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.
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I rooted my phone a few months back, purely for backing up purposes etc so I still have the stock firmware etc. I just checked for updates and it is saying there is a firmware update available. It downloads and goes through the install process but doesn't actually change anything, when I check for updates it informs me again that the update is there.
Is this because I have rooted my phone or is there another issue? Should I avoid installing updates when my phone is rooted? I'm not really fussed about CFW at the moment, I just like the root to have that little bit more access.
Thanks
If you install an OTA update, you will loose root.
You can check if its root or the update might not been downloaded correctly by using Kies with the USB cable.
AzureusPT said:
If you install an OTA update, you will loose root.
You can check if its root or the update might not been downloaded correctly by using Kies with the USB cable.
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Thanks,
I don't mind losing the root so much, as I guess I can just re-root it? What I'm finding strange is that the update just plain didn't do anything lol. Kernel version is the same, gingerbread version is the same and firmware version is the same.
Hello!
My phone can't seem to accept the OTA file, even after I've unrooted it. I don't have custom recovery and I have a locked bootloader.
The error message is "The file could not be verified" which I supposed was because of the root, apparently not.
Anyone know what's up? It's the standard C6833.
It`s because Rooting changes sone Files. Just back up your Data and use the Update Centre for reflashing
Alright I understand, I thought a unroot and removal of supersu would suffice.
Update center, that's the Sony PC companion yes? Won't I loose all my data?
Even with a backup, don't I have to set up the whole phone again? As if I would flash a ftf?
3mL said:
Alright I understand, I thought a unroot and removal of supersu would suffice.
Update center, that's the Sony PC companion yes? Won't I loose all my data?
Even with a backup, don't I have to set up the whole phone again? As if I would flash a ftf?
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yes whith this method you loose the Data, but you can also try to flash an FTF, which should have the same effect. You just have to set some Files to the state bevore rooting or wait till you get the Update via PC Companion or update Service. I think the best way for you is to wait till PC Companion shows you the update.
http://www.sonymobile.com/us/tools/update-service/
Hi,
I have a UK unbranded xperia z2 and just received notification that there is new firmware.
It says I can download it via wifi without connecting to a PC.
I have previously rooted the device without unlocking the bootloader. I am wondering - if I update the firmware over wifi will I lose root?
If so is rooting it again as easy as it was the first time? I think the first time I used easy rooter app
Thanks
xiphrex said:
Hi,
I have a UK unbranded xperia z2 and just received notification that there is new firmware.
It says I can download it via wifi without connecting to a PC.
I have previously rooted the device without unlocking the bootloader. I am wondering - if I update the firmware over wifi will I lose root?
If so is rooting it again as easy as it was the first time? I think the first time I used easy rooter app
Thanks
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Yes and Yes, you will loose root but rooting with your favourite root exploit should be identical procedure.
ghostofcain said:
Yes and Yes, you will loose root but rooting with your favourite root exploit should be identical procedure.
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Thanks.
I just tried OTA update and it said it "could not verify" - after some research seems I have to remove root. But I dont want to have to wipe my phones data.
Is there a way to remove root without wiping data? In superSU, there is a "Full Unroot" option but will this actually remove root so I can update?
Flash the unbranded ftf for 314 UK, via flashtool, specifying no wipe for data and you should be OK although you'll have to reroot afterwards.
xiphrex said:
Thanks.
I just tried OTA update and it said it "could not verify" - after some research seems I have to remove root. But I dont want to have to wipe my phones data.
Is there a way to remove root without wiping data? In superSU, there is a "Full Unroot" option but will this actually remove root so I can update?
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OTA update generally removes root. But you should be able to root again with the same procedure. The full unroot option in SuperSU does actually what it says and will fully unroot your device allowing you to update the firmware.
Just give it a try.
Hit thanks if it helped
My questios is, which is the easy way to update the rom and get rooted again?
I have recovery, supersu and all flashed and working, now if i want to update, lets say to the new .108 do i have to update normaly, from Pc Companion or flashtool and repeate all the process again of rooting and flashing recovery again OR there is an easy way like to flash a zip from recovery and flash a tft file and done?
P.S the bootloader is locked
Thank you very much in advance
Aagsar said:
My questios is, which is the easy way to update the rom and get rooted again?
I have recovery, supersu and all flashed and working, now if i want to update, lets say to the new .108 do i have to update normaly, from Pc Companion or flashtool and repeate all the process again of rooting and flashing recovery again OR there is an easy way like to flash a zip from recovery and flash a tft file and done?
P.S the bootloader is locked
Thank you very much in advance
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The OTA may or may not work, if it fails then just flash an FTF (with or without data wipe depending on your mood) and then reroot etc
Need help
I am quite new to this and I want to root my z ultra. However I am wondering, whenever there is a software update, how can i install the update cos I know that after rooting I might be unable to update using pc companion anymore. Please can you throw more light on this. Thanks
louisenyioha said:
I am quite new to this and I want to root my z ultra. However I am wondering, whenever there is a software update, how can i install the update cos I know that after rooting I might be unable to update using pc companion anymore. Please can you throw more light on this. Thanks
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what does the post of mine above yours say?
I want to download the new update to my phone but i cant find it anywhere. Does anybody know how to get the firmware files from the device? I have a rooted device.
If you want to update your device, you have to unroot it first.
Which method did you use to root?
sygmstr said:
I want to download the new update to my phone but i cant find it anywhere. Does anybody know how to get the firmware files from the device? I have a rooted device.
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Follow this guide to update your firmware without losing data or root. I have used it myself and absolutely love the ability to update quickly without having to unroot and root again.
Zdrawko0o said:
If you want to update your device, you have to unroot it first.
Which method did you use to root?
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I can update the device even when its rooted it just removes my root if I do. I want to know if there is a way to extract the firmware after i download it. Im using magisk