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my xperia arc(LT15a) every time says that Im at the last firmware version.. but he still at FW version 3.0.A.2.181...
i can do anything to upgrade by phone or PC companion? or just using flash tool?
fabinexx said:
my xperia arc(LT15a) every time says that Im at the last firmware version.. but he still at FW version 3.0.A.2.181...
i can do anything to upgrade by phone or PC companion? or just using flash tool?
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Yes you can flash latest .283 via flashtool.
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um.. but just with flash tool? i cant update by the own phone or with Sony ericsson update utility?
and.. have any problem to put lt15i firmware at lt15a phone?
Regards!!
If your phone says that you are up to date, it's because your provider didn't roll out the update yet. If you don't want to flash you have to wait for it from them.
Is there any way downgrading from 2.3.4 to 2.3.2?
I have a locked sim card. So i cant unlock the bootloader. And no good enough toturial on Remote Unlock.
Can i use flash tool to downgrade?
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Don't think it will work.. Surely the kernel will not be compatible with 2.3.2 because it will still have the 2.3.4 one.. You can only flash kernel with unlocked bootloader.
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Ya you can use flashtool to downgrade no problem
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pricey2009 said:
Don't think it will work.. Surely the kernel will not be compatible with 2.3.2 because it will still have the 2.3.4 one.. You can only flash kernel with unlocked bootloader.
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Flashtool replaces the kernel too.
flashtool 2.9.1 will flash and downgrade without bootloader,think of it as the PCCompanion
How do i remove root? Want the 4.0 update. But do we really get. Maybe we get it. But what if Sony Ericsson means that. We will make ics for Xperia PLAY?
I want original ICS. From SE
Btw could some one upload 2.3.2 link. And howto video? Locked sim card. It failed
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I Cant understand what you just said... a video tutorial is not necessary since thousands of user did it without it.
Cat_On_Droid said:
I Cant understand what you just said... a video tutorial is not necessary since thousands of user did it without it.
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But what about warranty? Im Norwegian. And my phone has an Norwegian stock rom. Can i use pc companion to get it back?
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Could someone post a 2.3.2 Eroupean ftf file?
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calm down dude.
I dont get why you want to downgrade anyways? Why dont you just stick to 2.3.4?
Yay
it worked. but its an UK ftf. does this go away when i gingerbreak. then ota root keeper? does it update to my original language. cant find Norwegian in Languages on my Xperia PLAY 2.3.2
Go to wotanserver.com and find your version then use gingerbreak if it's 2.3.2 or zergrush exploit if it's 2.3.3 or higher. They should have your region.
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can downgrade sure CONFIRM!
May I know which process you use to downgrade to 2.3.2.
Wontanserver for sure. Good program, downloads and installs any firmware you want.
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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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?..
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OTA bricks your device and afaik PCC won't recognize your device anymore.
a Simple yet comprehensive answer
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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Guys, use SEARCH!
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@kumbangdesa
check pm
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I tried to search but links aren't working. Some are broken and some are for premium users.
If anyone can post me some working links?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408142
sinkster said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408142
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CWM recovery method is the only way to root this ROM but it works with bootloader unlocked phones only. I have locked one.
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.62 can't be rooted yet. To have rooted .62 you need to root .42 then upgrade ota, but depends on your provider...
sinkster said:
.62 can't be rooted yet. To have rooted .62 you need to root .42 then upgrade ota, but depends on your provider...
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But can you give step by step TUTORIAL or a video guide?
I'm a noob
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Basically, start with stock .42, which you're on just now I presume. Read and use the files here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582 and then check for updates on the phone(ota). If you use pc companion then you'll lose root. Basically, if you want to keep root then you may find you need to stay on .42(it depends on your region/provider if it's available). If you want .62 firmware then it's not rootable yet.
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Basically, start with stock .42, which you're on just now I presume. Read and use the files here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582 and then check for updates on the phone(ota). If you use pc companion then you'll lose root. Basically, if you want to keep root then you may find you need to stay on .42(it depends on your region/provider if it's available). If you want .62 firmware then it's not rootable yet.
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I'm currently on .62
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If you know how to use flashtool then http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1509554
If your unsure about it check the flashtool thread.
sinkster©
sinkster said:
.62 can't be rooted yet. To have rooted .62 you need to root .42 then upgrade ota, but depends on your provider...
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.62 can be rooted via recovery! I have tried it and now am running a rooted .62!
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varunadittya said:
.62 can be rooted via recovery! I have tried it and now am running a rooted .62!
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Can you send me .62.ftf link?
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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 ???
Oohhlala said:
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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Sandro8771 said:
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?