[Arc/S] [PRO] Root for 4.0.4 ICS Update [4.1.B.0.431+4.1.B.0.587]

For 4.1.B.0.587 see 3rd post!

Special thanks
BluechipJ for the video, AeonWorld for the pro root tutorial, shantusingh for being the first one to use and post a root method for 4.0.4, buzzinkeegs for inspiring me to create this thread

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After i used buzzinkeegs's tutorial to root my Arc s i thought to put the 562 kernel in the 431 FTF, so the only thing you need to do is rooting with OneClick root exploit for the 4.0.3!

thanks BluechipJ for this amazing video!


For Xperia Arc/S:

1) flash the ready to root 4.0.4

for the Arc s:
Greece:
http://uploaded.to/file/14aaw2yg
http://www.filefactory.com/file/3y2i4kvj1dp1/n/lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_ready_to_root.rar
http://www.fileserve.com/file/tX5pdct
Iberia:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/6z9k6m6d5gcl/n/lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_ready_to_root.rar
http://i.minus.com/1340701919/sOitq...nTURTouH3/lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_ready to root.rar

for the Arc:
FR:
http://uploaded.to/file/fhx78bgu
http://www.filefactory.com/file/1jirvhpvhw0n/n/lt15i_4.1.B.0.431_ready_to_root.rar
http://www.fileserve.com/file/YGDuugh
global:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/21ay3ptzg9qb/n/lt15i_4.1.B.0.431_ready_to_root.rar
http://ul.to/0qs4zmv3
http://i.minus.com/1340698229/E4XGS...4xdKnpwcm/lt15i_4.1.B.0.431_ready to root.rar


if you already on 4.0.4 you can just flash the 4.0.3 kernel: http://www.mediafire.com/?twn09p8ekug46f7 thanks to sathurnn

note: you might get errors after the reboot, don't worry, this is normal and step 3 will fix that.

2) root your Arc/s with this:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038



3) flash the 4.0.4 kernel

Arc kernel only:
http://uploaded.to/file/ivzlpk6e
http://www.filefactory.com/file/1e16v8vj8089/n/lt15i_4.1.B.0.431_kernel_only.ftf
http://www.fileserve.com/file/FCajVTr

Arc s kernel only:
http://uploaded.to/file/tfs9vxs8
http://www.filefactory.com/file/1dyqcv8aw2mf/n/lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernel_only.ftf
http://www.fileserve.com/file/WjFdf8H



that's all, you have a complete 4.0.4 rooted Arc/s!
only three steps, Flash Root Flash.

4.1.B.0.587

this tutorial is for 4.1.B.0.587 only!

1) flash the 4.1.A.0.562 kernel http://www.mediafire.com/?twn09p8ekug46f7 (thanks to sathurnn)

note: you might get errors after the reboot, don't worry, this is normal and step 3 will fix that.

2) root your Arc/s with DooMLoRD's tool:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038

3) flash the 4.1.B.0.587 kernel

Arc kernel only:
http://i.minus.com/1345398372/ZK_e-myxBUlQpFx7zXzQHQ/d2nHaaZknNLkx/lt15i_4.1.B.0.587_kernel_only.ftf

Arc S kernel only:
http://i.minus.com/1345808607/vsMMt...So2ZcMtQban/lt18i_4.1.B.0.587_kernel_only.ftf

ill also add screenshots

[Arc/S] [PRO] Root for 4.0.4 ICS Update

For Xperia Pro:

STEPS (you can use any method A or B)

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IF THE LINKS IN STEP B IS NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESENT THEN USE STEP A INSTEAD
ALSO DONT WIPE DATA IN ANY FLASHING (UNCHECK WIPE DATA AND CACHE BEFORE FLASHING KERNEL)

A. If you already have a full ftf (full ics 4.0.4 firmware) otherwihumanse you can download from LINKS or just enter to B part

Check my old thread for tutorial

Old thread :http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1684009&nojs=1#goto_threadtools

Links:
Full FTF 4.0.4 (firmware) :http://xperia.myftp.biz/Xperia_Pro_ICS_4.0.4/
NEO 4.0.3 kernel here :http://www.mediafire.com/?gwe739kn5mcx56t
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B. If you have not downloaded a full android 4.0.4 for xperia pro proceed following


1. Downloads: a) this ftf (Ready to Root - ie build in 4.0.3 kernel )
http://www.filefactory.com/file/2dzv3szrjhix/n/mk16i_4.1.B.0.431_ready_to_root.rar - thanks to overlo4d

b) Doomlord root toolkit - download from the attachments of this thread

c) 4.0.4 kernel http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?8up94h4v5raozcw
2. Flash the ftf (a) using flashtool
(Dont worry if you get black screen, just pull out the battery, put it back and switch on, wait for leds to light up ,at that exact point do following)


3. Root your phone by just executing the exe file in the toolkit (b)


4. Now just flash (c) ftf using flashtool



you have a rooted pro.


PRECAUTIONS:
1.Dont forget to close flashtool after flashing the first FTF (a)
2.Also close PC companion too


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About the toolkit in the link

The toolkit provided have a 1.15 busybox ver , which is very old (have permission setting problems and other problems) , so please download newer busybox (using jrummy's busybox downloader available in playstore) ,also change the su file in the toolkit/files/ folder by the su file I have given in files.rar
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Thanks to overlo4d and others who provided the ftf and other tools


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Droid Ghost said:

Thanks b_nikz, here are two screenshots. The first is when I opened the flashtool and the second is after I chose flash mode:

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Perfect...so now just follow the steps below (DO NOT CONNECT THE PHONE TO THE COMPUTER YET)

1. download the the lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernel_down_upgrade file if you haven't already from http://www.mediafire.com/?twn09p8ekug46f7
(It is the LT18i kernel but you can use it)

2. extract the file, you will have two files called 1_lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernelDowngrade.ftf and 2_lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernelUpgrade

3. open flashtool (do not click on the flash mode)

4. drag and drop the 1_lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernelDowngrade.ftf into flashtools main window and the flash mode window will automatically open with the ftf

5. check the No Final Verification box and click on OK

6. Flashtool will ask you to turn off your device, hold the back button and connect the phone so do that anc click OK

7. it will start flashing the downgrade kernel..Once it is done disconnect the phone from the computer and CLOSE FLASHTOOL (Closing flashtool is very important)

8. Start your phone, check USB debugging and Unknown sources and root using DoomLord's Tool like you did before.....
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038


9. After you have finished rooting disconnect the phone...close the command prompt and turn off your phone.

10. You said you already have the lt15i_4.1.B.0.587_kernel_only .ftf.... if not download it from http://minus.com/l2nHaaZknNLkx for Lt18i users the kernel is on http://minus.com/lbmSo2ZcMtQban

11. Open flashtool, drag and drop the lt15i_4.1.B.0.587_kernel_only.ftf into flashtools main window.

12. repeat the process from step 5, 6 and 7.

13. Thats it...you are on a rooted 4.1.B.0.587

Alright am sorted...for those beginners like me who haven't been able to figure it out first u gotta flash the full 587 ftf from
** https://dl.dropbox.com/u/63537096/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_Sony.rar

den flash the downgrade from ** http://www.mediafire.com/?twn09p8ekug46f7

root using DoomLord's tool http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038

den flash the 587 kernel only to get a rooted 587 from

** Arc http://minus.com/l2nHaaZknNLkx

** Arc S http://minus.com/lbmSo2ZcMtQban

All credit goes to OverLo4d

P.S to keep ya settings and apps if u have previously have a rooted 431 just make sure u uncheck all wipe options in flashtool when flashing the full 587 ftf the first time

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Thabks a tonn OverLo4D u seriously rockk!!