Hi,
Can someone please tell me how to use the official sony updater on a unlocked Xperia mini? Will it work if I use a relocker or should I flash with the official sony pc software? Thanks in advance!
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donkerdoorn said:
Hi,
Can someone please tell me how to use the official sony updater on a unlocked Xperia mini? Will it work if I use a relocker or should I flash with the official sony pc software? Thanks in advance!
-edit: Sorry for making this thread, I found the answer. I cant find how to delete a thread.
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It won't work on unlocked bl
Press THANKS if I helped,
Best Regards,
AJ
alokbina said:
It won't work on unlocked bl
Press THANKS if I helped,
Best Regards,
AJ
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I'm looking for a workaround. Relocking and reflashing won't work?
It works
donkerdoorn said:
Hi,
Can someone please tell me how to use the official sony updater on a unlocked Xperia mini? Will it work if I use a relocker or should I flash with the official sony pc software? Thanks in advance!
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Just get the relocking ftf from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Flash it in flashtool and then flash a clean stock .587 ics rom. Then try updating with SEUS. It should update. Many people said that they have done this. I have tried it, and the tool didn't give me any error about modified software or anything. Good luck.
donkerdoorn said:
I'm looking for a workaround. Relocking and reflashing won't work?
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Relock the bootloader... And flash stock ftf then you can update officially. :thumbup:
PREDATOR95 ->->->->a.k.a. ->-> predatOr
Hmmm...there are actually a way around it...Sony has a beta version of flash tool that can flash stock firmware from sony website on unlock bootloader....that mean you dont have to relock your bootloader if you want to flash stock firmware....but since it's still in beta, our xperia lineup is not supported yet but you can request to add our xperia line up for next release....
you can have a look HERE or HERE...
Thanks for all the replies. The phone is still on standard sony firmware tho, just with an unlocked bootloader. Next try is relocking I guess.
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And it worked, using iPusak's first link. Great!
donkerdoorn said:
Thanks for all the replies. The phone is still on standard sony firmware tho, just with an unlocked bootloader. Next try is relocking I guess.
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If the firmware you want is available as an ftf, it will be easiest to flash with flashtool. Then no relocking or anything else.
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I just unlocked the bootloader, now how can i root?
can i use the boot.img for Sk17i and St15i ???
by the way, does someone have the STOCK ROMS for ray？
thank you...
Bootloader
How did you do? Can you please help me?
look at the way for arc, xperia mini\mini pro you will found it
Also unlocked my bootloader using the method described here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16659481&postcount=33
Stock ROM for ray
xutienan9520 said:
does someone have the STOCK ROMS for ray？
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For flashtool: ST18i_4.0.A.2.368.RU_1252-3744
thanks!!!!!!
just use flashtool right? is there any danger?
thanks again
Is this ROM pre-rooted?
Can anyone upload the original boot.img of the ray i flashed the wrong one of the Mini =( it's now a brick!! PLease help!
how to do this?
i don't know how to get the boot.img....
can you teach me, and i can give you
How do you unlock the bootloader? what guide should i follow?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...1&postcount=33
this one, easy and fast
Ok thanks!
Rechargelegend said:
How do you unlock the bootloader? what guide should i follow?
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you must first check if the phones bootloader is unlockable.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Well i dosent say Xperia Ray but i get a unlock code when i typ in my imei nr.
Rechargelegend said:
Well i dosent say Xperia Ray but i get a unlock code when i typ in my imei nr.
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the site hasn't been updated yet, but you can still use it for the ray.
Tried it and it didnt work.
[FIRMWARE][4.0.A.2.368][Ray][ST18i][URUSHI] Official Firmware + ROOT solution
I got it to work now. took me a second try.
"edit. And now i have the phone rooted. I love this forum.
Great, thanks!!!
Is this root persistent? I.e. is it likely that it will survive the 2.3.4 upgrade coming soon?
xutienan9520 said:
i don't know how to get the boot.img....
can you teach me, and i can give you
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I don't know either....would someone kindly help???
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
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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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??
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
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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.
Hi,
I've bought a used Xperia Z Ultra, that was rooted with dirty unicorn.
Found that the call function wasn;t working properly (screen went off when making/receiving calls)
Decided to flash the original official firmware, but not very sure what are the steps. And also having difficulties finding the US firmware.
Can someone please enlighten me?
Thanks a bunch in advance.
Research XPERIFIRM and FLASHTOOL.
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phen88 said:
Hi,
I've bought a used Xperia Z Ultra
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Decided to flash the original official firmware, but not very sure what are the steps. And also having difficulties finding the US firmware.
Can someone please enlighten me?
Thanks a bunch in advance.
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If you want the real original thing, you can use the Sony PC Companion instead. It has easy explanations before each of the few steps you'll walk before you get the original firmware. You can go to the official Sony Z Ultra support web page and download it. :good:
Actually Sony Companion will not work on any device with an umlocked bootloader.
The bootloader must be re-locked to use PC Companion.
I literally just did this on Monday.
TG2008 said:
Actually Sony Companion will not work on any device with an umlocked bootloader.
The bootloader must be re-locked to use PC Companion.
I literally just did this on Monday.
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How do you know that the OP has unlocked bootloader?
Andre Verissimo said:
How do you know that the OP has unlocked bootloader?
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I don't believe it is possible to flash custom firmware unless the bootloader is unlocked.
The OP stated "Decided to flash the original official firmware" which leads me to believe the Bootloader is unlocked and running a custom rom.
The concept programme ended but is it still possible to install the firmware, like is there an ftf I can flash? I'm new to the Xperia X btw.
ShinOrochiX said:
The concept programme ended but is it still possible to install the firmware, like is there an ftf I can flash? I'm new to the Xperia X btw.
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yes you can, follow this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/development/xperia-x-concept-rom-t3591737
ShinOrochiX said:
The concept programme ended but is it still possible to install the firmware, like is there an ftf I can flash? I'm new to the Xperia X btw.
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You find a way to install the firmware from the concept program? I don't want to unlock the boatloader
Thanks
catalin habdul said:
You find a way to install the firmware from the concept program? I don't want to unlock the boatloader
Thanks
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No, not yet. The one in the other reply is unlocked BL I think, I also prefer not to unlock the BL.