Hi everyone, I just bought this phone but it's branded. Can I flash unlocked firmware without lose warranty, unlock bootloader, and lose something else? Thank you
You can flash an unbranded firmware without losing warranty. Bootloader unlock is a different story
snake218 said:
You can flash an unbranded firmware without losing warranty. Bootloader unlock is a different story
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Can you please link a guide to flash with new flashtool "Emma"? or I can use the old version of flashtool?
@snake218
Let my try, I will flash new one ( I got this XZ1, currently rom is show Vodafone rom, bootloader unlock show : NO ) .Thanks
no, you can not install any other rom than your own firmware without bootloader booting: Ağlayan:
haobodoi said:
@snake218
Let my try, I will flash new one ( I got this XZ1, currently rom is show Vodafone rom, bootloader unlock show : NO ) .Thanks
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You can flash firmware from different region too.
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Hi,
I bought xperia neo having 2.3.3 from UK. I am now in India and would like to update my phone with 2.3.4 to avail new features.
Since I am new to android mobile, and my pcc doesn't show the update for 2.3.4 from India, I would like to know any alternate steps to update my phone with 2.3.4
I am not aware of what is flashing etc..
Could anybody please help me in providing step by step procedure to do so.
This will be a great help for people like me.
Thanks & Regards,
sridhar.
You should be able to just flash a .ftf file (look at the development section) with a application called flashtool.
This should also be helpful.
Here's the .ftf and other instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269724
Hello,
You can aso use WotanServer to simply flash the latest 2.3.4 firmware
Update via wotanserver or via flashtool....BUT NOT via OTA(over the air) ....i recommend that
confused
Hi,
Thank you guys for your quick reply. Since I am new to all these (flash tool , ftf , wonton server/client) I am bit confused with actual steps.
Could any body please provide me exact steps.
I have downloaded .ftf file and wontonclient.exe as of now.
or the alternate one.
A video help a lot.
Regards,
sridhar.
ssurampu said:
Hi,
Thank you guys for your quick reply. Since I am new to all these (flash tool , ftf , wonton server/client) I am bit confused with actual steps.
Could any body please provide me exact steps.
I have downloaded .ftf file and wontonclient.exe as of now.
or the alternate one.
A video help a lot.
Regards,
sridhar.
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Read carefuli THIS
NeoJeo said:
Hello,
You can aso use WotanServer to simply flash the latest 2.3.4 firmware
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The only 2.3.4 firmware is a Nordic one ( that i could see ).
Do we use that one?
chill............
Yes, no problems, you can easily flash for example a french firmware in a chinese phone, there is no danger
The firmwares are different only with the integrated apps, and some little functions also change.
I am currently not rooted, so does this affect doing the update?
Also would I be able to do the Official UK update when that becomes available if I needed too?
thanks
chill............
chill today said:
I am currently not rooted, so does this affect doing the update?
Also would I be able to do the Official UK update when that becomes available if I needed too?
thanks
chill............
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No problems if the phone's not rooted. And you're right for the UK firmware. You just have to wait that it will be availlable with WotanClient.
Just an advice : when you'll have the 2.3.4 version installed, don't downgrade to a 2.3.2 version if you want to root it (otherwise the phone will have a serious battery issue)!
To root the phone just use the rootxperia.zip method with an unlocked bootloader
You won't be able to use rootxperia without first unlocking your bootloader, you can get alejandrissimo to help you with this I got a neo that has 2.3.4, rooted and unlocked bootloader now and am happy with it but yes with the downgrade, don't do it or your battery will have problems (0%) and there is no fix (yet) [email protected] <- can help you out with the unlocking of the bootloader.
SE helps you with unlocking the Bootloader. Free. Gratis.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Worrying number of people "avoiding" this well known fact... wonder why...
LenAsh said:
SE helps you with unlocking the Bootloader. Free. Gratis.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Worrying number of people "avoiding" this well known fact... wonder why...
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That unfortunately doesn't work for carrier branded devices, even if they are desimlocked
Then alejandrissimo could help people unlocking the bootloader
I've unlocked the bootloader on carrier based SE phones using the SE site... it's the SIM lock that is the problem. Branded phones that have been SIM unlocked are OK.
The reason I could not use Sony's method is it didn't work for my phone which I got carrier locked. That's why I went the alternative method. and prob why other people have to do the same.
Sent from my MT15i using XDA App
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.
Hi All,
Recently got an xperia s, and to be honest been having a few issues with it, i.e memory probs connecting to pc, and yellow tint on screen.
Stupidly prior to checking everything as always I jumped and unlocked the BL, and installed a custom kernel and rom, XSX and K10 ICS.
I had also prior to this updated to ICS via sony. Problem is now I realised that it has the yellow tint at the bottom of the screen so prior to sending it back to sony I want to relock BL and install stock ICS again and stock kernel.
Please can someone show me a link to this I'm in UK and have a factory unlocked version, I have tried to search but I am confused to which one I need, I also cannot find any kernel.
Finally they are all FTF files and I need to be in Flashmode to use these, unfortunately for some reason my phone will not stay in flashmode green light for more than a few minutes and it just boots up so I dont want to start flashing only for it to stop in between and brick my phone any ideas?.
BTW I managed to install fastboot drivers in windows 8 I know some people had problems in windows 7 & 8, I found a solution if anyone needs
Thanks
Mav.
So simple ^^
1st You need to relock your BL via Flashtool by using This http://j.mp/xps_relock
From here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
And when it's done, just update your phone normally via SEUS (Sony Update Service)
jvsykes said:
So simple ^^
1st You need to relock your BL via Flashtool by using This http://j.mp/xps_relock
From here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
And when it's done, just update your phone normally via SEUS (Sony Update Service)
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Thanks jvsykes,
I thought that you had to first have a stock kernel installed prior to relocking your BL otherwise it would brick your phone, I read it somewhere, I would prefer to have a stock kernel and stock firmware then relock the BL, then possibly put it through SEUS to make sure everything is right.
you dont need to relock the BL for yellow tint issue, the custom roms have nothing to do with it, ive sent my phone back twice unlocked bl and custom fw and its been fixed twice without question
maverick7777 said:
Thanks jvsykes,
I thought that you had to first have a stock kernel installed prior to relocking your BL otherwise it would brick your phone, I read it somewhere, I would prefer to have a stock kernel and stock firmware then relock the BL, then possibly put it through SEUS to make sure everything is right.
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Aha,Well just Flash Stock Firmware via Flashtool [ http://depositfiles.com/files/130eommqj ] [FIRMWARE][6.1.A.0.452] Nordic combined
From here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
It will replace your Rom and kernel,after that you can Relock your BL ..
Thanks guys, I really appreciate your help.
Isnt the firmware link rooted?, if so unlocking BL more thank likely will brick it so i've read, also when I go to download it asks for a mob number dont really fancy that?
Dont really want to risk sending away if BL is locked anarchyuk, although i know by right they should fix it.
Thanks
Mav
anarchyuk said:
you dont need to relock the BL for yellow tint issue, the custom roms have nothing to do with it, ive sent my phone back twice unlocked bl and custom fw and its been fixed twice without question
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lucky you!
maverick7777 said:
Thanks guys, I really appreciate your help.
Isnt the firmware link rooted?, if so unlocking BL more thank likely will brick it so i've read, also when I go to download it asks for a mob number dont really fancy that?
Dont really want to risk sending away if BL is locked anarchyuk, although i know by right they should fix it.
Thanks
Mav
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Dude!!! NO IT'S NOT ROOTED
P.s I've done it 5 times already and my firmware was rooted ( Stock) and on a custom kernel
By just relocking my BL and update it via SEUS!
jvsykes said:
Dude!!! NO IT'S NOT ROOTED
P.s I've done it 5 times already and my firmware was rooted ( Stock) and on a custom kernel
By just relocking my BL and update it via SEUS!
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But its not a UK stock, I've managed to use flashtool to install 6.1.a.0.453, but of course thats not officlally our yet so if i sent it in they would know at some point its been rooted to install this rom.
just cant find UK unrooted official 6.1.a.0.452 in FTF or ZIP/RAR format.
Ok just found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752864&highlight=6+1+a+0+452+generic+uk
http://www.multiupload.hk/Z97BXEH24E
its a uk generic [6.0.A.3.75]
I can flash this, then relock BL, then use SEUS to update to stock 6.1.A.4.52
Does that seem correct?, or will I have probs?
Also the file I would be using to relock BL is called X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf is this correct?
Thanks
Mav
This one and relock the BL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784643
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
Thats the one I flashed, but when I goto the sony site it doesnt have this firmware yet for the UK xperia S it has .52, also was the file right regarding relocking BL
X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf
Thanks
No problem you can use this firmware and here the locking method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23188292&postcount=2
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
maverick7777 said:
Ok just found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752864&highlight=6+1+a+0+452+generic+uk
http://www.multiupload.hk/Z97BXEH24E
its a uk generic [6.0.A.3.75]
I can flash this, then relock BL, then use SEUS to update to stock 6.1.A.4.52
Does that seem correct?, or will I have probs?
Also the file I would be using to relock BL is called X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf is this correct?
Thanks
Mav
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Reflash the stock firmware then the bootloader lock. Also look in development section for Xperia s Relock. It is called that not the X10 one.
mrsatan said:
Reflash the stock firmware then the bootloader lock. Also look in development section for Xperia s Relock. It is called that not the X10 one.
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Thanks man,
I'll reflash stock then relock then update via SEUS.
I just bought a a c6802 from a person on Craigslist it already has the .290 firmware installed. I little confused how do you root this ? do I download grade to .532 then root ? the Bootloader is Locked
Also whats the Best custom rom right now ? i want ASOP
thanks and forgive me if this is already answered ive been searching but can't seem to find a clear answer
x2beach said:
I just bought a a c6802 from a person on Craigslist it already has the .290 firmware installed. I little confused how do you root this ? do I download grade to .532 then root ? the Bootloader is Locked
Also whats the Best custom rom right now ? i want ASOP
thanks and forgive me if this is already answered ive been searching but can't seem to find a clear answer
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I watched that Video but your BootLoader has to be UNLOCKED and i dont want to unlock mine till i can do the TA_Backup. which requires root
Then you will need to use flashtool to downgrade to .532 then use the offline root method, then use the TA backup tool.
Whether you will need to upgrade back to 290 before the unlocked bootloader root method, I am not sure.
x2beach said:
I watched that Video but your BootLoader has to be UNLOCKED and i dont want to unlock mine till i can do the TA_Backup. which requires root
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flash 532 firmware...
root using a tool
backup TA
then follow this video
when i flashed to 532 now my imei is ooo and i told it not to update baseband
x2beach said:
when i flashed to 532 now my imei is ooo and i told it not to update baseband
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Did you flash the right firmware you lost your imei due to a wrong ftf flash back the 290 you will get back imei then flash the genric ftf which is of your region ...................I lost my imei also agter flashing a wrong ftf although many says it did'nt affect whichever region ftf you flash but it happened in my case mine was also a 6802.............
x2beach said:
when i flashed to 532 now my imei is ooo and i told it not to update baseband
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flash 257 or 290 FTF with flashtool will solve youre IMEI problem.
if you want to root your ZU on 4.3 you need to unlock youre bootloader but before you unlocke your bootloader first downgrade to 257 and then
downgrade to 510 ( you wont lose your IMEI ) root your ZU and get ta backup.
Hello guys i have big troubles with my sony M4. I wanted to root the phone buy of course first i have to unlock the bootloader because it is on 6.0. But then i got Bootloader Unlock allowed: NO. So i tought if i change the firmware using flashtool to 5.0 i can root it using some of the premade rootkits for 5.0 and M4 but i have another problem. The phone is locked by T-mobile and they won't unlock it unless 2 years pass which is for 6 months from now, so if i install another firmware like the commercial 5.0 i think the network will not work right ? So guys do you have any other ideas how can i unlock the bootloader if the status is NO and also keep it locked within the network ? Thanks in advance.
treantprotector said:
Hello guys i have big troubles with my sony M4. I wanted to root the phone buy of course first i have to unlock the bootloader because it is on 6.0. But then i got Bootloader Unlock allowed: NO. So i tought if i change the firmware using flashtool to 5.0 i can root it using some of the premade rootkits for 5.0 and M4 but i have another problem. The phone is locked by T-mobile and they won't unlock it unless 2 years pass which is for 6 months from now, so if i install another firmware like the commercial 5.0 i think the network will not work right ? So guys do you have any other ideas how can i unlock the bootloader if the status is NO and also keep it locked within the network ? Thanks in advance.
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Amm.... I dunno but I tried to flash stock 6.0 ftf on mine but my network is still working the reason I flashed is because I locked it on usa band hahhaa
[email protected] said:
Amm.... I dunno but I tried to flash stock 6.0 ftf on mine but my network is still working the reason I flashed is because I locked it on usa band hahhaa
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Yeah i did it and its working unfortunately i have memory problems again :/ Rooted it and tried to remove some apps with Titanium Backup but again i have only 800mb of internal memory... I cannot unlock bootloader its not allowed and i still didnt find a solution if it possible to unlock it in some way..
treantprotector said:
Yeah i did it and its working unfortunately i have memory problems again :/ Rooted it and tried to remove some apps with Titanium Backup but again i have only 800mb of internal memory... I cannot unlock bootloader its not allowed and i still didnt find a solution if it possible to unlock it in some way..
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Ammmm can I also have the 5.0 ftf for my xposed m4 aqua I'm in Philippines and mine is E2353 please