided in this link:
thebluewater. blogspot .ae /2014/05/ how-to-root-your-sony-xperia-z1-with .html
i had to make spaces in between
am not allowed to post links am still a new member..

gregbradley said:
Easiest way is to follow the link in my signature.
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i really like your method, sir.
but am i going to lose my data and apps?

Not if you back them up first.

zerok911 said:
i used this method provided in this link:
thebluewater. blogspot .ae /2014/05/ how-to-root-your-sony-xperia-z1-with .html
i had to make spaces in between
am not allowed to post links am still a new member..
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That link explain the same method from XDA but the other one, Unlock Bootloader and flash the Kernel, so did you Unlocked Your Bootloader?

zerok911 said:
I DON'T HAVE THE WRITE PERMISSION IN THE SYSTEM!!!
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Hello.
I was experiencing the same problem after rooting 14.3.A.0.757 on my Xperia Z1. I searched the forums and found that the problem is due to Sony's RIC service. Correct me if I am wrong. Updating to the latest XZDualRecovery will solve the problem.
This is what I did: (I am assuming you have a working rooted 14.3.A.0.757)
Download the latest flashable zip from NUT's XZDualRecovery thread in Cross-Device Development and flash it via recovery. You have now upgraded your recovery to the latest version. Now you can mount system partition with r/w.

gregbradley said:
Not if you back them up first.
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Okay thanks a lot sir
Its working 100%
But the camera is dead :crying:

after the update...

Hello there,
After i updated with NUTS release, the update pops up again even tho i updated it. What could possibly be the problem?
Any help is greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance

samircali said:
Hello there,
After i updated with NUTS release, the update pops up again even tho i updated it. What could possibly be the problem?
Any help is greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance
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is your bootloader unlocked???
if its thats the problem if not just reflash the newest firmware available for your device

TheHunk_2 said:
is your bootloader unlocked???
if its thats the problem if not just reflash the newest firmware available for your device
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No, my boatloader is not unlocked. It shows that i have the 4.4.4 installed in my setings. Do i have to flash the ftf file again. I dunno what to do.

samircali said:
No, my boatloader is not unlocked. It shows that i have the 4.4.4 installed in my setings. Do i have to flash the ftf file again. I dunno what to do.
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what is your device model number?
c6903 ,c6902 or what?

TheHunk_2 said:
what is your device model number?
c6903 ,c6902 or what?
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My device mobile number is C6903. Is there hope to fix this. Maybe NUT uploaded the wrong ftf or the flashible zip.

samircali said:
My device mobile number is C6903. Is there hope to fix this. Maybe NUT uploaded the wrong ftf or the flashible zip.
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Every problem can be solved.BUT DEATH :laugh:
Im c6903 too. im not having this problem im on this firmware http://dfiles.ru/files/tqsgjp29m
download it check your pc for the drivers and stuff and flash it .Don't forget to wipe the appslog cache and data
if still having the same problem then this is your best shot http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/0...rtified-for-xperia-z1-z-ultra-and-z1-compact/

TheHunk_2 said:
Every problem can be solved.BUT DEATH :laugh:
Im c6903 too. im not having this problem im on this firmware http://dfiles.ru/files/tqsgjp29m
download it check your pc for the drivers and stuff and flash it .Don't forget to wipe the appslog cache and data
if still having the same problem then this is your best shot http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/0...rtified-for-xperia-z1-z-ultra-and-z1-compact/
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Is it with root or without root

You don't need root to flash the firmware just search abour it in Google you'll find everything you need.

TheHunk_2 said:
You don't need root to flash the firmware just search abour it in Google you'll find everything you need.
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Yes, but I dont want to lose root. My phone is rooted with NUTS version since the beginning. This is the first time Im getting this problem.
Thanks anyway

samircali said:
Yes, but I dont want to lose root. My phone is rooted with NUTS version since the beginning. This is the first time Im getting this problem.
Thanks anyway
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flash the firmware then root it with easyrooting kit and towlroot

OTA update 5.0

This is update from KitKat 4.4.4 to Lollipop 5.0. Download HERE
Thank You to : @thatbigmoose for posting .cfg file.. Orginal post here

Thanks
Side note - you need more bandwidth, it's a very slow download

Very slow 50 kb/s I have a gigabit connection. This will take 7-8 hours. Brings me back to the dial up days.

norbarb said:
This is update from KitKat 4.4.4 to Lollipop 5.0. Download HERE
Thank You to : @thatbigmoose for posting .cfg file.. Orginal post here
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scientificthegreat said:
Thanks
Side note - you need more bandwidth, it's a very slow download
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kingofbigmac said:
Very slow 50 kb/s I have a gigabit connection. This will take 7-8 hours. Brings me back to the dial up days.
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The original Google Drive link I posted https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzdkih-mC2kxMGZnY3JZUUlFQnc/view?usp=sharing

Will either of these (zip or cfg) maintain root?

scientificthegreat said:
Thanks
Side note - you need more bandwidth, it's a very slow download
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Sorry for connection speed but I got lot of connections going now.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Premium HD app

atoddvr6 said:
Will either of these (zip or cfg) maintain root?
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I don't know this
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Premium HD app

atoddvr6 said:
Will either of these (zip or cfg) maintain root?
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No, You will loose root by any method you choose to update to lollipop best to wait and see if root is even possible before updating. otherwise you may find yourself in the position of no root and no way to downgrade to 4.4.x

cstayton said:
No, You will loose root by any method you choose to update to lollipop best to wait and see if root is even possible before updating. otherwise you may find yourself in the position of no root and no way to downgrade to 4.4.x
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That's what I figured. I will just keep waiting to see if root is achieved/can be maintained.

I am uploading to my mediafire for a second dl location for those who are interested. If you want to keep root do not flash this file until a flashable version is available. If you want to flash this version do a backup with Kies so you can restore everything after you update. I did this many times before I rooted this device, it works.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ty1jwgb1xejg8xb/ATTS5Lollipop.zip

Here is link to my Google Drive : https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxSORq_9mu52aDFfUnlQaTEtdWM&authuser=0

norbarb said:
Here is link to my Google Drive : https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxSORq_9mu52aDFfUnlQaTEtdWM&authuser=0
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Can I flash the .zip file via safestrap recovery?

neer2005 said:
Can I flash the .zip file via safestrap recovery?
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It should, but I did not try. I push thru ADB
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Premium HD app

How do you flash a Zip with odin? I'm still on 4.4.4 and I don't think my phone has 5.0 activated yet will probably take a few days but im on stock but rooted still, I will wait iguess but i downloaded that zip. But when It is able to root, but how do i flash it?

Has anyone seen this for the g870a active yet?

Ravenryan said:
How do you flash a Zip with odin? I'm still on 4.4.4 and I don't think my phone has 5.0 activated yet will probably take a few days but im on stock but rooted still, I will wait iguess but i downloaded that zip. But when It is able to root, but how do i flash it?
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This will not work with ODIN, but you can use ADB sideload, instructions are HERE

Can you install the OTA if you still have 4.4.2 installed? i reflashed stock on my phone and it won't let me update to 4.4.4...keeps getting interrupted/failing.

mine does the same thing. i think my recovery is ****ed now too as a result. i cant load any updates, this one nor 4.4.4

Neomage84 said:
Can you install the OTA if you still have 4.4.2 installed? i reflashed stock on my phone and it won't let me update to 4.4.4...keeps getting interrupted/failing.
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There is update floating somewhere 4.4.2 to 4.4.4. Read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120
Just Quote from post i post link to :
"1. Should the OA1 ota update fail consider returning to factory stock NCE (all User Data will be lost) by flashing the G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.tar using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+) then taking the OTA updates to OA1. Or, place the G900A_NCE_to_NG3_OTA.zip and G900A_NG3_tA1_OTA.zip onto your ext-sdcard and sideload from stock recovery starting with the G900A_NCE_to_NG3_OTA.zip. Once updated to OA1 "
Do this. Links to download are provided at page i post link

gnex0422 said:
Has anyone seen this for the g870a active yet?
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Nothing so far

How to ROOT Android One without PC

Hallo Guys, Welcome to my thread, I tried so many apps to root my device withot pc, and finally I found this app to root mya Android One. I tried this in Indonesian 8GB variant and Philipinne 4GB variant Stock rom, so i think it might be worked on other device and stock rom called android one
Okay so lets get work guys,
1. Download Kingroot in here http://d-h.st/qcUS
2. install the downloadaed apk and open it.
3. tap on blue button and wait till progress 100%
4. Reboot your device
5. now your device ROOTED
(optional) For anyone who want superSU
1. flash custom recovery like CWM/Philz/TWRP via flashify (you can download flashify on playstore)
2. download update.zip in here http://d-h.st/JOuF
3. flash update.zip
3. DONE
Here the screenshot
Go to Page 2 >>
Okay Guys thats what i've done Thank you :good:
Press Thanks Button if i Help you

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What was deleted?

I asked if you are using Cherry Mobile One but never mind XD

markjerald said:
I asked if you are using Cherry Mobile One but never mind XD
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LOL, but i think it might be work on any devices too
I tested in indian stock rom too in last hour

Haha. I'm afraid to root because they say that it'll broke OTA updates

So don't root your phone

Yeah but they said too that you can update manually even though your phone is rooted but i don't know how to update manually. Can you teach me?

People have tried many apps in the past, and reported that they do not work
Can you post a screenshot showing it?

markjerald said:
Yeah but they said too that you can update manually even though your phone is rooted but i don't know how to update manually. Can you teach me?
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Ask someone who could give you update.zip which downloaded from update, and flash it via recovery

Maykheld said:
Ask someone who could give you update.zip which downloaded from update, and flash it via recovery
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Can i flash OTA's using stock recovery?

akhilnarang said:
People have tried many apps in the past, and reported that they do not work
Can you post a screenshot showing it?
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here are the screenshots
thanks for remind me

Is it possible to flash the update.zip or supersu using stock recovery?

i never try it before, but you need to install custom recovery for more abilities

hi
pless help
mi how to root samsung star 2 sm-g130e withot pc