Hi like the title says i'm looking to unroot my Xperia Neo.
I thought it would be as simple as reinstalling an 'unrooted' OEM firmware, but even after successful completion, when i try to use Sony Update on my PC it gives me a warning saying update can't be found because i am using a custom firmware?
Am i missing something? I'm sure the Original firmware is back on the phone since the aps have all returned. The phone seemingly works fine too?!
Thanks
Gentle nudge for some help please! =)
Want to update!
Did you unlock your bootloader by any chance?
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I got my new Xperia Arc today, ive rooted it and unlocked the bootloader but now whenever i try and update it bricks the phone.
Im on 2.3.2 and the irst thing I did was unlock the bootloader via fastboot, then used gingerbreak to root the phone, i then tried an ota update which bricked the phone.
I used Flashtool FOTAUnbrick, this got the phone working again, so I tried again, I flashed the generic UK 2.3.2 which worked fine, re-rooted and tried an OTA Update again and rebricked do used the FOTAUnlock again, working again, tried the PC Companion which said there was modified software and that it couldn't update.
So its not possible for me to use the phone companion and its not possible or me to use the OTA how do I get my phone onto 2.3.3 as the 2 official ways i've tried are bricking my phone
Any idea
Well there is a topic about this problem in the development forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
The idea is that when you unlock the bootloader you can't use OTA updates or pc companion updates to update your phone because you will brick it. In fact it should not even be possible to get the OTA update but this is bug at SE.
If you want to get the update there is 2 possibilities. First is to relock the bootloader and update either through OTA or through PC companion. Second is to just flash generic or rooted official image using fastboot. Here is the latest official firmware for the second method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202441
So even though the thread says its for the neo this is actually for arc, right well ill give it a flash now see what the end damage is
Sorry this is for Neo. I gave a link for Neo by mistake because i have Neo. You should use one for Arc.
Hey all, I’m pretty new to this, have been reading throughout this forum and others for weeks. I got a few things I would REALLY appreciate some help with.
I have a SE ARC lt15A running 2.3.3 with 3.0.1.a.0.145 firmware. (I’m in Canada, phone is with Rogers) I bought it locked and unlocked it as I used it for a recent trip to europe no problem there.
It seems very slow like when I press the button for my contacts it takes about 5 seconds to open, so this brings me to where I am now, I’d like to put cyanogenmod on it and get rid of all the pre-loaded stuff.
Do I need to update the firmware before I put on cyanogenmod?
If so I can’t seem to get FastBoot to recognize phone.
But I can get Wotanserver to recognize my phone, there are different firmwares but none from Canada, can I use another region firmware on my phone and have it still work on with my carrier?
I don’t know if this matters but I was trying to flash firmware earlier and phone stopped working, was able to restore it with SEUS, can that lock my phone again?
Could be that i missed a thread that answers my questions, if so would appreciated being pointed in right direction.
Thanks again
homeygomey said:
Hey all, I’m pretty new to this, have been reading throughout this forum and others for weeks. I got a few things I would REALLY appreciate some help with.
I have a SE ARC lt15A running 2.3.3 with 3.0.1.a.0.145 firmware. (I’m in Canada, phone is with Rogers) I bought it locked and unlocked it as I used it for a recent trip to europe no problem there.
It seems very slow like when I press the button for my contacts it takes about 5 seconds to open, so this brings me to where I am now, I’d like to put cyanogenmod on it and get rid of all the pre-loaded stuff.
Do I need to update the firmware before I put on cyanogenmod?
If so I can’t seem to get FastBoot to recognize phone.
But I can get Wotanserver to recognize my phone, there are different firmwares but none from Canada, can I use another region firmware on my phone and have it still work on with my carrier?
I don’t know if this matters but I was trying to flash firmware earlier and phone stopped working, was able to restore it with SEUS, can that lock my phone again?
Could be that i missed a thread that answers my questions, if so would appreciated being pointed in right direction.
Thanks again
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mate i have the same issue. the thing is that once we (you) bought the phone locked the bootloader is locked and it cant acces fastboot - even if u got the unlocking code and even if uwill flash debranded firmware. there is no way to do so now. all u can do is root it and get rid of some bloatware. - yes root it without unlocking the bootloader. check out android dev section and DOOM'S version for windows! perfect and easy.
thats the only thing u can do so far - the same as me. just wait.
thanks
What's doom's version for windows? Can you point me to it? Is it better/easier to use than Gingerbreak?
Also can i update the firmware with a different region without screwing up my phone/provider? Is it possible to get 2.3.4 on a branded phone or do i have to wait for SE to release it for my region?
homeygomey said:
What's doom's version for windows? Can you point me to it? Is it better/easier to use than Gingerbreak?
Also can i update the firmware with a different region without screwing up my phone/provider? Is it possible to get 2.3.4 on a branded phone or do i have to wait for SE to release it for my region?
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here u go mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
follow the instructions - this is the easiest root ever made for android!
hit the thanks button if i helped you!
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What's doom's version for windows? Can you point me to it? Is it better/easier to use than Gingerbreak?
Also can i update the firmware with a different region without screwing up my phone/provider? Is it possible to get 2.3.4 on a branded phone or do i have to wait for SE to release it for my region?
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Make a backup of your ROM with PC Companion or Update Service then flash the latest firmware and root.
You can flash any arc firmware onto any arc.
If you still want fastboot enabled then contact me
i did...thanks god u r here..
Thanks guys i'm installing Doomlord.
For anyone else like me who dont know much of what their doing, i flashed 2.3.4 US on my phone with wotan but then had to add apn for rogers to get 3G back.
OTA UK generic ( Rooted ) from 4.0.A.2.368 to 3.0.2.A.0.42
Today i got my OTA notification that the new software was downloaded.
Problem is that when i try to install it, it will install two of the four steps to complete, it lights up the third blue dot/ball and then the phone restarts and tell me that the update can not be installed.
I am looking to OTA because of the information i have on my phone, and not to loose it i have been waiting for the OTA.
Now i am sitting here wondering about what could cause this.. Is it system apps that have been deleted? I found no apps missing from the System Apps 101 topic in here. And there has been very little system digging since the last 368 update.
Anyone have been in my situtation and have any solution? Maybe what to look for in the terms of missing system scatter?
Just install it using SEUS or flashtool instead. Then root using the zergrush method.
Yes i know But that i could have done weeks ago.. i was looking for the OTA solution, because i dont want to "format" my phone.. and loose root. As my phone is Simlocked, rooting it again is rather tricky.. and i loose all my good****
SIM lock and root dont have any connection between them.
Sim lock means no Bootloader access as far as i know on the ARC? Then i have to reflash my phone again Something that i would rather not.. as the OTA is available for me? Only there is a probo installing it.. Thought maybe someone had a solution to what it could be that is not letting me install it?
SIM lock dont have anything with any other thing on phone..
My phone is from free sell (its lockedbootloader to SONY ERICSSON) not to t-com or what else it is, but SIM is UNLOCK
My bad, service provider locked. Means that the usual SE Unlock Bootloader trick does not work.. and the phone can not enter Bootloader by holding the back key etc etc.. So i can't flash separate files with ADB as i did with my old X10MiniPro when i updated. So now i have to use SEUS or Flashtool.. and both ways i loose my stash. SEUS resets my phone, with no loss.. but i loose my root. Flashtool resets my phone and all my **** on it, and i have to root and OTA again..
And as i CAN recieve the OTA, i just need to know what could cause the OTA to fail on a more than worthy default .368 with root. As i OTA'ed UP to .368 i assumed that OTA to .42 would go just as smooth.. but no
update with SEUS (if you say that you dont loos anything)
than just root it with zergush metod (5min, root any ROM)
and voila
Voila It actually worked! Thanks
no problem
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Voila It actually worked! Thanks
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I have the same concern. Just wanna ask, did u use SEUS to update it? Did u lose your root? Thanks in advance!
Hold on, I had problems with mine the other day and have done the restore via SEUS (holding the back button whilst inserting the USB cable) and my build is coming back as 4.0.1.A.0.266.
Have I got something I shouldn't have? or done something wrong?
i have exactly the same problem i guess, i uploaded it to youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpzzvbHvMPA&feature=channel_video_title
the thing is i tried to use SEUS and it doesnt give me the option to update, it says i have the latest software.
so if anyone knows which countries got the OTA update please tell me, so i can change the customization number in the build.prop file and hope to get the update :\
greetings ,
i have an Xperia s phone with the firmware 6.1.A.2.50 rooted with root many droids (bin4ry)
software update in my phone showed that there is new update available...
i downloaded the new update...but it always fails to update..
is it cuz it's rooted??
should I unroot my device so that i can update...???
im a bit confused :silly:
You can flash stock 6.1.A.2.50 again and then try to update, it should work then. Rooting actually doesn't affect update via PCC or SUS, as far as i know.
But yes if the bootloader is unlocked then you won't be able to update as well. So your device bootloader unlocked or locked?
One more thing you should remember the new update 0.55 is not easily rootable. The method which worked for 0.50 and 0.45 won't work on 0.55
Lastly the new update 0.55 doesn't bring anything special. I tried and then went back to 0.50 again. Still it's your call.
Sv: [Q] xperia s new firmware official update .55 problem
Funny thoug, that Sony claim to be open for external development and for eg. XDA, and at the same time Sony make an effort to secure that you can't root every time they release new firmware...
Sent from my phone using xda premium
:good: thanks guys,im a newbie here..i dunno the answer your question...
i bought the new device and all i did is rooted via Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18...i dunno if it unlocks the bootlloader...
i rooted my device though it wasn't useful to me rather than before rooting cuz i dunno how to use the maximum before rooting..
i heard that the firmware is better for the RAM and i have a wireless problem (it freezes n dysfunction)..
thanks a lot again auni
anyway i fixed it ma self....just used the stupid pc companion and it worked though it took some time to download the update..
thanx XDA
Hi all. New to Sony. I recently inherited a z5 premium e6853. I was trying to upgrade to 7.1.1 but found out the bootloader is unlocked. I was trying to create a tft using taiwan but flashtool just hangs up. I also tried RU I think. Does anybody have a stock 7.1.1. ftd they would be willing to share? I want to keep it stock so I won't lose PS4 remote. That's one cool feature I like. When I tried to upgrade, the Sony program says "cant check for update". It's a second phone. (backup). My main is LG V20. So if I can't. I'll leave at 7.0.
Sorry again. I'm coming from Nexus 6p and v20 and seems much more straightforward. Relocking bootloader easier on Nexus. Thanks for the help.
I think I got it working..
using TW160 : https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-xhTutiFHymTjVqODRacWdEYzg
and pls use the latest flashtool 0.9.23.2