I recently rooted my Xperia P (JB 4.1.2, unlocked bootloader) using the ThP's JB_stock_autoroot.img available here.
Now when I tried to install the updates using PCC, it said that modified software installed and hence cancelled the update. Is it because of the unlocked bootloader or rooting the phone?
Cheers,
Saurav
saurav86 said:
I recently rooted my Xperia P (JB 4.1.2, unlocked bootloader) using the ThP's JB_stock_autoroot.img available here.
Now when I tried to install the updates using PCC, it said that modified software installed and hence cancelled the update. Is it because of the unlocked bootloader or rooting the phone?
Cheers,
Saurav
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Unlocking bootloader! Once you unlock bootloader you cant update via pc companion! You must update with flashtool!
AndroidNoob69 said:
Unlocking bootloader! Once you unlock bootloader you cant update via pc companion! You must update with flashtool!
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Thanks for the reply...
So now if i wish to relock the bootloader keeping my phone rooted, what steps do i need to follow? I have downloaded the file LT22i_relock_bootloader.ftf which can help me relock the bootloader. Anything else that I should keep in mind before/while/after flashing this file?
Cheers,
Saurav
saurav86 said:
Thanks for the reply...
So now if i wish to relock the bootloader keeping my phone rooted, what steps do i need to follow? I have downloaded the file LT22i_relock_bootloader.ftf which can help me relock the bootloader. Anything else that I should keep in mind before/while/after flashing this file?
Cheers,
Saurav
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If i am not wrong you must be on full stock (kernel and rom) and you relock. You can search around as i have not relocked my bl before as i never unlocked it.
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You can create the FTF from PCC files
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
I have flashed the relock file more than once without any problem.
You can root JB .100 with DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
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I can't find the 2.3.4 update for my Neo. I'm in Malaysia, with a rooted and bootloader unlocked phone. I've tried both PC Companion and OTA, but they both say I have the latest. Please help! I want this update!
try using update centre in phone!!
Jass5991 said:
I can't find the 2.3.4 update for my Neo. I'm in Malaysia, with a rooted and bootloader unlocked phone. I've tried both PC Companion and OTA, but they both say I have the latest. Please help! I want this update!
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flash ur phone using global.ftf and update via ota..i'm from mlysia too
Could you provide links pls? Thx
Jass5991 said:
I can't find the 2.3.4 update for my Neo. I'm in Malaysia, with a rooted and bootloader unlocked phone. I've tried both PC Companion and OTA, but they both say I have the latest. Please help! I want this update!
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you cannot update with bootloader unlocked, try relock it if you want update from PCC.
or try to find the ftf here and flash it directly from Flashtool.
tleung11 said:
you cannot update with bootloader unlocked, try relock it if you want update from PCC.
or try to find the ftf here and flash it directly from Flashtool.
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Is there any use of unlocking bootloader actually?
Cos, if only for custom ROM, then pls help to relock it
Thx
Right relocked bootloader but still no update. How to check if bootloader locked?
Hi Friend, please check below how to verify if your mobile is with bootloader unlocked.. if it is locked... there are also the steps to unlock
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/
I'm sorry, but I don't see how I'm supposed to know whether My bootloade is locked or not. It doesn't show how to check
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..
Do I need to unlock the bootloader if I want to downgrade to GB from ICS?
and is there any other way to unlock the bootloader without the official SONY method?
TJ_bab said:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader if I want to downgrade to GB from ICS?
and is there any other way to unlock the bootloader without the official SONY method?
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No. The only reason you have to unlock your bootloader is in case you want to install a custom kernel, otherwise there is no reason. O don't know if there is any other way to unblock bootloader except the one from Sony and honestly I think there is no reason.
To downgrade from ics to gbe you have to install flashtool on your pc and download the gb ftf file and flash it.
There is a tutorial on YouTube on how to use flashtool on arc and the way is pretty similar to st27. The only thing you have to do is find on st27 development thread the drivers and the gb Rom. Here is the YouTube tutorial
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74&desktop_uri=/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74
Hi,
Can I please get some assistance so when Marshmallow is released, I can update my phone?
I've currently got unlocked bootloader and rooted wth TWRP. Do I need to unroot first?
Or Is it just the case of using flashtools to update and installing TWRP to root again?
Thank-you!
Since your bootloader is unlocked, you have to download the marshmallow ftf and flash via flashtool. And yes, you have to install twrp again to root again. Unlocked bootloaders can't be updated via OTA or Sony PC Companion
Sadman Khan said:
Since your bootloader is unlocked, you have to download the marshmallow ftf and flash via flashtool. And yes, you have to install twrp again to root again. Unlocked bootloaders can't be updated via OTA or Sony PC Companion
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Thanks for the response
kevinwu128 said:
Thanks for the response
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Sure mate
hey guys
got xperia z2
need help with bootloader relock tried BLU it says relock finished but doesnt lock it
can you tell me how to do it step by step newbie here
thanks and cheers
still got the problem
zowy12 said:
hey guys
got xperia z2
need help with bootloader relock tried BLU it says relock finished but doesnt lock it
can you tell me how to do it step by step newbie here
thanks and cheers
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If you are using any FTF file in relocking your bootloader it will fail because all Sony phones 2013+ don't need the FTF file to relock the bootloader.... Another thing that you have to be on a pure stock rom to make successfully bootloader lock.... Also be sure that you have the latest FlashTool version...
Then see this post it will help you in relocking your bootloader successfully: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45653511#post45653511
I hope that i had helped you
If there is anything just ask me and i will answer you
Mostafa Sherif said:
If you are using any FTF file in relocking your bootloader it will fail because all Sony phones 2013+ don't need the FTF file to relock the bootloader.... Another thing that you have to be on a pure stock rom to make successfully bootloader lock.... Also be sure that you have the latest FlashTool version...
Then see this post it will help you in relocking your bootloader successfully: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45653511#post45653511
I hope that i had helped you
If there is anything just ask me and i will answer you
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thank you mustafa
no am not using ftf file to relock am just using BLU , when i click relock nothing happens
zowy12 said:
thank you mustafa
no am not using ftf file to relock am just using BLU , when i click relock nothing happens
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are you on a pure stock rom?? and have the latest Flashtool?!