[Q] Updating unlocked phone - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi
I dnt knw if its the right place if not am sorry
But i have this query
I found this unlocked phone of Uk for sale in india
"Sony xperia P"
They are selling it under 1 yr seller warranty
My question is
1-If i buy the will i be able to update it the normal way
or i have to download the firmware of specific carrier and update the firmware
2-If i update by odin will i lose the unlocked status.
Need a quick reply since i have to make decision quickly
Advance thanks.....

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Hi There
I am from Bangladesh & seeking your expert help
My friend gift me a Sony Experia Z2 phone (D6503).
It was a unlocked USA Carrier phone.
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trbiswas said:
Hi There
I am from Bangladesh & seeking your expert help
My friend gift me a Sony Experia Z2 phone (D6503).
It was a unlocked USA Carrier phone.
Software version is showing 5.0.2 & when i check for update, it says "your device is up to date"
Why ?
How do i understand, my phone is rooted or not?
If rooted, any problem/issue?
Shall I wait for automatic update ? or I have to root?
Kind Regards
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