Hi,
I have read a few times on here that there was a small update for .28 firmware. I opened PC Companion & it said there was a update available but failed to apply as I have unlocked bootloader, rooted & running Andro kernel. Error message was device has tampered\modified software installed.
The thing is pc companion says I have firmware version 23.1.A.0.726 when I actually have 23.1.A.1.28 installed. Is there any way I can get the small update for .28 that was about 25mb. I have generic unbranded UK rom .28 installed. Maybe a flashable zip for it?
Cheers for any help
there are two different versions of .28. One ist named R3C and the last one is R4C
Cheers for the reply.
I updated mine to 23.1.A.1.28 with a clean flash & wipe with flashtool on the 18th May, according to the service menu I have 1282-0226_R4C in the customisation version line & 1282-0226_R4C in the active customisation line. So that should mean I'm on the latest version of 23.1.A.1.28
I remember reading on here that there was a small update to 23.1.A.1.28
eagle25884 said:
Today there has been an Update to existing 23.1.A.1.28 (12,1 MB). Positive: After updating Root still exists.
Any Information about ChangeLog ? Could not find anything about it.
edit:
incoming EMail says:
This software includes:
• All of our latest bug fixes and enhancements
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Due to the fact that pc companion wont update mine as it is unlocked bootloader & rooter with Andro kernel I let pc companion download the firmware (it downloaded the full firmware & not just the small update) & then used flashtool to decrypt it & create a FTF file minus the .ta files. I take it flashing that FTF would lose root, xposed & andro kernel but I should be able to just reflash those?
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CAN FINALLY CONFIRM THE UPDATE IS AVAILABLE IN THE UK.
I de-branded my phone to the generic CDF, SEUS said i had the latest update, when i clicked reinstall in downloaded the new update and now I have android 2.1
enjoy all owners
Yes, I've just checked and have the update message checking OTA manually - but it says i must use a computer to update my phone.
My 1.6
ro.product.name=U20i_1238-0199
ro.semc.version.cust=1238-0199
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R3A
However PCC and SEUS both say I have the latest software installed and I've uninstalled and reinstalled both of these... hmmm
teapea said:
Yes, I've just checked and have the update message checking OTA manually - but it says i must use a computer to update my phone.
My 1.6
ro.product.name=U20i_1238-0199
ro.semc.version.cust=1238-0199
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R3A
However PCC and SEUS both say I have the latest software installed and I've uninstalled and reinstalled both of these... hmmm
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thats the exact CDF number i used to update.
I used SEUS - it said I had the latest update but I reinstalled the update anyway, turned out to be 2.1
Have a Voda branded phone and have been putting off the debranding until 2.1 came out. Can't wait any longer but having a lot of difficulty locating the generic UK firmware. Can anybody provide a link? Much appreciated!
I have a mini pro with 3UK - I've tried SEUS and the phone updates and still telling me I have the latest version
I have
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R7A
ro.product.name=u20i_1238-1760
ro.semc.version.cust=1238-1760
still no joy - and i dont fancy killing my phone off
any suggestions?
Rosie
Updated to 2.1 Generic UK via SEUS.
ro.product.name=U20i_1238-0199
ph34rthesaint said:
Have a Voda branded phone and have been putting off the debranding until 2.1 came out. Can't wait any longer but having a lot of difficulty locating the generic UK firmware. Can anybody provide a link? Much appreciated!
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all you do is this, what I will say is first install busybox onto your phone for it to work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743800
Jemmauk said:
I have a mini pro with 3UK - I've tried SEUS and the phone updates and still telling me I have the latest version
I have
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R7A
ro.product.name=u20i_1238-1760
ro.semc.version.cust=1238-1760
still no joy - and i dont fancy killing my phone off
any suggestions?
Rosie
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as I said, generic is out. there wont be joy for you for at least another month or 2 if you dont debrand
Just for information:
I had 4.0.2.A.0.42 rooted with ZergRush method.
I did the Firmware upgrade from Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.69 via OTA.
And the root remains.
That's normal. More interesting would be, how to root build 62.
4.0.2.A.0.62 (St17i) and root
What's interesting there? I has been discussed here a lot.
Before 4.0.2.A.0.69 I had the 4.0.2.A.0.62 with root.
The procedure was same:
Flashed 4.0.2.A.0.42 with flashtool, rooted it with ZergRush method and did OTA Firmware update to 4.0.2.A.0.62. The root remained.
Now, if You try to do this - it's not possible any more - since the OTA gives You the 4.0.2.A.0.69 as the latest firmware. But since the root remains - what's the point of upgrading to 4.0.2.A.0.62 instead of 4.0.2.A.0.69?
Note: If You flash the 4.0.2.A.0.42 with flashtool, You have to do "wipe user data", only then You are able to root it and do the OTA to 4.0.2.A.0.69. Otherwise it will not suceed.
I did the backup with Titanium+root of all applications and settings and later after upgrade I restored with it back all my apps and settings.
Cheers!
I'd tried the rooting but still have not suceed.. been reading a lot and I think its confuse me more. can you point me to a good direction
You have to downgrade to older version, .62 cannot be rooted.
Read my tutorial, it is there, link in signature, it is also sticky in general section.
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Rooting
The presumption is, that You have all the drivers installed on the computer.
Drivers will be installed when You install Sony PC Companion or Andoid SDK. Also in Sony developer page can be downloaded.
Then flash the .42 firmware using Sony PC companion and don't forget to do "wipe user data" otherwise rooting will not work.
Then download the Doomlord-Zergrush rooting script and read the rooting instructions.
If You have successfully rooted the .42 firmware on Your phone, then do software update OTA (Over the Air).
That's it! You have rooted .69 firmware on Your phone.
I've got an MT15i with version 4.1.B.0.431, kernel 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1, rooted, SI 1247-1256 with 58MB free internal memory (though it seens to be wrong, 'cause every time I try to install something it says I don't have enough memory, even though it's only about 5MB) and 1,7GB free SD memory.
Recently I received an message from update center telling me I got a new update to install, 4.1.B.0.587, but every time I try to update it I get an error message standing I got an error and I should try later - I tried it using both the phone and my computer - but this generic message is totaly useless.
It's funny because sony's forum says the latest version to 1247-1256 is 431.
I guess it useful to say I updated my Android from 2.3.4 to 4.0.4 using an update I found in this very forum because it was taking to long for the update to be officially released to my SI model (Brazil). At the time I double checked it to make sure I was installing the right update (MT15i not MT11i)
Any ideias?
Thanks
I have the same problem when i try do update to 587 after i unloock bootloader.
My friend has that problem when he remove some system apps an try to update to 587 by update center.
I do backup by Titanium Backup, flash 587 by Flashtool and root by CWM.
Hey!
I just wanted to know if it's possible to go back to the stock recovery in case I want to sell the phone completely stock. So is it possible?
Yes. If you're running stock fw with root, you should be able to do a repair fw via pc companion. If not, you can easily just flash your original ftf file via flashtool. Take a look in the general section of these z2 forums. All the info is there
bdithug said:
Yes. If you're running stock fw with root, you should be able to do a repair fw via pc companion. If not, you can easily just flash your original ftf file via flashtool. Take a look in the general section of these z2 forums. All the info is there
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I have been in the General section of the Z2 Forums, and I have read about how I can flash the FTF file to my phone, but I didn't know that the FTF includes the stock recovery Currently I have a Z2 with stock fw and a locked bootloader but with root. (Running stil on .314), and I'm planning to update to .167 with a rooted update package. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155)
OK, if you upgrade with that method to 167, I believe pc companion will still repair it back to factory settings (not sure whether it will be 314 or 167). If it doesn't, flashing an ftf will solve your problems.
bdithug said:
OK, if you upgrade with that method to 167, I believe pc companion will still repair it back to factory settings (not sure whether it will be 314 or 167). If it doesn't, flashing an ftf will solve your problems.
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Okey, thanks!
Hey everybody
I know this will be stupid question
But now am on stock .28 rooted
If I got an update I can update normally using update center?
Or I have to unroot??
Thanks.
You can't update if you have rooted your phone.
OTA updates will be denied because of the modifications you have made. You will get a "could not verify" error
But if you force the update via PC Companion you will loose root, recovery and all the apps that need root such as xposed framework will stop working
Its not a problem to lose the root
But if I updated via PC companion it will update my android?
anas.shelbayeh said:
Its not a problem to lose the root
But if I updated via PC companion it will update my android?
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Why don't u update through flashtools ?
You'll find your desired firmware in its Database
Link: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Be aware: Your internal storage will be wiped.
With the flashtool I need the ftf file to flash
Then I dont wanna lose any data
anas.shelbayeh said:
With the flashtool I need the ftf file to flash
Then I dont wanna lose any data
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You won't loose any data if you upgrade. Downgrades need all the wipes; updates no. And PC Companion may or may not work because sometimes it will deny updates to modified devices.