Hi
I have just unlocked the boot loader on my SEXplay and was wondering about updating the phone to a newer firmware then putting doomkernel on.
Basically to cut a long story short, Can I do it through the PC companion or do I have to flash a newer version onto it?
Also if I have to flash could one of you fine members provide me with a link to the new one.
Thanks All
I think you'll have to flash. Btw, SEXplay sounds.. Well.. Wrong.
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Hello,
3 day's ago I bought Se arc and first thing what I want to do was find the latest version of firmware for this phone. I connect to my wifi, downloaded the latest soft version 4.0 and clicked install. After installing the phone has shutdown and does not respond now. After pressing the power button flash only for a moment the green light and thats all. After reading forum I tried to flash it and install 3.0.1.A.0.145 FT but still no reaction what can i do next ?
maybe you have an unlocked bootloader?!
Maybe your bootloader was unlocked and the OTA update brick your phone.
Just look in: Fix FOTA bricked phones
If that's the problem, you will find some usefull information to repair.
Bukest
yessssssssss it works
thanks
strange thing that you bought a bootloader unlocked phone, you can get problems with your warranty
depulle87 said:
strange thing that you bought a bootloader unlocked phone, you can get problems with your warranty
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thats why was so cheap ;/
ok, my phone work now and I wont to get new software version 4.0 what can I do ?
When I take update software in telephone always after instalation it doesn't wont turn on, but after connecting to pc companion 2.0 also I have error "Your phone contains a modified software, which can not be updated"
You have two options:
1.As you are already unlocked simply flash a custom ROM (Check for DoomLord's kernel in the forum).. U get root, ability to overclock and tons of other stuff..
2. If you want to stick to stock SE.. Relock bootloader and then update.. (Check the namaste guide..)
I'd go with the first one
I have new soft in my ARC
i do this i my way - I search forum xda for new soft for arc 4.0 and using flashtool instaled that soft and working ;] symply and quickly
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!
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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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.
hi
i m basically a sony user bt a friend of mine uses a htc one v so m a complete noob
he has been using it frm the past 2 years so the warranty is already void
the bootlocker is not unlocked so there is no modification made to the device
the device keeps rebooting every 10 minutes for no particular reason
i guess its a software problem
can you please suggest me a way to flash the stock rom
is there any .exe for it (such as flashtool for xperia
ota update wont work i guess coz firstly the phone doesnt stay on for that long and secondly his phone is already up to date
also can i flash a rom without actually entering in the system (like i looked around a bit and found that unlocking the bootloader requires it to b in the bootloader state, as there are absolutely no modifications made to the device so getting into the bootloader wont b a problem and flashing the rom in the recovery)
i would be reallllly thankful
Check this exe:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471243
Hi,
I have the CDA 1280-7858 Sony Xperia Z1 Compact model. I have yet not been able to upgrade my phone to latest lollipop, since T-mobile UK have not released it yet.
My phone is carrier unlocked, but bootloader CANNOT be unlocked, this leaves no possible way for me to add a custom rom , right?
What are my options here? Sit and wait forever or just get a new phone?
As you can see in the attachment, only T-mobile remains on the 14.4.A.0.157 release in the UK carriers.
You can always flash stock or custom stock based lollipop from some other region. You don't need unlocked bootloader for that. There are a couple of them prerooted+dual recovery in general z1c forum.
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You can always flash stock or custom stock based lollipop from some other region. You don't need unlocked bootloader for that. There are a couple of them prerooted+dual recovery in general z1c forum.
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Ok, but this would erase my phone completely right? i would use flashtool to upgrade?
Is t here any reason why its taking so long to get the OTA update? I mean, optimally, i want that one and not really need to bother to reset the phone entirely for this update.
You can always make a backup in recovery (I'm thinking you have a recovery already) just in case you don't like lollipop (I didn't). You lose any app installed and preferences (for sms u can backup those and contacts you can sync with Google account) so you will have to reinstall those. If you want root for your phone you need one of those prerooted ones and those are flashed from recovery usually. Best thing is to read the instructions in those threads.
I don't have recovery mode i think. Since this comes with unlocking bootloader, which i CANNOT on my phone.. (its not possible, not even paid with jinx13).
You don't need unlocked bootloader for recovery. Just go here http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and browse to XZDualRecovery > XZDualRecovery 2.8.15 > Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.15-RELEASE.installer.zip and install that from your PC (with the phone connected to your PC via USB). I think you need to enable USB debugging before doing this and you definitely have to be rooted. You should read around how to install stuff there are some guides and resource threads in General forum.
Edit: Also get the flashable version and store it somewhere safe on your phone. Anytime you flash a new ROM you need to also flash the recovery else you have to connect phone to PC and do the install version and that takes longer.
Thanks templeka, I have been unsuccessful in any attempt to root this phone also.. What would be the best way? it just seems to be locked in all ways possible for me to get this done.
edit: i tried the towelroot selection 3 from file you suggested.. it just stopped after libdvm opened (loljavasucks), and after reboot, i was unable to enter recovery mode. (pressed volume up or down, and there was no light on any diode, at any time)
You need to flash a stock .108 rom, root and install dual recovery.
Towelroot will not work on v157. Follow the guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2977774
In short you need to flash v108 kernel, root and flash v157 kernel back with Flashtool. Be sure to install the necesary drivers after installing Flashtool (they are in the folder where you installed it).
Sorry for being noob still.. But how do i enter flash mode now? I mean reboot and holding volume down will only enter Safe Mode of the phone. (i think its because i have the wrong kernel?)
Just when i was about to give up.. 14.5.A.0.270 just released on t-mobile.. FINALLY!
Hi guys, I've been reading a lot of different threads, but have gotten myself confused. Its been a long time since I done flashing of software, and things are completely changed since then.
Anyway,I currently have the z5 premium which was purchased in o2, however I have now moved to ee and would like the WiFi calling feature. My handset hasn't been rooted or nor can the bootloader be unlocked. Can I still download stock ee firmware and install it without any problems.
I find most branded firmware to be buggy in some way.
there is a tutorial for backing up your TA partition ( the bit that keeps your DRM keys)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
and a tutorial for unlocking your bootloader, and compiling a patched Stock Kernel. from there, you will be able to install any of our great Custom roms.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...oot-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
If you decide instead to keep your phone locked. you should still be able to flash a stock rom using the FTF and the flash tool. you should still backup all your data, photo's documents etc before doing anything at all with your phone.
and always try to start any new flash completely clean. and build up from there, instead of trying to retain your data, or restoring your apps.
If you want more help with backing up and rooting / unlocking your bootloader just ask. but post the exact model version of your device. as the z5p has 4 different models.
Thanks for the reply Patrick, I got all sorted. Unfortunately the bootloader can't be unlocked on my handset, so can't use custom ROMS. However, I was able to use Flashtool and XperiFirm to download EE's branded firmware, and now I have the WiFi calling feature. Thanks for your help.