[Q] Will i lose my root after sony update? - Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion

Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?

dominik07 said:
Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?
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Not 100% but I'm pretty sure you will. Bin4ry's root method doesn't work yet with the .55 firmware

dominik07 said:
Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?
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Deny that update, and wait for OTA update, OTA updates doesn't affect root.
It was like that with my old arc, with my wife's xperia S, and its like that with my Ion too.

AW: [Q] Will i lose my root after sony update?
Thank you very much for your help
So i have to wait till Bin4ry will update his root tool so that i can use it with my Sony Xperia S locked bootlader 6.1.A.2.55

if som1 would new if this tool comes out and can root 6.1.A.2.55 i would be very nice if he/she could tell me that

AFAIK the only method to root .55 was just bin4ry method done before updating..
so, you won't loose your root (as far as you don't wipe data/system)

dominik07 said:
if som1 would new if this tool comes out and can root 6.1.A.2.55 i would be very nice if he/she could tell me that
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I'd like if bin4ry updates his root method it was the best and easiest way I'll wait for his root method

dantistruct said:
I'd like if bin4ry updates his root method it was the best and easiest way I'll wait for his root method
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He can't. Sony fixed the exploit he was using which is why it doesn't work on newer firmwares.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL

Spectre51 said:
He can't. Sony fixed the exploit he was using which is why it doesn't work on newer firmwares.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
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Ok I Have verry same question and would appreciate one clear answer. If i rooted with Bina4ys method .50 stock rom, with no problems and am asked about upgrade to .55 OTA will it affect my root/change anything ? Is it save to go on I am looking for someone that did exactly the same thing rlly wouldnt like to loose root over this i always can flash cyanogenmod but until then am asking about .55, Thanks : )

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
[Tool][Big Update][11.02.] Root-Toolbox for .55
Worked for me
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

Kevin-0100 said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
[Tool][Big Update][11.02.] Root-Toolbox for .55
Worked for me
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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thanks but the trick is I have locked bootloader so wont work, i guess, the question si will OTA update to .55 take my superSU/root away.

Juntalisk said:
Ok I Have verry same question and would appreciate one clear answer. If i rooted with Bina4ys method .50 stock rom, with no problems and am asked about upgrade to .55 OTA will it affect my root/change anything ? Is it save to go on I am looking for someone that did exactly the same thing rlly wouldnt like to loose root over this i always can flash cyanogenmod but until then am asking about .55, Thanks : )
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OTA update should not lose root.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

Spectre51 said:
OTA update should not lose root.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Still as i noticed you're not sure, but thanks no fire in the forest. Will wait and see

Juntalisk said:
Still as i noticed you're not sure, but thanks no fire in the forest. Will wait and see
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I have not lost root anytime I did an OTA update. If you have made system file changes though OTA won't work.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

How do I make it work though? I don't remember I made any changes, but my ota update just will not work. It keeps on saying "Could not install new software version. Try again."
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Josh.L.Wang said:
How do I make it work though? I don't remember I made any changes, but my ota update just will not work. It keeps on saying "Could not install new software version. Try again."
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Althou didnt try, try through sony update service software while connected via usb.
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Spectre51 said:
I have not lost root anytime I did an OTA update. If you have made system file changes though OTA won't work.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Will def. try, but tell me one more thing if you can, if for instance will make backup via backup & restore in stock app of .50 and then will install .55 will i be able to come back in any case to .50 via this restore ? ?

Juntalisk said:
Althou didnt try, try through sony update service software while connected via usb.
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Will def. try, but tell me one more thing if you can, if for instance will make backup via backup & restore in stock app of .50 and then will install .55 will i be able to come back in any case to .50 via this restore ? ?
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SUS will remove root.
The backup & restore app will only put back apps and app data. You can always use flashtools to restore to .50
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

Spectre51 said:
SUS will remove root.
The backup & restore app will only put back apps and app data. You can always use flashtools to restore to .50
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Even with locked bootloader ? Thanks !

Juntalisk said:
Even with locked bootloader ? Thanks !
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Yes.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

Spectre51 said:
Yes.
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Right now i'm on rooted 6.1.A.2.50 , and i just got the notification for the .55 update. But i can't update it over the phone , it says i should use PC companion. If i update over pc companion, will i lose root and the files that i deodexed?

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About updating from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4

I know this have been asked like 1.000 times, and i've searched for answers to my question without any sucsess.
My question is:
What exactly do i lose if i use my computer to update my rooted 2.3.3 to 2.3.4?
Model: R800i
Kernel-version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
Version: 3.0.1.A.0.145
Do I lose any apps or games?
Do I lose root?
Can you root 2.3.4?
Is there any major game/apps that doesn't work with 2.3.4?
Thanks!
_terror_ said:
I know this have been asked like 1.000 times, and i've searched for answers to my question without any sucsess.
My question is:
What exactly do i lose if i use my computer to update my rooted 2.3.3 to 2.3.4?
Model: R800i
Kernel-version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
Version: 3.0.1.A.0.145
Do I lose any apps or games?
Do I lose root?
Can you root 2.3.4?
Is there any major game/apps that doesn't work with 2.3.4?
Thanks!
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Right,
1. Nope - not if you dont erase the user data when updating in flashtool, you wont lose it in SEUS
2. Maybe
3. Yes, with the latest zergrush method any version of android 2.3 can be updated
4. Nope it's all the same now (PSXperia now works in 2.3.4)
I wouldnt be worried about all of that though i would be bothered (and still am) about the quietness of xloud (speaker loudness) when updating from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 you wont notice because your on stock rom
So i don't have to worry about bricking my phone or anything like that?
Bricking usually occurs when you unlock you're bootloader and try too over the air update or install a custom ROM and mess up halfway through. Using the update service from Sony or flashtool won't do irreparable damage to the phone. If it does I'll help ya
Wtf? I just tried to update via "Sony Ericsson PC Companion", but i got an error said something like this "Sorry! Only Sony ericsson devices are supported!"
What the h*ll am i supposed to do now? :S Can't update over the air (OTA), and i can't update via Sony Ericsson PCC..
_terror_ said:
Wtf? I just tried to update via "Sony Ericsson PC Companion", but i got an error said something like this "Sorry! Only Sony ericsson devices are supported!"
What the h*ll am i supposed to do now? :S Can't update over the air (OTA), and i can't update via Sony Ericsson PCC..
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Use flashtool......
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
_terror_ said:
Wtf? I just tried to update via "Sony Ericsson PC Companion", but i got an error said something like this "Sorry! Only Sony ericsson devices are supported!"
What the h*ll am i supposed to do now? :S Can't update over the air (OTA), and i can't update via Sony Ericsson PCC..
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Have you deleted any system apps or got a faulty USB cable, maybe your using it wrong. But use flashtool like I said in my previous post
ff7fan4eva said:
Have you deleted any system apps or got a faulty USB cable, maybe your using it wrong. But use flashtool like I said in my previous post
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Yes i've deleted some system apps, without back them up first.. Is it esier to re-install them or use Flashtool? I don't remember exactly which i deleted. Where can i grab the firmware i need?
_terror_ said:
Yes i've deleted some system apps, without back them up first.. Is it esier to re-install them or use Flashtool? I don't remember exactly which i deleted. Where can i grab the firmware i need?
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Just use flashtool, it's the easiest piece of software to use and quick just dont erase user data, that's it
ff7fan4eva said:
Just use flashtool, it's the easiest piece of software to use and quick just dont erase user data, that's it
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Where do i find the right firmware?
_terror_ said:
Where do i find the right firmware?
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Look for .42 firmware in the dev section
Make sure you get the right one, r800i is for UK/Europe.
ff7fan4eva said:
Look for .42 firmware in the dev section
Make sure you get the right one, r800i is for UK/Europe.
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thank you dude
_terror_ said:
thank you dude
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313505
_terror_ said:
Where do i find the right firmware?
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Where do you think? Over in the dev section where you'll find ask the other firmwares
Sent from my R800a using XDA App

question about 4.1.b.0.431 to 4.1.b.0.587 firmware

Hi, is possible update 4.1.b.0.431 to 4.1.b.0.587 directly without loose root? with flashtool and no wipe userdata? the procedure Xperia-ROOT work on this case? put on 431 and push back on 587? thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30321429&postcount=20
Here stand the root methode
Just make OTA update if your bootloader is locked.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
Hi
I also have a question. Are all these Mods for 431 with 587 compatible?
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.
Someguyfromhell said:
Just make OTA update if your bootloader is locked.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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Do we know if there's going to be an ota update? In seus the update is already available, but I'm not getting any notifications on Update Center for OTA update.
Sent from my A70S using Tapatalk 2
with seus is possible update with locked bootloader? and i will loose the kernel and root that wich i have? I did not know this "SEUS"... TAHNKS
chandoliasnikos said:
Do we know if there's going to be an ota update? In seus the update is already available, but I'm not getting any notifications on Update Center for OTA update.
Sent from my A70S using Tapatalk 2
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It is available OTA, I got for mine.
DiegoTriches said:
with seus is possible update with locked bootloader? and i will loose the kernel and root that wich i have? I did not know this "SEUS"... TAHNKS
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Yes. What kernel you got to lose that you worry about? Root, yes, you lose.
SEUS is Sony Ericsson Update Service with old name, SUS(Sony Update Service) is new name.
papayayoghurt said:
Hi
I also have a question. Are all these Mods for 431 with 587 compatible?
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.
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Not all,
But yes Some of THem Works !!
Well guys it just happened.I got my update
to 4.1.B.0.587 OTA 2 minutes ago to be precise.
But what are the changes that's going to happen to my device?
Can someone enlighten me.
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Hello everyone!
I have a Live with Walkman (WT19i) phone with rooted 4.1.B.0.431 firmware.
Last night i tried the OTA (Over the air) update, so my superuser permissions will not be lost.
So my phone downloads the update, restarts and proceeds through the 2 out of 4 steps of the update(box + up arrow image on screen). On the 3rd step(down arrow image on screen) there is a bit loading on the bar and then my phone restarts normally.
After the restart I get the message "Could not install update software. Try again." (or smthing similar)
Any ideas???
VasiliosA said:
Hello everyone!
I have a Live with Walkman (WT19i) phone with rooted 4.1.B.0.431 firmware.
Last night i tried the OTA (Over the air) update, so my superuser permissions will not be lost.
So my phone downloads the update, restarts and proceeds through the 2 out of 4 steps of the update(box + up arrow image on screen). On the 3rd step(down arrow image on screen) there is a bit loading on the bar and then my phone restarts normally.
After the restart I get the message "Could not install update software. Try again." (or smthing similar)
Any ideas???
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I tried this on my dad's Ray. OTA update failed multiple times, until he updated it with PC Companion. Root was lost, ofcourse, but then I just flashed the old kernel, rooted with suitable exploit and flashed the latest kernel again. Nothing was lost on the phone (few apps got installed again, like wisepilot, facebook, facebook inside xperia and some carriers bloatware - took me 10 minutes to remove all that junk).
Sandro8771 said:
Well guys it just happened.I got my update
to 4.1.B.0.587 OTA 2 minutes ago to be precise.
But what are the changes that's going to happen to my device?
Can someone enlighten me.
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Some bugs fixed, generally faster, battery lasts longer.
The OTA update fails because of the root, most likely cause you moved from the system some app that's necessary.
Sent from my A70S using Tapatalk 2
chandoliasnikos said:
The OTA update fails because of the root, most likely cause you moved from the system some app that's necessary.
Sent from my A70S using Tapatalk 2
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Most probably yes, because I also get an error when trying to flash with Flashtool . . .
So do I flash back to .431? hmmm...

update on root?

hi guys my xs has currently been on firmware 6.1.A.2.45 for some time now and my device is rooted. my phone is asking me to update however since i am rooted i do not want to go through the whole process of unrooting, updating, rerooting, restoring data via titanium backup etc. so is there any way i can update whilst staying rooted?? thanks
Flashtool
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Ben36 said:
Flashtool
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
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how do i do it? sorry im kind of a noob
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74&feature=youtube_gdata_player
But where he holds the back key. We hold volume down
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
tajwar said:
how do i do it? sorry im kind of a noob
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Flashtool method is available in this forum, just search for it . There will be detailed method with pictures. Search for stock 6.1.a.2.50 ftf, which is also available in this forum.
In ur case, uncheck wipe user data and wipe app log before flashing. U won't lose any data but you'll lose root and cwm. So u must root again using bin4ry method and reinstall cwm after u flash.
Please note that 6.1.a.2.55 doesn't support bin4ry method. So u have to update to 6.1.a.2.50.
Good luck!
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[Q] using PC companion for unlocked bootloader stock

hey guys,
i am on stock .211 that doomlord provided when it was released, i have an unlocked bootloader and its rooted.. but no recovery because i think the kernel is stock...
will it be ok if i update the phone using pc companion? or will it brick my phone?
thank u!
it should work, if not it will tell you , that you have modified content, you will have to update using flashtool
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I don't think it will with on unlocked boatloader
Sent from my AOSP 4.3 Xperia S via Tapatalk
luaifarah said:
hey guys,
i am on stock .211 that doomlord provided when it was released, i have an unlocked bootloader and its rooted.. but no recovery because i think the kernel is stock...
will it be ok if i update the phone using pc companion? or will it brick my phone?
thank u!
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I answered in eXistenZ already (why are you asking this is in different places at once btw, impatient much?), but now I'm on my pc so I can give you a few links. Pc Companion won't be able to install an update on an unlocked bootloader, even if your kernel is stock. You can use EMMA, it's pretty much the same, downloads the latest firmware for your region and installs it (but I think there's no automated backup, so it'll wipe your phone, you need to prepare a backup yourself). You can find EMMA here: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/. It's possible that EMMA says the latest available firmware is .200 or .211, but try it anyway because it might install .96. I had this when the JB update was being rolled out, EMMA stated the latest firmware was .50 but it installed .200.
If EMMA doesn't install .96, it's possible this update hasn't rolled out in your region yet. I think you better select the firmware yourself... Why don't you just flash DooMLorD's advanced stock kernel for .96 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393) and flash the deodexed zip version (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425192&highlight)? Or if you just want stock, why don't you flash the ftf?
Redstarr1 said:
I answered in eXistenZ already (why are you asking this is in different places at once btw, impatient much?), but now I'm on my pc so I can give you a few links. Pc Companion won't be able to install an update on an unlocked bootloader, even if your kernel is stock. You can use EMMA, it's pretty much the same... Or if you just want stock, why don't you flash the ftf?
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I'm sorry I actually was in a bit of a hurry... Well I tried EMMA and as u stated it installed .200 so I'm downloading the ftf now.. I'm a bit worried about bricking my phone, though.
Thanks anyway and sorry for the inconvenience.
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[stock] [ftf] [4.3] [c6502] [india] [10.4.b.0.569]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVWi1uY1JHZ3oyNk0/edit?usp=sharing
Official ChangeLog
User Interface optimization and smoother graphical experience
New SONY User Interface with new Home Screen Look & Feel
SONY's smart Social Camera and downloadable camera apps
New version battery STAMINA Mode for prolonging battery life
Latest Security enhancements from android 4.3
thanks dude now i will root my divice.
what would be best method to root the 4.3 update?
How do I install it. Mine is rooted but locked phone. It will erase everything from my phone right
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sid3091 said:
what would be best method to root the 4.3 update?
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Sorry even I couldn't find a way to root it yet
Will let you know if anything working
hem.acharya said:
How do I install it. Mine is rooted but locked phone. It will erase everything from my phone right
Sent from my C6502 using Tapatalk
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Yes it will definitely erase everything
Even your root will be lost
Just simply flash the ftf file in flashmode using flastool
I would recommend to go for the update if root is not that important for you
Becoz the phone is now hell lot smooth and fast :thumbup:
Help!!!`
Guys, if i update my phone using PC Companion, will my device get unrooted?
Kabeesh said:
Guys, if i update my phone using PC Companion, will my device get unrooted?
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yes
Any idea when we'll be able to get a root for this?
lovedonator said:
Any idea when we'll be able to get a root for this?
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NO
Sorry I m not a developer so cant say
Will let you know If i get anything working
sanjulgupta said:
NO
Sorry I m not a developer so cant say
Will let you know If i get anything working
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OK. Thanks for the reply.:good:
sanjulgupta said:
NO
Sorry I m not a developer so cant say
Will let you know If i get anything working
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Cant use this method anymore?
[GUIDE] [ROOT] Xperia ZL .2.67 fw using DooMLoRD Rooting Kit
Flash only the kernel.sin & loader.sin from older .423ftf package using FlashTool
Uncheck all wipe options
Check all exclude option EXCEPT Exclude Kernel
Now flash this using flashtool
Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings
Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)
Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)
Now open the latest .569 ftf (from here that you upload) package and repeat the check and uncheck process as earlier
Flash only the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin
Reboot the Device
Done !!
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Above method no more working?
Hi, can anyone please upload fm radio app and remote control app from this rom....
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I was asking whether u can share this file to my google drive cause I cant download it right now
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Any update way to.root this 4.3 version.
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arpitruia said:
Any update way to.root this 4.3 version.
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u can try unlocking your bootloader, root it then relock it
i successfully rooted taking help from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583805
My phone just went dead!!!!!!!!! Doesn't boot, no charge light. Nothing...... HELP ANYONE
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Resued it, but when I flash .423 kernel, my phone gets stuck on the boot "Sony" screen. Any idea why that is??

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