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Hi, I will have SE Xperia Neo V, and I have 2 questions:
1. Root - I update my phone SEUS and I want to root my xperia. How to do it? am looking for an easy way.
2. OC - I wanted to speed up the phone using OC and Smartass v2. How is the easiest way to upload?
In both cases I will not unblock the bootloader! Must stay stock rom and kernel, only OC and root will be in my phone.
Please help me.
Sorry for english, google translator help me
Make your life better and unlock bootloader
About rooting we have many noob tutorials.
OC you get only with unlocked bootloader.
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Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
Pavl0o said:
Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
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Very simple... Yes !! But the final ICS is not out yet only beta for unlocked bl.
edit: but why you are starting a new topic?? You can ask this in general thread because there is a general chat for qeustions etc, so its simpler and you get the same answers there
Pavl0o said:
Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
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Yes. Unlocking and relocking giving you OFFICAL updates.
And with OTA, SEUS and PC Companion I will be can update after relock?
And I will be update Neo V to official 4.0 and and it is important to me
I recommend use Flashtool!!
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No, only SEUS, OTA, PC Companion, official ICS will be first in this, in flashtool later...
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So, I will be can update my phone via PC Companion, SEUS and OTA after relock bootloader? I use Sony Ericsson official method.
Pavl0o said:
So, I will be can update my phone via PC Companion, SEUS and OTA after relock bootloader? I use Sony Ericsson official method.
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You already got answer so why asking again?
To be honest not sure about ota but pc comp. and seus will work. ota should work 99%.
locked or unlocked your still going to get it but probably before with unlocked boot loader because carrers will still need to push update not that's what's going to take the time
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so close this thread !!
Pandemic said:
so close this thread !!
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lol, why?
Maybe he, or someone else, will have more questions about root and OC
And hopefully next user will find it and post it here if it's related to OP's question, instead opening new thread.
Madfysh said:
lol, why?
Maybe he, or someone else, will have more questions about root and OC
And hopefully next user will find it and post it here if it's related to OP's question, instead opening new thread.
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Hahaha why ???
there is a general chat(look in my sig) so peeps or he, can ask over there thats a way easier.
Edit: so i think thats kinda useless to let this thread open for others because there are many other threads, so he must search and he will find !!
i am also crazy for ICS 4.0 , so i wanna know , OTA update (for ICS)is ok for my rooted NEO V ? not unlocked bootloader , @aarush says no problem will be faced ....
darky22 said:
i am also crazy for ICS 4.0 , so i wanna know , OTA update (for ICS)is ok for my rooted NEO V ? not unlocked bootloader , @aarush says no problem will be faced ....
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lol, ICS is still in beta, so still no official version out
how would you OTA update to ICS??
This is a Hong Kong generic firmware (.67) for tho who wishes to flash the .67 firmware. No bootloader unlock required, unless you proceed to root.
LT26i_6.0.A.3.67_Generic_HK(1257-7763).ftf
http://www.mediafire.com/?o77go1x2n4q0rij
http://www.mediafire.com/?n5o5xh2xcgoonao
http://www.mediafire.com/?pw6k9fdrgjmwrpn
[preroot image]
http://www.mediafire.com/?zuu3mkabvnvtnzt
http://www.mediafire.com/?3lgy5hu2k9raft4
http://www.mediafire.com/?vz8nqvi8it6fz8f
Firmware is tested on my Xperia S Black (HK - 1257-0869)
pre-root image has the lastest Superuser, su, and Busybox 1.19 installed.
enhancement include blue battery percent mod, quickpanel settings.
Are you going to create topic for every single market firmware release around the globe? It is getting a little crowdy here, why not split it into 2: root and non-root firmwares?
Cholek3 said:
Are you going to create topic for every single market firmware release around the globe? It is getting a little crowdy here, why not split it into 2: root and non-root firmwares?
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Sounds like a good idea, I do agree that it gets crowded and the real good stuff coming out (CM9) are being pushed down the drain.
hmm, in HTCMania i have a thread with all Firmware + ROOT listed, maybe a someone can do that here
procedures ? flash pre-root img then firmware ?
does the unrooted version has the blue battery percent mod and quickpanel?
if not, is it possible to make ftf file with these mods without rooting, as I can't root my device because the bootloader is not unlockable
i have unlocked bootloader and rooted
but i cannot get update from sony,
how can i rooted the LT26i with online update enable ?
can i flash rooted firmware and then relocked the machine
and go for online update to 73 with root still in the machine ?
srsly, do you read the guides? its in RED and HUGE! IF YOU UNLOCK BOOTLAODER YOU CANT UPDATE VIA OTA - PCC - SEUS
I know....,
so, what I'm planning to do is to unlock bootloader and root it
then relock bootloader again and go for OTA update.....
but the problem is will root remain when I update or relock bootloader again ?
andrewcpy said:
procedures ? flash pre-root img then firmware ?
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Flash Firmware, unlock bootloader, flash preroot image.
ahomad said:
does the unrooted version has the blue battery percent mod and quickpanel?
if not, is it possible to make ftf file with these mods without rooting, as I can't root my device because the bootloader is not unlockable
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no, you cannot alter the system if you use only the ftf.
andrewcpy said:
i have unlocked bootloader and rooted
but i cannot get update from sony,
how can i rooted the LT26i with online update enable ?
can i flash rooted firmware and then relocked the machine
and go for online update to 73 with root still in the machine ?
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Either way, rooted or not, you can always relock the bootloader. Once locked, you may proceed with any official firmware update using SEUS (not pc companion, as you can't download 73 firmware with it at the moment).
andrewcpy said:
I know....,
so, what I'm planning to do is to unlock bootloader and root it
then relock bootloader again and go for OTA update.....
but the problem is will root remain when I update or relock bootloader again ?
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root remains after locking bootloader.
thats awesome!! thanks!!!
how about relock and update to 73? will root still here ?
andrewcpy said:
how about relock and update to 73? will root still here ?
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unforunately no, I'll post a rooted 73 HK firmware system.img in a bit.
I cannot flash img file... it said file size too small...
flashtoo only accept ftf?
All firmware discussions now here guys...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
THREAD CLOSED.
Hello,
I have 4.1.B.0.431 on my xperia mini.
I found this on sony update......
"Make sure your device has the latest software so you can enjoy optimal performance and all of its features.
Latest available software: 4.1.B.0.587
Release date: 2012-08-16"
And here is my problem.
I have rooted device how do i update to 4.1.B.0.587 and keep my root?
It would be nice if someone packed the bundle of joy. (firmware, flash tool )
Im talking about all stock.
If you haven't unlocked your bootloader then you can just update via seus without any problem but I'm sure you'll lose your root . If you have unlocked your bootloader the official way then seus itself won't allow you to update your device. It'll throw an error saying you've modified your firmware so it's not possible to get the update. If it's a fota update and you just have rooted your device (bootloader is LOCKED) then go ahead and update you'll just lose your root privileges. IF YOU HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER OFFICIALLY AND IT'S A FOTA UPDATE THEN PLEASE DON'T UPDATE YOUR DEVICE VIA FOTA IT'LL POSSIBLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE! If you want to flash clean untouched firmware before update then see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
And see this for flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
And see this for retaining your root status http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514 this is for.431 firmware but I'm sure it'll work for .587 too. And before posting please do search the forum. The question you've asked has been answered a lot of time .
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gouthamthemostwanted said:
If you haven't unlocked your bootloader then you can just update via seus without any problem but I'm sure you'll lose your root . If you have unlocked your bootloader the official way then seus itself won't allow you to update your device. It'll throw an error saying you've modified your firmware so it's not possible to get the update. If it's a fota update and you just have rooted your device (bootloader is LOCKED) then go ahead and update you'll just lose your root privileges. IF YOU HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER OFFICIALLY AND IT'S A FOTA UPDATE THEN PLEASE DON'T UPDATE YOUR DEVICE VIA FOTA IT'LL POSSIBLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE! If you want to flash clean untouched firmware before update then see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
And see this for flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
And see this for retaining your root status http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514 this is for.431 firmware but I'm sure it'll work for .587 too. And before posting please do search the forum. The question you've asked has been answered a lot of time .
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Hmmmm i think i have bootloader locked.
I found some walkthrough how to root 2.3 then flash ICS over it and keep root priv.
Will find a post in my history how i did it and post back.
I used that link before search forum statment.
And you think i should try that one?
you can download .587.ftf at sony official blog ..fully stock with baseband update
caer_ayu said:
you can download .587.ftf at sony official blog ..fully stock with baseband update
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So if i flash that one over will i keep root???
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EvgeniyDragunov said:
So if i flash that one over will i keep root???
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Do it like explained here and flash the .587 firmware instead of .431. Should work
mihahn said:
Do it like explained here and flash the .587 firmware instead of .431. Should work
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I did root 431 from this tutorial.
So you are telling me to download offical 587 from sony site and do this one more time but with 587 rom?
EvgeniyDragunov said:
I did root 431 from this tutorial.
So you are telling me to download offical 587 from sony site and do this one more time but with 587 rom?
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Yes I would do so if the bootloader is locked...
Ok will do.
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Can someone please link me FTF from sony site cant seem to find it.
I realy hate Sony site its complicated like facebook.
EvgeniyDragunov said:
Can someone please link me FTF from sony site cant seem to find it.
I realy hate Sony site its complicated like facebook.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that Sony offer ftf files for download...
But anyway, try this: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
or: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897749
Sprinter
The easiest way is to install a kernel that auto-roots e.g. the rage kernel and then when using flashtool select to exclude the kernel. It'll update everything and root any firmware
How to start download mode in flashtool.
What key combination?
Its volume down.
Its working but i needed to reflash ginger again root and flash .587 as stated in guide.
Hi guys,
Just realized there is a new update. I am on rooted .290 model C6802,
Here are my few questions:
1. Do i need to update it from Sony Pc Companion ? As on rooted fw there is no notification for any updates.
2. Do i get to keep root ?
3. Will I still have an unlocked bootloader?
4. Will I still have a stock kernel ?
5. How do i update it to a clean stock rom will every thing 'untouched' ? Wanna check a few things and then root later.
6. Any improvement in this fw ?
7. how do i keep track of fw update as my ultra doesnt deliver me any notification ?
1. You have to update it through PC Companion or SUS..
2. No doubt your root will be lost..
3. To keep the root you've to first update then unlock the Bootloader of your device..which will void your warranty unless you take a TA backup and then unlock..
4. To root on your lock Bootloader you've to wait for a while..
Revert back if you need anymore info..
Hit Thanks if I helped you..
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
Pannam said:
Hi guys,
Just realized there is a new update. I am on rooted .290 model C6802,
Here are my few questions:
1. Do i need to update it from Sony Pc Companion ? As on rooted fw there is no notification for any updates.
2. Do i get to keep root ?
3. Will I still have an unlocked bootloader?
4. Will I still have a stock kernel ?
5. How do i update it to a clean stock rom will every thing 'untouched' ? Wanna check a few things and then root later.
6. Any improvement in this fw ?
7. how do i keep track of fw update as my ultra doesnt deliver me any notification ?
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1. I've not see anyone with an ota update, I think they have all been PCC or flashing a FTF
2. The FTF kills root, not sure about PCC. Root is easy to get back with a unlocked bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630781
3. Wont touch the BL state
4. Yes
5. Um... just flash the FTF or via PCC - make a nandroid backup beforehand of cause
6. There is a thread about this in grneral
7. Plug in the ultra to a PC, some of the updates have come as OTA, but will normally fail on a rooted device
Thank you for the reply
The update doesnt work from the pc companion on rooted devices.
Pannam said:
Thank you for the reply
The update doesnt work from the pc companion on rooted devices.
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That leaves two causes, unroot and flash via PCC or flash the FTF from flashtool. Plenty of ways to get root back if you have an unlocked bootloader now
FTFs are here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453921
For now I am trying to decrypt the file I downloaded from pcc. Hope I can make a ftf then.
I tried the depository but cant find one for C6802.
Pannam said:
For now I am trying to decrypt the file I downloaded from pcc. Hope I can make a ftf then.
I tried the depository but cant find one for C6802.
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I have the c6802 and flashed the 6833 version, no real issues except the phone will think it's a c6833 :silly:
blueether said:
I have the c6802 and flashed the 6833 version, no real issues except the phone will think it's a c6833 :silly:
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Lol! But C6833 is an LTE variant. I think it will drain battery. I guess c6802 should work better on its dedicated stock fw.
Anyways u knw better.
btw to unroot you need a locked bootloader. To avoid bootloops a stock kernel is required rt ? I am on fw. 290 but cant find the stock kernel anywhere.
Hey guys, so i got the new update on PC companion and i wonder how/what are the steps to install it on my phone?
I have unlocked BL, do i have to re-lock my boot-loader ?
Chekhn said:
Hey guys, so i got the new update on PC companion and i wonder how/what are the steps to install it on my phone?
I have unlocked BL, do i have to re-lock my boot-loader ?
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You will have to download the Sony Flash Tool and update. PC Companion does not allow update for unlocked bootloader.
hush66 said:
You will have to download the Sony Flash Tool and update. PC Companion does not allow update for unlocked bootloader.
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I never managed to download the sony flash tool but will it work with this one: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php ? And will it be okay wiht a custom kernel or day i have to revert?
And thanks for fast reply
Chekhn said:
I never managed to download the sony flash tool but will it work with this one: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php ? And will it be okay wiht a custom kernel or day i have to revert?
And thanks for fast reply
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Yes, you can use that Flashtool too. But you'll need to find the FTF file to flash.
You can flash even though you're on custom kernel. But you'll have to reflash the custom kernel after the update.
hush66 said:
Yes, you can use that Flashtool too. But you'll need to find the FTF file to flash.
You can flash even though you're on custom kernel. But you'll have to reflash the custom kernel after the update.
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But will flashtool have the FTF file for my region?
Okay good i'll just make a full backup in case i screw up something
Chekhn said:
But will flashtool have the FTF file for my region?
Okay good i'll just make a full backup in case i screw up something
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No, it will not automatically find the firmware for your region. You will have to find it yourself, either from XDA or the function within Flashtool (Devices > Check Update). Using the Sony Flash Tool is easier.
hush66 said:
No, it will not automatically find the firmware for your region. You will have to find it yourself, either from XDA or the function within Flashtool (Devices > Check Update). Using the Sony Flash Tool is easier.
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Okay thanks i'll try the sony flash tool
Just relock bootloader via the Flashtool then update with sonys pc tool
kennypow3rs said:
Just relock bootloader via the Flashtool then update with sonys pc tool
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I didnt need to relock bootloader when using sony flash tool (emma) so now i have android 4.4.4 with unlocked bootloader but without root..