Guys,
I have a Xperia LT15i with Locked Bootloader which is rooted and currently on .42 firmware.
With the new official Sony ICS update release, i'd want to move to stock ICS with latest firmware, can anyone please guide me how do i do it ??
Do I update using PC Companion or can it be done OTA ?
Also, once i update to stock firmware and stock ICS, is it still possible to root my device and keep the bootloader locked ???
I need the right advice, i am scared and dont want to end up with a bricked device...PLEASE HELPP
EDIT: I know there are lot of threads on the forum, but I am not an expert and scared to cater to this update and lose my beloved phone ...
if some one can just guide me with a step by step process, it will help a lot, it's a sincere request..!!
First of all, you can indeed upgrade!
ICS is not available through OTA, so you should go only by PCC for now.. But check if PCC shows that the update is available, because the update is available for only selective SI nos (to check your SI no remove your batrery and look in the sticker below the battery on your phone).. If PCC shows the update, then no problem!
If not, try downloading the ICS ftf file and flash using flashtool..
And for your last question, yes you can indeed root with a locked bootloader.. I'll post you the link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683189
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
Thanks a lot prasad for the reply, I found my SI number in the update list yesterday on the sony blog post.
For the rooting process, is there a better explained tutorial ? The link that you have referred is good but lot of things are just to be assumed
There is a link to the sony blog with a similar tutorial but I am not able to locate it, can you help me find it please ?
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Hi,
My arc is currently rooted on 3.9.1.a.0.145, i live in Egypt i tried OTA update but it found nothing.
so basically how can i update to the newest 4.0.a.2.368 update without killing the root?
N.B. my device is officially unlocked.
md_attia said:
Hi,
My arc is currently rooted on 3.9.1.a.0.145, i live in Egypt i tried OTA update but it found nothing.
so basically how can i update to the newest 4.0.a.2.368 update without killing the root?
N.B. my device is officially unlocked.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126409
Something There Might help ^
devise is already updated and rooted now i want to update to 4 without losing the rooting!
And a ton of people are going to ask the same question. Sigh!
As of yet, there's no OTA update roll out for the latest .368 firmware for the arc. Some regions have the OTA update for the neo.
We ALL will just have to wait a bit longer for SE to do the honours. Patience mate!
so how other arc users managed to update their devices ?
md_attia said:
so how other arc users managed to update their devices ?
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If you have an unlocked bootloader (as adviced in your first post), then you must look in the development section, they have the stuff you need.
If you have locked bootloader like so many of us, you just have to try and keep hitting the "update button" in the settings menu and hope for the best.
datagubben said:
If you have an unlocked bootloader (as adviced in your first post), then you must look in the development section, they have the stuff you need.
If you have locked bootloader like so many of us, you just have to try and keep hitting the "update button" in the settings menu and hope for the best.
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yep.
everything is here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126409
locked : must wait.
unlocked : can be done
How you missed this thread - Anyone knows how to root xperia arc build 4.0.a without having to unlock bootloader? - on the same page, I don't know.
Hi
My arc s framework is 4.0.2.A.0.42 and I Have wifi dropping problem,I found that
If I update it to last framework my problem will solve,
But when I try to update phone it says you have last update (on 4.0.2.A.0.42)
I found that there is a newer framework (.58) (biased on this thread)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
I want to know is there any way to update my phone without using .ftf files?
I remember that for my old X10 there way a way to chang phones region and update phone to newer framework..how I can do it with my ARc s?
thanks for your help and sorry for my bad English
There is no other way.
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am2222 said:
Hi
My arc s framework is 4.0.2.A.0.42 and I Have wifi dropping problem,I found that
If I update it to last framework my problem will solve,
But when I try to update phone it says you have last update (on 4.0.2.A.0.42)
I found that there is a newer framework (.58) (biased on this thread)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
I want to know is there any way to update my phone without using .ftf files?
I remember that for my old X10 there way a way to chang phones region and update phone to newer framework..how I can do it with my ARc s?
thanks for your help and sorry for my bad English
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Yes you can trick PC Companion to flash a different firmware by editting the build.prop file in /system. There's a thread explaining how to do that, search for it.
But flashtool is even easier, why would you want another method??
A third possibility would be Wotannserver but I don't have experience with them, I just use flashtool.
I recently upgraded my arc s to ICS beta. Since it has no bluetooth wifi or the android market, i want to downgrade it back to Gingerbread. Can some one please help? ps. stupid me did not make any backup before upgrading..
Thank You.
Have you tried the Official ICS yet? Maybe it will resolve some of the issues you were having.
If you really want to downgrade though, all you have to do is flash the respective ftf file using flashtool. You'll find lots of guides/resources for this in the development section.
I dd not try the official. where can i find it? i installed beta only.
thank you.
smokified said:
I dd not try the official. where can i find it? i installed beta only.
thank you.
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This is the best ROM, and it is official ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515148
If you want to get back to GINGERBREAD just flash this ROM, IT is awesome
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
PD: Just remenber to have unlocked your bootloader and flash the respective kernel for each ROM
If this was usseful press "THANKS"
You can get the Official ICS here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598052
Thank you very much. I flashed the official ICS.
Gingerbread is the best..
Where do i find the official Gingerbread ROM. Plz give the link. Thanx
I Cannot download the rom....plz help
The links times out after 30 sec and says the source file couldnt b detected
anubhav.m said:
The links times out after 30 sec and says the source file couldnt b detected
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http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
Enjhoy!
press thanks if i helped
firmware .42 will be very helpful
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Enjhoy!
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Sir I need the Xperia Arc S GB .ftf file P.S. that the firmware is not having .62 firmware. .42 will be very helpful....Thanxxxxxx
anubhav.m said:
Sir I need the Xperia Arc S GB .ftf file P.S. that the firmware is not having .62 firmware. .42 will be very helpful....Thanxxxxxx
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if u are trying to say u need the .42 ftf then its in the same link, just scroll down and look for : 4.0.2.A.0.42
Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716)
india generic hardly matters as Central Europe i believe is the same as if u flash this via flash tools. then as the phone will start u will on top get the language "hindi" option aswell or india "english" .. you can root this, then update via wifi to .62 n u will still have root
if u have unlocked ur bootloader make sure u have locked it so u be able to update to .62 via wifi
hello.i need some help with my Xperia S lt26i.i'm on stock ICS .55 firmware and i want to root.but i'm not really sure if my bootloader is locked or unlocked.when i go to service info it says : Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes.so this is locked but i can unlock my bootloader?
and the best method to root and flash a custom rom?i've seen some tutorials but i don't know what to use.i don't want to downgrade or something.
thanks you for time and sorry for the noob questions but i am new on the xperia rooting.
Grigoris0r20r said:
hello.i need some help with my Xperia S lt26i.i'm on stock ICS .55 firmware and i want to root.but i'm not really sure if my bootloader is locked or unlocked.when i go to service info it says : Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes.so this is locked but i can unlock my bootloader?
and the best method to root and flash a custom rom?i've seen some tutorials but i don't know what to use.i don't want to downgrade or something.
thanks you for time and sorry for the noob questions but i am new on the xperia rooting.
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Yes you can unlock bootloader,after unlock you will lose DRM Keys that can't be restore,and also BRAVIA Engine won't work.
About root check youtube to know more and understand.
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thank you so much for your help! i will wait a litle bit longer for the official update and if they don't release it i will root.thanks!
Complete Guide For Flashing ROM
Grigoris0r20r said:
hello.i need some help with my Xperia S lt26i.i'm on stock ICS .55 firmware and i want to root.but i'm not really sure if my bootloader is locked or unlocked.when i go to service info it says : Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes.so this is locked but i can unlock my bootloader?
and the best method to root and flash a custom rom?i've seen some tutorials but i don't know what to use.i don't want to downgrade or something.
thanks you for time and sorry for the noob questions but i am new on the xperia rooting.
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Hello @Grigoris0r20r,
Its really simple if you follow the steps,
Here is a step by step post for the same. Click [Here]
Its A Complete Beginners Guide.
It would surely help.
Regards,
Dwarkesh
dwarkesh2492 said:
Hello @Grigoris0r20r,
Its really simple if you follow the steps,
Here is a step by step post for the same. Click [Here]
Its A Complete Beginners Guide.
It would surely help.
Regards,
Dwarkesh
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thank you so much!!!! very helpfull guide! i think that i am gonna stick with locked bootloader for a while.and like all the phone if i root it it will void my warranty right? thank you! :good::good::good::good::good:
pannekoek28 said:
You can always root your device. You will still receive OTA (over the air) updates. I highly recommend to root your xperia S, because it is very easy and I can't name a negative thing about it. To root your .55 firmware, search in the android development thread for a topic about rooting this specific firmware. It's called New root method or something like that. I'm on my mobile now so I can't give you a link.
As for bootloader: yes, you can unlock it. I personally don't recommend it, (a lot of others will), because you won't be able to go back to normal and I find it very difficult to do. There are about 2-3 ROMs that can be installed with a locked bootloader. I also have a locked one and used Xzxperience 2 for quite a time.
Good luck with rooting (and unlocking?) and welcome to the forums
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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i think u say about this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204321
i've found it easy.what about your rom? is it stable and fast? oh and if you don't mind one more question.u said that i am be able to receive OTA updates.so if i have a custom rom i am still gonna be able to receive official OTA updates? thank you for your help!!! and like you said i think i am gonna stick with locked bootloader.i only have some months my XS.
Grigoris0r20r said:
i think u say about this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204321
i've found it easy.what about your rom? is it stable and fast? oh and if you don't mind one more question.u said that i am be able to receive OTA updates.so if i have a custom rom i am still gonna be able to receive official OTA updates? thank you for your help!!! and like you said i think i am gonna stick with locked bootloader.i only have some months my XS.
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Unfortunately No, You Will Not Get Sony Official Update.
Yes Having a locked bootloader is a good idea till JB rolls out
dwarkesh2492 said:
Unfortunately No, You Will Not Get Sony Official Update.
Yes Having a locked bootloader is a good idea till JB rolls out
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the only bad with locked bootloader is that you can't flash all the roms.but its ok.i think i am gonna root it soon cause sony is not gonna release the official update soon i think.
Lets hope it does!
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Lets hope it does!
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well mate i have already rooted my LT 26i to Jelly bean, it will be June to get official update.
don't worry about the warranty, u can re-lock your boot loader any time and flash it with .55 and no one will know that u had rooted your phone and u can do the official updates with OTA or PC companion or from service center.
i can 100% guarantee u that cz i have already tested it on EMMA ( official software for Sony )
if u want to know the details how to unlock boot-loader, root and install leaked Jelly bean, its all in the forum
if u don't understand then i can help out
epicsha said:
well mate i have already rooted my LT 26i to Jelly bean, it will be June to get official update.
don't worry about the warranty, u can re-lock your boot loader any time and flash it with .55 and no one will know that u had rooted your phone and u can do the official updates with OTA or PC companion or from service center.
i can 100% guarantee u that cz i have already tested it on EMMA ( official software for Sony )
if u want to know the details how to unlock boot-loader, root and install leaked Jelly bean, its all in the forum
if u don't understand then i can help out
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i will wait for a bit longer for the official update,otherwise i am gonna root it.did u used the ftf .200 that they posted here?
Grigoris0r20r said:
i will wait for a bit longer for the official update,otherwise i am gonna root it.did u used the ftf .200 that they posted here?
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Nope i used .197 and its decent. let it run till official update ;p
epicsha said:
Nope i used .197 and its decent. let it run till official update ;p
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heheh yeah thats true.maybe i will try it soon.they said end of may but they did say what year lol
pannekoek28 said:
I really enjoyed the ROM. It had some nice features (toggles in status bar, CPU over/underclocking) and a really nice look.
To be honest I'm not really sure about OTA updates in custom ROM's. As far as I can recall you will NOT receive OTA updates. But you don't need them, because you can flash the official JB firmware when it's out with flashtool.
Good luck
Oh and btw, yes I meant that thread you mentioned. It works really easy
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yeah thats what i saw.a few clicks and you are done.btw do you know any other roms that don't want unlocked bootloader?i saw the list for jb roms but all need unlocked bootloader.
pannekoek28 said:
I know this ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139152) is for locked bootloaders too. That's all I've found yet.
I havn't tried this one, but I am planning to do so. (after JB ofcourse )
I will stick with .55 firmware now, until JB releases. If I like it I will keep it (will use some mods though).
If I don't like it, I will switch to the ROM above. If I don't like that one I might unlock my bootloader.
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nice!!! thank you! so if i root my phone and keep the bootloader locked i can still receive the new update when it rolls out.right?
and one noob question.whats the point of rooting it if not using another rom?just to overclock?
There is no need to worry if u want to root the phone or unlock the boot loader nor u have to get worried that u will loose your warranty.
i have already tried it on official software
epicsha said:
There is no need to worry if u want to root the phone or unlock the boot loader nor u have to get worried that u will loose your warranty.
i have already tried it on official software
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hmmm nice then!!!
But I have already tested on my LT26i. Can u explain me what model u have and what are the things u have done. I would help u as much as I can!
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pannekoek28 said:
you WILL lose warranty if you unlock your bootloader. in the Android development forum there is a thread that describes how to keep warranty, but it won't work for me [/QUOT
hmmmm i see.no need to root it now though cause i received the official update yesterday so its ok.at least they fixed the cam.but not the lag when you record on full HD.
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Im using XPERIA M DUAL and i have some doubts.....
My Mobile Is Rooted One...
Still shall i able to recieved 4.3 Update from sony????
If yes, after updating 4.3, my mobile is to be rooted condition or not???
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Thanks frendz...
i have few more doubts...
i've know that there is two method to update a phone software officially,
One is FTOA another one is through PC Companion...
I asked you frendz which method is best? bcoz both the two method has varying in data sizes, why this variation..
Tell me ur suggestion...
and frendz, who are already updated.........
are you having any problem???
i've heared from sonymobile forum that 4.3 update has lot of bugs.
is it true...??
Give your feedback about 4.3 Jb in m dual....
Pls Reply me Experts.....
Update your phone through pc companion if u did not receive the OTA. Or if that doesn't help, you can download the FTF for the firmware you want and flash it through flashtool. And no, you don't need to be rooted to use flashtool and update
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ananthtcr said:
Im using XPERIA M DUAL and i have some doubts.....
My Mobile Is Rooted One...
Still shall i able to recieved 4.3 Update from sony????
If yes, after updating 4.3, my mobile is to be rooted condition or not???
Pls Reply me Experts.....
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You can update to 4.3 root is no matter
After updating to 4.3 you will lose your root access. So once again you need to root with different methods (see in general section) for that you need to unlock bootloader/4.3 ftf file
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Nope you won't get official update from SONY ( If you are in India).But you can flash 4.3 FTF file
Are you from India?
then you couldn't update officially, as "xdasenior' said (as I do)
you could download FTF of 2005 & flash with flash tool
all of these are available in our forum itself.
for rooting, you had to download both older & newer firmware (4.2 and 4.3)
then use niki root
ananthtcr said:
Im using XPERIA M DUAL and i have some doubts.....
My Mobile Is Rooted One...
Still shall i able to recieved 4.3 Update from sony????
If yes, after updating 4.3, my mobile is to be rooted condition or not???
********************************************* solved ***************************************************************
Thanks frendz...
i have few more doubts...
i've know that there is two method to update a phone software officially,
One is FTOA another one is through PC Companion...
I asked you frendz which method is best? bcoz both the two method has varying in data sizes, why this variation..
Tell me ur suggestion...
and frendz, who are already updated.........
are you having any problem???
i've heared from sonymobile forum that 4.3 update has lot of bugs.
is it true...??
Give your feedback about 4.3 Jb in m dual....
Pls Reply me Experts.....
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Both pc companion and FOTA are for updating, dont worry about the size, they will both get you 4.3.
Yes 4.3 does have quite a few bugs, but they have all been fixed. Go to the stickied thread in the general section by @ansebovi and you will see the solutions to the bugs
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