I'm trying to use this method to update my firmware without losing root. Thoughts?
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I have a HTC Evo 4G with software version 3.30.651.3 from an OTA update. Is it possible to downgrade to the stock 3.30.651.2 rom then root the phone or is it to late to do anything after I accepted the OTA update?
I am trying to root my phone and use the stock rom. I am looking to root so that I can use OpenVPN. Any help would be great.
Hi,
I cannot install the OTA upgrade on my phone.
1. Is it because my phone is rooted?
2. If so, is there a way to successfully install the ugrade without losing root?
1. YES
2. NO. OTA update is available only for stock, nonrooted rom. U can find the newest software at needrom, or kaskus for all roms..
Hello to everyone!
My sister has a Moto E 1gen and she's still on 4.4.4. I wonder is there a way to flash new Brazilian 5.1 Lollipop without rooting the device and unlocking it's bootloader? Maybe something like flashing FW via Odin for Samsung phones or Flashtool for Xperia ones.
Thanks in advance!
Still not got OTA?
Download the correct 5.1 OTA for KK 4.4.4 and put the file on sd card, go to about phone > System updates and check for updates.
The only 5.1 image for XT1021 I've found is Brasil one. I think I need Retail Europe version. Could you provide me any links?
There is no official Retail Europe yet
So maybe 5.0 or 5.02 Retail Europe instead of 5.1?
My current version of Xperia Z ultra is 14.6.A.0.368. I have rooted the same. Now new version 14.6.A.1.216 is released, I can update it through OTA or through flashtool.
My question is that if I update through OTA, will I loose the Root or not. Is there any steps through which I can update and preserve my Root status.
Please reply.
nitinji said:
My current version of Xperia Z ultra is 14.6.A.0.368. I have rooted the same. Now new version 14.6.A.1.216 is released, I can update it through OTA or through flashtool.
My question is that if I update through OTA, will I loose the Root or not. Is there any steps through which I can update and preserve my Root status.
Please reply.
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If your system is currently rooted, especially if you out your apps have applied any changes to the /system partition. the OTA will download but will not flash. So effectively you will not be able to upgrade via OTA, let alone lose root.
I have posted instructions to upgrade to 216 with root in the general section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...rade-to-rooted-5-1-1-lollipop-14-6-1-t3242755
Hi,
If you only root the phone and custom firmware has not been installed, do you still get OTA updates?
Thank you