Hi guys sorry if this has been asked before but im not sure ...
I want to do ota update for ice cream sandwich but im rooted will I end up whit a brick ?
Btw I have a xperia pro from fido if it can help ...
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If rooted, i dont think u will get any prob,as long as u dont unlock bootloader.
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shahkam said:
Hi guys sorry if this has been asked before but im not sure ...
I want to do ota update for ice cream sandwich but im rooted will I end up whit a brick ?
Btw I have a xperia pro from fido if it can help ...
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Is it out..?
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maliceomalice said:
If rooted, i dont think u will get any prob,as long as u dont unlock bootloader.
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Hi thanks for the answer but id like to make sure because this is a friend phones not mine....
And not its not out yet but just want to know just incase it shows up...
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shahkam said:
Hi thanks for the answer but id like to make sure because this is a friend phones not mine....
And not its not out yet but just want to know just incase it shows up...
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I would say if u upgrade it using seus or PC companion it would be a hell lot better.
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now.i.feel said:
I would say if u upgrade it using seus or PC companion it would be a hell lot better.
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Works even if im rooted ? And can we just change the region in pc companion so maybe i can get the update faster ? For example if its released in the uk and im in canada i change my region to uk will iget the update ?
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shahkam said:
Works even if im rooted ? And can we just change the region in pc companion so maybe i can get the update faster ? For example if its released in the uk and im in canada i change my region to uk will iget the update ?
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Yea it works even when you are rooted.
To change the region you gotta change the serial number of the device firmware in the build properties To the location where you want to change . The serial number is in the format XXXX-XXXX.
Or you can do it the easy way using flash tool.
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now.i.feel said:
Yea it works even when you are rooted.
To change the region you gotta change the serial number of the device firmware in the build properties To the location where you want to change . The serial number is in the format XXXX-XXXX.
Or you can do it the easy way using flash tool.
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Thanks for the answer one last question is if i change my firmware to another region using flashtool do i need to have an unlocked bootloader ?? Also if i change my firmware and flash for another region will that make it bootloader status unlockable in the service menu ??
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Any?
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shahkam said:
Thanks for the answer one last question is if i change my firmware to another region using flashtool do i need to have an unlocked bootloader ?? Also if i change my firmware and flash for another region will that make it bootloader status unlockable in the service menu ??
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If you use the latest version of flash tool you don't need to have ab unlocked boot loader.
You can always unlock your boot loader if it is allowed.
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now.i.feel said:
If you use the latest version of flash tool you don't need to have ab unlocked boot loader.
You can always unlock your boot loader if it is allowed.
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That's my problem its not allowed and thanks for the replys mate
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first of all,ota is not available for ics!
Sony said that in a blog post!
Like gire.prasad said, an OTA update for ICS will NOT be there. You would need to use SEUS or Flashtool or any other flashing programme.
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Well, first of all I've read this Tutorial (How-TO and it says that if my Play has an update after November 11 I can't root it that way.
Does it that mean that I will never be able to root it? There is a way to root such models with that update?
Any advice would be aprecciated.
These are my phone specifications:
R800a
Android 2.3.3
3.0.1.A.0.145
2.6.32.9
Sim Locked
Thanks in advance for the support, and thanks to all devs who help us noobies...
Superoneclick should work for you. Google it.
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I'm pretty sure that flashtool will root that no problem too!
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If the two last solution don't work, maybe try this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
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thatsupnow said:
I'm pretty sure that flashtool will root that no problem too!
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I used to have an Xperia X10a and I flashed it the North American Version using flashtool and some ftf files.
Can I root it and flash it to another version using this tool and having these specifications?
I dont want to brick my phone but I want to have root access and if possible change to another build, because Telcel is pretty bad and consumes a little space in memory.
Thanks to all of you who have answered my questions and thanks again for the help.
Yea it should work for you no problem!
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Thanks for the advice. Finally my PLAY have root access and I can die happy now.
Mod, please close this thread.
Hi im new here. i need an expert opinion. Using xda forum i've recently rooted my friends arc s. everything went well and the phone was successfully rooted. plan was to upgrade it to ice bean. I performed system reset but accidently didnt load the new software zip.
now all i see is sony logo. Is the phone now bricked?? Is there any solution to restore the phone. i would really appreciate some help for this problem...
thanks
Hasan
Just flash any 4.0.4 fw via flashtools!
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FAdrums said:
Just flash any 4.0.4 fw via flashtools!
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Correct!..use newest flashtool...
Tips: doing nandroid backup before doing anything
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That's the standard operating procedure to safeguard your android and that's what I like my xperia arc s over my galaxy tab.
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Thanks
Many thanks to all ov you... Does anybody has link to the newest flash tool? where can i find it?
Thanks!
hasan
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12223467
There you go!
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FAdrums said:
Just flash any 4.0.4 fw via flashtools!
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FAdrums said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12223467
There you go!
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one more thing. could you tell me how to flash 4.0.4 firmware ? just need an example.. and if possible kindly provide me with any firmware file to start with. this forum is just full of high tech stuff and im unable to find anything at this beginner stage... :silly:
Thanks a bunch!!!
muhammad.hasan said:
one more thing. could you tell me how to flash 4.0.4 firmware ? just need an example.. and if possible kindly provide me with any firmware file to start with. this forum is just full of high tech stuff and im unable to find anything at this beginner stage... :silly:
Thanks a bunch!!!
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here you go dude(the method same with GB) !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74
problem still not solved !!!
ok ive flashed with the new flash tool. it has its built in new fm for arc s.
i still see sony logo. nothing happened. please suggest what shud i do????? :crying:
muhammad.hasan said:
ok ive flashed with the new flash tool. it has its built in new fm for arc s.
i still see sony logo. nothing happened. please suggest what shud i do????? :crying:
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Just wait..first boot may take a more time...
By the way what is your bootloader status..is it locked or unlock..?
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dont know about boot loader status.... how do i find that out?
if i dont know the bootloader status then probably its locked ! any solution with a locked BL?
its been more than 10 minutes since the sony logo is displayed.
muhammad.hasan said:
if i dont know the bootloader status then probably its locked ! any solution with a locked BL?
its been more than 10 minutes since the sony logo is displayed.
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Its simple, have you unlocked it??
if yet...and you want to do this with all risk try to do this
Press dial phone
*#*#7378423#*#*....when it said Bootloader unlock : yes
Its mean u can unlock your bootloader..then go to this tutorial,remember you will avoid your guarante,but after that you can flash any amazing custom ROM...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12873655
Or if just want to keep on stock..I suggest you to reflash the stock rom/firmware..follow the instruction carefully..
EDIT : sorry..just forgot that u get bootloop
So just doing last step : reflash the firmware...
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AndriyeZ said:
Its simple, have you unlocked it??
if yet...and you want to do this with all risk try to do this
Press dial phone
*#*#7378423#*#*....when it said Bootloader unlock : yes
Its mean u can unlock your bootloader..then go to this tutorial,remember you will avoid your guarante,but after that you can flash any amazing custom ROM...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12873655
Or if just want to keep on stock..I suggest you to reflash the stock rom/firmware..follow the instruction carefully..
EDIT : sorry..just forgot that u get bootloop
So just doing last step : reflash the firmware...
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the problem is that the phone is stuck at sony logo. so i wont be able to unlock the bootloader as it needs the dial pad...
I have been flashing this phone with LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf but no progress is seen.
i dont have much info about bootloop and bootloader?
what instructions do i need to follow. could you guide me stepwise.
thanks a lot for the help you've been providing so far !
Try to flash ROM 4.0.4 which is compare with the kernel..looks like u just flash the kernel..
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AndriyeZ said:
Try to flash ROM 4.0.4 which is compare with the kernel..looks like u just flash the kernel..
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if my phone is stuck at sony logo, can i still flash a ROM? how will i enter into recovery mode?
muhammad.hasan said:
if my phone is stuck at sony logo, can i still flash a ROM? how will i enter into recovery mode?
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Absolutely...
I think thats why flashtool so usefull...its 100 % work...
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AndriyeZ said:
Absolutely...
I think thats why flashtool so usefull...its 100 % work...
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ok that sounds great... how do i do it? because whenever i select ROM for flash, the flashtool says that only ftf is acceptable. Kindly suggest ho do i do it. thanks
muhammad.hasan said:
ok that sounds great... how do i do it? because whenever i select ROM for flash, the flashtool says that only ftf is acceptable. Kindly suggest ho do i do it. thanks
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The stock ROM usually .tft file...so now try to search download stock ROM for 4.0.4 or 4.03 include those kernel...it is a tons this forum..try to use search engine...I can help u with the link but, can give u now..I have work...so be pation...search thread which give u download link..goodluck mate..
EDIT : I was using from this thread for my Arc S last time...read carefully the steps...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
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Thanks !
AndriyeZ said:
The stock ROM usually .tft file...so now try to search download stock ROM for 4.0.4 or 4.03 include those kernel...it is a tons this forum..try to use search engine...I can help u with the link but, can give u now..I have work...so be pation...search thread which give u download link..goodluck mate..
EDIT : I was using from this thread for my Arc S last time...read carefully the steps...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
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hi there i wanted to thank you for you help. i have successfully flashed my phone with the stock ROM... Thanks a lot!
One question to make it clear. I have stock firmware Untouch no Root and No bootloader unlock. and updated to 4.0.4 Build 6.0.A.2.50 using official PCC. I want to know is it possible to downgrade my phone to Gingerbread using flashtool without unlocking bootloader?
Yup u can do this.
Just download the firmware from
Xdafileserver and flash it:thumbup:
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isht97 said:
Yup u can do this.
Just download the firmware from
Xdafileserver and flash it:thumbup:
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Are you sure about it did you try it ?
Yes you can. Do it
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xeshan88 said:
Are you sure about it did you try it ?
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Yes bro I have tried it many times.
There is no problem.
Just go for it.
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Hi,
I m new to the forums.
I have a sony xperia s with a locked bootloader but has been rooted.
i have cwm installed on it and currently have XZXperiance_2 installed.
I would like to go back to the offical ICS 4.0.4 Rom.
The phone says it is still logged as 4.0.4 but with different system on it.
I would like to go back to the origional system because of the official JB Update in the next few weeks.
If some could help me step by step it would be much help =]
I have set it back to factory settings but doesnt go back to the origional system i dont think i backed up the old system =[
Any help would be much appriciatted,
Many Thanks
Dan
Use flashtool from development part of Xperia s forum.
Download it, instal drivers, download ICS 4.0.4 generic world and flash it via flashtool.
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hi... you can flash official firmware with flashtool..
fw: http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
ftool: http://androxyde.github.io/
Thanks such a stupid question lol
Many thanks
DJH2389 said:
Thanks such a stupid question lol
Many thanks
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You can also use SUS for repair the phone to stock rom.
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RHBH said:
You can also use SUS for repair the phone to stock rom.
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He cant, he run on custom rom.
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electrash said:
He cant, he run on custom rom.
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I think he can cause his bootloader is locked i personally did it my self about month ago..
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Depends on rom, if creator renamed the rom SUS will says unkown version.
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Tittle says it all. I mean w/o using pcc. Since i bought this phone there is a 0.1 mb update but cant update it via ota i have to use pcc which gave me a whol system update. Plz help
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It's OTA bug
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What is your current build version & ota's build version?
6.1.A.2.55 or something similar?
cities516 said:
What is your current build version & ota's build version?
6.1.A.2.55 or something similar?
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It is the .45
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For what? It's solved. No need to refreshing it. You can't update your phone via OTA! Only PC Companion or SUS.
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Vaith said:
For what? It's solved. No need to refreshing it. You can't update your phone via OTA! Only PC Companion or SUS.
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SUS ? what is this? The flashtool ?
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SUS
Sony Update Service.
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/?g_q=Sony Update Service
help me
Sony Update Service.
sorry guys i m new here.i have some problem with my phone..idk..i just got noticed that my phone Acro HD so-03d(lt26w) got update to 6.1.A.2.45 but i cant update either via OTA or PC companion..both methods ask to update.but when im using SUES it said no update available..then/?
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oj_itachi said:
Sony Update Service.
sorry guys i m new here.i have some problem with my phone..idk..i just got noticed that my phone Acro HD so-03d(lt26w) got update to 6.1.A.2.45 but i cant update either via OTA or PC companion..both methods ask to update.but when im using SUES it said no update available..then/?
sorry my bad in english
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Repair the device using SUS/SUES. There should be a repair option. It should update your phone.
OR else flash a stock FTF/ Firmware using Flashtools then repair your device using SUS. That should work too.
Check the General Section for firmware source and tutorial.
auni said:
Repair the device using SUS/SUES. There should be a repair option. It should update your phone.
OR else flash a stock FTF/ Firmware using Flashtools then repair your device using SUS. That should work too.
Check the General Section for firmware source and tutorial.
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owh many thanks..but i was tried to repair it using PC Companion but the results still same..hmm sorry can u guide me with simple [email protected] new with sony before this im using samsung..thanks