Hi, all.
Today I installed the PC companion on my computer, and I proceeded through the requisite steps to update to 5.0.2. It's currently in the updating process, but I just realized that I forgot to unroot it (I used KingRoot to root stock kitkat to avoid unlocking the bootloader) and I've heard that root can interfere with OTA's, causing them to fail. Has anybody here tried updating a rooted device "as is" (that is, without taking the time to unroot before OTA), and have you guys encountered any issues doing so, either in the process of updating or after the update has been completed? Just want to know if there are any consequences to what may be a mistake.
That's no problem at all
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I use this thread instead of creating another one, I'm unlocked, should I update (once 5.1 is available) through pc companion, or is it not recommended? I remember not to accept any OTA, but I don't remember if it's safe to update via pc companion...
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I have updated through PCC, never a problem. Here in the US.
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frothe3 said:
I have updated through PCC, never a problem. Here in the US.
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Are you on unlocked bootloader?
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I've updated my rooted device using the PC Companion, but it requires me re-locking the bootloader temporary, then unlocking and rooting it again after the update.
At the moment however there is no way to root 5.1
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I tried to update my phone to that firmeware versión vía OTA but a have an error when the firmware is installing.
I have root and cwm enabled with bootloader locked
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ViciousCC said:
Hello All
I tried to update my phone to that firmeware versión vía OTA but a have an error when the firmware is installing.
I have root and cwm enabled with bootloader locked
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What specific error?
can you update ota if you're rooted? i thought i read somewhere that you can't? or is that only if you are unlocked bl?
For convenience/less errors it is highly recommended to have a fresh firmware. No root, locked bootloader. For you to update via OTA, Sony Update Service, or PC Companion.
When the BlueBox appear after download and restart the phone The phone restart again and appears a Box saying there was a problem, try again
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Gloris said:
can you update ota if you're rooted? i thought i read somewhere that you can't? or is that only if you are unlocked bl?
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I think if only is bootloader unlocked
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I think if only is bootloader unlocked
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Have you tried using PC companion or SUS?
just to confirm that you CAN update a rooted LT26i.
just use PCC or SUS
its all good.
p.s for some reason the size of the OTA update download is much smaller that the update download done by PCC/SUS (almost 400MB) maybe this why many have complained it doesn't work.
For me it makes no difference OTA or via PC, both are failing. I have an unlocked bootloader with that Swiss ICS rom which was published around 20th of June, a few days after the ICS release. ( LT26_6.1.A.0.452_Generic_CH_1257-3740_.ftf )
Could that be a reason for the update to fail?
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For me it makes no difference OTA or via PC, both are failing. I have an unlocked bootloader with that Swiss ICS rom which was published around 20th of June, a few days after the ICS release. ( LT26_6.1.A.0.452_Generic_CH_1257-3740_.ftf )
Could that be a reason for the update to fail?
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You can't update with unlocked boot loader on those programs. Use flash tool.
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I just saw that this firmware update is available but I haven't updated yet. Has anyone gotten this and do you know what are the changes?
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I just saw that this firmware update is available but I haven't updated yet. Has anyone gotten this and do you know what are the changes?
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Thanks for the information. I'm installing now. It was a small download. About 4 MB.
too bad they didn't provide a changelog. I haven't updated because i'm afraid of loosing the ability to root in the future. Let me know how it goes! thanks
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Yeah we need a change log!
Just updated used root keeper and didnt lose root. Cant see anything different after update.
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gordo79 said:
Just updated used root keeper and didnt lose root. Cant see anything different after update.
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So u lost root and got it back with root keeper? Or you never lost root
Does yours have a sensitivity issue?
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I just saw that this firmware update is available but I haven't updated yet. Has anyone gotten this and do you know what are the changes?
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well notice major distance improvement on the wifi of my tablet now i can get wifi all over my property before i couldn't get wifi outside of the house. GPS get and lock satellite is better.
these are the thing that I notice because they were the one bugging me.
will try the charging next my tab on my second charge from fully discharge stop at 96% (green light)
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So u lost root and got it back with root keeper? Or you never lost root
Does yours have a sensitivity issue?
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No mine was rooted, used root keeper and root remained after the update.
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I updated to .370 , now im getting wifi connection problems
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So far no update here. Really hope it can fix the oversensitive screen.
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I just saw that this firmware update is available but I haven't updated yet. Has anyone gotten this and do you know what are the changes?
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Downloaded (via Wi-Fi) and installed 10.1.C.0.370 firmware update. Smooth. Only took a few minutes (< 10). Experienced no problems. Retained root access :good:. I searched Sony's sites for a description of what changes or fixes 10.1.C.0.370 provides but failed to find one.
could anybody share the .ftf of that firmware? as my bootloader is unlocked, i can´t update to it via OTA and PC companion/SEUS.
Hi. I just updated to this latest firmware and it has fixed the over sensitive touch screen issue! Only thing is now my sgp312 shows up as sgp311 in about device. But it does not affect the actual storage. I still have 32 gb.
Also unlocked the bootloader so the OTA update work work. You can use the official flash tool called Emma from Sony mobile. Its designed to update unlocked bootloader devices. I live in Hong Kong and Emma works, dated my device to 10.1.c.0.370 which I think is a UK Rom. Get Emma herehttp://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
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Hi. I just updated to this latest firmware and it has fixed the over sensitive touch screen issue! Only thing is now my sgp312 shows up as sgp311 in about device. But it does not affect the actual storage. I still have 32 gb.
Also unlocked the bootloader so the OTA update work work. You can use the official flash tool called Emma from Sony mobile. Its designed to update unlocked bootloader devices. I live in Hong Kong and Emma works, dated my device to 10.1.c.0.370 which I think is a UK Rom. Get Emma herehttp://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
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no problem here my tab shows SGP312
this update improved my tab ........
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could anybody share the .ftf of that firmware? as my bootloader is unlocked, i can´t update to it via OTA and PC companion/SEUS.
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Works fine with EMMA.
Updated my SGP312 with root and root remained.
Not sure if SuperSu Pro option to keep root affected anything.
I actually think .370 is much smoother than .344
On .344 xda hd lagged...now no lag at All.
Launcher also smoother.
But i still will switch to CM10.1 as soon as it's available for the WiFi Version.
Will try if doomlords stock Kernel with cwm will Boot with. 370 tomorrow.
Especially the Auto rotate/orientation delay is much better
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Won't let me install through the update center. Installation failed. Tablet not connected to power supply.
My WiFi speed improved significantly wow
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My WiFi speed improved significantly wow
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96? This your home wifi?
Got a ota updatw to 4.3 but halfway intalling ota, it would just stop. Please advice. I am on a sim free with a lock bootloader.
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Fire up Sony PC Companion on your computer and update through that instead.
I was hoping to have this ota file and hopefully retain root...
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Just flashed ftf 14.B.1.532, rerooted it and tried to update again and update file mb increased but still won't complete intallation process...
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You'll lose root either way. Just update it through PCC and root it.
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Thanks for the reply. So, is my only option is to do the unlock and relock bootloader root procedure?
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nexus 4 noob said:
Thanks for the reply. So, is my only option is to do the unlock and relock bootloader root procedure?
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I believe so on 4.3 (.290)
As time goes on this might be the only way to get root - the more secure Sony/Google (or any OEM) make android the harder it will be to find exploits to gain root.
Did you tried like this
1.Before update simply open superuser settings 2.scroll down to the bottom enable Pro 3.check survival mode 4.uncheck Enable superuser 5.install ota update 6.after reboot enable superuser
LordManhattan and blueether is correct. Tried 3 times what chemcup suggested and the ota update just would stop halfway... Hopefully that they would go easier on the next upcoming update...
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Thanks for the reply. So, is my only option is to do the unlock and relock bootloader root procedure?
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- Unlock the bootloader
- Flash 290
- Flash modified kernel via fastboot
- DO NOT relock the bootloader, the phone won't boot otherwhise.
hi this is newbie question but when I try updating rooted C6802 on .290 phone using the sony software updater on my PC it says "my phone contains modified software." How do i unroot or my phone or change something else (build.prop) so I can move to the latest firmware.
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hi this is newbie question but when I try updating rooted C6802 on .290 phone using the sony software updater on my PC it says "my phone contains modified software." How do i unroot or my phone or change something else (build.prop) so I can move to the latest firmware.
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You can't via pcc or sus, you need to use flashtool to flash roms or recovery to install updates and keep root.
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You can't via pcc or sus, you need to use flashtool to flash roms or recovery to install updates and keep root.
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what if i just want to install unpdates and don't need to keep root
where can i go to download the latest firmware.
thank again for your help.
Just flash the latest FTF, plenty of guides on here on how
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he can use Sony Update Service.
Just a quick question, if I want to up grade to 17.1.2.A.0.314 using flastools will I lose my root on my z2? I downloaded a stock version of it off the xda forums, which is made for root. Also do I need to wipe my z2 or will it be fine without? Thanks for your help.
Nevermind I just went ahead with the process. For those who might be wondering, upgrading my firmware on my z2 did indeed wipe everything off the device and I had to re-root aswell as put on twrp again.
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