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[Q] Does OTA update removes ROOT

Hi guys, didnt follow the forum for a while due to big problem with PC, so i need simple and clear answer to my question.
I have now baseband .56, firmware .42
Would OTA update to .62 remove ROOT or ROOT will be remain and functional.
My girl update shes xperia neo, and root remain and it is quitly functional, but dosent know how arc respond to this.
Also if ROOT is removed, how can i root it on .62
Thx

Root will remain if you upgrade OTA.

remember don't ever update ota if you unlocked the bootloader

blue-88 said:
remember don't ever update ota if you unlocked the bootloader
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It aint a big deal...nothing would happen! More or less you won't be able to update! Relocking the boot loader would do the thing! But if you removed some bloatware then you might consider flashing the same firmware you are using again, wiping everything and then rooting it again! And then doing the OTA update!
Making an nandroid backup before reflashing the firmware is required so that you can restore your apps and settings! Many people ran into the problem where ota update wont work even with locked boot loader and they pin pointed removing some system apps or bloatware for it! Well in that case i already suggested you!
If i helped you, hit the thanks button!
Xperia Arc |Acronium 7.2| |DooMkernel v19|

OTA Upgrade
If u want to update OTA ........
a) Your Boot loader should not be unlocked (Default setting by Sony Ericsson)
b) Root your phone which is running on .42 firmware using the latest Flashtools v 0.6.8
Note : i.First install Flash tool.
ii.Connect the phone with usb debbuging enabled.
iii.Then press the lock icon on flashtool.
iv.Phone will automatically reeboot after done
c) After rooting update your phone OTA

guys im already rooted with zergRush exploit

electrash said:
guys im already rooted with zergRush exploit
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But you gotta flash the firmware again and then root your device...again, to make sure ota is a success! That's what i wrote re!
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

Here is answer for your second question....how to root .62
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1536099
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

[Q] I rooted my Xperia Pro, i don't update via OTA

I've rooted my Xperia Pro with Android 2.3.4 version build number 4.0.2.A.0.58. After that i don't install the latest update 4.0.2.A.0.62 via OTA. When i trying to install it with Wi-Fi, my phone is rebooting and a installer logo appearing. I know, it's installing latest update. In very short time the phone rebooting again and i receive a error after phone fully opening: "The update cannot installed"
Please help me

Modified system ?
Typed down from the sky with sexy LT15i

After rooting, if you deleted some apps which you felt were not necessary, then it would cause the problem you mentioned.
The OTA update first checks if the system has been tampered with. If it detects changes, it aborts the installation.
What you can do is to redownload your firmware from the forum, flash it using Flashtool, root it and then try updating it OTA.
And FYI, ICS is out for pro, if you want to try it out.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2

TheHaso said:
Modified system ?
Typed down from the sky with sexy LT15i
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Yes, i've rooted system and installed CWM.
xtacy! said:
After rooting, if you deleted some apps which you felt were not necessary, then it would cause the problem you mentioned.
The OTA update first checks if the system has been tampered with. If it detects changes, it aborts the installation.
What you can do is to redownload your firmware from the forum, flash it using Flashtool, root it and then try updating it OTA.
And FYI, ICS is out for pro, if you want to try it out.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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You say that: If system were rooted, installation cannot continue.
Hmmm. I understand.

You can aslo flash .62 directly with Flashtool.
There are pre-rooted firmwares in some threads here.

I solved my problem with repairing bootloader unlock (i locked it again). Then the update successfully done.
Thank you for your interest.

[Q] Help rooting android 2.3.3 Xperia Play r800at

Hello, I am new to these forums but have looked through (to the best of my ability) and have not found the solution to my problem. That problem is that I want to root my AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play r800at (android v. 2.3.3).
I had it previously rooted using the Zergrush method (was still on 2.3.3) and it worked just fine, then about a month ago (perhaps half a month) my phone automatically updated itself via the software update function. Now I cannot get root back using the Zergrush method. I also tried the SuperOneclick method to which it hangs on step #7 and I am at a loss.
What information do you need about my phone to help in figuring out any possible solution?
Thank you for your assistance and I look forward to any replies.

Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
PD: If the phone updated after November 2011 it seems you can't use zergRush, try with Flashtool

S34Qu4K3 said:
Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
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Indeed I have, that was the Zergrush method I mentioned previously. Thanks for asking.

I'm new with this but I think that your only solution is unlocking the bootloader and flashing a custom kernel & rom

S34Qu4K3 said:
Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
PD: If the phone updated after November 2011 it seems you can't use zergRush, try with Flashtool
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If I were to use Flashtool, what kernel would I need and do I absolutely need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash said kernel? Also, is there way to relock the bootloader (with original files intact) just in case I need to return the phone to AT&T repairs/maintenance or anything?

Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces

S34Qu4K3 said:
Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces
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Oooohhh... My eyes flashed at that one!! I will try and get back to you as soon as possible!
Fingers crossed!

Good luck!
When you finish (sucessfuly I hope), if you want to unroot just update the phone with PC Companion

S34Qu4K3 said:
Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces
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Yep that will work. Once rooted you can update to the latest AT&T build which is .285 but you must do it OTA. If you update through your computer it will remove the root.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2

Spectre51 said:
Yep that will work. Once rooted you can update to the latest AT&T build which is .285 but you must do it OTA. If you update through your computer it will remove the root.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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My fault, I didn't saw thath part :3
Btwn, can you explain me what means AT&T and OTA (off the ??) ? =)

S34Qu4K3 said:
My fault, I didn't saw thath part :3
Btwn, can you explain me what means AT&T and OTA (off the ??) ? =)
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He was talking about the carrier branded rom from AT&T which is his cellular provider. OTA means over the air. Basically doing the whole update process through the phone.
Sent from my Lumia 900

Thank you =)

Dude, it totally worked!! Not a single hiccup anywhere whatsoever!!! Thank you so much!!! :highfive:
Since you were talking about OTA updating and such: If I were to root and then update to the latest build OTA is it still possible to unroot using the flashtool or whatever was used to gain root? The reason I ask this is should AT&T ever need to look at my phone...

I think that the answer is yes, just update the phone with pc companion, also you can flash again .270 firmware and the phone should get unrooted

S34Qu4K3 said:
I think that the answer is yes, just update the phone with pc companion, also you can flash again .270 firmware and the phone should get unrooted
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Awesome, and is there anything else I should be aware of? After all I am flashing things *wink wink*

As far i know, if you want to try any room, make sure that is compatible for locked bootloaders (you phone have a locked bootloader) and for you mobile phone type , follow the instructions carefuly and if you don't understand something, ask Oh, and don't try to flash a custom kernel (like DoomKernel) with a locked bootloader beacause you will brick your phone.
That's all I can tell you

if you downgrade will you lose your files?

thanks Mercado for the mirror sight for SOC 2.3.3
Hi Mercado: Thanks for posting the updated SOC Version sight. I tried using SOC 2.1.1 on my FREELANDER SXZ-PDX0-03 tablet witout success.
I tried SOC 2.3.3 YEA :good: YEA :good:YEA :good: SUCCESS.
MANY MANY THANKS
danvidman

Easy Root 6.1.A.2.55 LB

Weird but it worked for me.
Just download the 6.1.A.2.45 generic ftf file from whatever you want, then root the Stock system with Bin4ry's method. Install CWM if you want too.
When the OTA notification appear, just download and install as usually. And the root will be there.
I have no issues atm.
Working Root explorer, sd mounter and ill try some rooted apps to be sure. :laugh::laugh::laugh:
I Hope can work for you. :good:

Update OTA
Lt26i 6.1.A.2.55 original.

This trick has already been posted...
Please read before starting a new thread...
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium

Confused by all of this...
I connected my phone last night, and it told me there was an update. I assumed it was 6.1.a.2.55 So after reading reports of OTA updates I checked for OTA updates on the phone, none available. So I figured I would try OTA RootKeeper and install the one that the desktop software offered.
As it turns out, it wasn't 6.1.a.2.55, it was 6.1.a.2.50, and I lost root by loading it. Fortunately Bin4ry's method still worked, so I could re-root.
Concerned about loading any 6.1.a.2.55, as surely it will load the same way as 6.1.a.2.50, and this wipe the system partition and lose root.
So really not sure how people managed to keep root and 6.1.a.2.55...
This post just adds to the confusion, as it's talking about FTF:
"Just download the 6.1.A.2.45 generic ftf file from whatever you want"
and also OTA updates..
"When the OTA notification appear, just download and install as usually"
Which one was it???? Surely the FTF is one thing and the OTA is something totally different....
Even more confused that I originally was....

gueszman said:
Weird but it worked for me.
Just download the 6.1.A.2.45 generic ftf file from whatever you want, then root the Stock system with Bin4ry's method. Install CWM if you want too.
When the OTA notification appear, just download and install as usually. And the root will be there.
I have no issues atm.
Working Root explorer, sd mounter and ill try some rooted apps to be sure. :laugh::laugh::laugh:
I Hope can work for you. :good:
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1. This method is known for quite long
2. .55 isn't available for everyone, yet
3. Even worse is, the OTA won't be available to some/most of the regions.
4. Turns out to be a useless thread.
You want root your .55 firmware? Look at my signature.

This method is for those who want to have the latest version .55 clean. First go back to version .45 can be updated to .55. here the simplest version we get is for the Singapore market. Here
Root version. 45 with Bin4ry method and then update OTA .The end you will have what you want a original and clean.
Have fun!

gueszman said:
Weird but it worked for me.
Just download the 6.1.A.2.45 generic ftf file from whatever you want, then root the Stock system with Bin4ry's method. Install CWM if you want too.
When the OTA notification appear, just download and install as usually. And the root will be there.
I have no issues atm.
Working Root explorer, sd mounter and ill try some rooted apps to be sure. :laugh::laugh::laugh:
I Hope can work for you. :good:
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Good info bro, I'll try it.:good:

Btw ... i downloaded the ftf file "LT26i_6.1.A.2.45_SG_Generic_(1257-6921).ftf ... of the xda server.... i just dont remember where i found it.
Use search bar
The update OTA is around 50 Mb ....
Good luck :thumbup:
Sent from my Android device.

Root [unlocked bl]
I found the method for root 6.1.A.2.55, but you must have unlocked bootloader. Flash kernel ex. Advanced Stock Kenel. I tested on Advanced Stock Kernel build 15. Titanum Backup, Root Explorer and Superuser app working fine . Sorry for my bad english.
Ps. If it does not work you must flash 6.1.A.2.50 (If you have it, you can skip this step)> root (from flashtool)> flash 6.1.A.2.55 (flash without wipe data and wipe cache)>flash kernel.

gueszman said:
Btw ... i downloaded the ftf file "LT26i_6.1.A.2.45_SG_Generic_(1257-6921).ftf ... of the xda server.... i just dont remember where i found it.
Use search bar
The update OTA is around 50 Mb ....
Good luck :thumbup:
Sent from my Android device.
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Can u post, the flashtool version, that u're using.
tx in advnace

Mine is rooted but lost CWM!
Can anyone tell me how to get CMW in my Xperia S .55?

darkerm said:
Mine is rooted but lost CWM!
Can anyone tell me how to get CMW in my Xperia S .55?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32870041&postcount=1

It simply works...
Flashed .45 Singapore
Rooted with Bin4ry's method
OTA updated kept root
Many thanks!

I'll give it a try, thanks for sharing.

So if I flash SG .45 fw, it will get ota update?? I mean im in India, so that wouldn't matter??

It worked for me in Portugal, it should work for you as your nearer Singapore
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app

[Q] Having trouble trouble installing OTA .244 firmware update for Xperia ZL C6506

I am trying to install the OTA update .244. It downloads and attempts to install but I always get a "could not install update" message. I have the C6506 model of the xPeria ZL. I am rooted on stock .423 firmware currently with boot loader still locked (if that makes a difference). I was hoping to update and still keep root by using Voodo Root keeper(if necessary). Does anyone have any idea what could be causing the install to fail? Thanks in advance. :crying:

dragonclif67 said:
I am trying to install the OTA update .244. It downloads and attempts to install but I always get a "could not install update" message. I have the C6506 model of the xPeria ZL. I am rooted on stock .423 firmware currently with boot loader still locked (if that makes a difference). I was hoping to update and still keep root by using Voodo Root keeper(if necessary). Does anyone have any idea what could be causing the install to fail? Thanks in advance. :crying:
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I used to receive that same message when trying to install the OTA for can't remember which build. Anyway my phone was rooted with a locked bootloader but I had made some changes to the System\Apps with a few tweaks which I figured that was why mine was failing to update via OTA.
Just make a backup of your phone and flash the firmware with Flashtool, it takes 3 minutes and you can re-root the phone easily after.
It takes about 10 min total....

Crash338 said:
I used to receive that same message when trying to install the OTA for can't remember which build. Anyway my phone was rooted with a locked bootloader but I had made some changes to the System\Apps with a few tweaks which I figured that was why mine was failing to update via OTA.
Just make a backup of your phone and flash the firmware with Flashtool, it takes 3 minutes and you can re-root the phone easily after.
It takes about 10 min total....
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Thanks Crash. I will try it.

dragonclif67 said:
Thanks Crash. I will try it.
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When rooting, if you looked at the instructions, you will need the FTF of the 423 to be able to flash the Kernel.