Hello folks,
I gotta a question for the experts here. I have the SGP321 rooted and running 4.4.2, now if I do an OTA update to 4.4.4 will I lose my root or not?
I appreciate your help
sherifstefanos said:
Hello folks,
I gotta a question for the experts here. I have the SGP321 rooted and running 4.4.2, now if I do an OTA update to 4.4.4 will I lose my root or not?
I appreciate your help
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It reboot without installing anything on my sgp311, I think I'll have to flash full rom via flashtool
sherifstefanos said:
Hello folks,
I gotta a question for the experts here. I have the SGP321 rooted and running 4.4.2, now if I do an OTA update to 4.4.4 will I lose my root or not?
I appreciate your help
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50/50 it'll install normally or reboot without installing.
If I understand correctly, if it installs correctly that means I keep root and if it reboots without installing, well means I have to go through the flash procedure I guess.
sherifstefanos said:
If I understand correctly, if it installs correctly that means I keep root and if it reboots without installing, well means I have to go through the flash procedure I guess.
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yes. If it reboots you have to flash manually via flashtool or pc-companion.
Actually this is what happened, so I have to flash manually although it is a pain in the ass procedure to maintain root.
Thanks
sherifstefanos said:
Actually this is what happened, so I have to flash manually although it is a pain in the ass procedure to maintain root.
Thanks
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it's easier to root it again after install, than to maintain root.
I had no problem updating with the OTA, using SuperSU installed as system-app.
When it finished updating it was still rooted.
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Koenig77 said:
I had no problem updating with the OTA, using SuperSU installed as system-app.
When it finished updating it was still rooted.
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Same for me
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Showbiz1 said:
Same for me
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Second that. OTA update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 with SuperSU as system app kept root on my 311.
For some strange reason, the recovery interferes the installation via OTA as it interupts the update and trigger the recovery boot sequence thus halts the update. What I did, I reflashed the old firmware (4.4.2) then proceed with the OTA update. Then flashed the kernel of the .230 have it rooted. After that, flashed the .283 kernel. Install the recovery. Now enjoying the 4.4.4 update rooted with recovery.
If you're wondering why I didn't flash the 4.4.4 firmware directly, the file is so large (1GB) and the access to the download sites is pain in the a**.
I have an SGP321 and just did the OTA upgrade. Everything went smoothly and I kept root.
Koenig77 said:
I had no problem updating with the OTA, using SuperSU installed as system-app.
When it finished updating it was still rooted.
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Showbiz1 said:
Same for me
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Never been able to OTA update any of my rooted xperias (T,Z,Z1 or Tablet Z), even if SuperSU is installed as system app and "survive" mode is checked.
Wonder what I did wrong...
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Hi
I've come to the sony from the note 2 and I'm happy so far but have 1 issue I can't resolve.
Phone details
Bootloader unlocked
Rooted
Model no. C6833
4.2.2 stock rom at the moment (looking at paranoid android rom)
Baseband 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10220006-17
Kernel 3.4.0 std
Build 14.1.B.1.532
Questions
Should I update anyway ? Or will that wipe root access ?
If I update, will it then update to 14.1.B.2.257 ota ?
Or am I best to get 14.1.B.2.257 update n do manually ?
Thanks for help
Picture of update
Please see pic of update
Sorry about quality
Thanks
cryptkilleronline said:
Please see pic of update
Sorry about quality
Thanks
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no matter how you update, you will lose ROOT access.
It is still possible to get root back after updating, but does require a lot of work arounds to do it.
hamdogg said:
no matter how you update, you will lose ROOT access.
It is still possible to get root back after updating, but does require a lot of work arounds to do it.
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No,this is not true. If you install Voodoo OTA RootKeeper and do an OTA update, you can keep root. I tested it myself ...
hamdogg said:
no matter how you update, you will lose ROOT access.
It is still possible to get root back after updating, but does require a lot of work arounds to do it.
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Some thing I notes with update .257 that if you did OTA update the update will not delete the root or the busybox.
Thanks for the replys
I did this in end....
Flashed the Full Stock C6833 14.1.B.2.257 Deodex + Root + Dual Recovery for installation via recovery for
LOCKED/UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER from Desperanto86
My info now
Ver
4.2.2
Baseband
8974-Aaaaanazq-10270011-21
Kernal
3.4 std
On build
14.1.b.2.257
Took some messing with but got there in end Running 200dpi with next launcher
Will try voodoo ota rootkeeper n let u know
Thanks
Currently I'm on stock 5.32, rooted, unable to update via wi-fi or usb. Update keeps failing.
Previously rooted using Vroot. Thanks.
kanej2006 said:
Currently I'm on stock 5.32, rooted, unable to update via wi-fi or usb. Update keeps failing.
Previously rooted using Vroot. Thanks.
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Try to find, download and install the Sony Mobile Update Service program. Maybe here: http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
alphaandomega said:
Try to find, download and install the Sony Mobile Update Service program. Maybe here: http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
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Wow, update was around 853mb.
Seems your method of update worked, thanks!
I'm now updated to Android 4.3 Firmware 14.2.A.0.290.
kanej2006 said:
Wow, update was around 853mb.
Seems your method of update worked, thanks!
I'm now updated to Android 4.3 Firmware 14.2.A.0.290.
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Did you lose your root?
xDragonZ said:
Did you lose your root?
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Yes, unfortunately.
kanej2006 said:
Wow, update was around 853mb.
Seems your method of update worked, thanks!
I'm now updated to Android 4.3 Firmware 14.2.A.0.290.
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My pleasure. I had the same problem as you and that's the only thing that worked for me too.
Can I also use SUS if I have an unlocked bootloader and root and I want to go back to stock and locked bootloader? :silly:
jnocomski said:
Can I also use SUS if I have an unlocked bootloader and root and I want to go back to stock and locked bootloader? :silly:
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Definitely you can, but I am unsure about re-blocking your bootloader.
jnocomski said:
Can I also use SUS if I have an unlocked bootloader and root and I want to go back to stock and locked bootloader? :silly:
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I think you will need to relock bootloader to use sus.
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Hello
I have a SGP611 with a rooted 23.4.A.1.232 build. I saw the 264 update is only 7.5Mb and thought it may be an incremental update.
Has someone tried to install official update on a rooted firmware ? Did you loose root ?
Thanks for any feedback
mat_m said:
Hello
I have a SGP611 with a rooted 23.4.A.1.232 build. I saw the 264 update is only 7.5Mb and thought it may be an incremental update.
Has someone tried to install official update on a rooted firmware ? Did you loose root ?
Thanks for any feedback
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i tried, and lost root .... kind of expected it but now i'm struggling to root it again
mat_m said:
Hello
I have a SGP611 with a rooted 23.4.A.1.232 build. I saw the 264 update is only 7.5Mb and thought it may be an incremental update.
Has someone tried to install official update on a rooted firmware ? Did you loose root ?
Thanks for any feedback
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You will loose root, but if you have rooted firmware you can make flashable rooted zip to install on dualrecovery without wipe. hope this should work and you'll get update and root
Hi guys, first I want to apology if it has already been asked.
I'm running Android 6.0 (32.1.A.1.185) on my E5823. My phone is rooted and have Xposed installed (Hi Niantic)
I can't get rid of the notification for 32.2.A.0.224.
Should I update?
Will I loose root and Xposed? If so, how can I get rid of this annoying update notification?
Thanks a lot
You won't be able to update the official way without getting rid of the mods/root.
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Okay thanks. How am I supposed to update then?
Can I remove this annoying persistent notification?
the difference not that big, i would wait for 7.0 nougat if i were you
probably coming somewhere in 2017 Q1 - Q3
(i'm really waiting for last version b4 rooting my device, also i don't want void my warranty, and the reason rooting ruin ota update like *bushako* said
(i guess you have to use flashtool\adb to flash) i didnt use flash tool for a while (used on my previous sony)
Thibault1171 said:
Okay thanks. How am I supposed to update then?
Can I remove this annoying persistent notification?
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Uninstall Xposed framework and then you'll need to flash stock kernel using fastboot which would also remove whatever custom recovery and root you have.
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Thanks. I'll do it for 7.0 I think
Hey, I was asking myself: if I install systemless root (Magisk), will I be able to OTA? (if Magisk is compatible with my phone, which I'm not totally sure)
Thanks
Thibault1171 said:
Hey, I was asking myself: if I install systemless root (Magisk), will I be able to OTA? (if Magisk is compatible with my phone, which I'm not totally sure)
Thanks
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I wouldn't recommend it. Even if you do succeed in updating you could end up with a bricked device or just mess up your firmware and would have to do redo everything. Best is to bring it back to complete stock and then do the update.
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Okay, thanks for the reply
I don't really see the problem. Just flash the latest firmware using Flashtool and then root again by using the rootkernel mod in this forum. Xposed and such aren't a problem either.
Hi
Is it possible to use Flashtool with twrp/root/xposed? Btw I think my bootloader is still unlocked.
And what should I use to root? Something like this or this?
Thibault1171 said:
Hi
Is it possible to use Flashtool with twrp/root/xposed? Btw I think my bootloader is still unlocked.
And what should I use to root? Something like this or this?
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If your bootloader is unlocked you should be able to follow both tutorials just fine.
In short:
Flash new firmware using Flashtool
Patch kernel of new firmware and flash it
Flash SuperSU and Xposed using TWRP
Enjoy life
If you need step-for-step help, just send me a PM with your instant messasing contact details. I'll help where needed.
Hi, thanks for the reply, I'll do that when I'll have more free time.
Instead of SuperSU, can I flash Magisk?
Bump
Thanks
YwaFTW said:
If your bootloader is unlocked you should be able to follow both tutorials just fine.
In short:
Flash new firmware using Flashtool
Patch kernel of new firmware and flash it
Flash SuperSU and Xposed using TWRP
Enjoy life
If you need step-for-step help, just send me a PM with your instant messasing contact details. I'll help where needed.
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Hi, i am the latest update. 305 and i want to root, pls can u help me with detailed instructions. Am just coming from a HTC phone and rooting is quite different. Will i be able to restore my T.A and DRM? If i loose them whats the difference? Sorry 4 all d questions. Pls send tutorial to [email protected]. Bless u 4 ur time
paq1170 said:
Hi, i am the latest update. 305 and i want to root, pls can u help me with detailed instructions. Am just coming from a HTC phone and rooting is quite different. Will i be able to restore my T.A and DRM? If i loose them whats the difference? Sorry 4 all d questions. Pls send tutorial to [email protected]. Bless u 4 ur time
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You'll first need to downgrade to an older firmware in order to backup the TA partition. This thread describes everything very detailed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/how-to-backup-restore-ta-partition-root-t3479532
Thibault1171 said:
Okay thanks. How am I supposed to update then?
Can I remove this annoying persistent notification?
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In my case MM 6.0.1 (.224 or .253) solved the battery drain issue during night/sleep, so i would highly recommend it. There is also a discussion regarding this.
as suggested by others, i would not directly OTA upgrade with modded kernel, Supersu and Xposed installed. I would do it with flashtool.
If you want to stick with the current version, simply disable/hide/remove the Software update app (or "hide all notifications from this app".)
I froze it a while ago with Rom Toolbox, but thanks
Thibault1171 said:
I froze it a while ago with Rom Toolbox, but thanks
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sorry, didn't see it's 1 month old discussion
Hi, I'm still on 32.1.A.1.185
Flashtool (Emma) only allow me to install 32.0.A.6.200 (there is Customized MY and NOBA, don't know the difference) and 32.1.A.1.163 (only Customized_NOBA)
Why can't I update to a more recent firmware?
Thanks
Hi,
I`ve got a BLA-L09 rooted with Magisk and TWRP as recovery running 8.0.0.131(C432).
I`ve received a OTA Update for 8.0.0.142(C432)-FULL
There's been alot of bricking threads recently so I just wanted to know if I can do the update.
Thanks in Advance
deusvult01 said:
Hi,
I`ve got a BLA-L09 rooted with Magisk and TWRP as recovery running 8.0.0.131(C432).
I`ve received a OTA Update for 8.0.0.142(C432)-FULL
There's been alot of bricking threads recently so I just wanted to know if I can do the update.
Thanks in Advance
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It's safe.
Though you will have to flash stock recovery to install it.
ante0 said:
It's safe.
Though you will have to flash stock recovery to install it.
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Thank you, I've already encountered that problem
When flashing the stock recovery and successfully updating the firmware, will I loose root?
I've read somewhere that the bootloader will be locked again.
deusvult01 said:
Thank you, I've already encountered that problem
When flashing the stock recovery and successfully updating the firmware, will I loose root?
I've read somewhere that the bootloader will be locked again.
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You will have to re-root yes.
BL should stay unlocked, although I have yet to update "normally" so I'm not sure. I only used HWOTA, and now HuRUpdater as it will let you keep twrp as well.