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Hi, everyone. I can't seem to find the solution for my prob, so I've to ask for ur knowledge on this.
Problem:
I'm using Xperia Arc with latest stock firmware without root. And I want to back up my app data & settings before resetting or flashing it.
Attempt:
I've tried Ultimate Backup Tool, but to no avail, just as mentioned in the Ultimate Backup Tool thread that there are known problem with Xperia Arc as one of the Sony 2011 devices.
I've looked through all the rooting methods for Xperia Arc, and I can't seem to find or perform a working root on the phone without flashing it. Naturally, Titanium Backup can't work as well.
Question:
So, what options do I have to back up the app data & settings now? And I'm looking that whether will a flash necessarily wipe the data on ur phone? Can I retain the data even after flashing the phone?
Really appreciate for ur help. Thx~ =)
SCC2002 said:
Hi, everyone. I can't seem to find the solution for my prob, so I've to ask for ur knowledge on this.
Problem:
I'm using Xperia Arc with latest stock firmware without root. And I want to back up my app data & settings before resetting or flashing it.
Attempt:
I've tried Ultimate Backup Tool, but to no avail, just as mentioned in the Ultimate Backup Tool thread that there are known problem with Xperia Arc as one of the Sony 2011 devices.
I've looked through all the rooting methods for Xperia Arc, and I can't seem to find or perform a working root on the phone without flashing it. Naturally, Titanium Backup can't work as well.
Question:
So, what options do I have to back up the app data & settings now? And I'm looking that whether will a flash necessarily wipe the data on ur phone? Can I retain the data even after flashing the phone?
Really appreciate for ur help. Thx~ =)
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You can't, it's not possible to access and backup app data while your phone is not rooted. Are you on GB or ICS?
BTW, you don't have to flash your phone to root unless you have to downgrade. In the instance for ICS .587, I only need to flash the kernel of .562, root it via adb, then flash back the .587 kernel. This should not wipe your data.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061338
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popthosegaskets said:
You can't, it's not possible to access and backup app data while your phone is not rooted. Are you on GB or ICS?
BTW, you don't have to flash your phone to root unless you have to downgrade. In the instance for ICS .587, I only need to flash the kernel of .562, root it via adb, then flash back the .587 kernel. This should not wipe your data.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061338
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Thx a lot for ur reply. I'm on ICS .587 too. I was just afraid that flashing would wipe the data. And now this is clear.
Seems like this is the only option that I have, right? Btw, won't flashing it back to the latest firmware lose the root? Bcuz I used to have root, but I lost it when I updated my phone through official update methods. Or is that why I lost root?
SCC2002 said:
Thx a lot for ur reply. I'm on ICS .587 too. I was just afraid that flashing would wipe the data. And now this is clear.
Seems like this is the only option that I have, right? Btw, won't flashing it back to the latest firmware lose the root? Bcuz I used to have root, but I lost it when I updated my phone through official update methods. Or is that why I lost root?
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You lose root from both flashing stock firmware and updating through official updating methods.... at least for locked boot loaders
SCC2002 said:
Thx a lot for ur reply. I'm on ICS .587 too. I was just afraid that flashing would wipe the data. And now this is clear.
Seems like this is the only option that I have, right? Btw, won't flashing it back to the latest firmware lose the root? Bcuz I used to have root, but I lost it when I updated my phone through official update methods. Or is that why I lost root?
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Yes, flashing will lose your root, so does updating it via the official method. Flashing the entire ROM would wipe the data, but flashing the kernel does not.
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jman2131 said:
You lose root from both flashing stock firmware and updating through official updating methods.... at least for locked boot loaders
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popthosegaskets said:
Yes, flashing will lose your root, so does updating it via the official method. Flashing the entire ROM would wipe the data, but flashing the kernel does not.
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Really? Then, what's the point of downgrade the firmware then upgrade again? Lol~
So, does that mean that with unlocked bootloader, I can keep root even after upgraded?
SCC2002 said:
Really? Then, what's the point of downgrade the firmware then upgrade again? Lol~
So, does that mean that with unlocked bootloader, I can keep root even after upgraded?
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You can't root the latest firmware so you have to downgrade to root. You then upgrade by flashing the latest firmware's kernel which upgrades the firmware to the latest version and also keeps root status.
As for unlocked bootloaders, I can't comment because I have no experience with them
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jman2131 said:
You can't root the latest firmware so you have to downgrade to root. You then upgrade by flashing the latest firmware's kernel which upgrades the firmware to the latest version and also keeps root status.
As for unlocked bootloaders, I can't comment because I have no experience with them
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I think I got u wrongly before this. Lol. Bcuz you said that flashing it to the latest firmware will lose root. Or do you mean just stock firmware?
While for unlocked bootloader, can popthosegaskets or anyone else share the insight? Thx.
yep i meant flashing any stock ftf will make you lose root on locked bootloader
jman2131 said:
yep i meant flashing any stock ftf will make you lose root on locked bootloader
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So that means that if I want to upgrade to a later firmware without losing root, I've to use a custom firmware?
SCC2002 said:
So that means that if I want to upgrade to a later firmware without losing root, I've to use a custom firmware?
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Nope. You flash the kernel of the latest version of stock firmware. Here's an example
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ごめん~ごめん~
Sorry for the late reply
Anyways, I tried flashing the .587 kernel on my .562 stock. My firmware version still read .562, so I don't think flashing kernel will update firmware on unlocked bootloader.
As for rooting the latest firmware, you can update first, downgrade the kernel and root. You can keep data this way and get root.
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popthosegaskets said:
ごめん~ごめん~
Sorry for the late reply
Anyways, I tried flashing the .587 kernel on my .562 stock. My firmware version still read .562, so I don't think flashing kernel will update firmware on unlocked bootloader.
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it works for locked...at least for me lol
jman2131 said:
it works for locked...at least for me lol
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Yeah, when you unlock bootloader, you also remove DRM keys that connect to Sony servers. So Track ID, Playnow and other Sony services won't work anymore. You also cannot use OTA updates as it will brick your phone.
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jman2131 said:
Nope. You flash the kernel of the latest version of stock firmware. Here's an example
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But the one that u provided is Arc S kernel, mine is Arc. Not sure whether are they compatible...
popthosegaskets said:
ごめん~ごめん~
Sorry for the late reply
Anyways, I tried flashing the .587 kernel on my .562 stock. My firmware version still read .562, so I don't think flashing kernel will update firmware on unlocked bootloader.
As for rooting the latest firmware, you can update first, downgrade the kernel and root. You can keep data this way and get root.
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Oh, it's alright~ Are u a Japanese? Lol. =P I see I see. Didn't know that firmware & kernel are different. Will try & see. Thx a lot~ ^^
jman2131 said:
it works for locked...at least for me lol
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Alright~ Will try. Thx a bunch. ^^
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Yeah, when you unlock bootloader, you also remove DRM keys that connect to Sony servers. So Track ID, Playnow and other Sony services won't work anymore. You also cannot use OTA updates as it will brick your phone.
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Hmm~ I'm aware of that. But from first impression, it seems like they're not that important, since apps like Playnow are not useful. The only one that I use is TrackID, which I saw Sony published it on Play Store for public download. Sounds like it's fine to lose the DRM key too. Lol.
Arc S kernel and Arc kernel is different. Don't flash or it may cause problems.
I am Japanese but studying abroad.
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popthosegaskets said:
Arc S kernel and Arc kernel is different. Don't flash or it may cause problems.
I am Japanese but studying abroad.
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Wow, cool.
Is there any guide for me to flash the kernel? Is flashing custom kernel the same?
SCC2002 said:
Is there any guide for me to flash the kernel? Is flashing custom kernel the same?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
Just follow the instructions and you should get root for latest firmware.
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SCC2002 said:
Is there any guide for me to flash the kernel? Is flashing custom kernel the same?
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For flashing custom kernel, you need to unlock bootloader.
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Dear all,
Well I dont know where to start. But here is what happened with my N7100 Note 2.
I was on the latest 4.4.2, the phone restarted suddenly one day and it just dont boot stuck at samsung logo,
flashed the 4.4.2 stock from sammobile. and it worked fine everything was perfect for a week, till it happened again
flashed the same rom. and here is where the trouble begins.
The IMEI changed to generic 00499XXX.., Serial No: 000000
i managed to downgrade to 4.1.2 with mobile odin, flashed a lot of stocks and customs as well. And after a very hard work for a week i manage to get back my IMEI and serial number back, now I backed up my EFS learned my lesson
Now i flashed the stock rom 4.1.1, phone is unlocked. cant make calls, or sms or data internet.
Now I have service: out of service, Bluetooth address: unavailable (while its in the efs folder the mac is in the file), Device status modified, And when I connect it to USB it wont recognize the phone until I have to dial *#7284# and change USB from modem to PDA, then save and reset. (EVERYTIME) I need a permanent fix as well for that.
Please I need help with those as i cant make my phone work.
Thanks and regards,
Mohamed Selim.
First and most important:
If you ever were on stock 4.4.x you can't downgrade to 4.1.x because of knoxed bootloader.
What you did with mobile odin was no real downgrade cause your bootloader wasn't touched.
Don't try to flash firmware beyond your current bootloader version.
Install Samsung Phone Info app from play store and look for actual bootloader version.
Androidwizzard said:
First and most important:
If you ever were on stock 4.4.x you can't downgrade to 4.1.x because of knoxed bootloader.
What you did with mobile odin was no real downgrade cause your bootloader wasn't touched.
Don't try to flash firmware beyond your current bootloader version.
Install Samsung Phone Info app from play store and look for actual bootloader version.
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Well It actually did downgrade to 4.1.2 with Mobile odin and I checked the version and Baseband and everything it was the 4.1.2
Now I am on 4.1.1 stock. rooted and trying to figure out what to do now
onix17_5 said:
Well It actually did downgrade to 4.1.2 with Mobile odin and I checked the version and Baseband and everything it was the 4.1.2
Now I am on 4.1.1 stock. rooted and trying to figure out what to do now
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As I said before: YOU DID NOT DOWNGRADE firmware to 4.1.2 with Mobile Odin, check with Info app from Samsung:
You will find bootloader between *ND3 and *NI1 and all are 4.4.2 KitKat
So, whatever firmware you try to flash under 4.4.2 is supposed to fail.
Androidwizzard said:
As I said before: YOU DID NOT DOWNGRADE firmware to 4.1.2 with Mobile Odin, check with Info app from Samsung:
You will find bootloader between *ND3 and *NI1 and all are 4.4.2 KitKat
So, whatever firmware you try to flash under 4.4.2 is supposed to fail.
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I am not trying to argue here, And yes I do agree with you, it failed with i tried to downgrade with windows odin all the time, but acutally never failed with mobile-odin pro latest version. you dont have to believe me, I wont lie to you. I just need a solution for the problem im having now.
Thanks.
onix17_5 said:
I am not trying to argue here, And yes I do agree with you, it failed with i tried to downgrade with windows odin all the time, but acutally never failed with mobile-odin pro latest version. you dont have to believe me, I wont lie to you. I just need a solution for the problem im having now.
Thanks.
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Mobile Odin does everything but doesn't flash bootloader so it is like flashing a custom rom which also doesn't contain bootloader.
PC Odin flashes complete firmware, so this is the only way to really up- or downgrade. Hope you understand the difference.
The only solution I see for you is to concentrate on 4.4.2 equal or up your actual bootloader version.
Androidwizzard said:
Mobile Odin does everything but doesn't flash bootloader so it is like flashing a custom rom which also doesn't contain bootloader.
PC Odin flashes complete firmware, so this is the only way to really up- or downgrade. Hope you understand the difference.
The only solution I see for you is to concentrate on 4.4.2 equal or up your actual bootloader version.
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I do Understand the difference, and thanks for explaining more.
But I attached About my device
But any way beside all this points, I need to fix all the problems I am having either im on 4.1.1 or 4.4.2
Thanks.
onix17_5 said:
I do Understand the difference, and thanks for explaining more.
But I attached About my device
But any way beside all this points, I need to fix all the problems I am having either im on 4.1.1 or 4.4.2
Thanks.
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I really want to help you out and I assure you that I know what I am talking about (take a look into my signature with stock roms and bootloaders).
There is indeed no solution on 4.1.1 and the screenshot doesn't show bootloader version. To believe what I say try to find out what BL version you are on. If it shows XXUFND3 up to XXUFNI1 you have the proof.
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I really want to help you out and I assure you that I know what I am talking about (take a look into my signature with stock roms and bootloaders).
There is indeed no solution on 4.1.1 and the screenshot doesn't show bootloader version. To believe what I say try to find out what BL version you are on. If it shows XXUFND3 up to XXUFNI1 you have the proof.
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kay my Bootloader is: N7100XXUFND4. Android Version: 4.1.1, you are right, I kinda understand what you were talking about now.
So now im all ears, Please help me solve my problems.
onix17_5 said:
Okay my Bootloader is: N7100XXUFND4. Android Version: 4.1.1
Well now how can I solve my problems, All ears
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XXUFND3 was the first KitKat firmware for N7100 and yours was the second.
Three options:
1) Flash firmware using PC Odin at least ND4, maybe better NE1 or up
2) Flash through recovery any stock KitKat custom rom provided by wesamothman, cosmyndemeter or me
3) Flash through recovery any KitKat custom rom you like from development section here
4.3 custom roms may work also, but not 100% sure.
Beyond 4.3 I wouldn't recommend.
Androidwizzard said:
XXUFND3 was the first KitKat firmware for N7100 and yours was the second.
Three options:
1) Flash firmware using PC Odin at least ND4, maybe better NE1 or up
2) Flash through recovery any stock KitKat custom rom provided by wesamothman, cosmyndemeter or me
3) Flash through recovery any KitKat custom rom you like from development section here
4.3 custom roms may work also, but not 100% sure.
Beyond 4.3 I wouldn't recommend.
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Okay, I will flash a stock Kitkat custom rom provided by you, Can you please require one for me. And I will flash it through recovery now.
onix17_5 said:
Okay, I will flash a stock Kitkat custom rom provided by you, Can you please require one for me. And I will flash it through recovery now.
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Best and fastest one is XXUFNI1, NH2 and NG3 aren't bad either.
Do a clean installation (factory reset) and after setup device go back into recovery to flash SuperSu.zip.:highfive:
Androidwizzard said:
Best and fastest one is XXUFNI1, NH2 and NG3 aren't bad either.
Do a clean installation (factory reset) and after setup device go back into recovery to flash SuperSu.zip.:highfive:
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Okay I staterd the download for XDA_XXUFNI1.zip and the BL NH2.
I think I got it, no BL just the XDA_XXUFNI1.zip and clean install it
Okay will be back when im done
onix17_5 said:
Okay I staterd the download for XDA_XXUFNI1.zip and the BL NH2.
should I flash the NH2 with odin after the rom? , or just the Rom without the NH2?
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No need to flash BL cause you already have KitKat BL
Androidwizzard said:
XXUFND3 was the first KitKat firmware for N7100 and yours was the second.
Three options:
1) Flash firmware using PC Odin at least ND4, maybe better NE1 or up
2) Flash through recovery any stock KitKat custom rom provided by wesamothman, cosmyndemeter or me
3) Flash through recovery any KitKat custom rom you like from development section here
4.3 custom roms may work also, but not 100% sure.
Beyond 4.3 I wouldn't recommend.
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Okay im done with this part flashed and step up, and installed superU.
So what next
onix17_5 said:
Okay im done with this part flashed and step up, and installed superU.
So what next
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After reboot everything should be fine: Stable, rooted, fast, right?
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After reboot everything should be fine: Stable, rooted, fast, right?
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Yes rooted fast everything is stable, but all the problems I said in the first post still there
onix17_5 said:
Yes rooted fast everything is stable, but all the problems I said in the first post still there
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You mean really everything
out of service,
Bluetooth address: unavailable
Device status modified -> that's ok
USB doesn't recognize the phone
Androidwizzard said:
You mean really everything
out of service,
Bluetooth address: unavailable
Device status modified -> that's ok
USB doesn't recognize the phone
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Yes still out of service
Bluetooth address: unavaliable
USB doesnt recognize the phone until i have to do *#7284# and change USB to PDA, this its okay but once i restarted the phone I have to do it again save and reset.
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Yes still out of service
Bluetooth address: unavaliable
USB doesnt recognize the phone until i have to do *#7284# and change USB to PDA, this its okay but once i restarted the phone I have to do it again save and reset.
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Ok, last one is driver related to your PC (Mac or Windows?), are you running Kies?
For BT I found this APP
For the first issue I think about IMEI lost, pls check
Hi im not a total noob but I have never updated my phone as was looking for the simplest way to do so. I also have a few questions for when ive done so. Im currently on 4.4.2 rooted soff and have been advised to update so I can get a working kexec so I can install multirom properly.
will I need to reroot and unlock bootloader after?
Is there a risk of bricking.
thanks.
gimpchop said:
Hi im not a total noob but I have never updated my phone as was looking for the simplest way to do so. I also have a few questions for when ive done so. Im currently on 4.4.2 rooted soff and have been advised to update so I can get a working kexec so I can install multirom properly.
will I need to reroot and unlock bootloader after?
Is there a risk of bricking.
thanks.
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Sir if you were in rooted condition and gladly also in S-OFF, you're free to do anything , i mean rather than fallback to stock, just flash any custom rom you want but also flash it's correlated firmware.
Thank You
erwinpiero said:
Sir if you were in rooted condition and gladly also in S-OFF, you're free to do anything , i mean rather than fallback to stock, just flash any custom rom you want but also flash it's correlated firmware.
Thank You
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Thanks for the reply the reason I was staying on stock is becouse I don't know what Rom to use to suit my needs thats why I was going to try multrom so I can test a few. And keep all my apps and contacts till I change over.
Can anyone add anything further?
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Can anyone add anything further?
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If I'm you, I rather update my device to 4.4.4 first as you're running the older firmware so all you can enjoy is simply CM based rom whereas the lastest GPE and sense based rom may not work properly since you're still using the older firmware.
Is it better for me to return to stock update everything and reroot rather than updateing Rom and firmware seperately
gimpchop said:
Is it better for me to return to stock update everything and reroot rather than updateing Rom and firmware seperately
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Easier way is to restore back to stock and do the OTA than root if need but I don't. I flash a custom recovery and make a nandroid backup and flashing straight! skipping root
Bobbi lim said:
Easier way is to restore back to stock and do the OTA than root if need but I don't. I flash a custom recovery and make a nandroid backup and flashing straight! skipping root
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Thanks not 100% sure what u meen.
Is it a more fool proof way to go back to stock?
Or better to flash fw from tarp I don't want to wreck my phone
Hi do I need to Unroot and flash stock recovery to do a its update or just flash stock recovery?
When I'm updated will I need to root the new Rom or just re flash custom recovery?
Thanks.
gimpchop said:
Hi do I need to Unroot and flash stock recovery to do a its update or just flash stock recovery?
When I'm updated will I need to root the new Rom or just re flash custom recovery?
Thanks.
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The easiest way is to get s off, then go superCID
You download the firmware zip, rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip. Put that on your extCSD and boot into hboot.
That's it. Your phone does the rest.
You can read more about it here.
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The easiest way is to get s off, then go superCID
You download the firmware zip, rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip. Put that on your extCSD and boot into hboot.
That's it. Your phone does the rest.
You can read more about it here.
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Hi thanks for the reply my only worry with doing it this way is I have no idea what firmware to flash there are so many how do I know what is the right one. I may be being over cautious but I love my phone and don't want to mess it up.
gimpchop said:
Hi thanks for the reply my only worry with doing it this way is I have no idea what firmware to flash there are so many how do I know what is the right one. I may be being over cautious but I love my phone and don't want to mess it up.
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Do you have s-off?
Or the simplest and fool proof method. Grab your nandroid backup (found in general section) and restore the backup and flash your stock recovery. After which please do a factory reset and try to search for OTA. It'll appear
Bobbi lim said:
Do you have s-off?
Or the simplest and fool proof method. Grab your nandroid backup (found in general section) and restore the backup and flash your stock recovery. After which please do a factory reset and try to search for OTA. It'll appear
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Hi Yes I'm soff and still on stock Rom it rooted do I still need to flash stock nandroid
gimpchop said:
Hi Yes I'm soff and still on stock Rom it rooted do I still need to flash stock nandroid
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Use a RUU will be easier for you. But beware, everything inside your device will be clean. So do backup your pictures and etc to your com before you use it.
Bobbi lim said:
Use a RUU will be easier for you. But beware, everything inside your device will be clean. So do backup your pictures and etc to your com before you use it.
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Ok thannks. I was trying to avoid a full wipe if possible
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Hi thanks for the reply my only worry with doing it this way is I have no idea what firmware to flash there are so many how do I know what is the right one. I may be being over cautious but I love my phone and don't want to mess it up.
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I understand you not wanting to mess your phone. It is always best not to proceed if you are unsure.
I'm not sure what carrier you are on, but for the normal international model, you will want to download this firmware to use in the method I explained.
Some American carriers have different firmware, so if you on an American carrier, let me know which one and I will provide you with the proper download to update to 4.4.4
The best thing about this method over an RUU is that you won't lose any data.
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I understand you not wanting to mess your phone. It is always best not to proceed if you are unsure.
I'm not sure what carrier you are on, but for the normal international model, you will want to download this firmware to use in the method I explained.
Some American carriers have different firmware, so if you on an American carrier, let me know which one and I will provide you with the proper download to update to 4.4.4
The best thing about this method over an RUU is that you won't lose any data.
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Hi thanks for the help its appreciated. I have the UK and carrier is O2. Just so I'm clear after fw update all I need to do is update to a 4.4.4 rom? I do have HTC backup and a full tarp backup is that sufficient to restore my phone after thanks again.
gimpchop said:
Hi thanks for the help its appreciated. I have the UK and carrier is O2. Just so I'm clear after fw update all I need to do is update to a 4.4.4 rom? I do have HTC backup and a full tarp backup is that sufficient to restore my phone after thanks again.
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Yep, that's right. The HTC backup I wouldn't worry about. They aren't as good as TWPR's. Flash the firmware from the link I provided, then install a 4.4.4 ROM.
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Yep, that's right. The HTC backup I wouldn't worry about. They aren't as good as TWPR's. Flash the firmware from the link I provided, then install a 4.4.4 ROM.
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Great thanks for the clarification I'll let you know how I get on.
gimpchop said:
Great thanks for the clarification I'll let you know how I get on.
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Ok so i flashed my fw and it now says 3.19 happy days. My phone boots up in to my previous rom but it seems there is no custom recovery can i just reinstall it useing multirom app as i intend to ues this later on to test roms or do i need to have a custom recovery allready on before i can use the app thanks.
p.s is it normal that i can boot in to a 4.4.2 rom with the 3.19 fw.
Thanks
I managed to capture the OTA link and get the file guys
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_as3y0lZtevWkR5NjgzU0h1cTQ
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I managed to capture the OTA link and get the file guys
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_as3y0lZtevWkR5NjgzU0h1cTQ
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Is this ok to install on the US variants?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
From what I understand, I'm just supposed to download this and then go to my recovery and update from recovery right?
As in like update from internal storage right?
What version is this from?
hey bro did you have the flashligt icon and gesture in the new update?
Anyone flashed this with flash fire?
How to install on rooted devices???
sandy108 said:
I managed to capture the OTA link and get the file guys
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_as3y0lZtevWkR5NjgzU0h1cTQ
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You didn't tell us what variant of the phone you have
How to install???
zimplemeh said:
Is this ok to install on the US variants?
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No this is not recommended to install on US variant
saqlainrattansi said:
From what I understand, I'm just supposed to download this and then go to my recovery and update from recovery right?
As in like update from internal storage right?
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Yes you got it right
olive23 said:
What version is this from?
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It's from build number *67
Jayesh Nirve said:
How to install???
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Either use stock recovery or use Flashfire
zeft64 said:
You didn't tell us what variant of the phone you have
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Indian Variant
Flash fire ain't working phone just reboots with no changes
can i install on retbr?
I think the location version does not matter as long as you have the right build number. I had retla .15 and tried to flash .35 in order to update to .67 (fail), the ota ask for .14/.15. So I had to install stock .15 again and redo the process.
Something I'd like to add is the stock recovery did not recognize internal or sd storage, so I had to push ota via ADB.
*Also my warning bootscreen changed from N/A to Bad Key multiple times for apparently no reason. But everything is working fine.
Pls tell me how u went back to 15 plsss
Aredhelelen said:
I think the location version does not matter as long as you have the right build number. I had retla .15 and tried to flash .35 in order to update to .67 (fail), the ota ask for .14/.15. So I had to install stock .15 again and redo the process.
Something I'd like to add is the stock recovery did not recognize internal or sd storage, so I had to push ota via ADB.
*Also my warning bootscreen changed from N/A to Bad Key multiple times for apparently no reason. But everything is working fine.
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Exactly what I have been trying to tell. There is a fingerprint mismatch that happens. On a side note how did you manage to take yourself back from .35 to .15 and then update to .67. I get the last part, but downgrading with a higher bootloader; and where did you get the .15 build
You can simply install one of the stock versions already posted here in the forum, I just downloaded the .15 and installed it again via fastboot with the command lines (also explained in that post, in comments) like any other stock rom. Then, after starting the phone you must activate USB debbuging mode to be able to use ADB commands, so you can restart the phone in stock recovery and activate the push ota update via ADB.
Anyway, if this sounds complicated I think there is already a flashable .zip to apply ota, you can give it a try.
Does anyone have the latest retail version of the G5S rom stock?
Version latest is NPP26.102-49-1
this firmware will not come out, it will have to wait for the next one.
lohanbarth said:
this firmware will not come out, it will have to wait for the next one.
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But mine version is on NPPS26.102-63-1
Will this version be released?
And if I try to flash .49 version will I get error?
Thanks a lot
I think I found one place where it's suposed to host the "MONTANA_NPP26.102-63_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" file, but it's a paid download site.
i'm not going to pay to download because money in Brazil is something very scarce especially for something charged in dollar :silly:
if you wanna try, here is: https://www.top-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=26032
and if in any case you get this file, please share with us
bycabraljr said:
I think I found one place where it's suposed to host the "MONTANA_NPP26.102-63_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" file, but it's a paid download site.
i'm not going to pay to download because money in Brazil is something very scarce especially for something charged in dollar :silly:
if you wanna try, here is: https://www.top-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=26032
and if in any case you get this file, please share with us
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So my guess is, we can still flash .49 version rom even we're on higher version. (just simply not to flash gpt.bin, this cause error when your version is newer than .49)
And after installed .49 version, we will receive OTA update then we update it?
Not sure if this is the correct way to get back to stock rom and relock the bootloader...
michael50310 said:
So my guess is, we can still flash .49 version rom even we're on higher version. (just simply not to flash gpt.bin, this cause error when your version is newer than .49)
And after installed .49 version, we will receive OTA update then we update it?
Not sure if this is the correct way to get back to stock rom and relock the bootloader...
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To relock the bootloader you'll need a firmware more recent than the previous one you installed. If you had the .49-1 installed, you'll may need to wait for one more recent firmware popout as this .49 will give errors while installing (the "oem lock begin" command only locks the bootloader if you install every single file from the firmware, which will fail because an lower version of the firmware was installed).
In short: you can get back to stock but can't relock bootloader unless you didn't installed the OTA .49-1 or have an more recent firmware available
bycabraljr said:
To relock the bootloader you'll need a firmware more recent than the previous one you installed. If you had the .49-1 installed, you'll may need to wait for one more recent firmware popout as this .49 will give errors while installing (the "oem lock begin" command only locks the bootloader if you install every single file from the firmware, which will fail because an lower version of the firmware was installed).
In short: you can get back to stock but can't relock bootloader unless you didn't installed the OTA .49-1 or have an more recent firmware available
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Gotcha. So after reverted to .49 form higher version, will I be able to get OTA update to higher version? Tks a lot!
michael50310 said:
Gotcha. So after reverted to .49 form higher version, will I be able to get OTA update to higher version? Tks a lot!
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Yes, you can update without worries. Just remember to maintain your system untouched before any update. If you root or install custom recovery, the update will fail and may get into a boot loop
bycabraljr said:
Yes, you can update without worries. Just remember to maintain your system untouched before any update. If you root or install custom recovery, the update will fail and may get into a boot loop
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So I'm currently running NPPS26.102-63-1 , and my bootloader is unlocked. Am I still capable for OTA update? And if I decided to install custom recovery and rom, can I flash .49 version stock rom?
michael50310 said:
So I'm currently running NPPS26.102-63-1 , and my bootloader is unlocked. Am I still capable for OTA update? And if I decided to install custom recovery and rom, can I flash .49 version stock rom?
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You can upgrade through OTA with unlocked bootloader, you only can't if you modify your system. But if you are running .63-1 I'm not certain about reinstalling the .49 ROM as they may be different, like different modem or other resources like NFC resulting in bricking. Test at your own risk. I'd like to test .63 ROM, but I can't find any free places to download it.
(Or if you want you can also try the ZUI ROM, it's a stock rom from a chinese moto g5s with ZUI interface)
bycabraljr said:
You can upgrade through OTA with unlocked bootloader, you only can't if you modify your system. But if you are running .63-1 I'm not certain about reinstalling the .49 ROM as they may be different, like different modem or other resources like NFC resulting in bricking. Test at your own risk. I'd like to test .63 ROM, but I can't find any free places to download it.
(Or if you want you can also try the ZUI ROM, it's a stock rom from a chinese moto g5s with ZUI interface)
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So the reason is the latest firmware for locking bootloader
Untill now I have thought that the problem is with only my device can we ask for Motorola for the latest firmware releases so that we can relock our bootloader
Talwar sridhar said:
So the reason is the latest firmware for locking bootloader
Untill now I have thought that the problem is with only my device can we ask for Motorola for the latest firmware releases so that we can relock our bootloader
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They used to have a site for you to download firmware, but it hasn't been updated like 3years... Even Moto support doesn't know where to get it..