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[Q] Installed Update, Still getting nagged

I installed/flashed the 2.3.4 update for rooted phones from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1219407&highlight=stuck&page=72
The update works great (thanks for that) but I am still getting nagged to install the OTA update. Is there a way I can shut this off? I do not want to install the OTA update because I don't want to lose root.
My phone currently has:
Android: 2.3.4
Baseband: 2.15.00.07.28
Kernel: 2.6.35.10-g5e15ac4
[email protected] #1
Monday Jul 18 19:36:11 CST 2011
Software Number: 4.06.605.2
Any help is greatly appreciated.

try this -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17372850&postcount=638

TheBr0ken said:
try this -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17372850&postcount=638
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Thanks. How do I flash that? Is it a complete ROM that I can install from SD card with ROM Manager?

theocoog said:
thanks. How do i flash that? Is it a complete rom that i can install from sd card with rom manager?
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boot into clockworkmod and flash it like a zip. Its just an apk.

synisterwolf said:
boot into clockworkmod and flash it like a zip. Its just an apk.
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Thanks Worked just fine and no longer get nagged.

Will the kill nagging zip file work with any Sense Rom?
I'd modded up my virtuous 3.2 quite a bit and would rather keep it, but can't seem to find where i can skip the OTA.

hextall said:
will the kill nagging zip file work with any sense rom?
I'd modded up my virtuous 3.2 quite a bit and would rather keep it, but can't seem to find where i can skip the ota.
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make a nanadroid and try. I dont see why not. Its just an apk.
EDIT: the zip came from a developer that make's sense roms so im positive this will work.

That nag-fix should get sticky'd somewhere. Happens to quite a few people from what I see on here.

[Q] Can I use this on 2.3.4 whit locked bootloader?

Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
Hi... first of all, thanks in advance for everything that XDA foruns give to everyone...
I have locked bootloader (SIM Card locked by TMN - Portugal), on a R800i Xperia Play
I have downgraded to 2.3.2, rooted by ginger, OTA upgraded to 2.3.3 under UK generic 4.0.A.2.368 - all fine
Im rooted on 2.3.3, but OTA to 2.3.4 still didnt come out and i really want to try 2.3.4 whitout loosing root.
So, I read in that post, people saying its possible to root on Nordic 2.3.4 and my question is:
- Can I make the update to 2.3.4 using PCC, and then root using the metod on refered post? The meaning of this is to get the update via PC Companion, loose root, but gain it again when already updated in 2.3.4
I noob and cant post in development area...
Once again, thanks in advance

Even after an OTA update to v2.3.4, you'll be able to gain root again with the zergRush method.

CrimsonSentinel13 said:
Even after an OTA update to v2.3.4, you'll be able to gain root again with the zergRush method.
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I dont want to OTA update... I want to update via PC Companion because OTA isnt avaiable...Im actualy on 2.3.3 rooted. Can I update via PC Companion to 2.3.4 (I will loose root) then gain root again with zergRush method?
Thanks in advance for your response...

Regardless of what version you're using or will be using on your phone, it can be rooted...

Perfect... Perfect... Perfect!!!! Will try... Tks a lot for this

use this tread
feioso said:
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
Hi... first of all, thanks in advance for everything that XDA foruns give to everyone...
I have locked bootloader (SIM Card locked by TMN - Portugal), on a R800i Xperia Play
I have downgraded to 2.3.2, rooted by ginger, OTA upgraded to 2.3.3 under UK generic 4.0.A.2.368 - all fine
Im rooted on 2.3.3, but OTA to 2.3.4 still didnt come out and i really want to try 2.3.4 whitout loosing root.
So, I read in that post, people saying its possible to root on Nordic 2.3.4 and my question is:
- Can I make the update to 2.3.4 using PCC, and then root using the metod on refered post? The meaning of this is to get the update via PC Companion, loose root, but gain it again when already updated in 2.3.4
I noob and cant post in development area...
Once again, thanks in advance
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Use this link I used it and updated to 2.3.4 no problem. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634

Many Thanks...
Hey... this worked very well for me... Thanks a lot for everything.
I didnt have to wait on OTA, or unlock bootloader as well, so will share my experience for all off you still waiting on OTA:
- Used un-root option on gingerbreak in v2.3.3 (only by safe)
- Upgraded via PC Companion to v.2.3.4
- Did a factory reset and cleaned SD Card (only by safe)
- Used zergRush method to gain root
R800i TMN - Portugal
locked bootloader
v2.3.4 rooted
THANKS ONCE AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP... THANKS FOR XDA FORUNS EXISTING!!!

[Q] Help rooting android 2.3.3 Xperia Play r800at

Hello, I am new to these forums but have looked through (to the best of my ability) and have not found the solution to my problem. That problem is that I want to root my AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play r800at (android v. 2.3.3).
I had it previously rooted using the Zergrush method (was still on 2.3.3) and it worked just fine, then about a month ago (perhaps half a month) my phone automatically updated itself via the software update function. Now I cannot get root back using the Zergrush method. I also tried the SuperOneclick method to which it hangs on step #7 and I am at a loss.
What information do you need about my phone to help in figuring out any possible solution?
Thank you for your assistance and I look forward to any replies.

Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
PD: If the phone updated after November 2011 it seems you can't use zergRush, try with Flashtool

S34Qu4K3 said:
Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
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Indeed I have, that was the Zergrush method I mentioned previously. Thanks for asking.

I'm new with this but I think that your only solution is unlocking the bootloader and flashing a custom kernel & rom

S34Qu4K3 said:
Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
PD: If the phone updated after November 2011 it seems you can't use zergRush, try with Flashtool
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If I were to use Flashtool, what kernel would I need and do I absolutely need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash said kernel? Also, is there way to relock the bootloader (with original files intact) just in case I need to return the phone to AT&T repairs/maintenance or anything?

Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces

S34Qu4K3 said:
Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces
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Oooohhh... My eyes flashed at that one!! I will try and get back to you as soon as possible!
Fingers crossed!

Good luck!
When you finish (sucessfuly I hope), if you want to unroot just update the phone with PC Companion

S34Qu4K3 said:
Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces
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Yep that will work. Once rooted you can update to the latest AT&T build which is .285 but you must do it OTA. If you update through your computer it will remove the root.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2

Spectre51 said:
Yep that will work. Once rooted you can update to the latest AT&T build which is .285 but you must do it OTA. If you update through your computer it will remove the root.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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My fault, I didn't saw thath part :3
Btwn, can you explain me what means AT&T and OTA (off the ??) ? =)

S34Qu4K3 said:
My fault, I didn't saw thath part :3
Btwn, can you explain me what means AT&T and OTA (off the ??) ? =)
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He was talking about the carrier branded rom from AT&T which is his cellular provider. OTA means over the air. Basically doing the whole update process through the phone.
Sent from my Lumia 900

Thank you =)

Dude, it totally worked!! Not a single hiccup anywhere whatsoever!!! Thank you so much!!! :highfive:
Since you were talking about OTA updating and such: If I were to root and then update to the latest build OTA is it still possible to unroot using the flashtool or whatever was used to gain root? The reason I ask this is should AT&T ever need to look at my phone...

I think that the answer is yes, just update the phone with pc companion, also you can flash again .270 firmware and the phone should get unrooted

S34Qu4K3 said:
I think that the answer is yes, just update the phone with pc companion, also you can flash again .270 firmware and the phone should get unrooted
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Awesome, and is there anything else I should be aware of? After all I am flashing things *wink wink*

As far i know, if you want to try any room, make sure that is compatible for locked bootloaders (you phone have a locked bootloader) and for you mobile phone type , follow the instructions carefuly and if you don't understand something, ask Oh, and don't try to flash a custom kernel (like DoomKernel) with a locked bootloader beacause you will brick your phone.
That's all I can tell you

if you downgrade will you lose your files?

thanks Mercado for the mirror sight for SOC 2.3.3
Hi Mercado: Thanks for posting the updated SOC Version sight. I tried using SOC 2.1.1 on my FREELANDER SXZ-PDX0-03 tablet witout success.
I tried SOC 2.3.3 YEA :good: YEA :good:YEA :good: SUCCESS.
MANY MANY THANKS
danvidman

[Q] Cant Root Help Needed Please

i cant root my xperia play, i tried to root with ZergRush, flashtool and also superoneclick. All not working. i followed the instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368 but still could not root. When i use zergRush superuser is not installed. My bootloader is locked and i am using R800i, version 2.3.4 ,kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1,build number 4.0.2.A.0.58. Help please i tried alot of ways and still look at youtube videos for help but still could'nt root.

lost_always said:
i cant root my xperia play, i tried to root with ZergRush, flashtool and also superoneclick. All not working. i followed the instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368 but still could not root. When i use zergRush superuser is not installed. My bootloader is locked and i am using R800i, version 2.3.4 ,kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1,build number 4.0.2.A.0.58. Help please i tried alot of ways and still look at youtube videos for help but still could'nt root.
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You cant root 2.3.4 but you can root 2.3.3. Downgrade to 2.3.3 use superoneclick and then ota to 2.3.4. Or flash 2.3.4 kernel that already has su preinstalled.

When I have this problem I use other program, because I new member I can't post the link, send me a PM or tweet me @kozzi_ivan and I send you the link
Sorry for my english.

Sick of not being able to root. HELP!

Hi I am a noob and have tried 2 different ways of rooting, I am sick of being low on internal storage and need to make a partition on my sd card which requires my phone to be rooted! All of this is just stupid to me, it's a gaming phone WTF were they thinking with low internal memory?!?!
I just need the easiest way to root the my Xperia Play without any BS.
P.S. I have searched the board and all of it is outdated BS or BS that doesn't work.

You have to be on 2.3.3 firmware in order to root. Or flash a custom kernel with root preinstalled. Those are your only 2 options.

chery2k said:
You have to be on 2.3.3 firmware in order to root. Or flash a custom kernel with root preinstalled. Those are your only 2 options.
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Ah I went to 2.3.4 for the Screenshot Feature, so would have to revert just to root and then have to stay at 2.3.3? The second option sounds simple enough and best.
And you have to be rooted to partition? Ah..was looking to get 64GB so if I have to be rooted.ahh, looks like its inevitable.

I zergrush rooted my phone and I'm on stock 2.3.4 and my firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.42
state your phone information and we'll see what can be done

Yeah im on 2.3.7 rooted
From The god of gaming, the R800i Xperia Play

cloudnineX said:
I zergrush rooted my phone and I'm on stock 2.3.4 and my firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.42
state your phone information and we'll see what can be done
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2.3.4
Xperia Play
R800a

xzafa said:
2.3.4
Xperia Play
R800a
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All information can be found in the "About Us" in your phone menu
State your model, android version and your firmware like below:
Model: 800i
Android: 2.3.4
Firmware: 4.0.2.A.0.42

Model - R800x
Version - 2.3.4
Firmware - 4.0.2.E.0.57
Any help is appreciated! Maybe I should try the Zergrush way? I really don't wanna brick my phone and I have had 2 fails already :crying:
Edit: Oops I guess I need to download drivers from Flashtool before being able to root... (I think lol) Doing that now..

You can't root 2.3.4 you have to downgrade first to 2.3.3 to root then if your bootloader isn't unlocked you can up update it. But other than that there is no way to root 2.3.4.

Is there a way to make a partition on the SD Card for internal memory by unlocking bootloader or by any other means? I basically just want more internal memory. If I can do that without rooting great!

Lordomn said:
You can't root 2.3.4 you have to downgrade first to 2.3.3 to root then if your bootloader isn't unlocked you can up update it. But other than that there is no way to root 2.3.4.
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Yeah you can, I've done it. It has to be early 2.3.4, though. The 0.57 version that the OP has won't do it, but the 0.42 version I have worked. Didn't work the first time, and I couldn't get DoomLord's script to do it, but I got it using the 'Force zergrush' option in FlashTool. To get the 0.42 version that worked, I installed the R800a 2.3.3 firmware and let it OTA update to the 0.42 version of 2.3.4, then used the zergrush method.

But that is for GSM not for CDMA. 2.3.4. It can not be rooted while on it unless your boatloader is unlocked.

WOW I just took a couple more hours of research, and I rooted my 2.3.4 xperia play using that rooting software that I'm too lazy to link to in Chinese AND I haven't unlocked my bootloader either and it worked (which it seemed unlocking bootloader was important for a few ways to root), It would have worked in my first hour of researching rooting (first time looking up how to root ever), but I didn't download the drivers from flashtool until tonight (which took me a few minutes to research and figure out).
Ya'll are noobz lol WOW
But thanks!!!

4.0.2.A.04.2 Build
2.6.32.9 Kernel
2.3.4
R800a

sarynthra said:
WOW I just took a couple more hours of research, and I rooted my 2.3.4 xperia play using that rooting software that I'm too lazy to link to in Chinese AND I haven't unlocked my bootloader either and it worked (which it seemed unlocking bootloader was important for a few ways to root), It would have worked in my first hour of researching rooting (first time looking up how to root ever), but I didn't download the drivers from flashtool until tonight (which took me a few minutes to research and figure out).
Ya'll are noobz lol WOW
But thanks!!!
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you really shouldn't make fun of people's misunderstandings...glad your got through though.
xzafa said:
4.0.2.A.04.2 Build
2.6.32.9 Kernel
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R800a
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and you should be able to root fine using Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0) created by DooMLoRD
Link Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
This works on WINDOWS, Download DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip extract it using winzip/winrar go to the folder where its extracted plug your phone in using your usb cable then execute "runme.bat" in the folder that you extracted and follow the instructions on the screen
really simple...it will be done in seconds!