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 ???
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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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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?
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Im rooted with locked bootloader and I have removed most bloatware. I know I now can not update via ota because I removed system apps. Can I still update via pc companion?
What are other options to be able to update?
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Will the repair feature in pc companion reflash it or is that more like a factory reset?
Or is the update service tool what I want that actually makes you turn of phone and hold back key to get into flash mode
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You can still update with a computer, but you will lose root. To get root back after, use the one-click zergrush method, that can be found in the xperia play development section of forums.
Also, I believe PC companion flashes the update completely, it's not like a reset.
And doing a factory reset through the phone doesn't restore apps, so don't bother trying that.
Alternatively, you can use flashtool to flash an updated stock ROM, but that will make all your settings and data reset.
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Awesome thanks knowing I van still update on the pc with companion is good enough for me, thanks.
Do you know if bloatware will be restored when I update on the pc?
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Here is the stock firmware
multiupload.com/B9CI6MH39N
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It will be restored, but you can root easily with zergrush and remove it again.
Also if that's an ftf file you need flashtool, that isn't for PC companion. X10 flashtool by bin4ry and androxhyde to be exact.
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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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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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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.
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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?..
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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What you suggest update it or not? I heard rooting is not possible after upgrade to .55 with lock bootloader. Anything new in this firmware except baseband.
Some says better battery life.
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there is an OTA of 36.1mb on my device..! will i loose the root, cwm and mods !! if i go for it ??
Ynt: 6.1.A.2.55 For UAE now official Xperia S
I'm using that and yes impossible to root without unlocked BL.. You'll lose your cwm, root, kernel..
Xperia S - .55 Stock FW, Unlocked BL, Advanced Stock Kernel
So i love to stay in Locked bootloader. No need to update it.
The OTA upgrade kept root on my XPS.
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I dont have OTA i must update trought pc companion, whic i wont.
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one is saying root will retain one is saying will be lost .. .. .eww
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one is saying root will retain one is saying will be lost .. .. .eww
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abdyasar said:
I'm using that and yes impossible to root without unlocked BL.. You'll lose your cwm, root, kernel..
Xperia S - .55 Stock FW, Unlocked BL, Advanced Stock Kernel
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OTA will wipe CWM.. Root this what above person said
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The OTA upgrade kept root on my XPS.
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OTA will NOT effect root.. . .!
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so m confused
Well u can always make backup of ur current rom and then update. If sh... hits the fan u can always flash. 50 with flashtool and restore.
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Kornezije said:
Well u can always make backup of ur current rom and then update. If sh... hits the fan u can always flash. 50 with flashtool and restore.
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I wanted to know what is new in .55 if nothing else then i will remain in .50.
Hi
I'd like to update my Xperia s with the stock ICS update, but PC companion tells me that my phone is already updated so I want to update it via flash tool and I don't know anything about it.... And my phone says (see the image) help me please what I must do to do it perfect and not get briked
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Hi
I'd like to update my Xperia s with the stock ICS update, but PC companion tells me that my phone is already updated so I want to update it via flash tool and I don't know anything about it.... And my phone says (see the image) help me please what I must do to do it perfect and not get briked
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You can use flashtool for flashing firmware on locked bootloader
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Download the original .55 firmware
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/32d781xcq7vx5re/v6ercyFTgS#
Extract and put the ftf file in the flashtool/firmware folder
In Flashtool click in the upper left ray and select flash mode.
Select the downloaded firmware and click ok.
Power off the phone and connect while press volume down
When finished reboot your phone
Good luck and sorry for my english
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aaron.esp.35 said:
Hi
I'd like to update my Xperia s with the stock ICS update, but PC companion tells me that my phone is already updated so I want to update it via flash tool and I don't know anything about it.... And my phone says (see the image) help me please what I must do to do it perfect and not get briked
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Are you on gingerbread right now ?
What's your build number ?
If you want to upgrade to ICS then follow the instructions by dpirotto above,
Need a tutorial ? > http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Thank you....
I did it and... I'm enjoying it jaja i missed ICS porting in my phone jaja
Well I'm testing I feel like I git a new phone thanks
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I have a rooted stock .45 xperia s and I just received the ota update for .55 last night.
When I try to install it, though, my phone keeps saying installation failed. It says "Could not install new software version. Try again."
I cannot unlock my bootloader so the new root kit won't be too helpful for me. I heard you won't lose root if you do ota update though. But how come mine kept on failing ? Do I need to delete something before I do ota update ?
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Is it because I have superuser.apk in my system/app ?
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unlock bootloader make u can't OTA update..
Try to lock before update OTA.
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well i have locked bootloader.. but i am facing same issue .. although i am no 50
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well i have locked bootloader.. but i am facing same issue .. although i am no 50
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is your rom rooted/deodexed ?
I found the solution.
I first went to recovery and flashed only the system portion of my old backup (almost vanilla android + root). The OTA update works fine after that.
I think the reason it didn't work the first time was because I had Secure Settings (for Tasker) installed directly in the system/app folder in order for it to toggle GPS.
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