Hello, today (6/16) Sony Mobile has posted my SI-number on their Xperia Mini ICS thread, which means that the official ICS update is now available for my device using the PC Companion.
Problem is, I have unlocked my bootloader & I'm now running the stock Gingerbread with a prerooted kernel. I've read many topics where people get bricks by updating their unlocked SE phones via OTA or the PC Companion.
The solution seems to be extracting the update from the PC Companion, and then flashing it with Flashtool. But I'm a n00b and I don't know how to do this, can some1 help me . Just don't wanna brick my phone now, I need it xP.
Oh, and another question, if I update with the official rom, will I lose the unlocked bootloader?
You have two ways to do this. One is the simplest in the world: find a .ftf file for stock ICS rom and flash it through flashtool. And that's all.
If you want to upgrade through PC Companion, you'll have to:
1) Flash stock kernel
2) Relock your bootloader
3) Use PCC to upgrade
Feanor88 said:
You have two ways to do this. One is the simplest in the world: find a .ftf file for stock ICS rom and flash it through flashtool. And that's all.
If you want to upgrade through PC Companion, you'll have to:
1) Flash stock kernel
2) Relock your bootloader
3) Use PCC to upgrade
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Thanks for the quick reply! Won't updating via Flashtool interfere with the unlocked bootloader?
same like me bro
i had unlocked bootloader and get the ICS
just download the official ICS FTF file
here's the link http://www.mediafire.com/?wot47vumhstlc4h
its from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
n0brainr said:
Thanks for the quick reply! Won't updating via Flashtool interfere with the unlocked bootloader?
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No, it won't. Don't worry
Unlocked bootloader is only a problem when using PC Companion or SUS
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my device ia neo v (bootloader unlocked) and I rooted it recently using flashtools with downgrading to .42 .now I want to update it to .62 but I saw in some posts that I must do that with ota..but everytime it says couldn't update the software..so I want to install it with zip package with cwm menu..can anyone give me a zip package to install from my sd card?
First relock your bootloader,upgrade to .62 via Pc Company,then unlock bl again and flash RootXperia via CWM,and that's it,you'll have .62 rooted.
georgeiulian89 said:
First relock your bootloader,upgrade to .62 via Pc Company,then unlock bl again and flash RootXperia via CWM,and that's it,you'll have .62 rooted.
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ohh...unlocking and relocking bl is really hard as the official sonymobile site tells..
It's not hard at all,it takes only 5 minutes.
Please use search function. This information is already published in this forum and there is no need of a new thread for same questions. Thanks.
HI to all,
Sorry I am a noob here.
I have rooted my live with walkman ICS 4.0 by downgrading then rooting then upgrading it as seen on one of the popular XDA forums.
Currently my version is 4.1.b.0.431 and now I have got the update notification on my phone for version 4.1.b.0.587.
If I do this update then will I lose my root(superuser rights) or not?
Yes, at least if you are updating with SEUS.
Root access is easily regained, e.g. if you have unlocked your bootloader and follow the instructions which comes along with the usage of recoveryARC.img by Team FreeXperia.
SEUS?
ok thanks for ur support. But I have few more questions..
My bootloader is not unlocked and The notification comes in the handset itself
in the application "Update center" and this is according to me OTA update.
Is this same what you call SEUS ??
So if I update not via "sony pc companion" but via this update centre through phone itself then also I lose the superuser rights??
You will have to re-root your phone after update.
It can be done easily following this tutorial: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
It doesn't have any major changes but fixes some annoying lag on the phone dialer.
It also doesn't have flash player anymore so make sure you backup flash player and install it manually after.
hey thanks for helping me with this.
I already did the same procedure as shown but instead of flashing with 0.587 version I used 0.431.
Now my fone update centre shows 0.587 version available and it can be updated OTA(15.7mb).So my main question is if i now use this update centre to update my version instead of flashtool, will i lose my root access?
Yes, unfortunately. However, regain root access by the many tutorials seen on this board. If not, I am sure there are already people out there who has uploaded pre-rooted .587 images.
In the long run, if you are thinking of digging deeper into modding/hacking/development/whatever, I would advice you to unlock your bootloader if this is not already done. This will also be helpful if you want to make an nandroid backup of all your current content.
There is an official Sony (Ericsson) procedure at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com, but I recommend you to use the s1tool + testpoint procedure if you want to keep the DRM keys intact. The testpoint differs from the Xperia 2011 models, so you have to search for your specific model. As far as I know, the Arc S (LT18) is excluded to this method.
tany with walkman said:
hey thanks for helping me with this.
I already did the same procedure as shown but instead of flashing with 0.587 version I used 0.431.
Now my fone update centre shows 0.587 version available and it can be updated OTA(15.7mb).So my main question is if i now use this update centre to update my version instead of flashtool, will i lose my root access?
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In not 100% sure what version you are now on but this link is awesome: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
All you have to do is flash with a rootable kernel, root and then flash back to the latest 0.587 kernel and you are rooted to the latest.
There is no need to downgrade the entire software just flash to a rootable kernel.
I hope this makes sense? But follow that link, it worked well for me.
hey thanx dude for all your support !!!!
Now the things are clear !!!
thanks once again !!!!:good:
sblob said:
In not 100% sure what version you are now on but this link is awesome: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
All you have to do is flash with a rootable kernel, root and then flash back to the latest 0.587 kernel and you are rooted to the latest.
There is no need to downgrade the entire software just flash to a rootable kernel.
I hope this makes sense? But follow that link, it worked well for me.
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CMIIW, but we can't flash new kernel on a locked bootloader, can't we?
I tried this method on my 431 ICS and it didn't work. Same as "tany" did, I had to downgrade to GB first to gain root access.
But unfortunately, I just lost my root access after updating to 587 with SEUS.
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zigma80 said:
CMIIW, but we can't flash new kernel on a locked bootloader, can't we?
I tried this method on my 431 ICS and it didn't work. Same as "tany" did, I had to downgrade to GB first to gain root access.
But unfortunately, I just lost my root access after updating to 587 with SEUS.
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Now what i think is that we have to follow same steps for rooting (downgrading rooting and then upgrading)
but instead of flashing with 0.431 flash with .587 rom ftf file. this is the only way for a phone with locked bootloader :silly:
tany with walkman said:
Now what i think is that we have to follow same steps for rooting (downgrading rooting and then upgrading)
but instead of flashing with 0.431 flash with .587 rom ftf file. this is the only way for a phone with locked bootloader :silly:
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Yep, it is the only way. I just regain my root access on 587 ICS by the same method.
And it's safe
tany with walkman said:
Now what i think is that we have to follow same steps for rooting (downgrading rooting and then upgrading)
but instead of flashing with 0.431 flash with .587 rom ftf file. this is the only way for a phone with locked bootloader :silly:
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I must be honest, I'm not exactly sure what flashing the kernal did and then re-flashing but it allowed me to root my phone.
My phone has a locked boot loader.
Hi all,
I have just unlocked the boot loader and rooted my sola it seems new ics update is coming today .So guys and gals how to update from my state of phone which is unlocked bootloader and rooted.
IF I JUST UPDATE TO NEW VERSION ICS FROM PC COMPANION WILL IT BE FINE OR DO I HAVE TO DO SOMETHING BEFORE UPDATING TO ICS??
HELP ME OUT ..:crying:
deepan123 said:
Hi all,
I have just unlocked the boot loader and rooted my sola it seems new ics update is coming today .So guys and gals how to update from my state of phone which is unlocked bootloader and rooted.
IF I JUST UPDATE TO NEW VERSION ICS FROM PC COMPANION WILL IT BE FINE OR DO I HAVE TO DO SOMETHING BEFORE UPDATING TO ICS??
HELP ME OUT ..:crying:
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bootloader unlocking and rooting has nothing to do with flashing through PCC. just connect and if it says update do it...... u will only get problem if u flashed a custom rom.... if u flash custom u wont get update via PCC.... wait for a .tft file of ics...... i bet some one will eventually post it( and hopefullyearlier than the default PCC of ur region ).... then just flash it via flash tool..... if u find a .tft of ics sola the follow only the first step of this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030
if i helped please click thanx.............
With an unlocked bootloader you cant update via pcc. You can either relock your phones bootloader and flash a stock rom or wait for someone to upload a ftf and flash it via flashtool
Tapatalked !
Rapier07 said:
With an unlocked bootloader you cant update via pcc. You can either relock your phones bootloader and flash a stock rom or wait for someone to upload a ftf and flash it via flashtool
Tapatalked !
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Thanks so for relocking does the rooting matter or do i have to do something to revert back the rooting also .. or just relocking is enough
Your phone won't boot after the relock so you'll have to flash a stock rom
Tapatalked !
Rapier07 said:
Your phone won't boot after the relock so you'll have to flash a stock rom
Tapatalked !
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Is this the way to do it.??
http://www.thespicygadgematics.com/2012/07/relock-sony-xperia-sola-and-xperia-p.html
Is the stock rom seperate and bootloader relock file (ftf) both same or different??
were can i find the stock rom of latest .184
sorry for so many noob ques
Can some one help me with this issue?
deepan123 said:
Is this the way to do it.??
http://www.thespicygadgematics.com/2012/07/relock-sony-xperia-sola-and-xperia-p.html
Is the stock rom seperate and bootloader relock file (ftf) both same or different??
were can i find the stock rom of latest .184
sorry for so many noob ques
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Yup, that's the method which I use to relock my bootloader, (have done it two times already...will do it today again...getting ready for ICS )
will my phone be still rooted
hey im just wondering, will my phone be still rooted if i'll update via flashtool using a tft for ics sola or would it revert back to a non rooted phone? i hope it does stay to be rooted because i enjoy my rooted jb sola atm.
maglev0730 said:
hey im just wondering, will my phone be still rooted if i'll update via flashtool using a tft for ics sola or would it revert back to a non rooted phone? i hope it does stay to be rooted because i enjoy my rooted jb sola atm.
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Root will be lost after ICS update,but you can use Bin4ry's method to root again,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32251048
neectron said:
Root will be lost after ICS update,but you can use Bin4ry's method to root again,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32251048
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thanks!
Good morning everybody
As in the title.... I'm newbie with Sony development... My friend has SE Xperia mini PRO as a secondary device
He wants to update it to ICS..... I checked the OTA updates and unfortunately it says "you have the latest version"... Is the GB the latest really???? Surely no
So I tried to search the XDA and found the Middle East update with flashtool
I'm afraid about the bootloader issue..... Do I have to unlock it when I use flashtool??
I read everywhere that I must unlock it if I want to flash custom ROMs and kernels..... But this ROM is stock ICS with a TFT file "flashtool flashable"
This is a link for the ROM's thread
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1810037
So my question is... Do I have to unlock the bootloader before flashing this??
Notice: the device runs on factory functions ( Stock 2.3.4 GB.. not rooted or modified yet )
Please help
Nope no need to unlock bootloader to use flashtool.
Just connect it in flashmode (turn off, vol down + connect) and choose flashmode in flashtool
Regards
-N
no need to unlock bl buddy! just flash using flashtool. remember to install adb for your phone!
Nope
You only need to unlock your bootloader if you're gonna install a custom kernel. So, no need to do so. You can flash it to ICS via Flashtool with an FTF file.
Hey guys,
I'm new here
I'm looking for xperia u stock kernel and firmware because I'd like to sell it. Does anyone have them or is there even some place where I can download them directly from sony?
Thanks in advance!
cheers
NonsensNinja said:
Hey guys,
I'm new here
I'm looking for xperia u stock kernel and firmware because I'd like to sell it. Does anyone have them or is there even some place where I can download them directly from sony?
Thanks in advance!
cheers
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For sure, you can flash with SUS or PC Companion, BL must be locked.
ChikeD said:
For sure, you can flash with SUS or PC Companion, BL must be locked.
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Currently I have a custom Kernel and Rom.
So if I relock my BL I can download and flash the stock rom and kernel with SUS or PCC?
Do these apps even recognize my phone without the original kernel?
NonsensNinja said:
Currently I have a custom Kernel and Rom.
So if I relock my BL I can download and flash the stock rom and kernel with SUS or PCC?
Do these apps even recognize my phone without the original kernel?
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Yes they'll flash relocked BL, in SUS you select the type of phone you have, I don't know for sure what will happen with custom rom because my BL is unlocked but I have relocked and repaired with PCC before.
ChikeD said:
Yes they'll flash relocked BL, in SUS you select the type of phone you have, I don't know for sure what will happen with custom rom because my BL is unlocked but I have relocked and repaired with PCC before.
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Doesn't work.
Both SUS and PCC tell me that the software on my phone has been modified.
Edit: ok, I think I got it. Relocked the bootloader first with flashtool.