hi there,
i've got a sweet r800i with unlocked bootloader and latest doomkernel, stock rom, .42 firmware.
I heard the new .62 build is rolling out, i wonder if i can update via pc companion or i risk to brick the phone.
Thanks in advance!
Don't update with a unlocked bootloader, It think you can flash .62, Although wait for someone to confirm this, although I can confirm it will brick your device if you update OTA and PC Companion/Update Service
thanks man, i remember reading about it somewhere and wanted confirmation about it. yeah i guess i'll flash it, but it will wipe data right? If so, then it's a good excuse to test in some custom roms
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I just got my Arc S, and i want to check out few different custom roms. I was planing on rooting the device with Easy rooting toolkit, so the question is, how can i backup my stock rom and reflash it, if i ever need it for warranty issues? (Also maybe to get the official 4.0 update next year )
On my previous phone (HTC Desire) it was pretty easy, by restoring the Nandroid backup that i created after rooting the device. How about the Xperia? Is there something similar?
And while we are here, any suggestion for some stable custom roms for the Arc S? Thanks
If you only want to root your device, you can simply unroot the device.
But you don't really have to, when you update your device using PCC or SEUS, the root is gone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18879974#post18879974
If you decide to unlock your bootloader to flash custom kernels/ROMs, you have to relock it, when you want to update your firmware using PCC or SEUS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
And which custom ROM you like is your decision, but I'm still a CM7 fan.
I have root, if I want to return to stock ROM (without root) I can just use SEUS to update my phone and the root is gone?
hdplsa said:
I have root, if I want to return to stock ROM (without root) I can just use SEUS to update my phone and the root is gone?
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If your bootloader is locked yes.
I rooted my arc with EasyRooting toolkit,
How do I know if my bootloader is locked or not?
Edit: I checked by the service info, it says
Rooting status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
I am guessing that means my bootloader is locked?
Aiceball said:
I am guessing that means my bootloader is locked?
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Yes, it is.
And if you root, it doesn't, mean you've a unlocked BL.
Btw, you can't unlock your BL using the official method.
If you still want to unlock your BL, contact Jinx13.
I have a arc running ics form the arc s and i was wondering if i could downgrade with no ill effects. as im selling the phone.
UnderZone7 said:
I have a arc running ics form the arc s and i was wondering if i could downgrade with no ill effects. as im selling the phone.
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you can flash 2.3.4 firmwares {ftf} again via flashtool to downgrade..!!
Sorry for the noob question but can i use flashtool to downgrade back to GB even if my bootloader is lock?
Yes, but you can downgrade to 2.3.4 only. You will risk damaging the fuel gauge(0% battery problem) if you downgrade to an earlier version.
Yes, using flashtool flashes the stock kernel/firmware. If your bootloader's unlocked you could use pc companion to repair the phone if the official ICS isn't available in your area yet.
alvin.durant said:
Sorry for the noob question but can i use flashtool to downgrade back to GB even if my bootloader is lock?
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Here's a tutorial:
http://androidforums.com/x10-all-things-root/272949-flashtool-guide-how-n00bies.html#post2243502
Yes, cou can downgrade to 2.3.4
EDIT:
Other 2 guys were quicker
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Where can i get 2.3.4 generic for all regions?
Actually since you upgraded to ICS doing the repair via PC Companion will detect that you have the ICS version on your smartphone and will download, wipe and install the ICS even it if the ICS update is not available in your area.
I know because I did a repair job because I want to wipe it clean with a fresh install of the ICS and I am happy with it. So it will not repair and install GB 2.3.4.
As commented flashtool and download the GB 2.3.4 on here to downgrade.
where can i download generic ics ftf file?
Is there a website that i can find steps to downgrade upgrade so that I can unlock bootloader and root my arc LT15i.
Thanks
You can unlock the bootloader on any firmware... and just search your question up on xda or google
Thanks I thought someone wrote that you could not do that on .62 firmware but they maybe said that I cant root on .62.
Yeh you cant root on .62 so you have to downgrade to .42 and root on that and if you still want to retain the root and go to .62 you have to do an OTA update
Listen,u cant root firmware .62 directly. However,there is a loophole. First,u need to flash firmaware .42. Then, root firmware .42 using zergrush rooting method( there is a thread somewhere in development). After that, check ur update app in the phone and u will get firmware .62 OTA notification. Just download and install it. This is the way to get firmware .62 rooted.
*u must be on locked bootloader
*make sure u dont delete anything after rooting firmware .42
*if u dont get the firmware .62 notification, its not my fault
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I presume I once was on .42 and I updated to .62 firmware...
Can anyone tell me what, if any, difference is there between the two.
I have read that some of you have found that the phone is laggy on .62 and went back to .42
Is it maybe too much for the original Arc being on .62
And also I have read once you unlock the bootloader and downgrade, if you want to upgrade again, you have to relock the bootloader?
Thanks for any info
check this out its an excellent thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
hit thanks if i helped
Hello, I got an arc s and I am new to android.
I decided to root my phone, but i want to know how to restore the phone to unvoid my warranty so i can take it to repair before rooting it.
Can I simply restore my phone using seus or pcc?Or i need to unroot it? Also, can i use ota or computer to update my phone after rooting?
PS: I know that rooting will not void my warranty but it seems that i can't take a rooted phone to repair in Hong Kong. Sorry for my bad english .
You could downloaded a pre-rooted firmware and flash it on your phone which is the easiest thing to do
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30287336 this is for .431 the one that you have
MrModMan said:
You could downloaded a pre-rooted firmware and flash it on your phone which is the easiest thing to do
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30287336 this is for .431 the one that you have
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I need to have an unlocked bootloader to flash it, right?
I am going to follow this tutorial since I don't want to unlock it.
Thanks for your reply
if you want to unroot then update phone via seus if you are on locked bl(i guess)
I am on 4.1.2 Jelly bean rooted and unlocked with mako bootloader, my pc tells me that there is a new update for my phone. If I install it, is there any chance that I can brick my phone? Can somebody tell me what will happen if I update it? Please, thank you!
darkmixta said:
I am on 4.1.2 Jelly bean rooted and unlocked with mako bootloader, my pc tells me that there is a new update for my phone. If I install it, is there any chance that I can brick my phone? Can somebody tell me what will happen if I update it? Please, thank you!
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Yes, you gonna brick it. Don't do OTA if you're bootloader unlocked. You should flash the firmware update manually. I got my n7 bricked long time ago after updating ota.