[Q\ICS\Xperia S] new software update - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

a new update was issued today from sony, since i have cyanogenmod 9.1.. will it be ok to update using sony pc companion or will it brick my phone?

I would like to know about that too
though I am quite sure it is not a good idea to do it.

The brick is near.

i didnt .. i need to know what the new firmware offers though i wanna go back to stock.. any ideas?

luaifarah said:
i didnt .. i need to know what the new firmware offers though i wanna go back to stock.. any ideas?
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flash a stock rom ftf file via flashtool and you are fine.
wipe data, dalvic and cache.

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my bad

but,,,
PhilAd said:
flash a stock rom ftf file via flashtool and you are fine.
wipe data, dalvic and cache.
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do i need to lock the bootloader?

luaifarah said:
do i need to lock the bootloader?
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you don't have to, as long as you flash a tft using flashtool.

Related

Sorry, sorry for posting here

Im newer here, I flash clockmodace from recovery and after this my phone dont boot, stop in logo, I need help.
can I do anything for repair it?
Another time, sorry, sorry for posting this thread here.
Thanks, Thanks
Try flashing stock rom through Odin.... It'll solve your problem...
And BTW next time post all your questions in general section....
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pato66 said:
Im newer here, I flash clockmodace from recovery and after this my phone dont boot, stop in logo, I need help.
can I do anything for repair it?
Another time, sorry, sorry for posting this thread here.
Thanks, Thanks
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Wrong section. Use the general one if it's not about android dev.
Anyway, do you have a working CWM? Try flashing another rom through it.
If you do not have, Odin is there. Google is your friend.
wipe factory data and cache

[Q] I think my phone is get bricked.

I rooted my phone and unlocked my bootloader here= http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21838619
And i downloaded this = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525955
And I tried to install custom rom= http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1387832
When power on my phone its only SONY text it won't open.
what can i do
royalchild said:
I rooted my phone and unlocked my bootloader here= http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21838619
And i downloaded this = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525955
And I tried to install custom rom= http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1387832
When power on my phone its only SONY text it won't open.
what can i do
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for start you should ask in that thread instead opening new thread.
second, have you wipe everything as stated in that thread, step2? to be more precise, wipe system before flashing that zip?
royalchild said:
I rooted my phone and unlocked my bootloader here= http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21838619
And i downloaded this = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525955
And I tried to install custom rom= http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1387832
When power on my phone its only SONY text it won't open.
what can i do
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Madfysh said:
for start you should ask in that thread instead opening new thread.
second, have you wipe everything as stated in that thread, step2? to be more precise, wipe system before flashing that zip?
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I think i wipe it, if i try it again will it work and my phone work?
get stock kernel and try again u
Have to fast boot a kernel
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I used wotanserver and i can open my phone now.
But i still want to install this rom
royalchild said:
I think i wipe it, if i try it again will it work and my phone work?
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You think or you know?
Go from start and read first post of that thread. Specially part where it tells you what you need to wipe. Wipe everything that is written!
Thanks guys, i installed custom rom!
Madfysh said:
for start you should ask in that thread instead opening new thread.
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Also the title thread is wrong. It will not help to others with similar problems. Please use search function and post in an existing thread. Do not open a new thread. It will help to keep the information uncluttered. if you wish you can also use this chat thread

[Q] Neo (MT15i) Rooting

Hello,
I'm new to this forum and to rooting. I currently have a SE Neo (MT15i) with ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431 or something close). I have unlocked my bootloader, i have installed fastboot, flashmode whatever. I want to root my phone, which program should I use and how do I do it? I have no idea what kernel is, what roms are etc...? Can you please tell me what they are? Thanks!
Update: I went on several threads such as the guide in the Neo V Dev, it was old, I'm not sure if it would work on my version right now.
I also went on Doomlord's kit which was about rooting a .562.
EDIT: After so much researching, I found out that my device is just NEO not NEO V
How to root - sticky thread in general section
Kernel, rom and all other basic things are explained in various sticky threads in neo sections as well as in arc sections. Also you can google it a bit. After you read that and you still got questions, ask.
Take some free time to read all that.
Maybe you won't get fast answer but you will benefit on a long run
Madfysh said:
How to root - sticky thread in general section
Kernel, rom and all other basic things are explained in various sticky threads in neo sections as well as in arc sections. Also you can google it a bit. After you read that and you still got questions, ask.
Take some free time to read all that.
Maybe you won't get fast answer but you will benefit on a long run
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From .431, how do I upgrade to .587? I tried updating through PCC, but it says mine's up to date.
Louie Bot said:
From .431, how do I upgrade to .587? I tried updating through PCC, but it says mine's up to date.
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PCC is right. you are up to date
4.1.A.0.562 - First ICS update for Neo/Neo v
4.1.B.0.431 - Last ICS update for Neo/Neo v
4.1.A.0.587 Not yet released i think so
Press Thanks button if i've helped you!
Madfysh said:
How to root - sticky thread in general section
Kernel, rom and all other basic things are explained in various sticky threads in neo sections as well as in arc sections. Also you can google it a bit. After you read that and you still got questions, ask.
Take some free time to read all that.
Maybe you won't get fast answer but you will benefit on a long run
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Hello Madfysh, I just saw your thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690.
The thing is, I don't get the ROOT part of it :/. Specifically this,
How(for unlocked bootloaders): flash or hotboot any kernel with CWM and flash superuser... zip from attachment.
for hoooootboot you can use this kernel: http://www.4shared.com/file/LMJWQkxw/recoveryNeo.html or here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1183465
flash: fastboot flash boot name_of_kernel.img
hotboot: fastboot boot name_of_kernel.img
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Please explain a little further for a noob like me? XD
Also, I saw on the flashtool UI, there is a button called Root. Does it work on my phone? Should I do it?
Hi Mate,
you can root .431 by below method:
Rooting ..431
1. Flash .431 firmware , ignore if you are already having.
2. copy rootxperia.zip and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to sd card
3. Fastboot recoveryneo.img
4. Flash the above 2 files
4. flash .431 kernel
search for the zip,img and kernel in this forum , you will get it.
i hope u know how to fast boot, else search in this forum.
thanks.
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Follow the same procedure if you are in .587 firmware (jus replace the .431 with .587 in that procedure)
Louie Bot said:
From .431, how do I upgrade to .587? I tried updating through PCC, but it says mine's up to date.
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You can flash it with flashtool.
freaktechz said:
4.1.A.0.587 Not yet released i think so
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It's out for a month now.
freaktechz said:
Press Thanks button if i've helped you!
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No need to beg for thanks button, it's just a button. I never asked for it to be pressed and look where it brought me
Louie Bot said:
Hello Madfysh, I just saw your thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690.
The thing is, I don't get the ROOT part of it :/. Specifically this,
Please explain a little further for a noob like me? XD
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As I said, since you are new, you should read some tutorials and threads.
You can ether hotboot that kernel using fastboot.exe or you can even use flashtool to flash/hotboot kernels, just pick fastboot mode.
Louie Bot said:
Also, I saw on the flashtool UI, there is a button called Root. Does it work on my phone? Should I do it?
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I think that won't work in this case.
akashavel said:
Rooting ..431
1. Flash .431 firmware , ignore if you are already having.
2. copy rootxperia.zip and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to sd card
3. Fastboot recoveryneo.img
4. Flash the above 2 files
4. flash .431 kernel
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Why flashing both zip's? One is enough.
akashavel said:
Hi Mate,
you can root .431 by below method:
Rooting ..431
1. Flash .431 firmware , ignore if you are already having.
2. copy rootxperia.zip and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to sd card
3. Fastboot recoveryneo.img
4. Flash the above 2 files
4. flash .431 kernel
search for the zip,img and kernel in this forum , you will get it.
i hope u know how to fast boot, else search in this forum.
thanks.
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Follow the same procedure if you are in .587 firmware (jus replace the .431 with .587 in that procedure)
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Ok, I just flashed to .587 from .431 using the ftf (nordic) in Madfysh's thread.
Madfysh said:
You can flash it with flashtool.
It's out for a month now.
No need to beg for thanks button, it's just a button. I never asked for it to be pressed and look where it brought me
As I said, since you are new, you should read some tutorials and threads.
You can ether hotboot that kernel using fastboot.exe or you can even use flashtool to flash/hotboot kernels, just pick fastboot mode.
I think that won't work in this case.
Why flashing both zip's? One is enough.
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You said flashing one, but which one do you recommend flashing?
Also, will this brick my phone? Again, just making sure -.-
Louie Bot said:
You said flashing one, but which one do you recommend flashing?
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Tehnically it's same, both are superuser app, which you can update, once you boot up your phone, from the google play.
You can use the one which you can find in that same thread.
Louie Bot said:
Also, will this brick my phone? Again, just making sure -.-
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And I don't see reason to brick your phone. Just follow instructions, many have done same, including me, and succeeded.
rootxperia.zip
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Madfysh said:
You can flash it with flashtool.
It's out for a month now.
No need to beg for thanks button, it's just a button. I never asked for it to be pressed and look where it brought me
As I said, since you are new, you should read some tutorials and threads.
You can ether hotboot that kernel using fastboot.exe or you can even use flashtool to flash/hotboot kernels, just pick fastboot mode.
I think that won't work in this case.
Why flashing both zip's? One is enough.
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Thanks Mate,
Im flashing both, im not much techie .
Gud to know one is enough . will follow on going forward.
thanks for the tip.:laugh:
I think I've rooted it now, using superusersomething.zip
I got a few more questions though....
1. If I reset my phone to factory settings, will it unroot my phone?
2. Flashing to another custom firmware like say to Pureness, will it unroot it?
Thanks guys, couldn't have done it without you.
Louie Bot said:
I think I've rooted it now, using superusersomething.zip
I got a few more questions though....
1. If I reset my phone to factory settings, will it unroot my phone?
2. Flashing to another custom firmware like say to Pureness, will it unroot it?
Thanks guys, couldn't have done it without you.
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1) superuser is now system app, so no, factory reset should not remove root access,
2) 99% of custom rom's are already pre-rooted.
Madfysh said:
1) superuser is now system app, so no, factory reset should not remove root access,
2) 99% of custom rom's are already pre-rooted.
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Ok, I just switched to Jelly Sandwich. I'm getting used to it ^_^
@Louie Bot,
wow. you are an expert now. Help others and grow big.
akashavel said:
@Louie Bot,
wow. you are an expert now. Help others and grow big.
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Haha, now I'm using the stock mt15i kernel (.587) with Night-Elf Kernel v1.5 ^_^
If I install both Superuser and SuperSU, will it work? Or it'll just destroy my phone?
Louie Bot said:
I got another question. ..............................................................................................................................Or will it be fine? Thanks.
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This forum is not the place to discuss warez and/or hacks for paid apps.
Please read the rules.
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Ewww

Problems with 4.1.2???

Hi just to clarify am i in the right spot? i have an international version of the s3.
Assuming i am is there any easy way to downgrade back to base version of JB the latest update is nothing but a performance drop for me. yeah the multi window is kinda nice but i never use it.
Seany_Blitz said:
Hi just to clarify am i in the right spot? i have an international version of the s3.
Assuming i am is there any easy way to downgrade back to base version of JB the latest update is nothing but a performance drop for me. yeah the multi window is kinda nice but i never use it.
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U can use odin..
Download firmware from sammobile of your country..
Yes there is all old firmware with downloading link..
Download n flash with odin..
PS : This is general thread.
Next time use proper thread..
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Seany_Blitz said:
Hi just to clarify am i in the right spot?.
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Nope, questions go in Q&A. Don't repost it though, a mod will move it
Glebun said:
Nope, questions go in Q&A. Don't repost it though, a mod will move it
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:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:
jinosong said:
:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:
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so sorry for upsetting you, I'm sure you can get over it
dude don't downgrade :silly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091045
(did u tried to wipe data ? )

Flashing firmware again

Hey guys,
I have installed a framework mod that I don't really like, and I would like to revert to the stock one. I know it's done by reflashing the stock ROM via flashtool, which is what I am planning to do. however, can I reflash it WITHOUT wiping all the user data?
Thanks
Edit: Ok, I am an idiot. I swear I read "Questions" instead of "Themes and Apps".Although this is kinda-sorta related to the forum, it is still a misplaced question. Can a moderator please move this to the appropiate forum? Thanks, and I will be more careful next time.
youfail144 said:
Hey guys,
I have installed a framework mod that I don't really like, and I would like to revert to the stock one. I know it's done by reflashing the stock ROM via flashtool, which is what I am planning to do. however, can I reflash it WITHOUT wiping all the user data?
Thanks
Edit: Ok, I am an idiot. I swear I read "Questions" instead of "Themes and Apps".Although this is kinda-sorta related to the forum, it is still a misplaced question. Can a moderator please move this to the appropiate forum? Thanks, and I will be more careful next time.
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Just untick wipe data and factory restore.... But cant yhu jus get tha files from stock & replace?
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whalesplaho said:
Just untick wipe data and factory restore.... But cant yhu jus get tha files from stock & replace?
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agree...... just replace the file from the stock and you dont have to flash the whole stock.......
and just by mentioning it in the OP to move it dosent work that way.......... you can report the thread to the MOD for move to Q&A......
Getting the files from stock ICS? Right, can anyone please tell me how do I do that?
youfail144 said:
Getting the files from stock ICS? Right, can anyone please tell me how do I do that?
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Do you have any stock ftf file if yes than extract system.sin folder using 7zip and then extract the .sin file using flashtool...... and then download e2explore (google it).... and extract the system file which is in size of GB something...... and you will get the system folder..........
I guess this is a lengthy process for you.......
BEST you request someone to upload framwork-res.apk or just flash the ftf without wiping data.......

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