Hello,
My phone is rooted and I was wondering if I could update my phone OTA when ICS is released? Will it de-root my phone or brick it? Cause I wanna try out the stock ICS ROM before installing a custom one? Plus if I need to un-root it, how can I do it? I used Doom_Lord's root method.
ICS, which will come out end of this month, might be able OTA, although I am not sure. OTA will ONLY brick your phone, if you HAVE unlocked bootloader. Every other case, no bricks for you.
Root will probably be lost, because it's another version of Android, which changes almost everything. If you have rooted phone, you don't have to deroot it for updates. I have seen a program in Development section, which can also Un-root.
Check this read carefully though.Until now you can always update your phone if you're rooted, if you do it OTA root stays.More likely we'll be able to update to ICS while rooted.
How about after installed locked bootloader CWM.
Can we upgrade to ICS through OTA?
CWM shouldn't affect ICS.
And yes, I think ICS will be able over OTA, although I am not sure.
Someguyfromhell said:
CWM shouldn't affect ICS.
And yes, I think ICS will be able over OTA, although I am not sure.
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THank you.
You mean I did't install the custom rom.
It's ok.
If I install the custom rom.
Then can't upgrade to ICS?
Is it correct?
mobilephone01 said:
THank you.
You mean I did't install the custom rom.
It's ok.
If I install the custom rom.
Then can't upgrade to ICS?
Is it correct?
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Correct, if you have custom ROM, then you probably have to get back to stock first and lock bootloader.
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BudgyN1 said:
Hello,
My phone is rooted and I was wondering if I could update my phone OTA when ICS is released? Will it de-root my phone or brick it? Cause I wanna try out the stock ICS ROM before installing a custom one? Plus if I need to un-root it, how can I do it? I used Doom_Lord's root method.
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Simply u should br on stock gingerbread of SE in order to upgrade to ICS.rooting,CMW will not affect ur upgradation to ICS.but u will looss root.
My bootloader is unlocked and I have a custom ROM based on the Stock ROM .62. So If I do update, will it brick my phone?
BudgyN1 said:
My bootloader is unlocked and I have a custom ROM based on the Stock ROM .62. So If I do update, will it brick my phone?
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It is always safer to lock bootloader and return to stock.
Someguyfromhell said:
It is always safer to lock bootloader and return to stock.
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Can you send me a link on how to lock the bootloader and how to return to stock ROM. To go back to stock ROM I need to use"flash tool"...I have no idea what that is.
BudgyN1 said:
Can you send me a link on how to lock the bootloader and how to return to stock ROM. To go back to stock ROM I need to use"flash tool"...I have no idea what that is.
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Locking bootloader is also done with Flashtool, if you used official method.
If done with S1Tool, you can use that program to relock bootloader.
Flashtool file attached.
To return to stock ROM, I like WotanServer. It's easy and quick, less messing than with Flashtool. For Flashtool you need to find correct files, WotanServer just wants to know, what ROM version you want and you will need a free account also. Everything else is done by WotanServer.
Someguyfromhell said:
Locking bootloader is also done with Flashtool, if you used official method.
If done with S1Tool, you can use that program to relock bootloader.
Flashtool file attached.
To return to stock ROM, I like WotanServer. It's easy and quick, less messing than with Flashtool. For Flashtool you need to find correct files, WotanServer just wants to know, what ROM version you want and you will need a free account also. Everything else is done by WotanServer.
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Thanks, not going to lock bootloader until end of March, can't wait for ICS!!
BudgyN1 said:
My bootloader is unlocked and I have a custom ROM based on the Stock ROM .62. So If I do update, will it brick my phone?
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simply use s1tool to patch the bootloader even though you unlocked it
when you use s1tool your bootloader seems locked but you can install custom roms and update your phone using either Sony Ericsson PC Companion nether SEUS
Both Benefit
sorry for my bad english
Is there an official date for the ICS Update release yet? Everybody is saying is at the end of this month or early on April, but don't have an official date? BTW i have my live rooted, but I modified/deleted some system apps, is there a problem with that? Will I have to reflash my phone again to update via OTA or something? Thanks, and sorry for lot of questions
rolo143 said:
Is there an official date for the ICS Update release yet? Everybody is saying is at the end of this month or early on April, but don't have an official date? BTW i have my live rooted, but I modified/deleted some system apps, is there a problem with that? Will I have to reflash my phone again to update via OTA or something? Thanks, and sorry for lot of questions
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No official date yet. For LWW, it is planned end of April/begin May, some other phones like Arc S and Neo V get it earlier, why, I dont know. It was written so in official blog post.
As long as you have stock ROM, you won't have any problems with updating. Reflashing is not needed.
If you have unlocked bootloader, then doing OTA will brick your phone, just lock it before updating. If you haven't unlocked, then it's okay.
Someguyfromhell said:
Locking bootloader is also done with Flashtool, if you used official method.
If done with S1Tool, you can use that program to relock bootloader.
Flashtool file attached.
To return to stock ROM, I like WotanServer. It's easy and quick, less messing than with Flashtool. For Flashtool you need to find correct files, WotanServer just wants to know, what ROM version you want and you will need a free account also. Everything else is done by WotanServer.
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Should I return to stock ROM first or relock my bootloader first?
BudgyN1 said:
Should I return to stock ROM first or relock my bootloader first?
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First return to stock rom otherwise you'll brick your phone cause custom kernel needs unlocked bootloaderYou can use wotanserver or flash with flashtool.
T3sla said:
First return to stock rom otherwise you'll brick your phone cause custom kernel needs unlocked bootloaderYou can use wotanserver or flash with flashtool.
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wotanserver can install stock kernel too? or just roms?
this why i dont unlock my bootloader and install a custom roms because i know i will lock it back and reflash my roms back to custom roms eventually because of the ics updates
I just read on the Sony Developer site that the ICS update will not be available for those with an unlocked bootlader WTF ?
"Also, if you unlock the boot loader, you will not be able to download and install the final Ice Cream Sandwich software upgrade for Xperia™ phones."
Just look for the article "ICS beta ROM now available for unlocked Xperia™ PLAY smartphones" .. it's about 3/4 down the page :?(
Good thing I unlocked via Testpoint method...
I think it could be possible that SEUS or PC Companion are checking IMEI, if the phone was unlocked via Sony...
simple relock won't do it I guess :/
But don't worry, a few days after our devs will come up with a flashable generic and prerooted rom
MrBrightside said:
But don't worry, a few days after our devs will come up with a flashable generic and prerooted rom
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definitely.
in xda we trust
o0o.paw said:
I just read on the Sony Developer site that the ICS update will not be available for those with an unlocked bootlader WTF ?
"Also, if you unlock the boot loader, you will not be able to download and install the final Ice Cream Sandwich software upgrade for Xperia™ phones."
Just look for the article "ICS beta ROM now available for unlocked Xperia™ PLAY smartphones" .. it's about 3/4 down the page :?(
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That is because DRM keys are lost, which are needed to use PC Companion and Update Service to update phone firmware.
It is not sure, if relocking will do the deal or not, as least not before it is released.
Relocking with Flashtool will definitely work & also if yhu unlock BL via Testpoint Method den yhu can update via SEUS, PCC!
Dude, didn't you read when unlocking bootloader? its written in big red fonts on bootloader unlock page that you will not get further updates after unlocking.
Officially, the bootloader can only be unlocked, that's why the warning with red letters.
Unofficially, it is possible to relock the bootloader and after that it's possible to update software again. I tested it multiple times.
The only thing You loose permanently is the DRM. Cheers!
zariin said:
Officially, the bootloader can only be unlocked, that's why the warning with red letters.
Unofficially, it is possible to relock the bootloader and after that it's possible to update software again. I tested it multiple times.
The only thing You loose permanently is the DRM. Cheers!
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hope yhu all can now believe me now......!
is there a way to relock boot loader again??
bhovoi said:
is there a way to relock boot loader again??
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Yes, you can read my tutorial, a guide is there.
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i think u must wait untill the original work rom from xperia team out.
and if u want test ics xperia u must unlock BL because this rom is porting rom and this is mod. so if u want u device still unlock i think u must wait..
I have Night Elf kernel and [2.3.7] X-GAMER [V1.2] on my Neo.
Bootloader is unlocked.
The question is,
What happens if I try to use SUS or sony ericsson update service to upgrade it official ICS?
What is risky or has it no risk?
Depending on how you unlocked your bootloader.
If officially, then you won't be able to update it. Pcc/seus will show you error.
If unofficially, with test point, then yes you could update it. If the rom you are using have good phone description in build.prop.
Madfysh said:
Depending on how you unlocked your bootloader.
If officially, then you won't be able to update it. Pcc/seus will show you error.
If unofficially, with test point, then yes you could update it. If the rom you are using have good phone description in build.prop.
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After the update, do I have a brick phone risk?
sercansaim said:
After the update, do I have a brick phone risk?
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No unless you use OTA update.
I wouls like to install ICS or JB on my Photon.
However, it is 2.3.5 locked BL.
Any version that works with that ?
Thanks
It can't happen. With a locked bootloader you can only use the stock kernel.
why ? My friend have a DROID 3 running ICS
badgett said:
It can't happen. With a locked bootloader you can only use the stock kernel.
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and the bootloader is still locked.
iaracy said:
and the bootloader is still locked.
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until an unlocked bootloader is leaked from motorola or someone can find a work around. you will never be able to flash anything other than a stock rom. i think everyone has given up on unlocking the bootloader. the electrify has had a locked bootloader for a year and still nothing. so don't expect anything soon if ever. sorry. :crying:
guys my ray just stuck at sony logo screen i used flashtool and used everything and it's still stuck in that screen even tried to use fastboot but i always get error which tell me to root the phone and i cant root it while it's stuck like this
what i did that i have ForsakenGB rom in my phone and i tried to upgrade to ICS since then i couldn't do anything because i got that problem and i unlocked my bootloader and tried to relock it using .ftf file but still stuck at this screen
Please Guys Help Me on This :crying:
Were you unlocking bootloader using official metod or test point? And did you relock BL after or before upgrade?
Tailor93 said:
Were you unlocking bootloader using official metod or test point? And did you relock BL after or before upgrade?
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i unlocked it using official method by flashtool and sony site
i tried to relock it after upgrade
did you tried to flash official ftf?
alokbina said:
did you tried to flash official ftf?
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yes i tried to flash GB and ICS official ftf
i take my phone to the warranty in my place i hope they could do anything about it :crying: