Just Got My Neo MT15i Today! I have ordered it from ebay since its not available in india. so no official warranty!!! only dealer's warranty which is difficult to take. so i'm very afraid of getting it bricked. i dont wanna kill my phone...i've read some stories here where people updated their neo from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 and it died. so which is the safest way to update to 2.3.4?
My neo is fresh....on 2.3.3....& not rooted and with locked bootloader. reply soon!
Edit: Just Updated Via Pc Companion.Thanx All For Helping Me!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17705489
Make steps 1-4 and thats all you need.
Cheers
Sent from my MT15i
Over the air update....it won't kill your phone as it is not rooted also it's bootloader is still fresh.
Sent from my MT11i using XDA App
Andro.Catalyst said:
I have ordered it from ebay since its not available in india. so no official warranty!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Krishna-Sukhraj said:
Over the air update....it won't kill your phone as it is not rooted also it's bootloader is still fresh.
Sent from my MT11i using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is no OTA i think
Cheers
Sent from my MT15i
If you didn't unlock the bootloader you can normaly use the Over The Air update.
I've got my first brick after opening bootloader
Andro.Catalyst said:
Just Got My Neo MT15i Today! I have ordered it from ebay since its not available in india. so no official warranty!!! only dealer's warranty which is difficult to take. so i'm very afraid of getting it bricked. i dont wanna kill my phone...i've read some stories here where people updated their neo from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 and it died. so which is the safest way to update to 2.3.4?
My neo is fresh....on 2.3.3....& not rooted and with locked bootloader. reply soon!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Download PC COMPANION or use OTA and enjoy the new update because you have a new phone
P.S.In case that you brick your phone with other procedure here you have all the suport you need so don't be afraid and Good luck
Or via Wotanserver fast and easy, can't go wrong i guess
s3-f4n said:
Download PC COMPANION or use OTA and enjoy the new update because you have a new phone
P.S.In case that you brick your phone with other procedure here you have all the suport you need so don't be afraid and Good luck
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ota Says You must update via pc companion and pc companion is a headache.. maybe its because my pc is old and broadband is slow. it says remaining download time is 50 mins.
any other way to update?
Can not do it via OTA?
Ghafit said:
Can not do it via OTA?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no! it says yoy must use the pc for the new update!!!
I guess you can spare 50 mins of your life and update using PC companion, rather than unlock the bootloader without knowing the consequences of it.
Andro.Catalyst said:
Just Got My Neo MT15i Today! I have ordered it from ebay since its not available in india. so no official warranty!!! only dealer's warranty which is difficult to take. so i'm very afraid of getting it bricked. i dont wanna kill my phone...i've read some stories here where people updated their neo from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 and it died. so which is the safest way to update to 2.3.4?
My neo is fresh....on 2.3.3....& not rooted and with locked bootloader. reply soon!
Edit: Just Updated Via Pc Companion.Thanx All For Helping Me!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Andro.Catalyst,
You could able to update Neo to 2.3.4 using PC Companian.? Please confirm. I'm thinking of ordering this phone through ebay.
regards
Shanraj.R
rshanraj said:
Hi Andro.Catalyst,
You could able to update Neo to 2.3.4 using PC Companian.? Please confirm. I'm thinking of ordering this phone through ebay.
regards
Shanraj.R
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yess...updated via pc companion then rooted then again flashed with flashtool then cwm...and blah blah.no dont worry. but i suggest you to buy neo v with warranty if you live in india.
Related
Ok, theese phones are good, rooted we're able to do almost everything, but we lose DRM and other cool stuffs, so I'm not so sure if unlock my ray or not and I think many ppl are in my same situation. Do our phones really need to be unlocked? Well, maybe when any good ROM will be cooked, but now?
Motivate me please^^ and sry for my bad english
Do you enjoy your phone as it is now? Is your warranty still valid?
In my opinion you should keep it locked down, at least until a really good ROM comes out or your warranty expires.
Rooting and unlocking is mostly usefull for devices without stock gingerbread. Like x8 and x10 mini. But xperia mini is good without root. I have the mini and it is an awesome device. Keep it origional.
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
As long as you don't have root, you don't own the device. Just saying.
Logseman said:
As long as you don't have root, you don't own the device. Just saying.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
right, I know... damn!!!!
My problem is far from crappy DRM but more for future updates as SE says "no updates via OTA with unlocked BL".
Does it means that with seus we'll still be able to update future fw ? In that case I'll jump on root procedure (cos I hate their "popcap games" app eating 9% of my battery stats !)
Logseman said:
As long as you don't have root, you don't own the device. Just saying.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not true at all. While you may not have access to the backend of your phone, it is still extremely customizable. Compared to something like an iPhone.
The option for root will always be avaliable to you anyhow, just because your phone isnt rooted now doesnt chaange that fact.
Sakem said:
SE says "no updates via OTA with unlocked BL".
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can somebody confirm that PC updates are still ok with unlocked BL ?!
But you can,unlock-root-relock
=seus works again, and you got root. Cool huh?
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
Are you really sure of that ?
'cause I tried, that you said ... and SEUS told me no available update and did not want i reinstall the fw !
zegoo said:
Are you really sure of that ?
'cause I tried, that you said ... and SEUS told me no available update and did not want i reinstall the fw !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its the same for me, no update i SEUS.
Thankyou to solidsnake81 for pointing this out!!
No need to unlock Bootloader
If you revert to .58 or earlier and root, then update via update centre app in your phone the root remains on the phone whilst you are updated to .62 so the result is a rooted .62 firmware
why not post in the original thread instead of making a new one? no offence but there are 1000's of rooting. 62 threads emerging these days.
thought it would of made it easier for people to see, rather than they going through loads of pages to find it out. ive tried several methods but this seems to be the only one that works .... my appologies
Djscarbo said:
Thankyou to solidsnake81 for pointing this out!!
No need to unlock Bootloader
If you revert to .58 or earlier and root, then update via update centre app in your phone the root remains on the phone whilst you are updated to .62 so the result is a rooted .62 firmware
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is this tested to work? I mean, superuser app can remain on the phone but will not actually work for some instances. Please post some confirmation.
SoloRazr said:
Is this tested to work? I mean, superuser app can remain on the phone but will not actually work for some instances. Please post some confirmation.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It works.I've used this method several times.
Does this mean your root is actually working after updating to .62 via the Update Center App?
Sorry to sound unconvinced. I just see most posts to have unlocked bootloader to root this new firmware.
UPDATE:
Did not work for me. My phone reboots on the 2nd to the last dot indicator and then says could not install the new firmware after it booted up.
SoloRazr said:
Did not work for me. My phone reboots on the 2nd to the last dot indicator and then says could not install the new firmware after it booted up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thats because you have modify your system. If you root a fresh installed firmware and make no modifications to it, then root will work after update OTA to .62
Sprinter
Is that so. Will try again.
is flashing the firmware is the only way to go back to .58 or is there any other small process
metalrawk said:
why not post in the original thread instead of making a new one? no offence but there are 1000's of rooting. 62 threads emerging these days.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can u point some?
sony ericssons said:
can u point some?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455216
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500226
There are so many guides about rooting here on xda on youtube and other forums.Learn to use the search button and how to search on google
SoloRazr said:
Is that so. Will try again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, I flashed a fresh .58 firmware, rooted it then updated to .62 over the air and...
it works!
Hi, I have root on .58 but when trying to upgrade to .62 I get error with the application of cellular, Solorazr as you did, what should I do????...
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
Sorry to sound unconvinced, but I have flashed .58 firmware before, rooted it, then upgrading it to .62 fw and the root is gone.
rolo143 said:
Sorry to sound unconvinced, but I have flashed .58 firmware before, rooted it, then upgrading it to .62 fw and the root is gone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You must update over the air, not with pc companion or seus or any other method like flashtool
T3sla said:
You must update over the air, not with pc companion or seus or any other method like flashtool
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
:O How can I update "over the air"?? I dont know how to update via OTA, is it an app or a site like wotanserver?
rolo143 said:
:O How can I update "over the air"?? I dont know how to update via OTA, is it an app or a site like wotanserver?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No it means update through a wireless connection or 3G.Go on settings>sony ericsson> check for updates.
Wifi download strip but I could not be updated, because this root will move or because some system files? I SHOULD DO?????
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
T3sla said:
You must update over the air, not with pc companion or seus or any other method like flashtool
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really? So that means I'm stuck... When I try to do it "over the air" .. it says "yada yada .62 update available" I click it, then it says "You need a computer in order to update your handset".
kevast said:
Hi, I have root on .58 but when trying to upgrade to .62 I get error with the application of cellular, Solorazr as you did, what should I do????...
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
DO this:
Flash a fresh .58 firmware using FlashTool
Root it using DooMlorDs Easy Rooting Kit version 4
Connect to a WiFi or a stable 3G and update via Update Center App on your phone
Done!
Hi, I will have SE Xperia Neo V, and I have 2 questions:
1. Root - I update my phone SEUS and I want to root my xperia. How to do it? am looking for an easy way.
2. OC - I wanted to speed up the phone using OC and Smartass v2. How is the easiest way to upload?
In both cases I will not unblock the bootloader! Must stay stock rom and kernel, only OC and root will be in my phone.
Please help me.
Sorry for english, google translator help me
Make your life better and unlock bootloader
About rooting we have many noob tutorials.
OC you get only with unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
Pavl0o said:
Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Very simple... Yes !! But the final ICS is not out yet only beta for unlocked bl.
edit: but why you are starting a new topic?? You can ask this in general thread because there is a general chat for qeustions etc, so its simpler and you get the same answers there
Pavl0o said:
Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. Unlocking and relocking giving you OFFICAL updates.
And with OTA, SEUS and PC Companion I will be can update after relock?
And I will be update Neo V to official 4.0 and and it is important to me
I recommend use Flashtool!!
:/
No, only SEUS, OTA, PC Companion, official ICS will be first in this, in flashtool later...
!
So, I will be can update my phone via PC Companion, SEUS and OTA after relock bootloader? I use Sony Ericsson official method.
Pavl0o said:
So, I will be can update my phone via PC Companion, SEUS and OTA after relock bootloader? I use Sony Ericsson official method.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You already got answer so why asking again?
To be honest not sure about ota but pc comp. and seus will work. ota should work 99%.
locked or unlocked your still going to get it but probably before with unlocked boot loader because carrers will still need to push update not that's what's going to take the time
Sent from my MT15i using Tapatalk
so close this thread !!
Pandemic said:
so close this thread !!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol, why?
Maybe he, or someone else, will have more questions about root and OC
And hopefully next user will find it and post it here if it's related to OP's question, instead opening new thread.
Madfysh said:
lol, why?
Maybe he, or someone else, will have more questions about root and OC
And hopefully next user will find it and post it here if it's related to OP's question, instead opening new thread.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hahaha why ???
there is a general chat(look in my sig) so peeps or he, can ask over there thats a way easier.
Edit: so i think thats kinda useless to let this thread open for others because there are many other threads, so he must search and he will find !!
i am also crazy for ICS 4.0 , so i wanna know , OTA update (for ICS)is ok for my rooted NEO V ? not unlocked bootloader , @aarush says no problem will be faced ....
darky22 said:
i am also crazy for ICS 4.0 , so i wanna know , OTA update (for ICS)is ok for my rooted NEO V ? not unlocked bootloader , @aarush says no problem will be faced ....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol, ICS is still in beta, so still no official version out
how would you OTA update to ICS??
Help...so here is the thing
So today i checked for updates via pc companion...i was on stock gb...
so i saw the 6.1.a.0.4.52 update to ics.....so i pressed update.........had the phone connected to pc,downloaded update and suddently it vibrated and it powerd off...pc companion said "checking phone".....ok then i was scared .....i could not power on my poor phone and then i presed power button + up button for 10 second and it vibrated thrice...so then i entered in flashmode and then it started downloading my update again!but it failed and told sth about internet connection...then i fixed internet connection......pressed try again tryied but the same thing(although i had internet conection) ...then pc companion forced closed and here am i....when powering on my phone i see sony logo and then i see a phone with a danger signal....when also connecting to pc companion it recognises it as a se phone what should i do????
PLEASE I DONT WANT TO LOSE MY love!!!
Try to flash in flashmode with Flashtool utility. It should work! I revived an Xperia S once with about the same problem (it even didn't charge properly anymore).
cognosco said:
Try to flash in flashmode with Flashtool utility. It should work! I revived an Xperia S once with about the same problem (it even didn't charge properly anymore).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hey i dont want to void my warranty....i am a little afraid
should i use seus????
Is your boot loader unlocked?
fareeed said:
Is your boot loader unlocked?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not at all......not even rooted
devilakos said:
hey i dont want to void my warranty....i am a little afraid
should i use seus????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Providing you flash the correct firmware for your region, they won't find out. What region are you from or is your phone a generic non-carrier branded phone
fareeed said:
Providing you flash the correct firmware for your region, they won't find out
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah...but i cant find it....i am from greece...and i have si 1257-5066
but can i use seus?
fareeed said:
What region are you from or is your phone a generic non-carrier branded phone
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah its generic.....i also can unlock bootloader
hey there ,started updating via sony update service.....wish me luck......
Fixed haaaaaa thanks everyone for your time
Good to hear, how did you fix it?
fareeed said:
Good to hear, how did you fix it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sony(erricsson) update service or seus.download it, its really usefull!
have a nice day
devilakos said:
Fixed haaaaaa thanks everyone for your time
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok man, now you should unlock bootloader, its a nice shot, so if you have problems later, you can flash a ftf firmware or a custom firmware
sorry for the bad english
Send from LT22i Xperia P using xda premium
caiorobsan said:
ok man, now you should unlock bootloader, its a nice shot, so if you have problems later, you can flash a ftf firmware or a custom firmware
sorry for the bad english
Send from LT22i Xperia P using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i would like to....but it will void my warranty......and if something happens to my phone i would not be able to send it back where i bought it.........but i will think about it.....
Thanks for the tip devilakos, I ran into the the exact same problem today with my girlfriends brand new phone! I thought i would have to take it back... thankfully SEUS flashed it just fine and it boots into ICS now.
Cheers
Hi all,
I have a carrier-unlocked NEO and I was wnadering if there is any way I can update to the latest stock update.
It's been a while I had a notification of an available OTA but, last time I tried to update via OTA I briocked my phone (as described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353623&highlight=ota+bricked+my+phone) and before I found this link, I sent it to Sony that replaced my phone altogether.
I had to re-unlock the network and now I am kind of scared of updating again....
Somewhere I read that, if I use PC Companion, I can update without any problem, even if I unlocked the phone....
Is that true? Any suggestion?
Thank you very much and sorry if it's a common question, but I couldn't find anything specific for this problem around....
Haha you screwed up with dat bootloader unlock thing xd u can update your phone simple... You dont have to do anything with dat phone... ONLY IF ITS BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED, not network unlocked
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium, and srry 4 my english xd
use flashtool to update your phone