Hello,
I have 4.1.B.0.431 on my xperia mini.
I found this on sony update......
"Make sure your device has the latest software so you can enjoy optimal performance and all of its features.
Latest available software: 4.1.B.0.587
Release date: 2012-08-16"
And here is my problem.
I have rooted device how do i update to 4.1.B.0.587 and keep my root?
It would be nice if someone packed the bundle of joy. (firmware, flash tool )
Im talking about all stock.
If you haven't unlocked your bootloader then you can just update via seus without any problem but I'm sure you'll lose your root . If you have unlocked your bootloader the official way then seus itself won't allow you to update your device. It'll throw an error saying you've modified your firmware so it's not possible to get the update. If it's a fota update and you just have rooted your device (bootloader is LOCKED) then go ahead and update you'll just lose your root privileges. IF YOU HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER OFFICIALLY AND IT'S A FOTA UPDATE THEN PLEASE DON'T UPDATE YOUR DEVICE VIA FOTA IT'LL POSSIBLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE! If you want to flash clean untouched firmware before update then see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
And see this for flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
And see this for retaining your root status http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514 this is for.431 firmware but I'm sure it'll work for .587 too. And before posting please do search the forum. The question you've asked has been answered a lot of time .
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gouthamthemostwanted said:
If you haven't unlocked your bootloader then you can just update via seus without any problem but I'm sure you'll lose your root . If you have unlocked your bootloader the official way then seus itself won't allow you to update your device. It'll throw an error saying you've modified your firmware so it's not possible to get the update. If it's a fota update and you just have rooted your device (bootloader is LOCKED) then go ahead and update you'll just lose your root privileges. IF YOU HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER OFFICIALLY AND IT'S A FOTA UPDATE THEN PLEASE DON'T UPDATE YOUR DEVICE VIA FOTA IT'LL POSSIBLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE! If you want to flash clean untouched firmware before update then see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
And see this for flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
And see this for retaining your root status http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514 this is for.431 firmware but I'm sure it'll work for .587 too. And before posting please do search the forum. The question you've asked has been answered a lot of time .
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Hmmmm i think i have bootloader locked.
I found some walkthrough how to root 2.3 then flash ICS over it and keep root priv.
Will find a post in my history how i did it and post back.
I used that link before search forum statment.
And you think i should try that one?
you can download .587.ftf at sony official blog ..fully stock with baseband update
caer_ayu said:
you can download .587.ftf at sony official blog ..fully stock with baseband update
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So if i flash that one over will i keep root???
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EvgeniyDragunov said:
So if i flash that one over will i keep root???
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Do it like explained here and flash the .587 firmware instead of .431. Should work
mihahn said:
Do it like explained here and flash the .587 firmware instead of .431. Should work
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I did root 431 from this tutorial.
So you are telling me to download offical 587 from sony site and do this one more time but with 587 rom?
EvgeniyDragunov said:
I did root 431 from this tutorial.
So you are telling me to download offical 587 from sony site and do this one more time but with 587 rom?
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Yes I would do so if the bootloader is locked...
Ok will do.
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Can someone please link me FTF from sony site cant seem to find it.
I realy hate Sony site its complicated like facebook.
EvgeniyDragunov said:
Can someone please link me FTF from sony site cant seem to find it.
I realy hate Sony site its complicated like facebook.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that Sony offer ftf files for download...
But anyway, try this: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
or: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897749
Sprinter
The easiest way is to install a kernel that auto-roots e.g. the rage kernel and then when using flashtool select to exclude the kernel. It'll update everything and root any firmware
How to start download mode in flashtool.
What key combination?
Its volume down.
Its working but i needed to reflash ginger again root and flash .587 as stated in guide.
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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.
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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?
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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
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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?
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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!!
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No, only SEUS, OTA, PC Companion, official ICS will be first in this, in flashtool later...
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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.
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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
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so close this thread !!
Pandemic said:
so close this thread !!
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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.
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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 ....
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lol, ICS is still in beta, so still no official version out
how would you OTA update to ICS??
Here my step to root my mini pro SK17i, boot loader still same as when it buy..
When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone...
So I tried out many ways and found this one, try over 3 times to make sure and decide to post this guide.
A.prepare...
1.flashtool 0.7 from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
2.fw 4.0.2.A.0.58 .ftf you can find from xda or place..(its not hard to find)
3.root v1.5 without unlock boot loader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
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step 1.
open flashtool then select flash ==> flash mode ==> select fw 4.0.2.A.0.58..
then check only exclude TA / FOTA / Baseband (only 3 choices) the others must not check..
then select [ok] to continue and wait for connect the SK17i
step 2.
Push your phone in to flash mode by....Turn off your phone..
Then press and hold [volume down] while you plug PC-USB, if you never install driver of flash mode the PC will install it...[please choose continue(ignore) to install, even no matter what happen]
step 3.
waiting around 5-6 minutes... untill all message said all finished..==> then disconnect the phone..
step 4.
turn on your phone..==> then set display to maximum timeout / and set develop USB debug...
step 5.
open (root v1.5) to root the phone
after phone restart....
Your phone SK17i are rooted ready and fw is 4.0.2.A.0.58..
then Backup every things while you are root user...
step 6.
OTA to 4.0.2.A.0.62 back by wifi only, don't choose other else..
Done...enjoy.
^&^'
Is it work with Live with walkman?
Ehm... isn't this the same procedure that everyone has been using for a couple of months?
Feanor88 said:
Ehm... isn't this the same procedure that everyone has been using for a couple of months?
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Yes, it is.
To OP: OTA update can be done over 3G also, it is not a requirement to use WiFi.
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"When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone..."
u said that! i get from this sentence that when u bought ur device u did root without went back to the previous firmware? i mean u didn't flash the rom! did u?
obaidshera said:
"When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone..."
u said that! i get from this sentence that when u bought ur device u did root without went back to the previous firmware? i mean u didn't flash the rom! did u?
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He went back to a previous firmware, because .62 is unrootable and so the devices isn't like you have bought it, because the .ftf you flash isn't the same like the one on phone before
that kind of solution excludes AZERTY HW keyborad of the SK17i ? it seems that every custom rom every is design for US HW keyboard but i dont want to lose my keyconfig anymore by switching firmware,
Any solution for french people ? plz
moussm said:
that kind of solution excludes AZERTY HW keyborad of the SK17i ? it seems that every custom rom every is design for US HW keyboard but i dont want to lose my keyconfig anymore by switching firmware,
Any solution for french people ? plz
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Search for a french firmware ftf, maybe in development forum you could find one
Or you copy the keyprint.xml from your current rom, save it on your pc, flash a generic firmware and push the file back :good:
mihahn said:
He went back to a previous firmware, because .62 is unrootable and so the devices isn't like you have bought it, because the .ftf you flash isn't the same like the one on phone before
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Sorry for bothering.
I was reading many texts on this forum and all over the net, and because I`m a newbie I`m still not sure if I`m right about this.
So this 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware is not rootable unless I downgrade right ? I have an xperia ray if that makes any difference.
So the only solution for me to root the phone is to flash the phone with an older version of gingerbread right ?
Thanks in advance.
kobajagrande said:
Sorry for bothering.
I was reading many texts on this forum and all over the net, and because I`m a newbie I`m still not sure if I`m right about this.
So this 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware is not rootable unless I downgrade right ? I have an xperia ray if that makes any difference.
So the only solution for me to root the phone is to flash the phone with an older version of gingerbread right ?
Thanks in advance.
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Yes, you've got it. You have to downgrade to 4.0.2.A.0.42 or .58 to root
mihahn said:
Search for a french firmware ftf, maybe in development forum you could find one
Or you copy the keyprint.xml from your current rom, save it on your pc, flash a generic firmware and push the file back :good:
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Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
AW: [Tutorial] Root mini pro SK17i fw4.0.2.A.0.62
moussm said:
Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
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I guess there's no .68 firmware. Only .58/.62/.69/
I would update; with an ota update (via wifi) you shouldn't loose root. To be on the safe side, download the local-prop script (how to root .431), run it on your current firmware, update, see if you have root, if not run push-root-files
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
mihahn said:
I guess there's no .68 firmware. Only .58/.62/.69/
I would update; with an ota update (via wifi) you shouldn't loose root. To be on the safe side, download the local-prop script (how to root .431), run it on your current firmware, update, see if you have root, if not run push-root-files
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
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Yes .62 excuse me on firmware i told you the TA wasnt excludable i mean that maybe the firmware i had downloaded didnt include that little part of the software is that matter ? Oh, i forgot to tell you that i removed some bloatwares i heard on galaxys that it fails the OTA update its the same with SK17 ?
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moussm said:
Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
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Where did you get the frensh version? I'm looking for the azerty vertion :/
Hi guys.....I am using xperia mini pro sk17i and i am sooo interested in having android 4.0.4 on my device.but the problem is i have unlocked my bootloader and i am now having ics generic port rom installed on my device.when i connect device to my pc pc companion dont recognize my phone, but MTP mode works(media transferring possible).also i have backedup official android 2.3.4 rom using cwm before i install generic port.i tried restoring it and connecting to pc,at last pc companion recognized my phone back(but i had to flash different custom kernel for android 2.3.4).but still it says "you already have latest update".i have latest pc companion also.i am living in sri lanka and my phone si 1249-0779.Anyone have any idea about the ics updated already released in sri lanka or not.will it cause mater for updating,because i have unlocked bootloader.is there a any thing cause damage what i have done,for updating official ics.......plz dont be upset with my poor english....
flash ur phone with stock rom link:http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7129823/SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Global and relock your boot-loader and try to update now... or else take your phone to ssc if you have warranty... don't forget to flash stock ROM and lock boot-loader if you are taking it to ssc..
hit thanks if i helped
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if that link is slow then try this one link:http://www.filecrop.com/74530445/index.html
sravan242 said:
flash ur phone with stock rom link:http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7129823/SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Global and relock your boot-loader and try to update now... or else take your phone to ssc if you have warranty... don't forget to flash stock ROM and lock boot-loader if you are taking it to ssc..
hit thanks if i helped
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if that link is slow then try this one link:http://www.filecrop.com/74530445/index.html
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wow brilliant man.....as i knew,there was no way to reverse unlocking bootloader.in this solution you are giving me a great gift.I will try this and tell you the progress.
sravan242 said:
flash ur phone with stock rom link:http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7129823/SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Global and relock your boot-loader and try to update now... or else take your phone to ssc if you have warranty... don't forget to flash stock ROM and lock boot-loader if you are taking it to ssc..
hit thanks if i helped
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if that link is slow then try this one link:http://www.filecrop.com/74530445/index.html
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oh.....i forgot to ask another thing.if i flash this stock rom, am i able to flash new kernels any more.
You are able to flash custome kernels as long as you have unlocked bootloader, if you relock it youll only be able to flash stock kernels via flashtool, correct me someone if I'm wrong
Lasanda said:
oh.....i forgot to ask another thing.if i flash this stock rom, am i able to flash new kernels any more.
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If you relock your bootloader after flashing stock rom (which I think is neccessary for updating to official ics BUT I'm not sure) you need to unlock it again and then you'll be able to flash new kernels.
mohsen1984 said:
If you relock your bootloader after flashing stock rom (which I think is neccessary for updating to official ics BUT I'm not sure) you need to unlock it again and then you'll be able to flash new kernels.
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Good idea....is it the same process unlocking back my device.i meen is that i need the unlock code from Sony Ericsson back,to unlock it again?(but still i did not tested this stock rom even.)
Lasanda said:
Good idea....is it the same process unlocking back my device.i meen is that i need the unlock code from Sony Ericsson back,to unlock it again?(but still i did not tested this stock rom even.)
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But you need not lock your bootloader. You can download flashtool and then flash the ftf files that you will get here in XdA as soon as the update is released. So that way your bootloader remains unlocked, and yet you will be running 4.0.4.
Thanks,
Rick
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway
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Lasanda said:
oh.....i forgot to ask another thing.if i flash this stock rom, am i able to flash new kernels any more.
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if u lock your boot-loader then you cant install custom kernel... but as long as your boot-loader unlocked you can install any kind of sk17i kernel!!
DragonClawsAreSharp said:
But you need not lock your bootloader. You can download flashtool and then flash the ftf files that you will get here in XdA as soon as the update is released. So that way your bootloader remains unlocked, and yet you will be running 4.0.4.
Thanks,
Rick
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway
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i was just searching for ftf.but i have still no idea about the official ics update is released for sk17i or not.any one does not mentioned it clearly...is it available through pc companion in any country?
ICS update is not yet released for mini pro in any country.
Check here talk.sonymobile.com/message/199353#199353
Lasanda said:
i was just searching for ftf.but i have still no idea about the official ics update is released for sk17i or not.any one does not mentioned it clearly...is it available through pc companion in any country?
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i don't think, sk17i is not having official ics update through PC-companion if you want to know clearly then you may go for this link:http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/3...log&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ics+blogpost you'll know all about your ics update very well..
DragonClawsAreSharp said:
But you need not lock your bootloader. You can download flashtool and then flash the ftf files that you will get here in XdA as soon as the update is released. So that way your bootloader remains unlocked, and yet you will be running 4.0.4.
Thanks,
Rick
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
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Agree. relocking is neccessary for OTA updates & since ICS wouldn't be over the air so you don't need to relock your bootloader. But I prefer to keep my bootloader locked when I'm on stock rom because there might be some OTA updates in the future
sravan242 said:
i don't think, sk17i is not having official ics update through PC-companion if you want to know clearly then you may go for this link:http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/3...log&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ics+blogpost you'll know all about your ics update very well..
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yes.lets wait for it.
SUS and PC Companion will fail with installation, if bootloader has been unlocked with the official way.
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Someguyfromhell said:
SUS and PC Companion will fail with installation, if bootloader has been unlocked with the official way.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
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Correct. So Lasanda should just use flashtool and flash the ftf he will get once the update is online. Its simple.
Thanks,
Rick
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DragonClawsAreSharp said:
Correct. So Lasanda should just use flashtool and flash the ftf he will get once the update is online. Its simple.
Thanks,
Rick
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
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But I think once you relock your bootloader that doesn't matter which way you did unlock it & either way works to update the phone. Am I right?
Android 4.0.4 for Xperia Mini, Mini pro and Live With Walkman released!!!
androidos.in/2012/06/sony-starts-rolling-out-android-4-0-update-for-xperia-mini-mini-pro-live-with-walkman/[/url]
Wat do u think about this guys? anyone got the update?? I tried but PCC shows no update
wtf. official ics updates has not available to update yet?
Nothing so far ...
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.
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hackit said:
I thought you could not use pre rooted rom with a locked bootloader.
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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.
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Hi XDA users and devs,
i tried two method of rooting xperia p which is flashtool by bin4ry & androxyde and the other method is
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v4 CMD stuff and all but m not able to root my device can any one tell me how to do so..
Please help
Post Q & A in Q & A Section next time,not General
To answer your question,try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172
neectron said:
Post Q & A in Q & A Section next time,not General
To answer your question,try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172
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XDA become tooo large forum it become difficult to find proper place to add new thread... for new like me in the forum, they dont allow post in the threads like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172 so i create here.
for your ans will say i tried that one which i already mentioned is there anyone who can help me with the rooting thing for My device
i rooted my device yesterday only..with the same method..n it's the simplest method..which problem u coming at?
bhushan2k said:
i rooted my device yesterday only..with the same method..n it's the simplest method..which problem u coming at?
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31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - You have 60 seconds to follow the restore advice
31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - Running adbrestoreexploit
31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - Root hack did not work. Cleaning hack files
after this i get ROOTME option under backup & restore option in mobile but after restore and restart nothing happens and no Super user app there
Moved to Q&A
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Moved to Q&A
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No Problem still looking for help
Did you install drivers from flaahtool properly?
Even I had come across with some problem at first attempt.. Same frustration.. Next day I started the same process with fresh start.. N phone got rooted..
On which fw u trying to flash?
What is the build number/version of your firmware? Newer versions can't be rooted using that method.
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Spectre51 said:
What is the build number/version of your firmware? Newer versions can't be rooted using that method.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
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6.1.1.B.1.54 is the build number and this is latest which is provided from SONY update option in the mobile...
@bhushan2k yes i have installed the drivers from Flashtool-drivers application..
prawinn said:
6.1.1.B.1.54 is the build number and this is latest which is provided from SONY update option in the mobile...
@bhushan2k yes i have installed the drivers from Flashtool-drivers application..
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That version can't be rooted using bin4ry's method via .bat file or flashtool. Either unlock the bootloader and flash a rooted kernel or flash back to an older firmware that can be rooted and OTA update.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
might look into this one....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26531938
donwgrade to previous version.. and root it .. after that flash it agian.. thats the only solution..
Assuming that you have installed following:
- Android ADB
- latest Flashtools & (driver) - antivirus disabled
- mobile is readily getting into flashmode and fashboot mode.
- usually i dont go into these hasles i install and flash CWM and then install custom ROM which are far better than stock rom.
darktanget said:
might look into this one....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26531938
donwgrade to previous version.. and root it .. after that flash it agian.. thats the only solution..
Assuming that you have installed following:
- Android ADB
- latest Flashtools & (driver) - antivirus disabled
- mobile is readily getting into flashmode and fashboot mode.
- usually i dont go into these hasles i install and flash CWM and then install custom ROM which are far better than stock rom.
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Thank you guys... just unlock the bootloader done... downloading the Old firmware. too slow downloading here.. waiting to finished it
prawinn said:
Thank you guys... just unlock the bootloader done... downloading the Old firmware. too slow downloading here.. waiting to finished it
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prerooted firmware downloaded and stucked in boot loop... again falshed old firmware and rooted..
guy this is more important dont flash prerooted OS just flash with old baseband you will get 100% root