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With the update coming soon (Here) What do you think would be the best course of action to be? I wanna maintain root. But i wanna go back to stock(with the new update)
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derik123derik123 said:
With the update coming soon (Here) What do you think would be the best course of action to be? I wanna maintain root. But i wanna go back to stock(with the new update)
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thanks.
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Wow that's some big new. I'm sure all the devs would love to get a copy of it. I will for sure get it for my wife's evo.

I'm using Fresh 0.5.3 and want to know if I can just update to Froyo. I don't care about losing root since I know it will eventually be rooted again. Will I be able to update over my existing ROM. I don't care about having to reinstall my apps.
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Relevant to me as well. Running rooted stock rom for the Evo. Still haven't done any of the OTA updates. So if I do all of the OTA updates I missed to get to the 2.2 update, what will happen? Just remove root?

derik123derik123 said:
With the update coming soon (Here) What do you think would be the best course of action to be? I wanna maintain root. But i wanna go back to stock(with the new update)
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thanks.
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If you want to maintin root just wait for the developers to incorporate the update into their ROM's same as with the last OTA Update. Also, no one said it will definitely "break" root. Just a good possibility. So be on the safe side if you don't want to loose root... "be patient".

derik123derik123 said:
With the update coming soon (Here) What do you think would be the best course of action to be? I wanna maintain root. But i wanna go back to stock(with the new update)
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thanks.
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Okay, well how about answering my questions first

I'll update as soon as it hits, Use it until I get home, clear the storage, do a nandroid backup then runs that through a kitchen and flash it back to the phone.
Not terribly clean but effective. If it works. Probably won't since I'm sure the update will wipe the recovery.

So, I guess I'll wait for fresh evo to be updated.

derik123derik123 said:
With the update coming soon (Here) What do you think would be the best course of action to be? I wanna maintain root. But i wanna go back to stock(with the new update)
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thanks.
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A dev will release a version of 2.2 that has the *$#& that messes up root access pulled out and superuser patched in. Likely this will be down within hours of release, at the very least a couple of days.
All you'll need to do when the rooted version of Froyo is out is to wipe and flash. Just make sure you don't flash the un-rooted stock version that is likely to be floating around.

I frankly don't see anything near good enough (from the leaks) for me to lose everything I get from CM6. I'm sure after a few days, CM6 and the other great roms out there will be updated with the good parts of the update. Until then, no updates for me!

oddlou said:
I frankly don't see anything near good enough (from the leaks) for me to lose everything I get from CM6. I'm sure after a few days, CM6 and the other great roms out there will be updated with the good parts of the update. Until then, no updates for me!
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Well I'm running cm6 latest nightly. I'll probably do the fresh then when cm6 is updated I'll go there

A cleaned out Froyo much like DC 3.2.3 will be better than CM6.

jerryparid said:
A cleaned out Froyo much like DC 3.2.3 will be better than CM6.
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maybe it will, maybe it won't. Either way, I can wait until a rooted version is ready to try it.

[Q] My Tmobile G2 new update can perm root?

Just received my G2 from Tmobile yesterday, turned on the phone and there was a notifaction saying there is a new version that has Wifi calling and many more fixes. My question is that will I be albe to perm root my G2 now after I updated? Thank you

Yes you will be able to perm root w/o a problem. Go to the G2 android development sections and all your answers are already there

should i get the update from tmobile after getting root
i rooted first since it was easy and now i get a notification saying i got an update is it ok to update thanks in advance

You can root and go straight to a custom rom that takes those fixes and much much more. I recommend CM or Enom's for functionality or virtuous for aesthetics.

jonathann0222 said:
i rooted first since it was easy and now i get a notification saying i got an update is it ok to update thanks in advance
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do not update if you are rooted. it will break root

scoperyder said:
Just received my G2 from Tmobile yesterday, turned on the phone and there was a notifaction saying there is a new version that has Wifi calling and many more fixes. My question is that will I be albe to perm root my G2 now after I updated? Thank you
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I received a new G2 last week, applied the OTA update for wifi calling, and then successfully perma-rooted using the wiki. Took about an hour to go from stock to CM 6.1.1 and overclocked to 1.51Ghz.

mdayjr said:
do not update if you are rooted. it will break root
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But assuming that's the original T-Mo OTA (and I've seen nothing to suggest there's a new one) then it's safe to install the OTA and simply re-root.
You are correct, of course, that folks should stay clear of future OTAs if they are rooted though, till they've been checked by the devs - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875099

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But assuming that's the original T-Mo OTA (and I've seen nothing to suggest there's a new one) then it's safe to install the OTA and simply re-root.
You are correct, of course, that folks should stay clear of future OTAs if they are rooted though, till they've been checked by the devs - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875099
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Yeah, I think it just threw some people off with the idea of an ota on a new device. It's still the same ole 1st ota for the G2 unfortunately. Nothing to rip out or borrow...
weird that it didn't come with the ota already on the device but since android, ota's haven't been flashed on the device. nevermind, I thinking of the old wm devices... I'm a bit tired.

2.3.4?

I have just checked OTA update and found an update that has xloud (boosts music when played through speaker), stereo recording (shoot video with high quality stereo sound), digital home (dlna), and finaly landscape homescreen. is this the 2.3.4 update? because I am already on 2.3.3

No, that's the 4.0.A-something update from Sony Ericsson. Still 2.3.3.

oh, I didnt know that they did updates within the current version of firmwares, I thought it was a new revision number each time. Do you think I could safely install this is I have unlocked bootloader and blagus? custom 2.3.3 rom that comes with root?

htchd2rules said:
oh, I didnt know that they did updates within the current version of firmwares, I thought it was a new revision number each time. Do you think I could safely install this is I have unlocked bootloader and blagus? custom 2.3.3 rom that comes with root?
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No you'll brick your phone when you have an unlocked bootloader and doing any kind of official update with either SEUS, PC Companion or OTA. You need to reloock your bootloader according to blagus tutorial, wich you can find it in the dev section. I take you have a r800i if not it might be a different story, but then you can check the dev sectioon for info on the r800x.
Regards Dousan...
e: I'm not sure if you need to flash a stock rom before updating or you can do it straight after relocking the bootloader. You'll havd to read that relock thread and ask there if you don't find your answer.

yes r800i, thanks dousan. I think I shall leave this update, nothing special added and dont really want any hassle there may be. Think I will wait to see if ice cream sandwich comes out, unless some how the 2.3.4 update allows tv out through livedock which Im guessing isnt possible
ok the play has its own dock without hdmi out

Does any TELCEL user (mexican carrier) knows if the 2.3.3 with XLOUD is already available for Mexico? I like to try the new features available, but I haven't rooted/unlocked bootloader my phone because of warranty issues (sony ericsson already let me down once... never again).
Thanks

Just checked for update and Telcel hasn't released it yet.
I don't want to loose warranty either, maybe after atleast half a year if stuff out there is really good for me. They handle shipping and all the paper work for us so it's good to have it just in case.

netorino said:
Just checked for update and Telcel hasn't released it yet.
I don't want to loose warranty either, maybe after atleast half a year if stuff out there is really good for me. They handle shipping and all the paper work for us so it's good to have it just in case.
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Thanks dude, I checked yesterday too via wifi and pxc companion also, and nothing...
So I guess you are running out of internal space as I do. It's f$)&[email protected] frustrating...
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So don't update to 4.4.2?

Plugged in my Z1c to my Mac and now I have an update ready for me. Im assuming its for KitKat. But I have read a lot of threads saying there are a lot of problems. So should I just stay on Jellybean then? Will these problems be fixable by another update if Sony does respond to these problems? If not i'll be staying on 4.3 for a while then. ha

I dont have any issue with 4.4.2
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choboii said:
Plugged in my Z1c to my Mac and now I have an update ready for me. Im assuming its for KitKat. But I have read a lot of threads saying there are a lot of problems. So should I just stay on Jellybean then? Will these problems be fixable by another update if Sony does respond to these problems? If not i'll be staying on 4.3 for a while then. ha
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Everything is fixable by Sony, should they wish to do so
That said, I've been running KitKat (UK unbranded) for a week now without the kinds of issues reported by others - only the crackling notifications, but I can live with those and it's pretty certain Sony will fix that sooner rather than later. So YMMV.
I'm new to Sony phones, but tbh this kind of rigmarole over updates has been the same with *every* Android OEM I've been with so far. HTC even pulled their KK update for the One Mini within days because of its bugs, and over a month later they still haven't put out a fixed version ... hopeless.

I am since sunday with the KK and no issues at all, my battery runs ok, ram memory got better and phone calls and camera no problem.
i made by OTA with no wipe. for me looks prety safe, i think most people who run in some problem are those who unlock bootloader or mod the phone.
I am not rooted or so, waiting a good reason to do it(4K video recording could be one)

Imaeda said:
I am since sunday with the KK and no issues at all, my battery runs ok, ram memory got better and phone calls and camera no problem.
i made by OTA with no wipe. for me looks prety safe, i think most people who run in some problem are those who unlock bootloader or mod the phone.
I am not rooted or so, waiting a good reason to do it(4K video recording could be one)
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I see. Then I might update since I am not rooted or have an unlocked bootloader either.

choboii said:
I see. Then I might update since I am not rooted or have an unlocked bootloader either.
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I just think this maybe is cause the problem of most people here, my opnion, the only one i ocasianly have is that when I answer a phone call auto go to loudspeaker, but i had that so often with 4.3 that had with 4.4 looks the same(some people say to disable chrome thats dont happen anymore)
auto mode was a catastrophe already on 4.3. my batery is runing good and i play dead trigger 2 and GTA with no lag.
for me, personaly, the update is ok

Until now i didn't find any bugs, what i did was... updating to 4.4 and after install it i did a factory reset. It runs smoothly with no problems until now.

All of those have "NO" problem with KK bug, short survey below.
Are you: -
1. Rooted?
2. Unlocked Bootloader?
3. OTA update?
4. PCC update?
5. Factory Reset after update?
6. Flash using flashtool?

thermalboyz said:
All of those have "NO" problem with KK bug, short survey below.
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Are you: -
1. Rooted? NO
2. Unlocked Bootloader? NO
3. OTA update? NO
4. PCC update? NO
5. Factory Reset after update YES
I flashed the UK unbranded with Flashtool. This option should be added to your list.
I do have crackling notifications though - although strangely only with the Sony supplied ones, the Hangouts sounds are always fine. The ways of Sony are mysterious

So I upgraded to KitKat. Seems fine right now except my camera freezes. Any fix around this?

choboii said:
So I upgraded to KitKat. Seems fine right now except my camera freezes. Any fix around this?
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How did you update?

zxz0O0 said:
How did you update?
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I used the Sony Bridge for Mac.

Should I take the upgrade to 4.4.2 that is rolling out now?

So, I'm curious about the new sony 4.4.2 firmware. I'm presently on 4.3(10.4.B.0.569) stock sony, not rooted yet. C6506, Locked bootloader allowed = no
Is there a chance that the update change the status of the bootloader allowed to yes?
Is there good chance that I will be able to root my ZL, in a near futur, if I take the update?
And switch to Existenz present or next rom?
Should I just dont take the update, root, install present existenz rom and patiently wait for existenz rom to switch to 4.4.2?
I'm presently moving house so I probably won't have time to work on the phone before one month.
So what do you guys think ?
Sorry for my english

Glyptho said:
So, I'm curious about the new sony 4.4.2 firmware. I'm presently on 4.3(10.4.B.0.569) stock sony, not rooted yet. C6506, Locked bootloader allowed = no
Is there a chance that the update change the status of the bootloader allowed to yes?
Is there good chance that I will be able to root my ZL, in a near futur, if I take the update?
And switch to Existenz present or next rom?
Should I just dont take the update, root, install present existenz rom and patiently wait for existenz rom to switch to 4.4.2?
I'm presently moving house so I probably won't have time to work on the phone before one month.
So what do you guys think ?
Sorry for my english
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Bootloader unlock allowed: no. so you definitely cant unlock bootloader.
near Future root. i really doubt. as you can see the development is slow for this phone.
however you can downgrade and root your phone and take OTA and preserve root till 101. but i have no idea about KIT KAT as i didnt get it yet.
Sony stock rom is really good. i used the stock rom without root for a year, since its been a year i unlocked and currently on CM11 latest nightly. just to try something different.
if you are asking question here regarding the update. i would definitely suggest you to update as you wont find better rom than stock for the time being.
So go ahead and update and tell us about it. (still waiting for update notification here)

coolrevi said:
Bootloader unlock allowed: no. so you definitely cant unlock bootloader.
near Future root. i really doubt. as you can see the development is slow for this phone.
however you can downgrade and root your phone and take OTA and preserve root till 101. but i have no idea about KIT KAT as i didnt get it yet.
Sony stock rom is really good. i used the stock rom without root for a year, since its been a year i unlocked and currently on CM11 latest nightly. just to try something different.
if you are asking question here regarding the update. i would definitely suggest you to update as you wont find better rom than stock for the time being.
So go ahead and update and tell us about it. (still waiting for update notification here)
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First, thank you very much for your response :highfive:
Do you mean that it's possible to downgrade after the update if I want to? Via flashtool?

Glyptho said:
First, thank you very much for your response :highfive:
Do you mean that it's possible to downgrade after the update if I want to? Via flashtool?
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Yes, it is possible to downgrade after the update using flashtool
You will need to have the ftf for the software version you want to go back to for the hardware version you have.

Villain of Brandon said:
Yes, it is possible to downgrade after the update using flashtool
You will need to have the ftf for the software version you want to go back to for the hardware version you have.
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Great, thank you. I will install later this evening or tommorow morning. Just saw it take 39minutes to install and I got to go, so later. I'll let you know my impression as soon as possible.
Thanks guys :good:

The mic on 4.4 IS NOT WORKING FOR ME....

danieldp1990 said:
The mic on 4.4 IS NOT WORKING FOR ME....
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It's working on mine

coolrevi said:
Bootloader unlock allowed: no. so you definitely cant unlock bootloader.
near Future root. i really doubt. as you can see the development is slow for this phone.
however you can downgrade and root your phone and take OTA and preserve root till 101. but i have no idea about KIT KAT as i didnt get it yet.
Sony stock rom is really good. i used the stock rom without root for a year, since its been a year i unlocked and currently on CM11 latest nightly. just to try something different.
if you are asking question here regarding the update. i would definitely suggest you to update as you wont find better rom than stock for the time being.
So go ahead and update and tell us about it. (still waiting for update notification here)
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So I took the update, played a little bit with it.
Very fluid, maybe a little bit more than before.
The look of the new drawer is cool, but parameter are one more click away via drawer.
In parameter section, it feel's more sluggish than before.
No double tap to wake :crying:
That's it for now, got to work

My friend says his battery life is way worse on the new update
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tonyreimer said:
My friend says his battery life is way worse on the new update
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My battery is totally being eaten up since I got the update. I've had the phone a few weeks. Love it to death but I was literally watching the battery percentage drop as I was checking my mail today. Maybe after a few more hard resets this newest update will settle down.

Glyptho said:
So I took the update, played a little bit with it.
Very fluid, maybe a little bit more than before.
The look of the new drawer is cool, but parameter are one more click away via drawer.
In parameter section, it feel's more sluggish than before.
No double tap to wake :crying:
That's it for now, got to work
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Wrong, this is kit kat 4.4 base build, you can now swipe your two fingers down from the notification bar to directly go to your quick settings. ?

fraughtsigewulf said:
My battery is totally being eaten up since I got the update. I've had the phone a few weeks. Love it to death but I was literally watching the battery percentage drop as I was checking my mail today. Maybe after a few more hard resets this newest update will settle down.
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I agree, I can see the battery lost flow
Before, at the end of a day, around 60% was left and now it's around 35%-40%

ren2008 said:
Wrong, this is kit kat 4.4 base build, you can now swipe your two fingers down from the notification bar to directly go to your quick settings. ?
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Thanks,