I am on a rooted C6806 (Still locked) and the updater on the phone downloads the file and then it reboots and tries to install but cannot. Error updating is all I get.
I don't have a recovery and I would rather not wipe the whole device. Is there anyway to just update? Or at least is there anyway to get the stupid thing out of my notification bar if I decided I don't want to bother wiping the device?
I tried updating from the phone and also using the sony software, neither works.
Hmmmm
Use PC companion on the computer. Or you can flash the ftf file I made for it and uncheck wipe data.
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Spectre51 said:
Use PC companion on the computer. Or you can flash the ftf file I made for it and uncheck wipe data.
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I had a similar failure trying to use the PC Companion.
Can you give me a quick tutorial for flashing the FTF without wiping data?
I assume I'll lose root?
Ah okay you have probably removed some system files and that is what is causing the errors when updating since you are rooted. Yes you would lose root if you flashed the ftf file and from looking at a few other posts you can't root .257 yet.
Search for flashtools and you will find numerous guides on here. After you have it all installed and select the firmware to flash just uncheck the wipe data check box that way it will keep your apps and settings.
The ftf file is in my signature. If you need any more help or have other questions let me know.
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Spectre51 said:
Ah okay you have probably removed some system files and that is what is causing the errors when updating since you are rooted. Yes you would lose root if you flashed the ftf file and from looking at a few other posts you can't root .257 yet.
Search for flashtools and you will find numerous guides on here. After you have it all installed and select the firmware to flash just uncheck the wipe data check box that way it will keep your apps and settings.
The ftf file is in my signature. If you need any more help or have other questions let me know.
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Yes, I did freeze a bunch of services with titanium backup that were running in the background.
Ok, I do have flashtool, I just didn't realize that you could do it without wiping data, good to know.
I want to keep root so I'll hold off for now. But thank you for the help!
If you just froze them and didn't delete them try unfreezing them then update. Just check the forums for how people are keeping root while updating so you don't lose it.
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I have an error like that when i update OTA
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Hi All,
I have updated my WT19i to ICS via flash tool
FTF: WT19i_4.1.B.0.431_PH Generic(1254-1952)
Rooted using puppet13th's Method
Removed some system apps posted on this thread.
Now there are times where the phone lags/becoming unresponsive to the point that the phone will freeze and i have no choice but to take out the battery to restart.
Any thoughts on what could be happening?
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Hi All,
I have updated my WT19i to ICS via flash tool
FTF: WT19i_4.1.B.0.431_PH Generic(1254-1952)
Rooted using puppet13th's Method
Removed some system apps posted on this thread.
Now there are times where the phone lags/becoming unresponsive to the point that the phone will freeze and i have no choice but to take out the battery to restart.
Any thoughts on what could be happening?
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I didn't see (any comments) if the tool is working for WT19i.
So, I thought you have to re-flash it.
I had this problem with Xperia mini after ICS update. Go to Settings > Developer Options and enable "Force GPU Rendering". Reboot. Worked for me. Hope this helps. Cheers
Iswan19 said:
I didn't see (any comments) if the tool is working for WT19i.
So, I thought you have to re-flash it.
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Flash tool does work well for WT19i. Besides I have no problems on ICS so far after flashing ICS via flashtool.
g00gle88 said:
Hi All,
I have updated my WT19i to ICS via flash tool
FTF: WT19i_4.1.B.0.431_PH Generic(1254-1952)
Rooted using puppet13th's Method
Removed some system apps posted on this thread.
Now there are times where the phone lags/becoming unresponsive to the point that the phone will freeze and i have no choice but to take out the battery to restart.
Any thoughts on what could be happening?
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Do a factory reset from the phone itself... you'll nor lose root, just backup your data.
did you already applied 02-push-root-files.cmd included in puppet13th's Method? It is very laggy if local.prop is still present in your data folder
paulo13pdm said:
did you already applied 02-push-root-files.cmd included in puppet13th's Method? It is very laggy if local.prop is still present in your data folder
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He wouldn't have root if this wasn't done.
When i try to update my phone this is what happens...
tupanceski said:
When i try to update my phone this is what happens...
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You can download this file and flash it via flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249344&highlight=+400
Download flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.io/ There is a version for mac too.
Here you will find how to use flashtool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74
If you are on unblocked bootloader you will not be able to update your phone via pc companion.
tupanceski said:
When i try to update my phone this is what happens...
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And if PC Companion already download the files you can create the ftf file yourself.
.http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
tupanceski said:
When i try to update my phone this is what happens...
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You MUST have unlocked your bootloader at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
'it contains modified software'
Please flash it like said above
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DaRk-L0rD said:
You can download this file and flash it via flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249344&highlight=+400
Download flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.io/ There is a version for mac too.
Here you will find how to use flashtool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74
If you are on unblocked bootloader you will not be able to update your phone via pc companion.
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Do i have to wipe my data when im going to flash the ftf file ?
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Do i have to wipe my data when im going to flash the ftf file ?
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No mate. Will erase all your data (except files on internal storage).
My advice is to save photos etc on pc and do a factory reset. After that you will have your phone exactly as mom sony produced it ( except unlocked bootloader).
If i can help you any further let me know
DaRk-L0rD said:
No mate. Will erase all your data (except files on internal storage).
My advice is to save photos etc on pc and do a factory reset. After that you will have your phone exactly as mom sony produced it ( except unlocked bootloader).
If i can help you any further let me know
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i want to keep my apps and photos... its not problem for the photos ill backup them, but im gonna waste too much time on installing apps again..
tupanceski said:
i want to keep my apps and photos... its not problem for the photos ill backup them, but im gonna waste too much time on installing apps again..
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don't know if titanium backup app could work mate. Never used it. Try it if you want.
tupanceski said:
i want to keep my apps and photos... its not problem for the photos ill backup them, but im gonna waste too much time on installing apps again..
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Flashing firmware don't change "internal storage" just "device memory", but you'd lose apps and settings.
Titanium back can restore apps and settings but you have to approve installation of each app again and it takes a lot of time. The phone must also be rooted. For apps settings it should be ok.
Usually PlayStore install all my apps after flashing firmware. I think you need the acount backed up on google servers.
Hey,
All I want to do is root this phone, Im trying to downgrade it too android 4.2.2 so I can flash a custom recovery and then Flash a FTF right? So ill be on 4.4.2 with a custom recovery and then flash superuser.apk in recovery
That seems right, right?
well, im getting a stupid error or it hangs and then my phone comes out of flash tool on its own, anyone help. please, literally going insane.
Ive actually started using my GS3 again because of how much of a pain this phone is
J
What are the errors in flashtool?
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blueether said:
What are the errors in flashtool?
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Make sure you're on the latest version of flashtool also.
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1. Have the latest version of Flashtool
2. You don't need to have CWR to flash FTFs. FTFs are usually stock Sony ROMs which are flashable without root. What you're about to do is installing CWR so you can flash a pre-rooted KitKat build (ZIP).
- Downgrade, root, backup TA if you haven't already, install CWR, flash ROM.
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SpyderTracks said:
Make sure you're on the latest version of flashtool also.
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LordManhattan said:
1. Have the latest version of Flashtool
2. You don't need to have CWR to flash FTFs. FTFs are usually stock Sony ROMs which are flashable without root. What you're about to do is installing CWR so you can flash a pre-rooted KitKat build (ZIP).
- Downgrade, root, backup TA if you haven't already, install CWR, flash ROM.
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blueether said:
What are the errors in flashtool?
06/008/2014 17:08:47 - ERROR - Cannot delete C:\Flashtool\.\firmwares\prepared\system.sin
06/008/2014 17:08:47 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled
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06/008/2014 17:08:47 - ERROR - Cannot delete C:\Flashtool\.\firmwares\prepared\system.sin
06/008/2014 17:08:47 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled
Everytime -_-
It then says " Prepearing files " and then my phone reboots. WHY SONY WHY
JackHanAnLG said:
06/008/2014 17:08:47 - ERROR - Cannot delete C:\Flashtool\.\firmwares\prepared\system.sin
06/008/2014 17:08:47 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled
Everytime -_-
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Manually delete it and then install it. I had the same issue.
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LordManhattan said:
Manually delete it and then install it. I had the same issue.
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Tried it a million times, it prepares firmware again, then device reboots itself.
JackHanAnLG said:
Tried it a million times, it prepares firmware again, then device reboots itself.
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Try a different USB cable. Always the way with me.
JackHanAnLG said:
Tried it a million times, it prepares firmware again, then device reboots itself.
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Don't put the phone into flashmode until the files have been prepared, flashtool will then ask you to connect the phone in flashmode
blueether said:
Don't put the phone into flashmode until the files have been prepared, flashtool will then ask you to connect the phone in flashmode
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It worked thanks, Now trying to root, the program says ADB Server out of date killing, and it wont do anything..
JackHanAnLG said:
It worked thanks, Now trying to root, the program says ADB Server out of date killing, and it wont do anything..
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Go to: C:/Flashtool/flashtool drivers/Flashtool-drivers.exe and install "flashmode drivers" and "fastboot drivers". After that, if it still doesn't work, download and run "Minimal ADB" from here. It'll install ADB etc. again.
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Go to: C:/Flashtool/flashtool drivers/Flashtool-drivers.exe and install "flashmode drivers" and "fastboot drivers". After that, if it still doesn't work, download and run "Minimal ADB" from here. It'll install ADB etc. again.
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Got it all sorted, I now have an unlocked bootloader.
One thing, It seems I cant update OTA or through PC companion, is that sound right? I havent seen anywhere where it says you cant do that.
It pops up saying " The system has been modified, you may not update " Or something along those lines
Do I have to update through a FTF? And for future updates will I not be able to get them? :'(
OTAs normally will fail. So you will have to use FTFs
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Yeah, OTA and PCC won't work with an unlocked bootloader. Use Flashtool
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LordManhattan said:
Yeah, OTA and PCC won't work with an unlocked bootloader. Use Flashtool
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Last one, trying to update to 4.4.2 and this keeps happening -_-
06/045/2014 22:45:30 - ERROR - 1
06/045/2014 22:45:30 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled
^ What is this haha, Im using the CE Verison of .681
Ive deleted it etc and it just keeps happening
JackHanAnLG said:
Last one, trying to update to 4.4.2 and this keeps happening -_-
06/045/2014 22:45:30 - ERROR - 1
06/045/2014 22:45:30 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled
^ What is this haha, Im using the CE Verison of .681
Ive deleted it etc and it just keeps happening
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Yeah, I got the same error. You HAVE to update to the latest Flashtool. It won't work unless you do that.
- Uninstall Flashtool
- Go to C:/Flashtool and move your 681 FTF from the firmware folder to your desktop
- Delete the whole Flashtool folder, or else you'll get the install error when you update
- Install the latest Flashtool version. It's the only one that supports KitKat FTFs.
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LordManhattan said:
Yeah, I got the same error. You HAVE to update to the latest Flashtool. It won't work unless you do that.
- Uninstall Flashtool
- Go to C:/Flashtool and move your 681 FTF from the firmware folder to your desktop
- Delete the whole Flashtool folder, or else you'll get the install error when you update
- Install the latest Flashtool version. It's the only one that supports KitKat FTFs.
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I just installed over the top, the install script deletes all the old stuff and no errors
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blueether said:
I just installed over the top, the install script deletes all the old stuff and no errors
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Yup, that's what it should do in theory, but that isn't the case around here (Win7). It starts removing the old files and it does it just fine, but then when it's extracting the new files into their respective directories, I (and many others) get an error that a file (always the same file) can't be replaced, so the only way of doing (that i've done at least) is to just manually delete the whole folder. It's very strange.
(No, running the install file as admin doesn't change anything)
Hey guys,
Today my phone said the update 17.1.1.A.0.402 is available for me phone. But whenever I try to update it via Update Center app it downloads the firmware and then it's verifying and after a few seconds it says 'could not verify'. I tried to update via PC Companion, but PC Companion says there's no update for my phone. Any idea what's wrong?
My phone has a locked bootloader and it's rooted. I also got dual recovery installed. My firmware is stock, I only rooted it.
It wont let you update if you have a modifed Firmware
Dual recovery and root can be counted as modded firmware
You can use flashtool to flash a stock rom (include system only and exclude data wipe)
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I guess I'll have to repair my phone using PC companion before I can update? Well let's do that.
Guys I repaired my phone through pc companion and it put the .402 firmware on it. Then I rooted it again. Problem fixed.
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Guys I repaired my phone through pc companion and it put the .402 firmware on it. Then I rooted it again. Problem fixed.
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I am having the same issue on a Z2 I just bought. How did you use the pc companion to put .402 firmware on it? Thanks
planoman said:
I am having the same issue on a Z2 I just bought. How did you use the pc companion to put .402 firmware on it? Thanks
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He used the repair function in PC Companion, which will wipe the phone and install the latest update.
If you prefer to keep your data, you could just download the 402 firmware FTF file and use Flashtool to flash it, then root the device again. Just ensure that you untick the Wipe Data option in Flashtool.
Yes. I tried to repair it and followed all the steps but it said the software had been changed after I plugged in the USB while holding the volume down.
I will try to flash. 314 using the other method. Currently have 402.
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hush66 said:
He used the repair function in PC Companion, which will wipe the phone and install the latest update.
If you prefer to keep your data, you could just download the 402 firmware FTF file and use Flashtool to flash it, then root the device again. Just ensure that you untick the Wipe Data option in Flashtool.
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I just found out my z2 is rooted and the boot loader is unlocked. Will the method using flashtool still return me to stock?
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planoman said:
I just found out my z2 is rooted and the boot loader is unlocked. Will the method using flashtool still return me to stock?
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Yes, the Flashtool method works for unlocked bootloaders too.
im trying to update my z2 from sony pc companion .. more than 3 hours and stay in step 3 ( downloading ) ! and my phone turned off ! what i can do ??
Does your phone switch on? What actually happened? We'll need more info so we can try and help m8. You could always plug in your phone and try again or try repairing your phone via pc companion if the update method fails or try flashtool:good: but more info m8 please
can some one link this flashtool? i saw the one from the sony site, is that the one everyone is referring to?
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can some one link this flashtool? i saw the one from the sony site, is that the one everyone is referring to?
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This is the one: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
The one on Sony website is to flash stock firmware on unlocked bootloaders.
I've trying to update my xperia z2 to 5.1. It downloads the software and then says 'could not verify'. I've done factory reset, lost all my contacts, tried it again. Still the same message. Please help
ZeeshanD said:
I've trying to update my xperia z2 to 5.1. It downloads the software and then says 'could not verify'. I've done factory reset, lost all my contacts, tried it again. Still the same message. Please help
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Your phone has a modified system partition. It is either rooted, unlocked bootloader of has recovery installed. You cannot update with ota.
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I don't know what to do. I'm a new user of Sony. I can't understand your comments. hihi I don't know how to fix it.
Hi guys,
My Z2 is on .402 right now and rooted with towelroot. I also installed the Xposed framework.
Now I want to update to .314 since it enhances the voice quality so much.
EDIT: bootloader is locked!
What would be the smartest way to do this? After the Update I'd like to root the device again and also install the Xposed framework.
Can I just update regularly and then root again?
I already checked out this thread where a guy said that the Xposed framework could mess up the update:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792520
Thanks in advance!
Whitelabel
whitelabel said:
Hi guys,
My Z2 is on .402 right now and rooted with towelroot. I also installed the Xposed framework.
Now I want to update to .314 since it enhances the voice quality so much.
EDIT: bootloader is locked!
What would be the smartest way to do this? After the Update I'd like to root the device again and also install the Xposed framework.
Can I just update regularly and then root again?
I already checked out this thread where a guy said that the Xposed framework could mess up the update:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792520
Thanks in advance!
Whitelabel
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Are you wanting to update via ftf Flash?
You can update via PC companion, but it
Is best to do a backup first and do a wipe before rooting. Then you can restore apps etc. I found this the easiest way to do it. So my procedure was 1, backup 2, update 3, root 4, restore apps etc.
Hope this you m8 :thumbup:
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This is what I did.
(1) Flash the 314 firmware via Flashtool.
(2) Root the phone again (use this)
(3) After the reboot, go to Xposed installer and "Update/Install" the Xposed framework (the settings of your modules will be automatically reapplied after the reboot).
I re-rooted using ERT v11 and tr.apk v3 :good:
Alright! Thanks a lot for the help!
I thought there was a way without wiping the phone.
Will try flash tool!
What backup solution can you recommend me while we're at it?
Thank you so much!
whitelabel said:
Alright! Thanks a lot for the help!
I thought there was a way without wiping the phone.
Will try flash tool!
What backup solution can you recommend me while we're at it?
Thank you so much!
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While flashing the 314 firmware via Flashtool, untick the Wipe Data option and you'll keep your data intact.
hush66 said:
While flashing the 314 firmware via Flashtool, untick the Wipe Data option and you'll keep your data intact.
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Ok, so I understand that it is not necessary to wipe.
Thanks for your help!