Having given up on an update to ICS for my SI number and the possibility of a new phone soon, im more inclined to root my phone to then delete all the bloatware off it.
If i root my device, and then the ICS update comes along, i can still update as normal with no issues correct?
Also, where is the best guide on how to root please?
Cheers,
J.
You can just download and flash .ftf files from the development section to have ics on your phone.
To answer your question, as long as your bootloader is locked, you can use update normally one official hits your phone.
mrfish123 said:
Having given up on an update to ICS for my SI number and the possibility of a new phone soon, im more inclined to root my phone to then delete all the bloatware off it.
If i root my device, and then the ICS update comes along, i can still update as normal with no issues correct?
Also, where is the best guide on how to root please?
Cheers,
J.
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SEARCH BEFORE POSTING !!!!!!!
And why in the name you post a new thread?
There js a general chat as a sticky man, and you can not tell... Oops i dont have see that.
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SEARCH BEFORE POSTING !!!!!!!
And why in the name you post a new thread?
There js a general chat as a sticky man, and you can not tell... Oops i dont have see that.
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I did search but between being in full time work and sorting out a household i don't have enough time to search for hours to trawl through threads finding answers when i could just ask a quick question mate.
I did see the general chat thread as well, just felt a separate thread was a better place to ask.
@ muryatik - Thanks for the replay mate, so if i flash ICS, i understand that it's then easier to root, (as i won't have to downgrade to the lower version of gingerbread) but if a further update is released, will my phone still update if the bootloader is locked?
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goodmorning xda developers
i have problem of my neo v updating to ics 4.1.(.562)
see SS below
sorry for my bad english
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goodmorning xda developers
i have problem of my neo v updating to ics 4.1.(.562)
see SS below
sorry for my bad english
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you unlocked bl via official way, relock it then try again.
how to relock it check in sticky threads in dev section.
Madfysh said:
you unlocked bl via official way, relock it then try again.
how to relock it check in sticky threads in dev section.
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i can't update my unit via pc companion because is unlocked, so i need to re-lock now i know ajehe
sir thank you
Your Phone is rooted :S
You have a rooted phone, done through offcial sony bootloader unlock website, because of this sony knows, ur imei and thus if you will try to install official updates from companion, it will show you a error, and so i suggest you to download the latest 4.0.3 from other sources and flash it on ur phone using CWM!
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Hi,
i've read the other threads of the ICS leaks around here...
But i'm quite not sure, so please tell me:
what's the newest leak out now?
how to upgrade from other ICS leak? (672.152.27.XT910.RETAIL.EU)
is there any possibility to keep it rooted?
i know, anywhere in this forum will be an answer to every of that questions, but i don't think i'm the only one who doesn't find it / is not sure about this informations.
So maybe someone could post it here? Just short but/and understandable with links?
This would be great
Sh4itan said:
Hi,
i've read the other threads of the ICS leaks around here...
But i'm quite not sure, so please tell me:
what's the newest leak out now?
how to upgrade from other ICS leak? (672.152.27.XT910.RETAIL.EU)
is there any possibility to keep it rooted?
i know, anywhere in this forum will be an answer to every of that questions, but i don't think i'm the only one who doesn't find it / is not sure about this informations.
So maybe someone could post it here? Just short but/and understandable with links?
This would be great
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Hi,
Take a look in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661497
There you'll find the newest leak and information about it.
Cheers
pedrotorresfilho said:
Hi,
Take a look in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661497
There you'll find the newest leak and information about it.
Cheers
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i know that thread, but the informations are very unsorted...
i'm asking for some clearly how to for updating an ICS leak to a newer one without loosing root.
Sh4itan said:
i know that thread, but the informations are very unsorted...
i'm asking for some clearly how to for updating an ICS leak to a newer one without loosing root.
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Well,
theresn't such information in the way you want, but you can start from page five on the thread I posted before.
It's the latest leak link and following issues/rooting/updating.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1621014&highlight=%28gsm%29+all+about&page=5
I had stop recommending this leak since many bricked their phones trying to use it.
I'm waiting for the official build to upgrade mine. I'm stock GB 2.3.6 now. This may be helpfull in a near future.
In fact, there was a topic "(GSM) All about ICS leaks" but itsn't in forum anymore. Couldn't find it.
Hope you figure out, following the thread I pointed and make a nice tutorial when you done.
Cheers
Edit: There's also this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688241&highlight=672+180+17
It seems to be more specific.
Not sure where to place this thread, considering that there's just a xperia S questions forum and not for the U.
Back to subject I'd like to ask some questions:
how can i debrand the xperia U?
How to root it?
I'm asking this cause i've been unable to locate any other thread about it, and any help would be helpful.
thanks
alankstiyo said:
Not sure where to place this thread, considering that there's just a xperia S questions forum and not for the U.
Back to subject I'd like to ask some questions:
how can i debrand the xperia U?
How to root it?
I'm asking this cause i've been unable to locate any other thread about it, and any help would be helpful.
thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1728
there is whole forum
Use the search button!
c0diac said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1728
there is whole forum
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thank you, wasn't expecting that though, in fact it's all confusing with several devices within the same forum
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Use the search button!
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did you read what i post? seriously I don't like ppl who always say "use the search forum", if a person can't find something it's bcause the search criterias are different from the ones stored on the database.
Well i dont know about debranding but rooting can only be done with unlocked bootloader and custom kernel.
You will be able to find tutorial thru search
hello all i just got this phone from a friend and its from china however i can use it here in the states,im just having a small problem getting the american android market stuff on this phone,a guy at bestbuy said i could force it and than said to come to this site.its the best phone i ever had and am really wanting to work it to its full potential so please help me out all and thanks.
Start by reading up in de General, Q&A, Dev ....... sections
Then if you don't understand something -----> Use Search........
By then,after reading a bit, you will know that you need to give more info when asking questions.
Greets
martinusbe said:
Start by reading up in de General, Q&A, Dev ....... sections
Then if you don't understand something -----> Use Search........
By then,after reading a bit, you will know that you need to give more info when asking questions.
Greets
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well thanks for being nice on that ok here is everything i know
andriod version 4.0.4
build number 4.1.B.0.587
kernel version [email protected]#1
baseband version 8x55A-AAABQQAZM-203028G-77
Still you have the problem ??
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Still you have the problem ??
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yes i do,i was wondering if anyone would reply without being rude
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yes i do,i was wondering if anyone would reply without being rude
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He wasn't rude, he was just trying to tell that you didn't give as much info as it was needed.
About your problem, download flashtool and download .ftf (I suggest Nordic region) and flash it. Everything can be found in dev sections, or in sticky thread in general section.
Madfysh said:
He wasn't rude, he was just trying to tell that you didn't give as much info as it was needed.
About your problem, download flashtool and download .ftf (I suggest Nordic region) and flash it. Everything can be found in dev sections, or in sticky thread in general section.
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yea this stuff makes no sense to me at all.i wish i could just zip through this like yall but oh well
scalpachette said:
yea this stuff makes no sense to me at all.i wish i could just zip through this like yall but oh well
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Fair enough
But don't worry, nobody was born knowing all. Take your time and read a bit. If you are interested in that you will learn fast, as its not hard.
There is even tutorial on how to use flashtool.
See..try..
if u just want to download american android market apps. u can try market enabler.
sagar.bendale said:
if u just want to download american android market apps. u can try market enabler.
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i tried that before but it said my phone needs to be rooted,that i tried but failed horribly
So? You managed to flash it?
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So? You managed to flash it?
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i managed nothing but to prove i shouldnt be doing this stuff haha nah i can try with enough more information i can try to pull it off see i tried to flash something or another but it just didnt happen i messed up the phone really bad and here i am still unable to do what i was trying to.seems as if something doesnt want me to do this.i wish i could
Flash it with correct firmware, get the fw's from sticky thread in general section.
btw. edit thread title to reflect your problem, as current one is so generic that it can be used on 90% threads here
Madfysh said:
Flash it with correct firmware, get the fw's from sticky thread in general section.
btw. edit thread title to reflect your problem, as current one is so generic that it can be used on 90% threads here
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well im not doing so well again the same thing happened,i need help but just cant get it right.i tried another time but need to do an update to fix the phone.if anyone wants to try to walk me through this you can find me on skype i think my profile has the info on it.if not pm me or just not.thanks for the advice and attempts at it.
What is the filename of the file you are flashing to your phone?
Did flashtool reported any error or everything went well with flashing?
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Why are you sending PM's, we have forum, there are smarter people here and will solve your problem faster if more of us discuss about it.
First you said that you have problems with keyboard, then you said you followed this instructions: http://theunlockr.com/2012/10/08/how-to-root-the-sony-ericsson-xperia-neo-mt15i/
On those instructions I only see how to root your phone, which includes flashing MT11i kernel.
Now hear this. If you said all this info before, you would get your solution by now.
Flashing MT11i kernel on MT15i gives that error. And I would have told you that if you gave all the info you have. And no need to go around the web for instructions, everything you need is here, if you had checked this (sticky) thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 you would noticed that flashing only kernel cause errors.
For start flash your phone with correct fw, to solve your initial question, then go on next exhibitions
And please use forum, it will be faster
nah sorry for all the issues and problems im done forget this thread please and delete my account im not doing this.time for a new phone.peace
scalpachette said:
nah sorry for all the issues and problems im done forget this thread please and delete my account im not doing this.time for a new phone.peace
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It's easy stuff mate. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973017
Hi
I just got an S2 been flashing with an i9000 for a few years.
I now want to root my S2. Can someone please tell me the correct files to use just want to make sure i do not brick my phone.
Thanks
Well post the info in "about phone" then.
Your not off to a good start....
I suggest you start reading this sticky it will answer most of your questions including rooting.
Sticky: [Newbies][Recognized Contributors] New members friendly Q&A thread..
Cosmic Blue said:
I suggest you start reading this sticky it will answer most of your questions including rooting.
Sticky: [Newbies][Recognized Contributors] New members friendly Q&A thread..
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cheers
thanks for the links i am experienced at rooting just dont wnat to make a mistake i will regret.
As i read doing some research that some rooting has bricked the S2 but these might be older versions and no longer a problem dont know.
the phone is currently running samsungs ICS version.
Cheers
Link to ics rooting.
Curtesy of theunderling.
ICS Root http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1501719
Cosmic Blue said:
Link to ics rooting.
Curtesy of theunderling.
ICS Root http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1501719
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Im going to change that link.......and put in that brilliant you tube video.....lol