.62 software update just showed up in pc companion today for me, and i have some questions.
i will appreciate anybody taking the time to elighten me.
1. currently my phone uses .58 and is rooted. can i upgrade to .62 or do i have to unroot it first?
2. if answer to question 1 is "yes", will it still be rooted after upgrade?
3. is it worth going to .62, since ICS is expected soon?
(neo v newbie here, dont shoot please!)
thank you.
woody.woodpecker said:
.62 software update just showed up in pc companion today for me, and i have some questions.
i will appreciate anybody taking the time to elighten me.
1. currently my phone uses .58 and is rooted. can i upgrade to .62 or do i have to unroot it first?
2. if answer to question 1 is "yes", will it still be rooted after upgrade?
3. is it worth going to .62, since ICS is expected soon?
(neo v newbie here, dont shoot please!)
thank you.
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1: yes you can update, with the zipfile in my signature if you have cwm recovery flash it through there, no unroot needed
2: Yes if you flashing the zipfile in my signature, you dont lose any apps or setting and you dont have any wipe or factory reset to do, just flash through cwm.
Its for locked bl
3: yeah i think so, im waiting to on ICS.
Dont update though pc companion if you will keep root !
well I don't see much difference between 0.42 and 0.62 fw's tbh.Maybe very slight faster ui.Install the zip thedroidboy posted(one in Pandemics sig) with cwm and you will have 0.62 with rooted and cwm already installed.Touch screen repeatedly at bootup after installing the zip to access cwm recovery.
This is if you use pc companion,
1.Yes
2.No,but you can root.But not easy like zergrush exploit.
3.Doubt that,cos well again I am saying I don't find that much differences in 0.42 vs 0.62
thank you.
i guess i will stick to .58 until ICS comes.
woody.woodpecker said:
thank you.
i guess i will stick to .58 until ICS comes.
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You're welcome, and you can update to rooted 62 firmware, just flash the zip in my signature through cwm and youre done, no wipe or factory reset needed nust flash and its done and you dont wil lose any apps or settings the zip is for locked bl !
mine is unlocked so it is my understanding i cant use that zip file.
woody.woodpecker said:
mine is unlocked so it is my understanding i cant use that zip file.
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Relock your bl mate, thats possible, i has unlocked bl to and relock it.
woody.woodpecker said:
mine is unlocked so it is my understanding i cant use that zip file.
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No need to re lock boot loader,use this zip instead
works fine,thanks to thedroidboy
Thilina said:
No need to re lock boot loader,use this zip instead
works fine,thanks to thedroidboy
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Sorry mates.
Sorry my fault and yes you can use this to
it was never locked, so "relocking" it seemed a bit strange. then i read the following answers
i will give it a thought, but i am partial to waiting for ICS, unless i find something not working right in .58 and being fixed in .62
again, thanks for your answers!
woody.woodpecker said:
it was never locked, so "relocking" it seemed a bit strange. then i read the following answers
i will give it a thought, but i am partial to waiting for ICS, unless i find something not working right in .58 and being fixed in .62
again, thanks for your answers!
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You'welcome mate;(
Related
I flashed to 4.0.1.A.0.283 Generic Global rom but now I want to revert to stock rom and I want root with easy way. What can I do?
Why using that old fw??
Flash .42 fw, and root it with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit.
Everything is in STICKY thread in development section.
Which is why I suggest you, first read sticky threads and other ones, then ask questions.
Madfysh said:
Why using that old fw??
Flash .42 fw, and root it with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit.
Everything is in STICKY thread in development section.
Which is why I suggest you, first read sticky threads and other ones, then ask questions.
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Because My phone was .062 I unlocked bootloader, installed this rom but my phone bricked when I tried to root. Now I unbricked and still have this rom. Can I update to .42 fw?
I tried to relock bootloader with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Flashtool said flashing done and my phone worked. I checked but it says still unlock.
Xsi18 said:
Because My phone was .062 I unlocked bootloader, installed this rom but my phone bricked when I tried to root. Now I unbricked and still have this rom. Can I update to .42 fw?
I tried to relock bootloader with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Flashtool said flashing done and my phone worked. I checked but it says still unlock.
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For Neo V
01.Flash to 0.42 fw using flashtool
02.Root and install CWM
03.Download this & install it with cwm,just install.No need to wipe anything
(If your boot loader is unlocked use this instead )
And you have rooted,cwm installed 0.62 fw
For Neo
01.Flash to 0.42 fw using flashtool
02.Root and install CWM
I cannot find a proper link like the Neo v one for Neo,I guess you have to unlock boot loader to root Neo in 0.62 fw.There is nothing much upgraded anyway in 0.62 comparing to 0.42.So no harm in staying 0.42.And next time please mention what phone do you own(Neo or Neo V ) please.
Anyway if u did little research before asking this I'm pretty sure you would've found the answer already in Neo V android development section mate.
My phone have unlock bootloader. that's why I can't flash an another fw. Because it can be brick.
Xsi18 said:
My phone have unlock bootloader. that's why I can't flash an another fw. Because it can be brick.
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Err what ?
Xsi18 said:
My phone have unlock bootloader. that's why I can't flash an another fw. Because it can be brick.
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Not true - where did you get that notion from?
I did understand if you did ota or flash, your phone could be brick. So Can I flash .42 fw now?
Xsi18 said:
I did understand if you did ota or flash, your phone could be brick. So Can I flash .42 fw now?
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OTA can brick your phone, but flash shouldn't. Why I say shouldn't? Because if you follow instructions everything will be ok. Follow link I gave you, and flash .42 fw with flahtool.
Madfysh said:
OTA can brick your phone, but flash shouldn't. Why I say shouldn't? Because if you follow instructions everything will be ok. Follow link I gave you, and flash .42 fw with flahtool.
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Thank you. and one more thing ask you before flash. What can I do for backup? When I flash my all games, apps gone from phone but not sd card.
Madfysh said:
Which is why I suggest you, first read sticky threads and other ones, then ask questions.
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Thilina said:
Anyway if u did little research before asking this I'm pretty sure you would've found the answer already in Neo V android development section mate.
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Hi Xsi18, you have opened 2 threads but you should search a bit before, and post in an existing thread, if necessary. If everyone open a new thread for each own question we are not helping others with same problems. Please have a read to the forum rules, it will help you to get the best of XDA. Best regards,
I reading but too long and I dont understand anything cause of my english. Delete this thread and the other one.
guys, this is my mobile's current specs (also, i have attached a screenshot);
Xperia neo (MT15a)
Android version 2.3.4
Firmware Version 4.0.2.A.0.62
i need to downgrade this to .42 to continue rooting. can somebody give me a link to download ftf file for MT15a??
thanks in advance, really appreciate your help guys.
You can make your own ftf. Repair firmware with update service, then we'll help you with thw next steps.
Via Tapatalk 2.0 on ICS
sdk16420 said:
You can make your own ftf. Repair firmware with update service, then we'll help you with thw next steps.
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hm.. but update service will give him .62 not .42, right? or are you thinking on making prerooted image? hm now i got idea
@ prazadx: are you willing to do clean flash with pc companion or sony update service, then we'll instruct you how to make .62 .ftf, but it will be around 150MB after you zip it, wich you would need to upload..
then if your phone is sim-lock free your fastboot should be open, and it should accept prerooted .img.
even if your bootloader is locked i think it only matter for kernels.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong
its here mate
Just flash this with flashtool (extract using winzip or eqivalent first to get the ftf), root using flashtool, update OTR, install cmw and you are fine.
gregbradley said:
its here mate
Just flash this with flashtool (extract using winzip or eqivalent first to get the ftf), root using flashtool, update OTR, install cmw and you are fine.
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hm, will i version work with no problem on a phone? don't know anyone who tried it so I'm asking
Madfysh said:
hm, will i version work with no problem on a phone? don't know anyone who tried it so I'm asking
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me, it works for me.
I play with my phone a lot and mess with it loads
When i want to go back to a clean instal i flash that, root, update and update.
Not sure why you are making an issue about this, its the .ftf i got from this forum on how to root the neo...
gregbradley said:
me, it works for me.
I play with my phone a lot and mess with it loads
When i want to go back to a clean instal i flash that, root, update and update.
Not sure why you are making an issue about this, its the .ftf i got from this forum on how to root the neo...
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sorry, I think you missunderstood me.
will mt15i ftf work ok on mt15a phone?
Madfysh said:
sorry, I think you missunderstood me.
will mt15i ftf work ok on mt15a phone?
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i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
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And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
gregbradley said:
i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
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And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
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thanks guys.
also, what is the quick edit (in the build.prop) you told? how to do that?
Madfysh said:
@ prazadx: are you willing to do clean flash with pc companion or sony update service, then we'll instruct you how to make .62 .ftf, but it will be around 150MB after you zip it, wich you would need to upload..
then if your phone is sim-lock free your fastboot should be open, and it should accept prerooted .img.
even if your bootloader is locked i think it only matter for kernels.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong
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I'm gonna perform this flashing with flashtool. all i need is to downgrade my current firmware to .42, so that i can root my device. also this is a sim lock free device with a locked bootloader.
is there any other way to root without downgrading??
also, thanks mate..
There are another way to root but you need to unlock your bootloader, sorry I cant put links,but if you search right here in this Forum "unlock bootloader" you would see the options to do that.
Definitly this way is the only you have without unlockink bl. Thats all the peoplo say because I cant flash .42 on mine....flashtool stop always before 100% I will format pc...i dont know what other thing can be.
Any suggestion??
Sent from my MT15i using XDA
gregbradley said:
i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
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And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
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thanks mate, it worked without any mod. also, i did rooted my neo thanks to all of you.. thanks again...
Hi All,
My Neo V is rooted and install CWM recovery, do i need get update from PC companion right?
Do i need to uninstall CWM before updating to ICS? thanks in advance.
marcflorence said:
Hi All,
My Neo V is rooted and install CWM recovery, do i need get update from PC companion right?
Do i need to uninstall CWM before updating to ICS? thanks in advance.
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No, there is no need to get update from PC companion, you can download and flash custom ROMS made by devs at XDA which are better,cleaner,faster and awesome
No, you will need CWM to install the ROM which will be in the form of .zip so you should not remove CWM
Vabby said:
No, there is no need to get update from PC companion, you can download and flash custom ROMS made by devs at XDA which are better,cleaner,faster and awesome
No, you will need CWM to install the ROM which will be in the form of .zip so you should not remove CWM
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Thanks dude, but i want to use official ics from Sony, also my bootloader is lock.
so rooted and CWM recovery do affect official updates and installation of ics? O_O
marcflorence said:
Thanks dude, but i want to use official ics from Sony, also my bootloader is lock.
so rooted and CWM recovery do affect official updates and installation of ics? O_O
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Uninstall cwm but keep the root and then do the OTA (over the air) then yoou will keep your root but if you update with pcc then you are losing your root, but if you update with CWM then you get an error cannot install the update, but mate this is already posted so why double?
learn to search buddy
remove CWM, leave root, it's been talked about that already, read few threads in general section.
EDIT: slow for a minute..
Thanks to all!
Sorry for spoonfeed
marcflorence said:
Thanks to all!
Sorry for spoonfeed
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Press the THANKS !!
not say it mate, if you press it thats enough,
and no problem but next time.. SEARCH
marcflorence said:
Thanks dude, but i want to use official ics from Sony, also my bootloader is lock.
so rooted and CWM recovery do affect official updates and installation of ics? O_O
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You won't recieve OTA updates if you unlock the bootloader using SE's tool
ie you cannot install if you unlock your bootloader, however your bootloader is locked so you can get official sony updates
Q.how do i know if the bootloader is unlocked?
quite easy, run either PCC or SEUS if it says that it can not recognize your phone bc you have a modified software then that means the bootloader has been unlocked.
Hey guys,
Im searching this forum and googling about removing/unstalling CWM recovery for Neo V but no luck even on thread where i learn how to install cwm.
Can i still get from help from you experts?
Vabby said:
Q.how do i know if the bootloader is unlocked?
quite easy, run either PCC or SEUS if it says that it can not recognize your phone bc you have a modified software then that means the bootloader has been unlocked.
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That means that bootloader has been unlocked official way(Sony dev. page)
Bootloaders un-officialy unlocked can be updated via PCC or SEUS.
I have a rooted Xperia S with unlocked bootloader, by following instructions on this thread.
Today I received a notification about OTA update to 6.1.A.2.45 (40MB in size) and I was wondering if I can apply this update without loosing root. I really did search for an answer on the forum before making this post and couldn't find anything specific for my phone, but what I did found only confused me more, which is to be expected since I am a noob. Apparently it worked for some users of Xperia Play with unlocked bootloader, but on the other hand some users of Xperia Arc S say that bootloader should be locked when making an OTA update.
I would really appreciate any help from more experienced members, I'm new in Android and don't want to start by bricking my phone.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Boom
better dont, you will end up with a bricked device. NEVER accept OTA updates if your bootloader is unlocked.
Don't update with PCC when you're unlocked.
Wow, that was fast! Thank you guys.
hi, did you find how to update?
BoomBadill said:
I have a rooted Xperia S with unlocked bootloader, by following instructions on this thread.
Today I received a notification about OTA update to 6.1.A.2.45 (40MB in size) and I was wondering if I can apply this update without loosing root. I really did search for an answer on the forum before making this post and couldn't find anything specific for my phone, but what I did found only confused me more, which is to be expected since I am a noob. Apparently it worked for some users of Xperia Play with unlocked bootloader, but on the other hand some users of Xperia Arc S say that bootloader should be locked when making an OTA update.
I would really appreciate any help from more experienced members, I'm new in Android and don't want to start by bricking my phone.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Boom
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i also have an open bootloader although not root, but i tried updating using the phone's OTA and PCC and neither worked. I promptly realized it might just be the open bootloader which is keeping me from updating, so how do we manually update? if you have any procedures will highly appreciate anyone..... thanks in advance
abajarde said:
i also have an open bootloader although not root, but i tried updating using the phone's OTA and PCC and neither worked. I promptly realized it might just be the open bootloader which is keeping me from updating, so how do we manually update? if you have any procedures will highly appreciate anyone..... thanks in advance
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You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
thanks for the quick reply
Anicane said:
You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
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Im going to engage in a rather noobish conversation but i want to be completely sure before i proceed to install. my phone and my pc companion both find the update which is 6.1.a.2.45, which i assume is the one i need to find on .ftf. after downloading it from wherever i find it i just open the flash tool program and select it to start the installation? and again thank you
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Anicane said:
You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
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i did a fast search and found this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31011440#post31011440
they have some firmwares there, but they seem to be full updates, because they are 300+mb while the update on my phone its only 40mb.
so should i just download the generic and proceed to flash?
Anicane said:
You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
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Where do i find a xperia s Brazil firmware? I downloaded every other regions, but i want the brazilian one. Can you help me? Thank you.
BoomBadill said:
I have a rooted Xperia S with unlocked bootloader, by following instructions on this thread.
Today I received a notification about OTA update to 6.1.A.2.45 (40MB in size) and I was wondering if I can apply this update without loosing root. I really did search for an answer on the forum before making this post and couldn't find anything specific for my phone, but what I did found only confused me more, which is to be expected since I am a noob. Apparently it worked for some users of Xperia Play with unlocked bootloader, but on the other hand some users of Xperia Arc S say that bootloader should be locked when making an OTA update.
I would really appreciate any help from more experienced members, I'm new in Android and don't want to start by bricking my phone.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Boom
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Hmmm,
Slightly different scenario here.
I have a rooted xperia S with a locked bootloader and obviously want to preserve root.
Previous experience tells me that a PC update from SEUS does a full wipe of the phone and looses root however OTA updates usually preserve root. I was hoping somebody could clarify if this is still the case?
Thanks
if your bootloaders unlocked you cant update ota or via seus. it will just give an error about your device being modified
Hmmm,
Slightly different scenario here.
I have a rooted xperia S with a locked bootloader and obviously want to preserve root.
Previous experience tells me that a PC update from SEUS does a full wipe of the phone and looses root however OTA updates usually preserve root. I was hoping somebody could clarify if this is still the case?
Thanks
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same question as you, i have a rogers xperia s with a stock uk rom, it's rooted but bootloader is still locked. Just want to make sure that i don't loose root, or the root method can still be applied after the update.
i found something which might help you
hackit said:
same question as you, i have a rogers xperia s with a stock uk rom, it's rooted but bootloader is still locked. Just want to make sure that i don't loose root, or the root method can still be applied after the update.
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there is a rom somewhere in another forum i guess which already is updated and rooted. so you might want to just download that one and flash it. it has its own kernel and recovery.
abajarde said:
there is a rom somewhere in another forum i guess which already is updated and rooted. so you might want to just download that one and flash it. it has its own kernel and recovery.
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I thought you could not use pre rooted rom with a locked bootloader.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
hackit said:
I thought you could not use pre rooted rom with a locked bootloader.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1723610
I've not been on much recently at all so I could be wrong, but I'm sure it's been said that you can flash ROM such as the linked one when bootloader is locked and perhaps the pre-rooted one too. May need to search the thread.
Nothing out there that allows me to root my Xperia S on ICS without wiping my data though I think. One can wait... or dream. :[
Chocolate Columbo said:
Nothing out there that allows me to root my Xperia S on ICS without wiping my data though I think. One can wait... or dream. :[
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Yeah having too wipe at this point is a bummer. If I'm going to wipe my phone ill wait for the ability to unlock my locked bootloader.
Problem with that is I will most likely have a new phone by then.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
I'm currently using a Sony LWW which is running on Extended Stock kernel and Rooted Sony Official ICS and I've got a System Update. On updating, will I lose my root access?
if its ota update, probably not.
what's an OTA update?
I'm on build .431 right now and it's an update to .587.
What're the probable the changes?
simon4u92 said:
what's an OTA update?
I'm on build .431 right now and it's an update to .587.
What're the probable the changes?
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It's over the air, don't accept it! Otherwise your device will brick!!!!!
You can only flash the .ftf and after that a prerooted kernel, but don't make updates over the air when your bootloader is unlocked
mihahn said:
It's over the air, don't accept it! Otherwise your device will brick!!!!!
You can only flash the .ftf and after that a prerooted kernel, but don't make updates over the air when your bootloader is unlocked
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Frankly speaking, that sounded a little sarcastic for some reason.
Anyways, what do I do now? How do I get that notification off my notification bar/drawer?
simon4u92 said:
Frankly speaking, that sounded a little sarcastic for some reason.
Anyways, what do I do now? How do I get that notification off my notification bar/drawer?
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Uninstall update center will solve your problem. You don't need it anyway. Or flash the .ftf which should be uploaded somewhere here on xda
i think it wont brick your phone as long as you have a locked bootloader. but you will lose your root access
adin234 said:
i think it wont brick your phone as long as you have a locked bootloader. but you will lose your root access
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It will brick his phone, because his bootloader is unlocked (he is using extended stock kernel!). So don't accept the update!
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It will brick his phone, because his bootloader is unlocked (he is using extended stock kernel!). So don't accept the update!
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:good:
so to TS, you may relock bootloader and root via the downgrade and update method if you really want the .587 update
adin234 said:
:good:
so to TS, you may relock bootloader and root via the downgrade and update method if you really want the .587 update
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If I were him, I'd wait for someone who upload the .587 ftf. Then he can just flash it and a prerooted kernel like rage kernel for 4.0.4 and he has the latest rooted sony ics firmware
I will just chuck the update and uninstall update center as advised.
Thanks a lot for the info guys
Update to .587 and then follow this tutorial to root your phone. I did it already!