[Tut] Rooting the Acro S the easy way

Search This thread

heeroyun

Senior Member
Oct 16, 2011
117
50
Ok, i've read and tried some method posted here but so far no luck. Got stuck at step 5 with a lot of errors. Since I could not read anything, i didn't even know what the heck i did wrong. So i decided to bit the bullet. I've heard that rooting the Acro S and the Xperia is the same, only needs different files. So I use the method here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1742992 combine with the 2.3.7 SO-03D and 4.0.4 Acro S files. I've rooted my Acro S successfully.

So to sum it up:

You need:
Rooting kit: http://www.mediafire.com/?o1v2o6afuoc1w33
Flashtool 0.9.0.0
The Acro HD (SO-03D) 2.3.7 files: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1710051
The Acro S 4.0.4 file: http://ul.to/zk8odftj Mirror 1

Link for whole pack: http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/AVQRKL0J/acro.7z_links

Prepare:

(1) Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
(2) Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
(3) Application Settings: Development [Stay awake] checked {Allowed}
(4) Settings -> Display settings [Screen timeout] Set to 30 minutes
*If your screen goes off just once then you won’t be able to return to the installation properly. Very important!!
Please think about your battery and try to keep the display brightness to a minimum.
(5) Please use a regular picture for the background. Do not use the default live wallpaper.
(6) Charge the Xperia S’s battery to 80%.

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
- Turn on the Acro S. Connect it to computer via USB with USB debugging mode on.
- Run step1.bat
- Flash 4.0.4 files using Flashtool, don't wipe anything, also check no final verification. Close flashtool after finished.
- Turn on the Acro S. Connect it via USB.
- Run Step2.bat
- You should get a lot of messages like "pushing SuperSU" and the phone will reboot during this process.
- Enjoy full root :D
 
Last edited:

dusanzk

Senior Member
Jan 26, 2010
183
34
Ok, i've read and tried some method posted here but so far no luck. Got stuck at step 5 with a lot of errors. Since I could not read anything, i didn't even know what the heck i did wrong. So i decided to bit the bullet. I've heard that rooting the Acro S and the Xperia is the same, only needs different files. So I use the method here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1742992 combine with the 2.3.7 SO-03D and 4.0.4 Acro S files. I've rooted my Acro S successfully.

So to sum it up:

You need:
Rooting kit: http://www.mediafire.com/?o1v2o6afuoc1w33
Flashtool 0.9.0.0
The Acro HD (SO-03D) 2.3.7 files: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1710051
The Acro S 4.0.4 file: http://ul.to/zk8odftj

Prepare:

(1) Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
(2) Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
(3) Application Settings: Development [Stay awake] checked {Allowed}
(4) Settings -> Display settings [Screen timeout] Set to 30 minutes
*If your screen goes off just once then you won’t be able to return to the installation properly. Very important!!
Please think about your battery and try to keep the display brightness to a minimum.
(5) Please use a regular picture for the background. Do not use the default live wallpaper.
(6) Charge the Xperia S’s battery to 80%.

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 :D

I assume we need to unlock bootloader for this to work ?
 
  • Like
Reactions: bhugs

(de)vices

Member
Oct 3, 2011
11
1
Thanks for this post! I will give this a shot later today hopefully.

It appears my bootloader is already unlocked.
 

(de)vices

Member
Oct 3, 2011
11
1
Hmm, I cant seem to download the Acro HD 2.3.7 ftf file from the link or any of the mirrors in the thread you had posted.
 

Jayau

New member
Aug 16, 2012
2
2
Hmm, I cant seem to download the Acro HD 2.3.7 ftf file from the link or any of the mirrors in the thread you had posted.

I found this mirror which looks like the same file (I can't post links yet so this is the best I can do):

4shared [dot ] com/file/1cS7w_NF/SO-03D_60A512_docomo.html

Can't confirm as I couldn't get the links in the other thread to work either, but the file name is the same.
 

heeroyun

Senior Member
Oct 16, 2011
117
50
All the provided links are still working. I really want to upload them to another host for you guys but my connection is really slow and unstable when it comes to uploading.
 

x3Evo

Senior Member
Aug 16, 2012
55
14
Singapore
All the provided links are still working. I really want to upload them to another host for you guys but my connection is really slow and unstable when it comes to uploading.

I can help to host the files for you guys.Will be uploading them over the next 24hrs

docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/

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

---------- Post added at 08:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:15 PM ----------

docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/

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


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

docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/edit
 

SweKen

Senior Member
Nov 17, 2010
94
7
Uppsala
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
 

x3Evo

Senior Member
Aug 16, 2012
55
14
Singapore
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



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
 
Last edited:

yogiyogs

Member
Jan 24, 2007
39
2
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.
 

elevation_2

Senior Member
Aug 26, 2011
638
109
Of course mate, i've rooted 2 acro so with this method. You'll get SuperSU instead of Superuser, which is, IMO, better.

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?
 

heeroyun

Senior Member
Oct 16, 2011
117
50
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.

Sent from my LT26w using xda app-developers app
 

Top Liked Posts

  • There are no posts matching your filters.
  • 23
    Ok, i've read and tried some method posted here but so far no luck. Got stuck at step 5 with a lot of errors. Since I could not read anything, i didn't even know what the heck i did wrong. So i decided to bit the bullet. I've heard that rooting the Acro S and the Xperia is the same, only needs different files. So I use the method here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1742992 combine with the 2.3.7 SO-03D and 4.0.4 Acro S files. I've rooted my Acro S successfully.

    So to sum it up:

    You need:
    Rooting kit: http://www.mediafire.com/?o1v2o6afuoc1w33
    Flashtool 0.9.0.0
    The Acro HD (SO-03D) 2.3.7 files: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1710051
    The Acro S 4.0.4 file: http://ul.to/zk8odftj Mirror 1

    Link for whole pack: http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/AVQRKL0J/acro.7z_links

    Prepare:

    (1) Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
    (2) Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
    (3) Application Settings: Development [Stay awake] checked {Allowed}
    (4) Settings -> Display settings [Screen timeout] Set to 30 minutes
    *If your screen goes off just once then you won’t be able to return to the installation properly. Very important!!
    Please think about your battery and try to keep the display brightness to a minimum.
    (5) Please use a regular picture for the background. Do not use the default live wallpaper.
    (6) Charge the Xperia S’s battery to 80%.

    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
    - Turn on the Acro S. Connect it to computer via USB with USB debugging mode on.
    - Run step1.bat
    - Flash 4.0.4 files using Flashtool, don't wipe anything, also check no final verification. Close flashtool after finished.
    - Turn on the Acro S. Connect it via USB.
    - Run Step2.bat
    - You should get a lot of messages like "pushing SuperSU" and the phone will reboot during this process.
    - Enjoy full root :D
    3
    All the provided links are still working. I really want to upload them to another host for you guys but my connection is really slow and unstable when it comes to uploading.

    I can help to host the files for you guys.Will be uploading them over the next 24hrs

    docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/

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

    ---------- Post added at 08:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:15 PM ----------

    docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/

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


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

    docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/edit
    3
    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



    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
    2
    well sadly it doesnt support version .55 -_-

    This method does. Just used it on a fully updated Xperia Acro S.

    After achieving root, I used this method to install CWM.

    EDIT: It turns out that running Step 2 from the rooting kit in the first post of this thread will install the same CWM.
    2
    Hmm, I cant seem to download the Acro HD 2.3.7 ftf file from the link or any of the mirrors in the thread you had posted.

    I found this mirror which looks like the same file (I can't post links yet so this is the best I can do):

    4shared [dot ] com/file/1cS7w_NF/SO-03D_60A512_docomo.html

    Can't confirm as I couldn't get the links in the other thread to work either, but the file name is the same.