Hello
I haven't received yet an OTA update for the Jelly Bean. Is that OK? Should I flash it manually?
I have rooted phone, with custom kernel and stock rom, shall I accept OTA update?
Thanks
Bootloader is unlocked?
why dont you try to download the ftf file and flash it manualy?
in the Xperia Android Development forum you will find all that you need
aviad82 said:
Hello
I haven't received yet an OTA update for the Jelly Bean. Is that OK? Should I flash it manually?
I have rooted phone, with custom kernel and stock rom, shall I accept OTA update?
Thanks
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If you have custom kernel, most likely you have unlocked bootloader. You will not be able to install the update via OTA, PC Companion or Sony Update Service if your bootloader is unlocked. On unlocked bootloader your only option for JB is flashing FTF using flashtool.
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But according to the instructions I have to wipe the device, right?
but if I update via OTA it doesn't wipe the device, right?
Can I do it without wiping?
If I have to wipe, Can I flash to JB and recover all the apps and preferences without installing?
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I have WT19i and i have unlocked the bootloader official method. Now i flashed .58 firmware and now i wanna update to .62 but i have read somewhere that after unlocking bootloader if u update the phone gets brick.
So any solution?
If i flash .62 firmware directly then would i get root access too?
cause i have root access in .58
converse5 said:
I have WT19i and i have unlocked the bootloader official method. Now i flashed .58 firmware and now i wanna update to .62 but i have read somewhere that after unlocking bootloader if u update the phone gets brick.
So any solution?
If i flash .62 firmware directly then would i get root access too?
cause i have root access in .58
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If you have stock kernel, just relock the bootloader. Making update directly from phone with unlocked bootloader causes brick indeed.
First relock the bootloader, then make update directly from the phone(3G or WiFi) to .62.
Relocking is written in my tutorial, check there if you need help how to do it.
If I relock bootloader, the process perform a wipe same as when I unlock via Sony Official Method ?
I want relock my bootloader, but with no wipe =D
(using stock kernel and stock .58FW)
Dont forget that wipe is best thing what you can do before upgrade to ics
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I have Rage Kernel installed, so now what to do?
Or shall i flash a custom rom?
and one more thing, if i install custom rom then would i be able to upgrade to ics easily?
converse5 said:
I have Rage Kernel installed, so now what to do?
Or shall i flash a custom rom?
and one more thing, if i install custom rom then would i be able to upgrade to ics easily?
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Your question is already answered, on the ICS stuff. Reload original firmware just to be sure prior update, always perform clean wipe when shifting ROMS so as to avoid un-pleasant experience and make most of it.
HI to all,
Sorry I am a noob here.
I have rooted my live with walkman ICS 4.0 by downgrading then rooting then upgrading it as seen on one of the popular XDA forums.
Currently my version is 4.1.b.0.431 and now I have got the update notification on my phone for version 4.1.b.0.587.
If I do this update then will I lose my root(superuser rights) or not?
Yes, at least if you are updating with SEUS.
Root access is easily regained, e.g. if you have unlocked your bootloader and follow the instructions which comes along with the usage of recoveryARC.img by Team FreeXperia.
SEUS?
ok thanks for ur support. But I have few more questions..
My bootloader is not unlocked and The notification comes in the handset itself
in the application "Update center" and this is according to me OTA update.
Is this same what you call SEUS ??
So if I update not via "sony pc companion" but via this update centre through phone itself then also I lose the superuser rights??
You will have to re-root your phone after update.
It can be done easily following this tutorial: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
It doesn't have any major changes but fixes some annoying lag on the phone dialer.
It also doesn't have flash player anymore so make sure you backup flash player and install it manually after.
hey thanks for helping me with this.
I already did the same procedure as shown but instead of flashing with 0.587 version I used 0.431.
Now my fone update centre shows 0.587 version available and it can be updated OTA(15.7mb).So my main question is if i now use this update centre to update my version instead of flashtool, will i lose my root access?
Yes, unfortunately. However, regain root access by the many tutorials seen on this board. If not, I am sure there are already people out there who has uploaded pre-rooted .587 images.
In the long run, if you are thinking of digging deeper into modding/hacking/development/whatever, I would advice you to unlock your bootloader if this is not already done. This will also be helpful if you want to make an nandroid backup of all your current content.
There is an official Sony (Ericsson) procedure at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com, but I recommend you to use the s1tool + testpoint procedure if you want to keep the DRM keys intact. The testpoint differs from the Xperia 2011 models, so you have to search for your specific model. As far as I know, the Arc S (LT18) is excluded to this method.
tany with walkman said:
hey thanks for helping me with this.
I already did the same procedure as shown but instead of flashing with 0.587 version I used 0.431.
Now my fone update centre shows 0.587 version available and it can be updated OTA(15.7mb).So my main question is if i now use this update centre to update my version instead of flashtool, will i lose my root access?
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In not 100% sure what version you are now on but this link is awesome: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
All you have to do is flash with a rootable kernel, root and then flash back to the latest 0.587 kernel and you are rooted to the latest.
There is no need to downgrade the entire software just flash to a rootable kernel.
I hope this makes sense? But follow that link, it worked well for me.
hey thanx dude for all your support !!!!
Now the things are clear !!!
thanks once again !!!!:good:
sblob said:
In not 100% sure what version you are now on but this link is awesome: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
All you have to do is flash with a rootable kernel, root and then flash back to the latest 0.587 kernel and you are rooted to the latest.
There is no need to downgrade the entire software just flash to a rootable kernel.
I hope this makes sense? But follow that link, it worked well for me.
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CMIIW, but we can't flash new kernel on a locked bootloader, can't we?
I tried this method on my 431 ICS and it didn't work. Same as "tany" did, I had to downgrade to GB first to gain root access.
But unfortunately, I just lost my root access after updating to 587 with SEUS.
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zigma80 said:
CMIIW, but we can't flash new kernel on a locked bootloader, can't we?
I tried this method on my 431 ICS and it didn't work. Same as "tany" did, I had to downgrade to GB first to gain root access.
But unfortunately, I just lost my root access after updating to 587 with SEUS.
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Now what i think is that we have to follow same steps for rooting (downgrading rooting and then upgrading)
but instead of flashing with 0.431 flash with .587 rom ftf file. this is the only way for a phone with locked bootloader :silly:
tany with walkman said:
Now what i think is that we have to follow same steps for rooting (downgrading rooting and then upgrading)
but instead of flashing with 0.431 flash with .587 rom ftf file. this is the only way for a phone with locked bootloader :silly:
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Yep, it is the only way. I just regain my root access on 587 ICS by the same method.
And it's safe
tany with walkman said:
Now what i think is that we have to follow same steps for rooting (downgrading rooting and then upgrading)
but instead of flashing with 0.431 flash with .587 rom ftf file. this is the only way for a phone with locked bootloader :silly:
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I must be honest, I'm not exactly sure what flashing the kernal did and then re-flashing but it allowed me to root my phone.
My phone has a locked boot loader.
Hi all,
I have just unlocked the boot loader and rooted my sola it seems new ics update is coming today .So guys and gals how to update from my state of phone which is unlocked bootloader and rooted.
IF I JUST UPDATE TO NEW VERSION ICS FROM PC COMPANION WILL IT BE FINE OR DO I HAVE TO DO SOMETHING BEFORE UPDATING TO ICS??
HELP ME OUT ..:crying:
deepan123 said:
Hi all,
I have just unlocked the boot loader and rooted my sola it seems new ics update is coming today .So guys and gals how to update from my state of phone which is unlocked bootloader and rooted.
IF I JUST UPDATE TO NEW VERSION ICS FROM PC COMPANION WILL IT BE FINE OR DO I HAVE TO DO SOMETHING BEFORE UPDATING TO ICS??
HELP ME OUT ..:crying:
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bootloader unlocking and rooting has nothing to do with flashing through PCC. just connect and if it says update do it...... u will only get problem if u flashed a custom rom.... if u flash custom u wont get update via PCC.... wait for a .tft file of ics...... i bet some one will eventually post it( and hopefullyearlier than the default PCC of ur region ).... then just flash it via flash tool..... if u find a .tft of ics sola the follow only the first step of this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030
if i helped please click thanx.............
With an unlocked bootloader you cant update via pcc. You can either relock your phones bootloader and flash a stock rom or wait for someone to upload a ftf and flash it via flashtool
Tapatalked !
Rapier07 said:
With an unlocked bootloader you cant update via pcc. You can either relock your phones bootloader and flash a stock rom or wait for someone to upload a ftf and flash it via flashtool
Tapatalked !
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Thanks so for relocking does the rooting matter or do i have to do something to revert back the rooting also .. or just relocking is enough
Your phone won't boot after the relock so you'll have to flash a stock rom
Tapatalked !
Rapier07 said:
Your phone won't boot after the relock so you'll have to flash a stock rom
Tapatalked !
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Is this the way to do it.??
http://www.thespicygadgematics.com/2012/07/relock-sony-xperia-sola-and-xperia-p.html
Is the stock rom seperate and bootloader relock file (ftf) both same or different??
were can i find the stock rom of latest .184
sorry for so many noob ques
Can some one help me with this issue?
deepan123 said:
Is this the way to do it.??
http://www.thespicygadgematics.com/2012/07/relock-sony-xperia-sola-and-xperia-p.html
Is the stock rom seperate and bootloader relock file (ftf) both same or different??
were can i find the stock rom of latest .184
sorry for so many noob ques
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Yup, that's the method which I use to relock my bootloader, (have done it two times already...will do it today again...getting ready for ICS )
will my phone be still rooted
hey im just wondering, will my phone be still rooted if i'll update via flashtool using a tft for ics sola or would it revert back to a non rooted phone? i hope it does stay to be rooted because i enjoy my rooted jb sola atm.
maglev0730 said:
hey im just wondering, will my phone be still rooted if i'll update via flashtool using a tft for ics sola or would it revert back to a non rooted phone? i hope it does stay to be rooted because i enjoy my rooted jb sola atm.
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Root will be lost after ICS update,but you can use Bin4ry's method to root again,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32251048
neectron said:
Root will be lost after ICS update,but you can use Bin4ry's method to root again,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32251048
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thanks!
Hey guys. I recently rooted my unlocked Z2 using the downgrade root method and custom rom. Today I got the Lollipop update notice (Sweden). I download it and then when I try to install it it just reboots the device.
Will I have to flash to a stock Rom before doing the ota update? And will it break root?
Thanks
download flashtool and a lollipop ftf and flash it
just exclude data
Thanks. Will look into it. Not to be rude though but that didn't answer my question.
you would have to folow the same method to root lollipop
to upgrade using sonys OTA app you wl have to flash a fully stock firmware
or you can just upgrade using flashtool and a lollipop FTF
Envious_Data said:
you would have to folow the same method to root lollipop
to upgrade using sonys OTA app you wl have to flash a fully stock firmware
or you can just upgrade using flashtool and a lollipop FTF
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There's the answer i was looking for =) Thanks man.
Well after wandering here n there behind ROMs for a month or so im now looking for OTA update 5.1. As im in india and motorola has already announced it here so it can land anytime. As i told i was on custom ROMs and fairly i had custom recovery and unlocked bootloader, will i have an OTA or i need to do something with my device??
Im on stock rom now.
I asked same to motorola guys but they didnt seemed to know anything.
So i have one straight qs.
Will i be able to get OTA despite having unlocked bootloader, custom recovery and root?
You need stock ROM, stock recovery and a. Unroofed phone to receive OTA.
From Customer Support motorola
If You are unlocked your bootloader you can get OTA update !
If you are rooted your device you cant get OTA update.
So, Revert to Stock ROM, and Unroot your Device to Get OTA.
sathishkm76 said:
If You are unlocked your bootloader you can get OTA update !
If you are rooted your device you cant get OTA update.
So, Revert to Stock ROM, and Unroot your Device to Get OTA.
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hey, you dont need to revert to stock rom.......just reverting to stock rrecovery and unrooting ur moto e 2 wud be more than enough.
Thanks guys so 2 things to do
Flash stock recovery
And unroot
By the have ota for otus landed in india??
can i flash the update
SpiralX15 said:
You need stock ROM, stock recovery and a. Unroofed phone to receive OTA.
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can i flash the 5.1 update somehow widout unrooting and reverting to stock recovery?
Manually update by downloading the firmwares from
motofirmware.center/
Whenever it is available
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