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Xperia Arc ICS 4.1.B.0.431 (rooted!)

I am a new member here and I have maybe an solution for all you out there who keep tryin to root the ICS 4.1.B.0.431 version on their Xperia Arc
It worked for me so please feedback and correct me if i am wrong
So I done that like this:
1. I downloaded the stock ICS 4.1.B.0.431 for my Arc.
2. I flashed it on my Arc with flashtool.
3. Then I tried to root it with Rooting Toolkit for Xperia 2011 ICS by Doomlord ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038 ) but no succes
4. I found that thread: [07/04][arc/arc s][ics 4.0.3] very stabe, smooth, nice and best for battery fc3.0
5. And in this thread I found that kernel: http://www.mediafire.com/?8499hc90y9eoa06
6. I flashed it on my Arc with the stock ICS
7. I used again the Rooting toolkit by Doomlord
8. And voiiiiiila........i got root!
As mentioned I tried that and it worked for me

thanks for the tips and solution dude

How did you flash that kernel? Sorry and nooby and don't know what to do with a Rar file? what tool did you use to flash it?

Flashing the kernel FLASHTOOL
bunnybash said:
How did you flash that kernel? Sorry and nooby and don't know what to do with a Rar file? what tool did you use to flash it?
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Bunnybash you need flashtool (better for beginners), the kernel which i provided in my thread (thanks to the dev who made it) and of course a Xperia Arc
First download the kernel and after that the kernel which you put somewhere on your desktop.
Then after installing open up Flashtool and click on the lightning (sory my english is bad) and select fastboot mode.
Then just click on select kernel to flash and clickthe one you placed on the desktop.
Follow the on-screen instructions and you are done

febrilabs said:
thanks for the tips and solution dude
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Your welcome

Thanks heaps... my Arc is now rooted
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk 2

will this work on ark S with the same Kernel?
hey guys, i wanted to try this on my arc S, will it work just as well?
thanks.

Does it work with locked bootloader
Hi! Do you have locked bootloader, in my case I couldn't root my Arc, and couldn't unlock the bootloader... I want to know before try again. I'm stuck...
Thanks!

i've a xperia arc s flashed with 4.1.b.0.431 with flash tools 7
locked bootloader ,no adb drivers
the .img file in zip not reckognized by flashtool
gimme a complete noob guide if you can:crying:

BEST ROOT METHOD (Worked for me)
sekhon9 said:
i've a xperia arc s flashed with 4.1.b.0.431 with flash tools 7
locked bootloader ,no adb drivers
the .img file in zip not reckognized by flashtool
gimme a complete noob guide if you can:crying:
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I have a Xperia ARC, after trying to root my phone by different ways, flashing so many roms, I found the way to get it. But not with 4.1.B.0.431, I got it with 4.1.A.0.562 and I have locked bootloader.
First you have to download the 4.1.A.0.562 rom, as I see you know how to flash it. Go to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072 and download the rom.
Then go to this forum Thanks to DoomLord http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038 and there you have the instruction to root your xperia.
Please read CAREFULLY the instructions, download ALL the files it suggest before start the procedure. And in the step 5 and 6, do it as it says, if not you won't get you phone rooted.
Keep reading the instruction in the CMD window during the rooting process specially when it says: Turn off and On USB debbuging.
Please thanks people in the forum I suggest, they were whom really did the job. Hope this could help you.

gesange said:
Bunnybash you need flashtool (better for beginners), the kernel which i provided in my thread (thanks to the dev who made it) and of course a Xperia Arc
First download the kernel and after that the kernel which you put somewhere on your desktop.
Then after installing open up Flashtool and click on the lightning (sory my english is bad) and select fastboot mode.
Then just click on select kernel to flash and clickthe one you placed on the desktop.
Follow the on-screen instructions and you are done
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Ok, I want to root right? I get the message that I can only load a image/kernel when I'm on a rooted device...
So, to root I need a rooted device? I got stuck with the flashtool...

Probem with root acces
Hi i have a LT15i with 4.0.4 and followed your instruction.
Everything worked and the fastbot and doomlord rootkit didnt show any failed stuff
but when it comes to my computer gonna reboot my phone its starting and turning off itself so i have to manually boot the phone
well well when i get into the phone i have superuser and downloaded a app called Root checker and it says my phone has no root
and when i start a root needed program i dont get any popup about permission allow or deny please help wanna have my phone rooted

loppanjo said:
Hi i have a LT15i with 4.0.4 and followed your instruction.
Everything worked and the fastbot and doomlord rootkit didnt show any failed stuff
but when it comes to my computer gonna reboot my phone its starting and turning off itself so i have to manually boot the phone
well well when i get into the phone i have superuser and downloaded a app called Root checker and it says my phone has no root
and when i start a root needed program i dont get any popup about permission allow or deny please help wanna have my phone rooted
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Did you try the whole process again?? If it hasn't worked, try again.

i have doing it thousand of times -.-

U can review my link it is not spam
I was able to root using Bin4ry script, I am using Linux and i have modified the script to run on Linux, this can be downloaded from
Attached the file
Just unzip the file and run the script.
./rootScript.sh
All done... I hope thus helps someone
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

gesange said:
I am a new member here and I have maybe an solution for all you out there who keep tryin to root the ICS 4.1.B.0.431 version on their Xperia Arc
It worked for me so please feedback and correct me if i am wrong
So I done that like this:
1. I downloaded the stock ICS 4.1.B.0.431 for my Arc.
2. I flashed it on my Arc with flashtool.
3. Then I tried to root it with Rooting Toolkit for Xperia 2011 ICS by Doomlord ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038 ) but no succes
4. I found that thread: [07/04][arc/arc s][ics 4.0.3] very stabe, smooth, nice and best for battery fc3.0
5. And in this thread I found that kernel: http://www.mediafire.com/?8499hc90y9eoa06
6. I flashed it on my Arc with the stock ICS
7. I used again the Rooting toolkit by Doomlord
8. And voiiiiiila........i got root!
As mentioned I tried that and it worked for me
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thanks for the solution dude ...

need help in rooting my phone
sir i am a nooby and having sony erricson neo v....i have updated my phone through PCC and have "android version 4.0.4" and "build number-4.1.b.0.431"......pls tell me how can i root my phone now....

I couldn't flash the kernel, the way you told
gesange said:
Bunnybash you need flashtool (better for beginners), the kernel which i provided in my thread (thanks to the dev who made it) and of course a Xperia Arc
First download the kernel and after that the kernel which you put somewhere on your desktop.
Then after installing open up Flashtool and click on the lightning (sory my english is bad) and select fastboot mode.
Then just click on select kernel to flash and clickthe one you placed on the desktop.
Follow the on-screen instructions and you are done
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:silly: I couldn't flash the kernel, the way you told... It says your phone mst be rooted to flash... m confused as m doing ol this to gain root acess...

Ginger DX on Just roted xperia x8

Hi all is my first post here. i Have few questions:
My xperia x8 is just rooted,
in this thread eagleeyetom wrote
Requirements
ClockworkMod Recovery (v014+)
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Is possible to instal Gingerdx by normal xrecovery?
if not for install ClockworkMod Recovery i must unlock bootloader?
and if is there posibility for instal cwm without unlocked bootloader can some1 post links for working version cwm recovery

Podroznik said:
Hi all is my first post here. i Have few questions:
My xperia x8 is just rooted,
in this thread eagleeyetom wrote
Is possible to instal Gingerdx by normal xrecovery?
if not for install ClockworkMod Recovery i must unlock bootloader?
and if is there posibility for instal cwm without unlocked bootloader can some1 post links for working version cwm recovery
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Try this tool X8 Toolbox
I did first steps with CWM using it.

problem after instaling Gingerdx on stock x8
I instaled cwm w/o unlock bootloader by RecoverX
i did full factory reset and others later i instaled Gingerdx by ClockWorkMod Recovery 3.2.0.0.(this from RecovereX)
my x8 have stock kernel, system looks nice but i discovered few bugs:
-when i change themes bar with battery and clock disappear(always)
-one time all functions from power button doesnt worked(that happend at first run )
-sometimes system freeze only removing battery help
its happens bcs i have stock kernel or what?:/
there is some way to solve this problem?

thanks
blokva said:
Try this tool X8 Toolbox
I did first steps with CWM using it.
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thanks bro

[Q] Xperia J no recovery installing

Hello all, I am trying to stick a recovery such as Clockworkmod on my Xperia J which is currently running stock JB rooted and unlocked boot loader. I have been able to get a recovery easily on my previous devices but this one stumped me and it's a real shame as I was planning on flashing AVD rom. Tried all methods here in xda and loads of other but can never get it to work. Can someone give me a link to one that worked for them with detailed instructions on how to do so? It would be much appreciated

ifti786 said:
Hello all, I am trying to stick a recovery such as Clockworkmod on my Xperia J which is currently running stock JB rooted and unlocked boot loader. I have been able to get a recovery easily on my previous devices but this one stumped me and it's a real shame as I was planning on flashing AVD rom. Tried all methods here in xda and loads of other but can never get it to work. Can someone give me a link to one that worked for them with detailed instructions on how to do so? It would be much appreciated
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For locked bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333078
For unlocked bootloader just flash boot.img (you can find it in my mediafire folder---> link in signature) . After flashing turn on phone and start pressing volume - down button until you see cwm recovery... then you flash rom and turn off the phone. After that flash back kernel.sin the stock kernel of .31 jb or you will stuck at boot!:laugh:

2010matej said:
For locked bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333078
For unlocked bootloader just flash boot.img (you can find it in my mediafire folder---> link in signature) . After flashing turn on phone and start pressing volume - down button until you see cwm recovery... then you flash rom and turn off the phone. After that flash back kernel.sin the stock kernel of .31 jb or you will stuck at boot!:laugh:
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Ok will try today hopefully it will work

Awesome man thanks so much finally worked!

2010matej said:
For locked bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333078
For unlocked bootloader just flash boot.img (you can find it in my mediafire folder---> link in signature) . After flashing turn on phone and start pressing volume - down button until you see cwm recovery... then you flash rom and turn off the phone. After that flash back kernel.sin the stock kernel of .31 jb or you will stuck at boot!:laugh:
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Ok so I've done all that and flashed my rom! But it's quite annoying that I have to keep flashing the boot.img everytime I want to enter recovery! Any way to make it permanent?

ifti786 said:
Ok so I've done all that and flashed my rom! But it's quite annoying that I have to keep flashing the boot.img everytime I want to enter recovery! Any way to make it permanent?
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Not yet

Thanks bro! It helped.... What rom u flashed?
I m looking to get a better stock based ROM.. Suggestion?
Sent from my ST26i using xda app-developers app

If you are using A rooted Xperia J I can only say thanks to gavster26 that ROM rocks Install AVD ROM, no lag at all ( due to Supercharger V6 ) install the Supercharger V8 and get better performance, the ROM is also stock based JB with Xperia Z media apps and pre-rooted for convenience, a few errors of the ROM is that in the lock screen a tricky way to get in is to pull down the status bar and go to settings, and whala your in, some buttons seem overlapped, ( The one in the clock )
I am Running on Xperia J Powerd by AVD ,
BTW you dun have to flash boot.img since there is a batch file to install CWM on Xperia J (The latest of course) the previous had an error on booting which means its stuck at SONY logo

[Q] Xperia J doesn't boot after installing CWM

Yees I know that there is already a post about the topic, but everything I had done, didn't work. ://
So... like in the title... My Phone isn't booting anymore.
When I try to boot the Xperia J there is only the SONY logo. If I have got luck (10 percent chance) i can get into CWM. Plsss can you give me a easy instruction, what I've to do.

You need to flash stock kernel with Flashtool
Sent from my ST26i

Dzepar said:
You need to flash stock kernel with Flashtool
Sent from my ST26i
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hello.
i am new to this forum and to rooting. [noob]
been trying some days to root xperia j 11.2.A.0.31 but always failing.
now i'm stuck with this problem. i installed CWM following this thread and i'm stuck on sony logo.
any helps?
i also tried everthing from this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/help/stuck-sony-logo-xperia-j-t2051115

First you need to root you're phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/orig-development/j-doomlord-easy-rooting-toolkit-v17-t2366577 then you instal CWM.

[GUIDE] [CWM] [TIPO] [J] [MIRO][dual/single] [LB/ULB] EASY WAY TO GET CWM

Hello Buddies
Today I am going To show You how to Get CWM based recovery whether yiu have LB/ULB (locked bootloader/unlocked bootloader) on your SONY XPERIA TIPO,,XPERIA MIRO,,XPERIA J (SS/DS).
WITHOUT UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO YOUR PHONE ,, DEAD SD CARDS... BLAH BLAH BLAH
This is generally a very safe and easy procedure ​
WHY YOU NEED A CUSTOM RECOVERY:
On CWM RECOVERY MODE You can :--
1. You can Install roms as you want (needs unlocked bootloader)
2. You can make NANDROID BACKUP of your whole system..
3. You can Format your phone through it..
4. You can install flashable zips.
and much more...
What we need :--
1. we will need the apk of CWM INSTALLER.. (for this check downloads)
2. we must have root permission granted .
3. PATIENCE
Lets Go for Downloads
Link is here :-
www.4shared.com/zip/5jLXHF92ba/CWM-installer-tipo.html
Instructions :-
1. First You will need to decompress zip file of downloaded cwminstaller.zip
2. install apk normally from zip
3. After open CWM INSTALLER click on install ..
4. it will need ROOT permission ..so just grant it.
5 . DONE
Just follow these simple steps to boot on CWM:-
1. Switch off your phone.
2 . Turn on again
3, During the sony boot logo,
press volume rocker down (-)
repeatedly
4. You'll be taken to CWM
recovery mode ..
ENJOY NOW YOU GOT CWM RECOVERY

amazing, thanks from all the xperia users

Divesh ahuja said:
amazing, thanks from all the xperia users
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Ur welcome Bruv

Work this in xperia E1 (D2005)?

Ninoh-FOX said:
Work this in xperia E1 (D2005)?
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Supposed to be work..
I am not 100% sure ..
and i haven't tried it on xperia e1.
! :/
try it yourself

This cwm is for JB or ICS? since CWM on JB XJ doesn't work (black display, jb kernel has new display path)

We can also use RecoverX from PlayStore!

Doesnt work on xperia e .33 LB

GeneralPag said:
Doesnt work on xperia e .33 LB
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You have to flash kernel for CWM..

ovais_43 said:
We can also use RecoverX from PlayStore!
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Yeah..
bt it is a easiest Way to get CWM

lozohcum said:
This cwm is for JB or ICS? since CWM on JB XJ doesn't work (black display, jb kernel has new display path)
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It will work on ICS based firmware

On Xperia E, ICS firmware recovery is succesfully installed but there is no way to boot into recovery! Tryed volume down button, and reboot to recovery option from nAa's recovery installer. Anyone can confirm this?

Not work in xperia E1 D2005 (falcon)
The system files relationates from battery in folder bin doesnt it is in the original rom
(Sorry for me english)

damir87 said:
On Xperia E, ICS firmware recovery is succesfully installed but there is no way to boot into recovery! Tryed volume down button, and reboot to recovery option from nAa's recovery installer. Anyone can confirm this?
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go and flash POSIEDON.elf kernel by flashtool via pc

Ninoh-FOX said:
Not work in xperia E1 D2005 (falcon)
The system files relationates from battery in folder bin doesnt it is in the original rom
(Sorry for me english)
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Hmm..
you have to flash kernel to get CWM

AmanNawaz said:
Hmm..
you have to flash kernel to get CWM
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For now no avalable custom kernel with cwm for xperia E1...

Ninoh-FOX said:
For now no avalable custom kernel with cwm for xperia E1...
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Have you tried This One? ?

AmanNawaz said:
Have you tried This One? ?
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Yes, i tried other similar kernels but no work because fastboot said me erro in table dtb...

Ninoh-FOX said:
Yes, i tried other similar kernels but no work because fastboot said me erro in table dtb...
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What it says??

AmanNawaz said:
What it says??
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I try boot this image with this command:
Sudo fastboot boot ./twrp_falcon_test.img
and i see this lines:
downloading 'twrp_falcon_test.img'...
OKAY [ 0.247s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: dtb not found)
finished. total time: 0.327s