[ARC] Rooted 2.3.3 (4.0.A.2.368) [Locked Bootloader]

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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 already on a rooted .184 and OTA update is available for you just update your firmware.




If there is no OTA update available for your device follow these instructions:
- Flash back to 3.0.A.2.184 Generic UK with the Flashtool 0.2.9.1
i would recommend that you Wipe User Data when flashing for a optimal flash and fully working OS.



- Use Gingerbreak 1.20 or Gingerbreak 1.20 (Mirror)




- Update your Arc using a OTA (over the air) update
(Go to settings-> About phone-> Software update)



- Enjoy your latest update in rooted 2.3.3!!!






SOLUTIONS:

• If you struggle with the update or GingerBreak, either check your memory card for avaliable space or reformat it if your having problems.
• If your having problems with the system or settings you should have Wiped User Data when Flashing.
• Do NOT modify the system until your done updating to .368

Originally Posted by honglong

I have a T-Mobile branded UK Sony Arc. It is sim unlocked.

Here are my steps:

1. I flashed the firmware in the original post .. Worked OK
2. I run Gingerbreak .. Worked OK
3. I run the software update on the phone and it gave me the 46mb update
4. I tried to update and it said it failed
5. I run the software update again. Failed.
6. Tried again and this time it came up with an update 96mb (the right update)
7. I updated and now I have the latest firmware and rooted.

Thanks to the original poster

This solution is working for me on my UK generic ARC. Thank you

how long does gingerbreak take?

Originally Posted by KeizBaby

how long does gingerbreak take?

1 to 10 minutes.

What's different in this methode then the allready known methode --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1115542

Very thanks to Nepturion.
I have just upromed 368 UK by your method. This way is better than uprom with HK rom.

Originally Posted by kistigun

What's different in this methode then the allready known methode --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1115542

Only difference is that this thread is for this specific firmware, plus this is not .181 firmware
.184 has OTA update to the latest, i dont think .146 have OTA to .368
I know on my phone i tried to update from .181 an then i needed to download a system on 50 MB approx, which i believe is not the latest

Originally Posted by KeizBaby

how long does gingerbreak take?

For me it took about 2 minutes, kill all apps before starting so the process will go abit faster.

Now i cant remember or not, but is the SD card meant to un-mount when running gingerbreak ?

Originally Posted by punkmonkey1984

Now i cant remember or not, but is the SD card meant to un-mount when running gingerbreak ?

Yes its suppose to, after the un-mount there is about 30 more sec then the process is complete

Originally Posted by Nepturion

Yes its suppose to, after the un-mount there is about 30 more sec then the process is complete

Yeah i thought it was meant too, but nothing happened, so i formatted my old SD card, and retried with that, then it worked ok.
Updated to new firmware now.