hy developers.
what about those who have the locked bootloader device
how can we root arc after getting 4.0.A.2.368 update
is it possible
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is it possible
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Not yet no, as stated on the other threads, some of which on the same page you've posted on, asking the same thing.
Good Evening,
Tuesday my Arc will be picked up bye the Post because it have for the second time the Frontcover damage.
Now my question :
I have unlocked the Bootloader and flashed the prerooted.img of the 2.3.4 on the Arc.
Should i flash back to Stock 2.3.4 and close the Bootloader again?
Or will there be no problem ?
Sony Ericsson Germany told me that it would give no problems because the Bootloader is open.
I send the first time the Phone with 2.3.3 and root on it and there was no problem.
Hello, when i unlocked my bootloader and rooted and more i flashed a cyanogenmod rom and send to sony ericsson when i had a problem, they fix and put the stock rom.
I had no problems.
thank you very much
Hey
I've had a Xperia ZL for about 2 weeks now, love the phone.
I'm using Build 10.1.A.1.395
Mine is a Rogers C6506 Variant - I got it brand new (off contract) from Kijiji and unlocked it via code.. I'm using it with LTE on Virgin Mobile Canada without issue.
Am I using the newest firmware? PC Companion says so, but from what I can find my firmware is from March and there was new firmware out in May, is this correct?
Never heard anything about 395...anyways,253 is the latest firmware available(307 is going to come soon,,also a 4.2 update is nearby),try updating through Sony update service(Google this for more info)
If you feel that I've helped you in any way,,please hit the thanks button
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.395 is the oldest, actually. So no.
Since your phone is branded with Rogers, you will need to wait for Rogers to update their product which will probahly never happen. Maybe they will update when Sony updates to 4.2.
If you want to update via PC Companion, just flash your phone with a generic 395, 434 or the latest 253 FTF with flashtool and the next time they (Sony) release an update you will be able to receive it via PC Companion or even OTA.
Remember that flashing a stock Sony FTF file doesnt void your warranty since you dont unlock your BL.
Don't wait for Rogers to update, you'll wait forever....
Have fun...
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Since your phone is branded with Rogers, you will need to wait for Rogers to update their product which will probahly never happen. Maybe they will update when Sony updates to 4.2.
If you want to update via PC Companion, just flash your phone with a generic 395, 434 or the latest 253 FTF with flashtool and the next time they (Sony) release an update you will be able to receive it via PC Companion or even OTA.
Remember that flashing a stock Sony FTF file doesnt void your warranty since you dont unlock your BL.
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Don't wait for Rogers to update, you'll wait forever....
Have fun...
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Edit: Found some threads reading up on it. Like Odin with previous note 2
This is great news. Is this difficult? Would you be so kind to point me to the correct files or provide a little guidance? I want to do this yet can't afford to muck up.
I am having the same issue with my phone. If I unlock it though Rogers
can I update it directly from Sony PC Companion or will I still have to wait for
Rogers updates and would have to flash it like you guys are recommending?
Also would unlocking it through my carrier enable me to unlock the bootloader?
Thanks
23-10 said:
I am having the same issue with my phone. If I unlock it though Rogers
can I update it directly from Sony PC Companion or will I still have to wait for
Rogers updates and would have to flash it like you guys are recommending?
Also would unlocking it through my carrier enable me to unlock the bootloader?
Thanks
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If you flash the Sony generic, you will get the updates through PC Companion or OTA as they get pushed out by Sony. Rogers is extremely slow to release new builds and i really dont think they update unless its like from ICS to JB or something major. But not from 4.1.2 to a different build of 4.1.2.
Flashing your phone with the stock FTF will not change your BL unlock allowed to YES.
If your phone is from Rogers like mine it is probably on Allowed unlock BL = NO
But it doesnt matter, all firmwares can be rooted and recovery can be installed so unless you want a custom kernel you want to tweak, there really isnt any point of unlocking the BL. Besides, its voids your warranty.
Crash338 said:
If you flash the Sony generic, you will get the updates through PC Companion or OTA as they get pushed out by Sony. Rogers is extremely slow to release new builds and i really dont think they update unless its like from ICS to JB or something major. But not from 4.1.2 to a different build of 4.1.2.
Flashing your phone with the stock FTF will not change your BL unlock allowed to YES.
If your phone is from Rogers like mine it is probably on Allowed unlock BL = NO
But it doesnt matter, all firmwares can be rooted and recovery can be installed so unless you want a custom kernel you want to tweak, there really isnt any point of unlocking the BL. Besides, its voids your warranty.
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Great! Thank you for your help! I will try it out this weekend.
One more question about the Rogers phone and unlocking it with them.
Will the unlock BL allowed switch to yes? or does the unlock just enable me to switch
carriers?
23-10 said:
Great! Thank you for your help! I will try it out this weekend.
One more question about the Rogers phone and unlocking it with them.
Will the unlock BL allowed switch to yes? or does the unlock just enable me to switch
carriers?
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BL unlock does not change - will still not be unlockable
Sim Unlock and BL Unlock are not the same.
I want to flash the FTF but want to make sure I'm doing the right file - Where do we get the newest Generic FTF that will work on the C6506 (Rogers) Variant?
BigStyle84 is right. Do not confuse unlocking your BL with SIM unlock.
SIM unlock allows you to use your phone with any carrier provided the baseband is compatible. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to flash the Kernel which isnt something I would recommend doing if your not comfortable with. You can still flash other ROM's via recovery if you are rooted.
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I want to flash the FTF but want to make sure I'm doing the right file - Where do we get the newest Generic FTF that will work on the C6506 (Rogers) Variant?[/QUOTE]
Hyelton has a thread where you can download either the 395 or 434. The 253 is also in XDA somewhere, I can't remember from which thread I got it from...
Here is thread where the FTF for the 395 or 434 is for your C6506:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2196718
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Looks like the latest 4.2.2 is getting released as we speak....
Xperia ZL Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 10.3.A.0.423
Might as well wait a few days for this one to get released and update to it or flash it once the FTF gets leaked for the C6506
Crash338 said:
If you flash the Sony generic, you will get the updates through PC Companion or OTA as they get pushed out by Sony. Rogers is extremely slow to release new builds and i really dont think they update unless its like from ICS to JB or something major. But not from 4.1.2 to a different build of 4.1.2.
Flashing your phone with the stock FTF will not change your BL unlock allowed to YES.
If your phone is from Rogers like mine it is probably on Allowed unlock BL = NO
But it doesnt matter, all firmwares can be rooted and recovery can be installed so unless you want a custom kernel you want to tweak, there really isnt any point of unlocking the BL. Besides, its voids your warranty.
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I've found a generic sony us rom from the zl forums, but i'm not sure if this is the one I need to have the generic stock sony rom to receive updates to PC companion and not rogers.
Got it from forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2196718
dirt_squirrel said:
I've found a generic sony us rom from the zl forums, but i'm not sure if this is the one I need to have the generic stock sony rom to receive updates to PC companion and not rogers.
Got it from forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2196718
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As long is for c6506 u can flash
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app
nutzuTo said:
As long is for c6506 u can flash
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app
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Xperiablog now has the 4.2.2 US Generic TFT
Flashed mine - dead simple - now rocking 4.2.2 with no bloatware
Thanks for the help! Glad I made this thread.
Android 4.2.2 Build: 10.3.A.0.423 is here
I just received a 4.2.2 update for my Xperia ZL few days back and that's definitely the latest
It is filled with new amazing features http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332956
I got the update via PC Companion
My Device:
Xperia ZL (C6502) India
Android 4.2.2 Build: 10.3.A.0.423
Boot Loader Lock (BL)
Press thanx if I helped you in any way
Well i have a LT18a (2.3.4 and 4.0.2.A.0.42 [im almost sure its also sim locked but havent tried] )and i want to upgrade to 4.0.4 without making any stupid move that could **** up the phone. Is there any way to update it via ota without a sim? i tried to check for updates but it says its already updated.
Iff not, could you give me a guide for dummies to upgrade it?
Thank you very much.
Dear XDA Community,
I have an Xperia M C1905 and I have checked the service info menu and it shows "Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes" so I can unlock bootloader but I have heard that unlocking bootloader can cause the phone to bootloop. So I want to know how to unlock the bootloader, root this phone and add a custom recovery. I don't know whether I should take a TA Partition backup or not. I do own an xperia SP which I have but it is broken so the Xperia M C1905 will have to be used for the time being. Can someone from the forum show me the right links for unlocking bootloader, root, custom recovery. A set of instructions to follow since looking at the forum I got no idea which guide to follow for this phone.
Currently this phone requires the bootloader to be unlocked without causing a bootloop to happen.
It is currently running android 4.3 stock - Build Number: 15.4.A.1.9
I'm a noob at this since the last time I unlocked bootloader and added custom rom to the xperia SP was like 4 years ago.
Thread closed on OP's request.
Regards
Vatsal.