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[Q] How do I get root back after update to .62 firmware?

I just updated my arc via PC companion software to .62 firmware.
I rooted it earlier by super one click method by DooMLorD from here.
Now after the update I don't have root access and I can't get it back by the same way or by GingerBreak and I can still see superuser icon.
The system apps are reaaally using too much memory.
Any idea how i can solve that please?!

fw .62 needs unlock bootloader to root
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Downgrade back to .42-root it-update to .62 back and you get rooted .62
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lilude56214 said:
fw .62 needs unlock bootloader to root
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Thanks
But is there a thread here on how i can do that?!
does the risk include other things than losing the warranty?!

taaviu said:
Downgrade back to .42-root it-update to .62 back and you get rooted .62
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It was a rooted .42
I updated and lost root access although i still have superuser app
can you please explain more what you mean?!

Laqany said:
It was a rooted .42
I updated and lost root access although i still have superuser app
can you please explain more what you mean?!
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Downgrade and upgrade ONLY with flashtool.
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taaviu said:
Downgrade and upgrade ONLY with flashtool.
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I am sorry but I am new to this
Just where can I find this on this forum?!

Laqany said:
I am sorry but I am new to this
Just where can I find this on this forum?!
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Development section and first stockier post.
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taaviu said:
Downgrade back to .42-root it-update to .62 back and you get rooted .62
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i have few questions..
1) if i downgrade it, i will lost my sms,contact, appl or not?
2) after downgrade.. what shoul i do? in others forums i hear that u must upgrade again via SEUS.. how?
`thanks be4

taaviu said:
Downgrade and upgrade ONLY with flashtool.
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could you tell us how to upgrade with flashtool without loosing root?

Laqany said:
I just updated my arc via PC companion software to .62 firmware.
I rooted it earlier by super one click method by DooMLorD from here.
Now after the update I don't have root access and I can't get it back by the same way or by GingerBreak and I can still see superuser icon.
The system apps are reaaally using too much memory.
Any idea how i can solve that please?!
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using flash tool and a .42 FTF downgrade from .62 to .42 un check wipe cash and wipe user data and you save everything.
root using flashtool
do an OTA update to .62 and you remain root.
then and only then can you delete system apps you dont want. if you change the system aps befor the OTA update it will fail to update.

SL_Don said:
using flash tool and a .42 FTF downgrade from .62 to .42 un check wipe cash and wipe user data and you save everything.
root using flashtool
do an OTA update to .62 and you remain root.
then and only then can you delete system apps you dont want. if you change the system aps befor the OTA update it will fail to update.
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Witch .42 has ota update? For me, there is information about upgrade but it tels me that i need PC Companion.
LT15i 1247_1073
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What needs to be done in the following ORDER
1 - Get yourself a firmware (whichever one you want) .42
1.1 - Connect your phone to your computer
2 - Using the application called Flashtool which be can be found on the forum (multiple threads) Flash the the rom. You will loose all your contacts, sms etc...
2.2 - Wait for the tool to tell you that it's done flashing
2.3 - Using ZergRush or Flashtool ROOT your phone.
3 - Start your phone and disconnect it from the PC
4 - Press the menu button and go to SETTINGS - ABOUT PHONE - SOFTWARE UPDATE
5 - This will verify and push the OTA for .62 to your phone.
That's pretty much it in the simplest way possible.

fluxgfx said:
What needs to be done in the following ORDER
1 - Get yourself a firmware (whichever one you want) .42
1.1 - Connect your phone to your computer
2 - Using the application called Flashtool which be can be found on the forum (multiple threads) Flash the the rom. You will loose all your contacts, sms etc...
2.2 - Wait for the tool to tell you that it's done flashing
2.3 - Using ZergRush or Flashtool ROOT your phone.
3 - Start your phone and disconnect it from the PC
4 - Press the menu button and go to SETTINGS - ABOUT PHONE - SOFTWARE UPDATE
5 - This will verify and push the OTA for .62 to your phone.
That's pretty much it in the simplest way possible.
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it`s not so easy
I did it exactly step by step,
phone shows information about upgrade but what i need is PC Companion to do that. This information is in notification about new firmware.
ok I did it but first I had flashed LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Generic Global HK because only after that I could upgrade withouth PC Companion.
thx for advice.

Yeah that was point 1. Which was to get yourself a firmware version .42... then yeah you can update via OTA...

I can't update .42 OTA it is possible only when i flash .58 first...
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How about if I'm already on firmware .42 rooted with locked Bootloader, can I update to .62 OTA and still have root?

fluxgfx said:
What needs to be done in the following ORDER
1 - Get yourself a firmware (whichever one you want) .42
1.1 - Connect your phone to your computer
2 - Using the application called Flashtool which be can be found on the forum (multiple threads) Flash the the rom. You will loose all your contacts, sms etc...
2.2 - Wait for the tool to tell you that it's done flashing
2.3 - Using ZergRush or Flashtool ROOT your phone.
3 - Start your phone and disconnect it from the PC
4 - Press the menu button and go to SETTINGS - ABOUT PHONE - SOFTWARE UPDATE
5 - This will verify and push the OTA for .62 to your phone.
That's pretty much it in the simplest way possible.
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I still have a small question about this.
Would I still be able to update OTA (from France) with .42 World or shall I use a .42 France ?

itsmyname said:
How about if I'm already on firmware .42 rooted with locked Bootloader, can I update to .62 OTA and still have root?
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That's what I have done, and worked well.

Question: How can I update via OTA? Is there a site like wotanserver or something? Or is OTA an app I can download somewhere?
I updated my WT19 with PC Companion, it has .62 firmware now, but I need root to delete system apps and clear space on internal memory.
Anyway I always update via wotanserver, because I can't find the .ftf I need to flash it via flashtool. And now I'm having problems with wotanserver, so where can I find those firmware files (ftf) ?? (for my model)

don't want to root (xperia arc s)

i have tried to root my phone but don't want

FW you are on ?
From my sexy LT15i

You need to enable USB Debuggin

y have enabled,my firmwire is 4.0.2.A.0.62

You cant root .62 yet
Flash .42 ftf IMG and then root or flash a pre-rooted .62
Sent from my Xperia Arc

Hello, I've got same problem. How can I flash my phone to have this proper soft? Is there any tutorial? Also will I lose all my settings, files, etc?

Dark Dancerr said:
Hello, I've got same problem. How can I flash my phone to have this proper soft? Is there any tutorial? Also will I lose all my settings, files, etc?
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You cant root .62
If youre on .42, rooting is easy ans you dont loose anyting. But flashing prerooted you will loose everything
From my sexy LT15i

Yeah, I know I can't root my phone now. That's why I'm asking how to change my soft to .42 and if I lose everything then.

same question i have

Dark Dancerr said:
Yeah, I know I can't root my phone now. That's why I'm asking how to change my soft to .42 and if I lose everything then.
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dogarustfn said:
same question i have
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You can downgrade with wotanserver (its free), and yes you loose everything, but you xan make some backups with pc companion
From my sexy LT15i

And the last questions. How to make backups? Will all installed apps be deleted?

Dark Dancerr said:
And the last questions. How to make backups? Will all installed apps be deleted?
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Connect your phone to pc companion and look at the thumbnail pics. One of them is backup. Never used it, but it makes backup of you contacts, messages, emails. But apps, you have to look your self, because idk
All custom apps will be deleted if you cant backup :-(
From my sexy LT15i

backups don't matter,justdowngrade the phone to 42,it's not free the wotanserver .

dogarustfn said:
backups don't matter,justdowngrade the phone to 42,it's not free the wotanserver .
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Yes it is for xperia arc
From my sexy LT15i

don't work,i press the button for 5 minutes and nothing happens,only blue light appears

It work:d,i press the wrong button now i'l flashing tool.42

downgrade ready,rooted ready

dogarustfn said:
downgrade ready,rooted ready
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is it rooted now? can you tell me what are your plans after rooting?

asderth8000 said:
is it rooted now? can you tell me what are your plans after rooting?
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i have removed some application from my telephone
here is a safe list to remove : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326120

I'm failing to root my Arc S LT18i....
I did downgrade to 42 (tried few version described in Doom's post) but when I run runme.bat it repeating if lots of lines that it is read-only or directory can't be found. USB debugging is enabled and Unknown sources to. All win drivers installed (SE sa0102 ADB Interface Driver instaled in Control Panel). Arc S is debranded, bootlocked and not rooted.
Any suggestions? I'm proly missing something here...
Win7 x64 (tried on x86 to)
UPDATE: im instaling all stuff on VMware with WinXP so will all let you know what happens there
UPDATE2: same problem in WinXP to: No such file or directory; cannot open for write: Read-only file system...

Xperia Arc ICS update?

Soo yea... I know the update is there, but I still haven't received anything.
Anyone else that hasn't received it yet? (In a legit way not via a rom.)
I'd love to hear soon from you guys.
Edit: Or provide a alternate way to get ICS.

PC companion.

MrModMan said:
PC companion.
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PC Companion says I don't have any updates...
But I'm still running Android 2.3.4 Build 4.0.2.A.0.62
I'm clueless.

Flash .431 or .587 firmware (ICS)

MrModMan said:
Flash .431 or .587 firmware (ICS)
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Can I have a little more detail about what you mean, please?

alternate way
there may be different methods you can use
1st. flash the .ftf(ics firmware) file using the flashtool and also the corresponding kernel
search the forum for arc and you will certainly find the firmware file and the procedure....JUST SEARCH FOR IT.:good:
2nd. ANTOTHER method is to unlock the bootloader and feel free to try any rom of your choice(although this voids the warranty :silly
there has been a variety of roms(custom and stock) available for THE ARC.
rest is your choice
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amankumar2508007 said:
there may be different methods you can use
1st. flash the .ftf(ics firmware) file using the flashtool and also the corresponding kernel
search the forum for arc and you will certainly find the firmware file and the procedure....JUST SEARCH FOR IT.:good:
2nd. ANTOTHER method is to unlock the bootloader and feel free to try any rom of your choice(although this voids the warranty :silly
there has been a variety of roms(custom and stock) available for THE ARC.
rest is your choice
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Alright, thanks mate. I'll go try and find something.

TheTastyToast said:
Alright, thanks mate. I'll go try and find something.
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Simply flash a .587 stock firmware through FLASHTOOL

[Q] Will i lose my root after sony update?

Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?

dominik07 said:
Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?
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Not 100% but I'm pretty sure you will. Bin4ry's root method doesn't work yet with the .55 firmware

dominik07 said:
Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?
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Deny that update, and wait for OTA update, OTA updates doesn't affect root.
It was like that with my old arc, with my wife's xperia S, and its like that with my Ion too.

AW: [Q] Will i lose my root after sony update?
Thank you very much for your help
So i have to wait till Bin4ry will update his root tool so that i can use it with my Sony Xperia S locked bootlader 6.1.A.2.55

if som1 would new if this tool comes out and can root 6.1.A.2.55 i would be very nice if he/she could tell me that

AFAIK the only method to root .55 was just bin4ry method done before updating..
so, you won't loose your root (as far as you don't wipe data/system)

dominik07 said:
if som1 would new if this tool comes out and can root 6.1.A.2.55 i would be very nice if he/she could tell me that
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I'd like if bin4ry updates his root method it was the best and easiest way I'll wait for his root method

dantistruct said:
I'd like if bin4ry updates his root method it was the best and easiest way I'll wait for his root method
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He can't. Sony fixed the exploit he was using which is why it doesn't work on newer firmwares.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL

Spectre51 said:
He can't. Sony fixed the exploit he was using which is why it doesn't work on newer firmwares.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
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Ok I Have verry same question and would appreciate one clear answer. If i rooted with Bina4ys method .50 stock rom, with no problems and am asked about upgrade to .55 OTA will it affect my root/change anything ? Is it save to go on I am looking for someone that did exactly the same thing rlly wouldnt like to loose root over this i always can flash cyanogenmod but until then am asking about .55, Thanks : )

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
[Tool][Big Update][11.02.] Root-Toolbox for .55
Worked for me
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

Kevin-0100 said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
[Tool][Big Update][11.02.] Root-Toolbox for .55
Worked for me
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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thanks but the trick is I have locked bootloader so wont work, i guess, the question si will OTA update to .55 take my superSU/root away.

Juntalisk said:
Ok I Have verry same question and would appreciate one clear answer. If i rooted with Bina4ys method .50 stock rom, with no problems and am asked about upgrade to .55 OTA will it affect my root/change anything ? Is it save to go on I am looking for someone that did exactly the same thing rlly wouldnt like to loose root over this i always can flash cyanogenmod but until then am asking about .55, Thanks : )
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OTA update should not lose root.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

Spectre51 said:
OTA update should not lose root.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Still as i noticed you're not sure, but thanks no fire in the forest. Will wait and see

Juntalisk said:
Still as i noticed you're not sure, but thanks no fire in the forest. Will wait and see
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I have not lost root anytime I did an OTA update. If you have made system file changes though OTA won't work.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

How do I make it work though? I don't remember I made any changes, but my ota update just will not work. It keeps on saying "Could not install new software version. Try again."
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Josh.L.Wang said:
How do I make it work though? I don't remember I made any changes, but my ota update just will not work. It keeps on saying "Could not install new software version. Try again."
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Althou didnt try, try through sony update service software while connected via usb.
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Spectre51 said:
I have not lost root anytime I did an OTA update. If you have made system file changes though OTA won't work.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Will def. try, but tell me one more thing if you can, if for instance will make backup via backup & restore in stock app of .50 and then will install .55 will i be able to come back in any case to .50 via this restore ? ?

Juntalisk said:
Althou didnt try, try through sony update service software while connected via usb.
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Will def. try, but tell me one more thing if you can, if for instance will make backup via backup & restore in stock app of .50 and then will install .55 will i be able to come back in any case to .50 via this restore ? ?
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SUS will remove root.
The backup & restore app will only put back apps and app data. You can always use flashtools to restore to .50
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

Spectre51 said:
SUS will remove root.
The backup & restore app will only put back apps and app data. You can always use flashtools to restore to .50
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Even with locked bootloader ? Thanks !

Juntalisk said:
Even with locked bootloader ? Thanks !
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Yes.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

Spectre51 said:
Yes.
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Right now i'm on rooted 6.1.A.2.50 , and i just got the notification for the .55 update. But i can't update it over the phone , it says i should use PC companion. If i update over pc companion, will i lose root and the files that i deodexed?

[Q] Info about my first smartphone

Today I bought my first smartphone...a brand new Sony xperia z1 compact.
I bought it from Telstra shop(in Australia). I read different topics and I have some questions...
I wonder if (without rooting)I can have the mobile without all the Telstra stuff and apps.
The phone comes with Android 4.3 and In Australia is not aviable the update to Kitkat,is possible change the Australian firmware to an European one without rooting?
I’m a bit confused for what to do...
Thanks in Advance.

LiOn_23 said:
I wonder if (without rooting)I can have the mobile without all the Telstra stuff and apps.
The phone comes with Android 4.3 and In Australia is not aviable the update to Kitkat,is possible change the Australian firmware to an European one without rooting?
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Flash a stock ftf which will debrand the device and update it too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291

XperienceD said:
Flash a stock ftf which will debrand the device and update it too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
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If I understood correctly I can't use the Flash tool for Xperia because Sony doesn’t support the D5503.
If I use the Flashtool can I have android 4.3 ver 14.2.A.142(no brand,stock version)?
If yes where I can get it?
Thanks a lot.

LiOn_23 said:
If I use the Flashtool can I have android 4.3 ver 14.2.A.142(no brand,stock version)?
If yes where I can get it?
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Yes, and everything you need is in the link I posted.

XperienceD said:
Yes, and everything you need is in the link I posted.
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Ok...after flashing the mobile with the stock rom I can still get updates from my mobile carrier...if I install the update I will have android with the operator logo and apps?
If yes there is an “official way” (Sony) that allows to get updates without operators stuff?
Thanks for your help.

LiOn_23 said:
Ok...after flashing the mobile with the stock rom I can still get updates from my mobile carrier...if I install the update I will have android with the operator logo and apps?
If yes there is an “official way” (Sony) that allows to get updates without operators stuff?
Thanks for your help.
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If you're debranding the device then it's not tied to a carrier, but you should still be able to update when it's released for the ROM you flash through PC Companion, although Many People just flash an ftf from here when updating.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...

XperienceD said:
If you're debranding the device then it's not tied to a carrier, but you should still be able to update when it's released for the ROM you flash through PC Companion, although Many People just flash an ftf from here when updating.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...
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Ok. I have another question (I read the guide you sent to me)...can you suggest me a good (if is possible easy and secure) way to back up my current device...so if I make some mistakes I can get the mobile "brand new".
Thanks.

LiOn_23 said:
Ok. I have another question (I read the guide you sent to me)...can you suggest me a good (if is possible easy and secure) way to back up my current device...so if I make some mistakes I can get the mobile "brand new".
Thanks.
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You could try and make an ftf to reflash if no one has uploaded one but that won't back up your Phone as it is now, you'll need root and CWM for that. Flash an unbranded ftf and never look back.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...

XperienceD said:
You could try and make an ftf to reflash if no one has uploaded one but that won't back up your Phone as it is now, you'll need root and CWM for that. Flash an unbranded ftf and never look back.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...
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Flashing will not will void the warranty?Right?

LiOn_23 said:
Flashing will not will void the warranty?Right?
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Depends how Sony views it if something goes wrong, but if stuff like that bothers you, why sign up to a site like xda in the first place.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...

XperienceD said:
Depends how Sony views it if something goes wrong, but if stuff like that bothers you, why sign up to a site like xda in the first place.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...
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Ok thank you.