Root 4.0.4 ics {Arc lt15i} LOCKED BOOTLOADERS

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The following is for those who have locked bootloaders ie :- NO fast/hotboot option available

needed :-

flashtool by androxyde needed to make all this possible can be downloaded from http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/

flash 4.0.4.lt 15i generic fr ftf then use the kernal from the lt18i ics 4.0.3. flash only kernal so thats kernal sin loader sin only and dont wipe data or cash

full 4.0.3 lt18 562 ftf for kernal for rooting

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_7...ElIYlVWTEhJVDg

then i used this to root the phone ROOT ICS: Use this script:-

http://ul.to/ia1eriso

to use the script on handset goto settings developer options top option tick the check box make sure your computer has already or is installing drivers for adb etc etc click the run me inside the package once u have extracted it to somewhere on your desktop or somewhere else u put it and thats it it will restart ur fone a few times and run the root for u theres nothing else to do sept sit down for 20 seconds

Installed clockwork mod using this

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...vy.CWMinstaler

Then i flashed this
http://downloads.androidsu.com/super...ghi-signed.zip *** THIS CAN BE SKIPPED IF WANTED ***

from
http://androidsu.com/superuser/

then back to flashtool by androxide to reflashed the 4.0.4 stock kernal remember to not wipe user data and casch and kept rooted on locked bootloader
thanks to evry 1 hear and to those who made the original packeges i made nothing i just played around with it a bit if i was helpfull pleas press thanks

tried and tested i have 2 arcs and it worked on both
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR U DAMAGING YOUR PHONE DOING THIS =) BUT IV HAD NO PROBLEM AS OF YET ***SEE NEXT POST ***

edit *** Originally Posted by codestation View Post

Nope, the "problem" is that on 4.0.4 some apps are now located in /system/vendor/app sutch as lets golf and others thanks



Or for an easyer method try this basicly following the same thing just made easyer by http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4562324 located http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1683957

i got the idea to try this from this thread originaly http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1680222

so id look there at my rants b4 trying this
*** if your on stock ics from pc companion just flash the 403 kernal root fone with one click then flash back the 404 kernal for arc ***

** rants the 403 kernal makes phone stop the xperia option in settings will dissaper keyboard fc etc etc,,, some free aps will seem like they dont have full root they do just some features only available on paid apps £££ support ur devs and buy them =) ***

*** flashing the 4.0.4 generic fr ftf is optional as fear as i know i only say to use that 1 as it was the only 1 available at the time i did this and is the only one that i have tried personaly as different regional firmware becomes available i will try them myself but if u have a different ftf file than the one i used i think it should be safe to use as from what iv been reading in other root threads ie xperia pro arc s etc they all seem to be following the same steps i did to root with locked bootloads and dont apperar to make any difference =)

*** as mentioned i found that the 2nd root package doesnt need to be done however i found that it was a little quicker to respond to apps than the other this one popps up with 8 secs left to press button but other i found to be a little laggy even after an update from market poping up after like 4 secs of pressing root apk request with only 3 seconds left to choose grant/deny,

2 other things i found with the french 4.0.4 there was an apn stored in there via default and if u try to delete or edit it or discard it then got to home screen and try to go back to apn's it crashes settings however i was still able to make calls recieve n send text go on webb via mobile currier but had emergency calls displayed in the quick panel

the other was when selecting network it takes some time loading them and if u press on the screen b4 it brings any network up it will just send u bk to the previous screen having to start the whole thing again lol well anoying best to just wait or ajust screen time out maybe ?? easy solution

instalation ov busy box seems optional m not linking any to the thread tho there are several available on the market choose ur own preferance =)

Thanks, Worked well for me. Phone is rooted now with locked boot loader.

Originally Posted by buzzinkeegs

flash 4.0.4.lt 15i generic fr ftf then use the kernal from the lt18i ics 4.0.3. flash only kernal so thats kernal sin loader sin only and dont wipe data or cash
then i used ROOT ICS: Use this script:

http://ul.to/ia1eriso

this to root the fone installed clockwork mod using this

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&highlight=naa

then i flashed this
http://downloads.androidsu.com/super...ghi-signed.zip
from
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
then back to flashtool by androxide to reflashed the 4.0.4 stock kernal remember to not wipe user data and casch and kept rooted on locked bootloader
thanks to evry 1 hear and to those who made the original packeges i made nothing i just played around with it a bit if i was helpfull pleas press thanks

tried and tested i have 2 arcs and it worked on both on both

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Originally Posted by OverLo4d

404 not found

were u carefull not to wipe data and cach both times u flashed kernal try it again and make sure both boxes arnt checked in flash tool when doing this and all other exclusion boxes should be checked except the kernal one and u should be ok iv done this now at least 5 times to make sure im not getting this at random pls try again taking carefull checks on boxes as flash tool will reset options evry time u switch ftf file

Originally Posted by sajjad4joy

Thanks, Worked well for me. Phone is rooted now with locked boot loader.

thanks for the thanks =)

ps im not always on ere and if any 1 runs into trouble and dont get a reply from me find me hear http://www.facebook.com/CAVEMANBASH

Originally Posted by buzzinkeegs

were u carefull not to wipe data and cach both times u flashed kernal try it again and make sure both boxes arnt checked in flash tool when doing this and all other exclusion boxes should be checked except the kernal one and u should be ok iv done this now at least 5 times to make sure im not getting this at random pls try again taking carefull checks on boxes as flash tool will reste evry time u switch ftf file

no, one of the links doesn't work.
i tried it now, and you can just skip the last two steps.

Originally Posted by buzzinkeegs

were u carefull not to wipe data and cach both times u flashed kernal try it again and make sure both boxes arnt checked in flash tool when doing this and all other exclusion boxes should be checked except the kernal one and u should be ok iv done this now at least 5 times to make sure im not getting this at random pls try again taking carefull checks on boxes as flash tool will reste evry time u switch ftf file

lol buzzinkeegs, the link file is not available anymore....

this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1680222
is for unlocked bootloaders

and when using Root_Exploit_OneClick first, it gives permission denied,etc with my phone being restarted 2-3 times..

when i be in fast boot i am getting error , any help? without unlocking bootloader will i be able to get root on arc s ?

It's working!!!! Thanks

Originally Posted by OverLo4d

no, one of the links doesn't work.
i tried it now, and you can just skip the last two steps.

its for an app thats available in the market anyway its the nobody at all cwm installer u can also find it in the themes and apps section unless they removed it or try using se xtreem tweek that instals cwm also i believ cant realy remember been a while since i used it

what u mean u no need to do last 2 steps then ur usin lt18 i kernal and i had a few probs wi fone using that