Hey guys had a few problems when modding my cousins Xperia play, I unlocked the bootloader and got it up and running no problems. But I also read if you have an unlocked bootloader you can't update with Over the air updates, is that true, if so, do I have to re-lock the bootloader in order to get them to work?
Yes,u have to re-lock it for OTAs,but using SEUS or PC companion is fine,but u might have to reset the phone.
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If you update using any method that isn't a manual flash, be prepared to brick the phone. Re-locking the bootloader is possible, but if I were you I would just flash newer firmware.
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Thanks for the reply, I was thinking about flashing something newer manually, hopefully it will stop the "there are updates available "messages for my cousin. Wish I didn't bother rooting the phone for him now
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Using root explorer or any program that can delete system apps I just delete the mobile care apk and run free
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Awesome, I was hoping it was something that simple
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A month or two ago I unlocked my bootloader and rooted my R800X on 2.3.2. Ever since 2.3.3 has came out, I've wanted to update, but I cannot due to my bootloader being unlocked. Thanks to some very helpful instructions by a fellow XDA member, I did the instructions to relock my bootloader, but I am still rooted. Is that normal? How can I check to see if my bootloader is locked? I really want 2.3.3
You can check it by trying to use fasboot. If your locked, fastboot commands won't work (they'll come back with "you need root first" or something like that). Also, I think you need to do something to get rid of root and put the rom just like it was stock or the install might fail. Might try a factory reset. Good luck!
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does rooting causes the bootloader to unlock ??
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does rooting causes the bootloader to unlock ??
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No if you root your phone that's all that will happen
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I think it would be best if you flash your stock firmware to your phone first....as i have seen i lost both root & bootloader unlock after i did so...
i'm always reading about unlock bootloader can brick if trying to update using OTA..what about PCC?..is it still the same if we update using PCC?..
i'm planning to unlock the bootloader to install custom rom but want to know more about updating using the official sony update..
thanks..
kumbangdesa said:
i'm always reading about unlock bootloader can brick if trying to update using OTA..what about PCC?..is it still the same if we update using PCC?..
i'm planning to unlock the bootloader to install custom rom but want to know more about updating using the official sony update..
thanks..
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You can always relock bootloader when you want to update. Cheers.
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if you're unlock,use flashtool,better than PCC..
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i'm always reading about unlock bootloader can brick if trying to update using OTA..what about PCC?..is it still the same if we update using PCC?..
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OTA bricks your device and afaik PCC won't recognize your device anymore.
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kumbangdesa said:
i'm always reading about unlock bootloader can brick if trying to update using OTA..what about PCC?..is it still the same if we update using PCC?..
i'm planning to unlock the bootloader to install custom rom but want to know more about updating using the official sony update..
thanks..
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To sum up the above,
BL unlocking voids your warranty.
You do receive update notifications for OTA update on BLunlocked phones that run stock SE f/w.
However, upgrading OTA will cause Bootloops.
If you want to be able to update OTA, you need to re-lock the bootloader, by flashing it.
After this is done, you will be able to upgrade over the air.
But seriously. Why do you need OTA when there are awesome Cooked ROMs with plentiful optimizations here on XDA?
There are awesome devs like doomed151, DoomLord, iridaki, who are actively contributing to this community...
Moreover, the Stock F/w update is mostly delayed based on regions, which isn't the case with these awesome ROMs like Saosin's MIUI , doomed151's arconium,etc
Take Arconium for example. Arconium 7b2 was the best thing that happened to my phone.
And with DoomKernel 18Fix1, Its blistering performance compared to the stock OTA F/w amazes me everytime.
- Another Supercharged Arconite running 7b2 Overclocked @ 1.4GHz
thank you very much guys for the answers..now i'm understand what should i do..cheers..
agree..like .62 fw,i found it here before PCC,so who care about PCC or OTA,we got flashtool,in xda there are more than anything
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I have been doing some reading and have decided to go root my new phone (Xplay in Europe) with zergrush from out of the box. But I have a question:
After rooting my phone and I decide to accept OTA-updates afterwards (without deleting anything), will I lose my rooting, or will it still be rooted?
(Sorry, didn´t realize that I was in the "general" section when I posted. Any mod, feel free to move this to the q&a section.)
You'll lose it.
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You'll lose it.
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Thanks for answering.
Is there anything I could do to not be forced to stay on the lowest version?
I guess the OTA will update it to the latest version in one go?
If you root and remove any of the system apps, OTA won't work. And depending on the method you use, if you unlock the bootloader as well, OTA can brick you.
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netizenmt said:
If you root and remove any of the system apps, OTA won't work. And depending on the method you use, if you unlock the bootloader as well, OTA can brick you.
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So I guess the right way to go is this (please correct me if I´m wrong):
1. Use Flashtool to get on firmware 2.3.4
2. Use Flashtool to Zergrush
3. Rooted and done.
Is there something I should be aware of in this process?
hello.. my current fw is .431 and there is a new update 587
how to install new update w/o losing root?
I believe if you update OTA you can keep root.
For me, I just relocked my bootloader, flashed stock image, used pc companion to update to new firmware, then unlocked bootloader, flashed stock kernel with cwm from old firmware. Then used old root tutorials to get root then flashed my kernel of preference.
Easy right?
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it's Easy
if you're on locked bootloader
OTA update will keep your root..,
or if it didn't reach you OTA flash the firmware with flashtool
and it's the same root method for .431 ..,with .587 kernel of course
or if you are with an unlocked bootloader
flash the firmware with flashtool
then flash the advanced kernel .587 ..,you'll find it in the development section
after that flash superuser with CWM from here
hope i helped you =)
^^^^That guy was much more helpful you should thank him
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will i lose all MOD like battery, recent app ....and root if update new Sony firmware by PC companion ???
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will i lose all MOD like battery, recent app ....and root if update new Sony firmware by PC companion ???
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Yes, u loose everything.
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Im sorry.. im newbie.. what is OTA?
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OTA is the short form for Over The Air i.e. updating via WiFi or using data on your mobile.
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OTA is the short form for Over The Air i.e. updating via WiFi or using data on your mobile.
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Thanks..
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But if you can update via OTA how?
lately on the .431 FW i tried to update it via wifi.. but still it ask me to update it via pc companion.
"You need to plug pc companion in order to update" it says something like that...
but take note that some countries don't have the the new base available via OTA. only method is PC companion.
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I have problem updating OTA. When it finishes downloading and I tap install, it reboot the logo appear that is updating but when reboot to home screen it says that could not update. My phone is rooted. I didn't install cwm, only bisybox.
My status:
Code:
- .431 with wotanserver
- Unlocked bootloader using testpoint keeping trackid (Omnius)
- stock firmware + CWM
- Rooted using Superuser
- Some system apps uninstalled.
If I try to update through OTA it makes the first boot and says "Error updating"
What shall I do?
Relock the bootloader? (in this case shall I pay to unlock it again?)
Backup all with titanium, use wotanserver with new version and root again?
Restore all deleted apps and OTA?
Thanks, and sorry, I could not find the proper answer.
To arcuser,
I know what you mean.I tried it as well a couple of days before your first post.Didnt happen.But later in the evening there was a notification from Sony Ericsson via Update Centre on the device that an update was available via WiFi.Clicked on the notification and sweetas iam on build 4.1.B.0.587.
That's the only change that happened and yes the screen comes on faster when you are about to make calls.
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Sorry nvm :$
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To arcuser,
I know what you mean.I tried it as well a couple of days before your first post.Didnt happen.But later in the evening there was a notification from Sony Ericsson via Update Centre on the device that an update was available via WiFi.Clicked on the notification and sweetas iam on build 4.1.B.0.587.
That's the only change that happened and yes the screen comes on faster when you are about to make calls.
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Hi!, apart from what you mention, there are more improvements, some of them led notification works better than before, people say it's has less bugs than prior ones.
I've also same trouble, the upgrade is available by OTA but when you download and install it, it reboots and show you an icon and a message indicating it didn't upgraded. It looks that it consider prior installed version and when it upgrades it needs pure sony kernel and rom, otherwise you receive the message. And also, if you do in the other way.. this is upgrade with pc companion you loose your root, so the current solution seems to be going back to . A.0.562 -next to B.0.431 and the root and finally upgrade with OTA b.0.587. This is what people say that works, some guys did it and works, but it is a pain in your but doing all these steps.. so does anyone knows any other way of doing it?
without knowing my phone's bootloader was unlocked by the shop in the 1st place!!!
it's currently 6.1.A.2.45 Root Status: Unlocked Bootloader = Yes...
after downloading the update, the phone shut down automatically while installing the update, and a brief recovery screen appear on the restart, the phone would still start normally but there's a notification telling me the update could not be installed
I repeated this a few times then only I realize my phone was unlocked and OTA shouldn't be done on an unlocked phone :crying:
had it done any damage? I can't tell....
please help, thank you guys very much in advance........
Is your device new? Its not supposed to have the bootloader unlocked...
You can use flashtool
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Is your device new? Its not supposed to have the bootloader unlocked...
You can use flashtool
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the shop must have unlocked and rooted it for me I guess, not sure about their warranty policy
has Sony implemented a safety measure to prevent unlocked phone from installing the udpate? people used to get into trouble for OTA-updating unlocked phone right?
TQVM..
you have purchase a used phone no shop or company will root android device or unlock bootloader,this things are void your warranty
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ashy said:
the shop must have unlocked and rooted it for me I guess, not sure about their warranty policy
has Sony implemented a safety measure to prevent unlocked phone from installing the udpate? people used to get into trouble for OTA-updating unlocked phone right?
TQVM..
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If u have an unlocked bootloader on ur device, u will experience FOTA brick while you try update OTA, I heard PCC stops working as well but SUS works for some. But you always have access to flashtool for flashing new fw.
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If u have an unlocked bootloader on ur device, u will experience FOTA brick while you try update OTA, I heard PCC stops working as well but SUS works for some. But you always have access to flashtool for flashing new fw.
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If someday it happens to me, there is some way to enable the usb in debugging mode or I dont need that?