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CrazyPeter · Apr 14, 2012

Is there an easy way to get something VERY close to stock final ICS but with root and cwm?

I'm not a fan of custom kernels and custom roms.

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chiefy009 · Apr 14, 2012

Flash official ICS, flash custom kernel , the modded stock one, flash the superuser fix , download busybox

Stock ICS with route and cwm

No other way

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pvyParts · Apr 14, 2012

CrazyPeter said:
Is there an easy way to get something VERY close to stock final ICS but with root and cwm?

I'm not a fan of custom kernels and custom roms.

Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2

if you are unlocked to don't have to keep the custom kernel. you can just hotboot the kernel, flash the zip and then reboot and it will be like you never flashed the kernel but you will be rooted.

Pvy.

CrazyPeter · Apr 14, 2012

pvyParts said:
if you are unlocked to don't have to keep the custom kernel. you can just hotboot the kernel, flash the zip and then reboot and it will be like you never flashed the kernel but you will be rooted.

Pvy.

Huh?

Yes, I have a unlocked bootloader, but can you flesh out the above details a little bit, as it makes no sense to me

chiefy009 · Apr 14, 2012

Simple

Flash.custom kernel.with flashtoll

Download superuser.zip from doomed151 in original thread

Flash the superuser.zip through cwm

Download busybox from market

There you have root

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CrazyPeter · Apr 14, 2012

chiefy009 said:
Simple

Flash.custom kernel.with flashtoll

Download superuser.zip from doomed151 in original thread

Flash the superuser.zip through cwm

Download busybox from market

There you have root

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Where does ICS fit into that? It's not even mentioned? What's flashtoll?

pvyParts · Apr 14, 2012

CrazyPeter said:
Huh?

Yes, I have a unlocked bootloader, but can you flesh out the above details a little bit, as it makes no sense to me

or
boot into fastboot mode
get kernel boot.img with CWM
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591279

then run the command

Code:

fastboot boot boot.img

be sure to spam vol - or back or what ever the kernel requres to get into CMW on reboot.

flash the SU.zip
http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
cant remember who linked that one

reboot and the kernel will be gone

enjoy rooted phone.

Pvy.

rec71 · Apr 14, 2012

CrazyPeter said:
Huh?

Yes, I have a unlocked bootloader, but can you flesh out the above details a little bit, as it makes no sense to me

You need fastboot.exe. If you have it then first download the SuperUser zip file from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24825517&postcount=105

And put it on your SD card.

Then download any kernel that has CWM support. There is one here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24826349&postcount=110

Then put your phone into fastboot mode (turn it off then plug it in while holding the Back button - the LED will turn BLUE - if it doesn't then try plugging in while holding the MENU button instead, I can never remember which one it is).

Then copy the kernel to your device like this:

fastboot boot recoveryARC.img

Your device will reboot - when the SONY logo goes bright start spamming the VOLUME DOWN button to enter Recovery.

Then flash the SuperUser.zip file from your SD card. Unplug the phone, reboot and you have root access. You should then head to Google Play and download Busybox Installer and install the latest release.

Good luck.

CrazyPeter · Apr 14, 2012

Isn't this the naff Chinese leaked build? Not the final one?

I think i'll wait for the dust to settle, too much hacking and failure stories right now, along with "fluff" from leaked betas and prereleases and lt15i owners trying to get stuff working.

rec71 · Apr 14, 2012

This is the final release. I love it FWIW.

However, installing it was a PITA - I bricked my device three times before I got it right using Flashtool. But it's worth it - I've been running the beta since it was released and the performance of the final release is MUCH better.

Plus they seem to have supercharged the launcher - I'm only getting a redraw if I've been running a heavy game (Temple Run for example). The beta version would reload the launcher a lot.

There will be a new version of Flashtool that will allow the official FTF to be flashed without all the hassle - might be worth waiting for. The issue is with changing the partition table or something.

ayman.maestro · Apr 14, 2012

only fastboot doomkernel

then install su by recovery

then flash stock kernel by flash tool & exclude all other option

and reboot

omarfaieq007 · Apr 14, 2012

please can someone find a way too root this firmware without unlocking the bootloader??

rec71 · Apr 14, 2012

omarfaieq007 said:
please can someone find a way too root this firmware without unlocking the bootloader??

You might have a long wait. The .62 release never got rooted.

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rasgula · Apr 14, 2012

if i unlock bootloader then
flash ics using flashtool
custom karnel or hotboot(how to work with hotboot?)
recovery img (optional)
su by recovery
after that if i lock bootloader.... ll root work ? n can i get ota future updates ?

TenkaTsai · Apr 14, 2012

chiefy009 said:
Flash official ICS, flash custom kernel , the modded stock one, flash the superuser fix , download busybox

Stock ICS with route and cwm

No other way

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Well, there IS one-click-root method, hmm... 3 clicks actually, for stock ICS ROM without unlocking your bootloader.

Here is the link.
http://goo.gl/CSFB0

You may not know Chinese, but I personally don't intend to translate it and write an instruction because I am not the pioneer who needs to be respected.

omarfaieq007 · Apr 14, 2012

TenkaTsai said:
Well, there IS one-click-root method, hmm... 3 clicks actually, for stock ICS ROM without unlocking your bootloader.

Here is the link.
http://goo.gl/CSFB0

You may not know Chinese, but I personally don't intend to translate it and write an instruction because I am not the pioneer who needs to be respected.

how did u sort out it's without unlocking bootloader

can anyone from china confirm or at least translate?google translate fails..

Madfysh · Apr 14, 2012

TenkaTsai said:
Well, there IS one-click-root method, hmm... 3 clicks actually, for stock ICS ROM without unlocking your bootloader.

Here is the link.
http://goo.gl/CSFB0

You may not know Chinese, but I personally don't intend to translate it and write an instruction because I am not the pioneer who needs to be respected.

Can you upload that rar file here?

rasgula · Apr 14, 2012

here the root file for ics but i didnt check
regards

omarfaieq007 · Apr 14, 2012

rasgula said:
here the root file for ics but i didnt check
regards

Thank you so much..I will try and report back..

Edit: I ran the command..nothing happens after restart and no superuser..it recognizes the phone though..

auni · Apr 14, 2012

Doesn't work on ARC S. tried on Official ICS released yesterday.

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