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Ics play update

When the ics update come in, I want to install this update, I have doomkernel, rom stock 2.3.4, root.
After update, I have root permition and my apps ?
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depends on how you update. i believe that if you update OTA (over the air) then you will retain all apps and root.

fma965 said:
depends on how you update. i believe that if you update OTA (over the air) then you will retain all apps and root.
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Ok thank !

fma965 said:
depends on how you update. i believe that if you update OTA (over the air) then you will retain all apps and root.
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But he said that he has Doomkernel which means he is bootloader unlocked. So doing an OTA would obviously brick the phone.
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Technologic797 said:
But he said that he has Doomkernel which means he is bootloader unlocked. So doing an OTA would obviously brick the phone.
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unless he unlocked via testpoint

elspanish88 said:
unless he unlocked via testpoint
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I may be incorrect but I thought that either unlocked via test point you wold still brick your phone if you do an OTA, when I OTA'd this last time a couple months ago I had to re-lock my bootloader, then update, then re-unlock.

Ok. Well that doomkernel wouldn't boot in ics anyway so he would need to fastboot/flashmode stock kernel anyway . Actually when you think about it ics would not be released ota as you would need new kernel and they can only be flashed via pc.
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unless ofcourse sony are able to flash the boot partition? . . .are they?

fma965 said:
unless ofcourse sony are able to flash the boot partition? . . .are they?
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I think they are probably just going to release it via SEUS, cuz I doubt they have any means of updating kernel OTA either

jacklebott said:
I think they are probably just going to release it via SEUS, cuz I doubt they have any means of updating kernel OTA either
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i guess we will have to wait and see.
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Update w/o losing root?

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 ???

Oohhlala said:
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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Sandro8771 said:
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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Sandro8771 said:
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?

Guide me plz

Hey im a noob in the xperia s community.My firmware version is 6.1.A.0.452.Can I root.My pc suite is asking me to update.After update can I root again.& how to flash firmware with locked bootloader
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Yea you can update and there are root methods too... just use "search" option
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RISHI RAJ said:
Hey im a noob in the xperia s community.My firmware version is 6.1.A.0.452.Can I root.My pc suite is asking me to update.After update can I root again.& how to flash firmware with locked bootloader
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
easiest method available. or download flashtool you can flash and root with it.http://androxyde.github.com/ and get your roms from here http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/

Root many droid is the easiest. Other's are complicated.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

Unlock your bootloader and try all that is write in the forum, because the stock support is the worst, a new firmware like the 6.1.A.2.55 will never arrive to your phone

jhodax said:
Unlock your bootloader and try all that is write in the forum, because the stock support is the worst, a new firmware like the 6.1.A.2.55 will never arrive to your phone
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Actually if you want the newest stock firmware, reinstall PC Companion, choose your language and Singapore as your country, you will get the .2.55 update, 1st check. in your own language.

corum3 said:
Actually if you want the newest stock firmware, reinstall PC Companion, choose your language and Singapore as your country, you will get the .2.55 update, 1st check. in your own language.
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Will I able to use root after that update
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RISHI RAJ said:
Will I able to use root after that update
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If you have an unlocked bootloader ,you can always root your device and install cwm..
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ap030993 said:
If you have an unlocked bootloader ,you can always root your device and install cwm..
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Is there a chance of my phone not booting up after official update from pcc
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RISHI RAJ said:
Is there a chance of my phone not booting up after official update from pcc
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If you have a locked bootloader and update via ota update, then there is very little chance...
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ap030993 said:
If you have a locked bootloader and update via ota update, then there is very little chance...
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Do I have to first update to .50 before flashing cwm.Coz ive root on. 45
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RISHI RAJ said:
Do I have to first update to .50 before flashing cwm.Coz ive root on. 45
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You can flash CWM whenever you want
and .55 firmware is also available
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[Q]CWM for xperia ion locked bootloader

Hey guys can anyone tell me how to install cwm in my xperia ion.i recently rooted my jb with locked bootloader.
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Doomlord is working on that to make one for us. Right now there is no way for those who has Locked Bootloader to get CWM (including me). So we just can wait. If u want something to install, maybe u can just copy it straight away to system and change the permission.

ponext said:
Doomlord is working on that to make one for us. Right now there is no way for those who has Locked Bootloader to get CWM (including me). So we just can wait. If u want something to install, maybe u can just copy it straight away to system and change the permission.
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Ok lets see....
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In my case, when i installed CWM @ locked bootloader .55 FW, the CWM didn't work properly. So I suggest you to unlock bootloader & flash doomkernel which is pre loaded with CWM and TWRP.
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avik6123 said:
Hey guys can anyone tell me how to install cwm in my xperia ion.i recently rooted my jb with locked bootloader.
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Pushing the files to the system and changing the permissions is hectic than flashing through recovery. If any error happens it can result in unexpected accidents.
You can unlock the boot loader (u will lose bravia engine) and flash a custom kernel using flash tool.
In the development section you can find some cool kernels with build-in recovery.
If You don't want to unlock , then wait for someone to make a recovery for phones with locked boot loaders.

[Q] Remove CWM Xperia M (Unlocked Bootloader)

Hey Guys.Im new and i wanted to ask how to remove CWM on xperia m c1905 (rooted,bootloader unlocked) cuz i decided to back to original stock rom.anyone can help me?

Guide to relock bootloader kernel wise suggest reflashing stock firmware
Maybe reflash first then lock bootloader not sure on which way it should be done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497985
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based on the thread that u give is said stock kernel so i assume that i need to reflash stock firmware and then relocking bootloader (correct me if im wrong).one more thing,does reflashing stock firmware remove root access and also reflashing remove cwm?

acapdin said:
based on the thread that u give is said stock kernel so i assume that i need to reflash stock firmware and then relocking bootloader (correct me if im wrong).one more thing,does reflashing stock firmware remove root access and also reflashing remove cwm?
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First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..

ckrishnakanthc said:
First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..
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tq for the info oh i 4 got.will the root and cwm also gone after flash?

Yes it will as recovery is only on that elixer kernel and root is on firmware
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ckrishnakanthc said:
First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..
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dunc4n88 said:
Yes it will as recovery is only on that elixer kernel and root is on firmware
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thanks.thank u for explainin it.

Update
so guys i try the method
1.Reflash using stock firmware
2.relock using backup-TA
Result = 100% working fine.
so if u guys got a problem that similar to mine well u got the answer rite here. ^_^

Glad it worked fine
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