Can't install update for my phone, via OTA. Anyone knows what's the problem? I flash it 58 fw and I root it, is it because of the root?
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Maybe coz ur bootloader is unlocked :|
How can I know if it is unlocked? And if it is, how can I relock it?
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rolo143 said:
How can I know if it is unlocked? And if it is, how can I relock it?
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Dial *#*#7378423#*#* then click service info>configuration check rooting status.If it says bootloader unlocked : yes then it's unlocked.If bootloader unlock allowed: yes then it's locked.
It says bootloader allowed: yes
So I guess is Locked. Why can't I update?
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Did you install CWM or change ANY stuff on /system partition? Like MODs or anything like that? Because i think this kind of stuff can make the OTA fail.
sirmarcelot said:
Did you install CWM or change ANY stuff on /system partition? Like MODs or anything like that? Because i think this kind of stuff can make the OTA fail.
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Yes, I install CWM, is that bad? Because I don't think I could install it after updating the system... :/
rolo143 said:
Yes, I install CWM, is that bad? Because I don't think I could install it after updating the system... :/
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Please read my current post on such a stupid upgrade via PC Companion, flashed it back into .58, rooted again, installed ROM Manager, prior to upgrade it to .62 on the air... or you may simply cross your arms and wait for a few days to let SE engineers to fix that OTA bug
Get a "Generic US .58" firmware... you can use wotanserver... OTA update should be available with that.
Rooting the phone won't affect anything. So that's not the reason, it's the firmware.
OTA Update IS available for me, the problem is it can't install the update, anyway, I decided to stay with .58 fw version right now, I mean I don't have any problems at all using this version and I already deleted some system apps, so I think I'll wait for the ICS update.
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I can't update by OTA to .62... at the end, the final step I guess, my handset stops and reboots normally, and a message appear on status bar: can't install.
Is a .377 (oooollldddd) st15a with root (by zergrush method), locked bootloader.
All stock, just with root.
So I decide to wait a custom ROM, the Mini ST15a/i Clean 'n' Tweaked, updated, by serajr.
Same here .... I am running a stock .58 fw
I have rooted the phone long ago but never unlocked the bootloader or installed the CWM.
Nonetheless, i start the update to .62 fw but the final step just says that is not possible ton install the update.
Any idea?
The only thing i did that MAY AFFECT the ota update is that i used titanium backup to integrate some app into the rom system and to delete some sony bloatware. This could really be the problem?
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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can u point some?
sony ericssons said:
can u point some?
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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
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Is that so. Will try again.
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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????...
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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.
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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
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: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?
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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?????
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T3sla said:
You must update over the air, not with pc companion or seus or any other method like flashtool
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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????...
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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, im currently using neo with rooted (zegrush) .42 firmware and unlocked bootloader.
I juz got an update notification to .62 firmware.
is it safe to update using this? will I experience any bootloop or such if I use the update? anybody with my situation tried the OTA update?
im from Malaysia, if it helps...
thanx in advance!
had_hc said:
Hi, im currently using neo with rooted (zegrush) .42 firmware and unlocked bootloader.
I juz got an update notification to .62 firmware.
is it safe to update using this? will I experience any bootloop or such if I use the update? anybody with my situation tried the OTA update?
im from Malaysia, if it helps...
thanx in advance!
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Not 100% sure but you may unroot after updating. someone can confirm.
i have locked bootloader, so i don't know if there are problems with unlocked, but my neo was rooted on .42 and stay rooted after .62 ota update.
If you unlocked your bootloader via se official way then no you will brick your phone with a fota update, if you unlocked with setool2 paid for method then you should be fine, but i'm not sure about the setool1 method.
Why not flash with flashtool ?
NO WAY DON´T DO THAT YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
Use wotanserver or other way.
testadeferro said:
NO WAY DON´T DO THAT YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
Use wotanserver or other way.
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thanx for that info! Not really thinking of updating but dat notification kinda annoying..
any idea of removing/deleting that notification without moving to .62?
one more question... if i flash with flashtool the .62 firmware, will my bootloader still be unlocked?
Sure it will be unlocked.
The bootloader as nothing to do with the firmware.
To root you must to flash rootxperia.zip through recovery, it´s the easy way.
Search in the foruns and you will find the thread.
had_hc said:
any idea of removing/deleting that notification without moving to .62?
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uninstall UpdateCenter.apk with titanium backup, or search for it with root explorer or any other explorer with root access.
del1701 said:
If you unlocked your bootloader via se official way then no you will brick your phone with a fota update, if you unlocked with setool2 paid for method then you should be fine, but i'm not sure about the setool1 method.
Why not flash with flashtool ?
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I have a Neo bought unlocked with 2.3.3, I made OTA update and I briked my phone. After restore, first I flashed with a new 2.3.3 and after used x10 flash tool, I rooted with DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT. I received that is a new software update available, I was affraid to do it by OTA and I done with pc software update from SE. After update I still have superuser app but my neo is not rooted.
How can I root it again without any flashes or downgrade. Is out there any app working? I tried with Gingerbreak, SoperOneClick v2.3.3 and DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT, but no result.
remav said:
I have a Neo bought unlocked with 2.3.3, I made OTA update and I briked my phone. After restore, first I flashed with a new 2.3.3 and after used x10 flash tool, I rooted with DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT. I received that is a new software update available, I was affraid to do it by OTA and I done with pc software update from SE. After update I still have superuser app but my neo is not rooted.
How can I root it again without any flashes or downgrade. Is out there any app working? I tried with Gingerbreak, SoperOneClick v2.3.3 and DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT, but no result.
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Search for ''how to root .62 firmware''
remav said:
I have a Neo bought unlocked with 2.3.3, I made OTA update and I briked my phone. After restore, first I flashed with a new 2.3.3 and after used x10 flash tool, I rooted with DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT. I received that is a new software update available, I was affraid to do it by OTA and I done with pc software update from SE. After update I still have superuser app but my neo is not rooted.
How can I root it again without any flashes or downgrade. Is out there any app working? I tried with Gingerbreak, SoperOneClick v2.3.3 and DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT, but no result.
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How is you bootloader unlocked? Official way, s1tool or setool2?
And you can't root .62 without downgrading first to .42. But I guess that trick only works for bootloaders unlocked NOT BY OFFICIAL way, but still not sure, that's why I'm asking you.
Hey all,
i am facing a problem with the .62 update, it downloads perfectly and in the installation phase it just can't make it let me explain how the device reboots normally showing the first splash screen the one with the arrow going out of the box then the second screen also but at the 3rd screen the one with the arrow is going into the phone it just reboots and open the phone showing the message unable to install the update and i still have the .62 update notification in my notification bar and is it Worthing.
any help would be appreciated
PS. i flashed the current version 4.0.2.A.0.42 (Global version(HongKong)) cause my phone got bricked and rooted it using a flashing tool with the file name (MT15i_ 4.0.2.A.0.42_Global)
one last thing i wish to know, when the ICS official update pops up can i still have it with this problem and is this a problem with the recovery cause i cant know that i am having a custom or the stock one and how can i know whether the boot loader locked or not
SE Xperia Neo, rooted, Flashed Stock ROM.
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-neo-mt15/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
install wotanclient 4.0.2.A.0.62
How Do i know if i have a locked or unlocked bootloader ??
*#*#7378423#*#*
service info
configuration
So, when you flash the generic .42, root it via easy rooting toolkit, and update it OTA, from mobile not PC...
Emary said:
How Do i know if i have a locked or unlocked bootloader ??
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wotanclient no need unlock bootloader
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-neo-mt15/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
http://www.wotanserver.com/downloads/USBFlashDriver.exe
install driver
http://www.wotanserver.com/downloads/WotanClient.exe
cobrazmija said:
*#*#7378423#*#*
service info
configuration
So, when you flash the generic .42, root it via easy rooting toolkit, and update it OTA, from mobile not PC...
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He's trying to update OTA from his mobile but like me the installation does not complete
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Slvrback said:
He's trying to update OTA from his mobile but like me the installation does not complete
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Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
Madfysh said:
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
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Thanks madfysh and yes slvrback try my way to get the update with OTA maybe that works for you, what i know sure that must be working
Good luck
i have Xperia Neo (NOT NEO V) and i want to have .62 rooted
so i flashed .42 > then root > then install CWM > then OTA update
but OTA update failed. download complete but cannot install. error says 'cannot install update. try again'
i have try 3 times but get the same cannot install error.
i flashed .42 again and do OTA update WITHOUT rooting and CWM but i still get the same error. cannot install update even on cleaned .42
what seems to be the problem?? please help. thanks in advanced.
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risay07 said:
i have Xperia Neo (NOT NEO V) and i want to have .62 rooted
so i flashed .42 > then root > then install CWM > then OTA update
but OTA update failed. download complete but cannot install. error says 'cannot install update. try again'
i have try 3 times but get the same cannot install error.
i flashed .42 again and do OTA update WITHOUT rooting and CWM but i still get the same error. cannot install update even on cleaned .42
what seems to be the problem?? please help. thanks in advanced.
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your phone can be unlocked bootloader, you should check it, if your phone unlocked bootloader, you can't update OTA, only use flashtool
I have the same problem with my neo
i checked and my phone's bootloader isn't unlocked
DO NOT INSTALL CWM before OTA update, it will cause the failure. Install CWM after OTA update to v.062.
So:
- root v42
- install OTA v62
- install CWM
All done.
Is still possible to receive OTA update to .62, even when ICS has been released? I was thinking of a downgrade because of the poor video and wifi performance but this kept me from trying.
molekiller said:
Is still possible to receive OTA update to .62, even when ICS has been released? I was thinking of a downgrade because the poor video and wifi performance but this kept me from trying.
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Yes, you can receive OTA from .42 to .62
ICS only update through PC Companion, not OTA
Hello friends,
i buyed used xperia neo and i am new to android world how can i check that my phone is bootloader unlocked and if it is unlocked then can i also able to get ics update through xperia pc software
right now pc showing you have latest version of android and ota update is not working
i am currently on 2.3.3 , 4.0.A.2.368
and is there anything related to sim lock??
hero_vq109 said:
your phone can be unlocked bootloader, you should check it, if your phone unlocked bootloader, you can't update OTA, only use flashtool
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i used to have unlocked bootloader but now i already lock it back.
still cannot install update.
risay07 said:
i have Xperia Neo (NOT NEO V) and i want to have .62 rooted
so i flashed .42 > then root > then install CWM > then OTA update
but OTA update failed. download complete but cannot install. error says 'cannot install update. try again'
i have try 3 times but get the same cannot install error.
i flashed .42 again and do OTA update WITHOUT rooting and CWM but i still get the same error. cannot install update even on cleaned .42
what seems to be the problem?? please help. thanks in advanced.
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CZMagic said:
DO NOT INSTALL CWM before OTA update, it will cause the failure. Install CWM after OTA update to v.062.
So:
- root v42
- install OTA v62
- install CWM
All done.
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i already try OTA without rooting and CWM.
still cannot update.
risay07 said:
i already try OTA without rooting and CWM.
still cannot update.
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Then your Neo is f*cked up :s
Buy then a Neo V
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risay07 said:
i used to have unlocked bootloader but now i already lock it back.
still cannot install update.
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Though you locked your bootloader back but can you please tell me with which method did you unlock the bootloader ??
Because i think you have lost your DRM and once they are gone you cant get it back (DRM gets lost while unlocking the bootloader). And if DRM is lost then you cannot use SE official updates
lol i wont buy a new one for now.
monil.verma said:
Though you locked your bootloader back but can you please tell me with which method did you unlock the bootloader ??
Because i think you have lost your DRM and once they are gone you cant get it back (DRM gets lost while unlocking the bootloader). And if DRM is lost then you cannot use SE official updates
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i unlock the official way. from the web and enter the imei code.
i guess it cant be helped. theres a lot more than stock fw. thanks all for helping.
risay07 said:
lol i wont buy a new one for now.
i unlock the official way. from the web and enter the imei code.
i guess it cant be helped. theres a lot more than stock fw. thanks all for helping.
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Don't say thanks. Just hit the thanks button
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unlock bootloader with DRM?
hi,
how can i unlock the bootloader and retain the DRM?
bombayboy said:
hi,
how can i unlock the bootloader and retain the DRM?
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s1tool.
Check Neo V dev. section for more info.
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!
mihahn said:
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:
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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!