Hello guys,
I am using Xperia U bundled with Gingerbread version.
now i want to upgrade to ICS and check whether its free from bugs.
but before upgrading to ICS i wish to have a backup copy of my currently installed Gingerbread firmware from sony (Authorised Version).
Can anybody tell me the process to backup this Gingerbread version (and not ICS backup using update service.)
plz help.
jlalit said:
Hello guys,
I am using Xperia U bundled with Gingerbread version.
now i want to upgrade to ICS and check whether its free from bugs.
but before upgrading to ICS i wish to have a backup copy of my currently installed Gingerbread firmware from sony (Authorised Version).
Can anybody tell me the process to backup this Gingerbread version (and not ICS backup using update service.)
plz help.
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not the corect section to ask questions...........
you can backup your data but for whole firmware you can find the official ftf file of GB which can be flashed back incase you want to switch back to GB.......
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the title says it all I want to revert back to stock using cwm becayse seus isn't working right.Thanks in advance
My friend try again SEUS, because it's the best way to get a Stock ROM... (I have only the Stock version of X10 Mini Pro)
just being inquisitive but why do you want just the stock 2.1? i would of rather got rid of my phone than use the stock again i used pc companion's support/update when i needed to go back to update fw.
This might help.
what about a clean version of the stock rom? take a look at this rom from pfonck :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206625
sorousha said:
the title says it all I want to revert back to stock using cwm becayse seus isn't working right.Thanks in advance
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I have one of those u've ask 4 - Its indonesian baseband, hows that...peace
Hi,
I'd like to experiment with kamarush's roms for the mini pro. They seem fast and stable, and better than the official ics update for now.
However,
I always need to go through wotanserver to be able to downgrade, as I have a Belgian Azerty version, and I can't find the correct firmware online.
So... How can I back up the full firmware that is now on my device?
(Stock Mini Pro, 2.3.4 build 62, not rooted)
You can't create a .ftf file from your phone (only through Sony Update Service and MAYBE through PC Companion, wait for someone to confirm this). So I think you could:
a) Try a Software Repair through PC Companion (if someone confirms it), that will download your original firmware. Then check the forum for a tutorial about how to create .ftf files.
b) Root, install CWM Recovery and create a full backup. If you want to come back to stock ROM, just flash whichever .ftf file, root, install CWM and restore your backup. That should do it.
Feanor88 said:
You can't create a .ftf file from your phone (only through Sony Update Service and MAYBE through PC Companion, wait for someone to confirm this).
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I am looking for this kind of confirmation. Is it possible to create a .ftf file using PC companion?
Night on the web said:
I am looking for this kind of confirmation. Is it possible to create a .ftf file using PC companion?
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Probably...But you will need a COMPLETE update not a minor update ...As in .431 to .587 is a minor update but .62 to .587 is a major update and you might be able to get the binary blobs to make FTF ...Best way is using SEUS however ...You can't go wrong with it ...
Also probably you are better off creating new thread rather than bumping 1 and a half year threads ...
karandpr said:
Probably...But you will need a COMPLETE update not a minor update ...As in .431 to .587 is a minor update but .62 to .587 is a major update and you might be able to get the binary blobs to make FTF ...Best way is using SEUS however ...You can't go wrong with it ...
Also probably you are better off creating new thread rather than bumping 1 and a half year threads ...
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jvdv360 said:
Hi,
I'd like to experiment with kamarush's roms for the mini pro. They seem fast and stable, and better than the official ics update for now.
However,
I always need to go through wotanserver to be able to downgrade, as I have a Belgian Azerty version, and I can't find the correct firmware online.
So... How can I back up the full firmware that is now on my device?
(Stock Mini Pro, 2.3.4 build 62, not rooted)
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their is no need to back up tft file since stock files are availabl to download AND flash ( require which version your phone having CHECK YOUR PHONE SETTING)
as well their is sony update service to repair and update your phone.
by the way you can do one thing if you really wanna back up just root your phone install CWM And do nandroid recovery (back up)
for further help look into my Sony live with walkman post (kinda boring) but it will help you in future.
Hello everyone,
Recently i rooted my xperia s with bootloader unlocked and flashed with cm9.1, now i need to change cm9.1 to stock rom 6.1.A.2.45 which is now available for download in xda forums, also i have made a back up of 6.1.A.2.45 (via SEUS) in my pc using flashtool. Help me to install new stock rom over cm9.1. Also tell me that whether i can use the backup which i have created using flashtool.. Thanks in advance..
Just restore your backup with flashtool.
K900 said:
Just restore your backup with flashtool.
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will restoring the stock make my phone unroot??? also if there is any thread regarding this can u point it out??
Raaj52 said:
will restoring the stock make my phone unroot??? also if there is any thread regarding this can u point it out??
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Depending on whether your phone was rooted when you made that backup.
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Depending on whether your phone was rooted when you made that backup.
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No, not a rom backup i made, actually i made a .ftf from the root folder's of SEUS by decrypting files using flashtool.. That's not rooted (since i dont know how root a stock rom .ftf ).. Please explain me how to flash that .ftf which i made, over cm9.1..
please help me, just tell me how to change cm9.1 to stock rom for xperia s
Raaj52 said:
No, not a rom backup i made, actually i made a .ftf from the root folder's of SEUS by decrypting files using flashtool.. That's not rooted (since i dont know how root a stock rom .ftf ).. Please explain me how to flash that .ftf which i made, over cm9.1..
please help me, just tell me how to change cm9.1 to stock rom for xperia s
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Just flash it like any other ftf.
K900 said:
Just flash it like any other ftf.
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Thanks man,
help
plz can you give me the detail description of how to flash my Xperia s with (build no-6.1.A.2.45) and (Android Version 4.0.4)
I have rooted my phone and i want to flash it to cm 10.
1ro1 said:
plz can you give me the detail description of how to flash my Xperia s with (build no-6.1.A.2.45) and (Android Version 4.0.4)
I have rooted my phone and i want to flash it to cm 10.
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Go to Xperia S forum and post this question in the Q&A section to get appropriate guidance...... but before that goto XS section and search for it....... you will surely find your answer......
I have a little question. In case I am in ICS and I have a backup of a custom rom which is GB based. May I restore the backup or I have to flash GB firmware first with Flashtool?
The second question is the same but backwards (GB to ICS)
Is it possible? Thanks in advance
papo_blue7 said:
I have a little question. In case I am in ICS and I have a backup of a custom rom which is GB based. May I restore the backup or I have to flash GB firmware first with Flashtool?
The second question is the same but backwards (GB to ICS)
Is it possible? Thanks in advance
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It is possible... Suppose u r in ICS, and if u want to restore GB backup then u need to install the kernel with which u backed up that GB and u need to wipe system, data, cache everything before restoring GB... Same holds good reverse way... One thing u remember... The kernel with which u back up, u shud use the same kernel to restore.... Or else der is a chance of md5 error or u may end up with FCs....
Sent from my Xperia Neo L using xda app-developers app
Just flash kernel that's compatible with your ROM or your backupROM, then restore
Hi to all of my friends here, i am using Galaxy S3 now, but wanted to flash my old Sony Xperia Sola with GB rom, cause a friend of mine wants it that way and decided to ask:
The phone now uses CM but as we all know its not that stable, now i downloaded GB rom and want to flash it - How?
Just put the rom in flashtool/firmwares and flash it?
mirost1 said:
Hi to all of my friends here, i am using Galaxy S3 now, but wanted to flash my old Sony Xperia Sola with GB rom, cause a friend of mine wants it that way and decided to ask:
The phone now uses CM but as we all know its not that stable, now i downloaded GB rom and want to flash it - How?
Just put the rom in flashtool/firmwares and flash it?
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Yes, just flash it via flashtool