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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?

[Q] How to install official update via zip

I am downloading the latest update of ion from the wiki page of ion of xda developers
I don't know how to install it.
There are tutorials on how to flash using the tft file but not using zip file
plz give me instructions on how to install it

can you tell us using right grammar?I can't read clearly
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Abhishek Darekar said:
I am downloading the latest update of ion from the wiki page of ion of xda developers
I don't know how to install it.
There are tutorials on how to flash sing the tft file but not using zip file
plz give me instructions on how to install it
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Using Flashtool, look at the 2nd post in General @ stock rom thread.
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UchihaDareNial said:
can you tell us using right grammar?I can't read clearly
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I am trying to say that I have the latest update for my ION LT28H in zip format. How do I update it using the zip file.
accts said:
Using Flashtool, look at the 2nd post in General @ stock rom thread.
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OK will look into it

Abhishek Darekar said:
I am trying to say that I have the latest update for my ION LT28H in zip format. How do I update it using the zip file.
OK will look into it
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you need to extract it first, it should be a FTF file format... From there you should be able to use Flashtool

amosconf said:
you need to extract it first, it should be a FTF file format
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Yeah I found it but Now I am having a different problem!!!
I tried 2 times to get it to fastboot mode & both times it got stuck on failed to find the drivers!!!
Now it won't show installing drivers no mater how many times I try!!
I have tried it on win 7 64 & 32 bit!!!

Abhishek Darekar said:
Yeah I found it but Now I am having a different problem!!!
I tried 2 times to get it to fastboot mode & both times it got stuck on failed to find the drivers!!!
Now it won't show installing drivers no mater how many times I try!!
I have tried it on win 7 64 & 32 bit!!!
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Use flash-mode in flashtool for stock versions of ftf. Not fastboot.
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I tried using the flash mode!!!
My phone remains in the flash mode for about 5-10 seconds & then it goes back to charging!!!!

Make sure the fastboot/any necessary driver are installed....
And when it ask to enter the flashmode,power down your devices,then press volume down button (HOLD) and insert the usb cable,don't let go the volume down button as soon as the cable is inserted in...wait for a few seconds after the green light aka flashmode appeared...
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Drivers can be found in the drivers folder of flash tool. Also make sure no other program is using abd. Eg: Sony update software.
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UchihaDareNial said:
Make sure the fastboot/any necessary driver are installed....
And when it ask to enter the flashmode,power down your devices,then press volume down button (HOLD) and insert the usb cable,don't let go the volume down button as soon as the cable is inserted in...wait for a few seconds after the green light aka flashmode appeared...
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I have already done that!!!
All the drivers are installed & I let go of the volume button after the green light comes but still facing the same issue on 2 different machines!!

Abhishek Darekar said:
I have already done that!!!
All the drivers are installed & I let go of the volume button after the green light comes but still facing the same issue on 2 different machines!!
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Try a different version of flashtool. 9.7 will NOT work on my Ion. I used 9.0 but I think there's a 9.8 now
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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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Arc S Unrooted mobile Dead

Pls help me to unbrick my device
Using unrooted,stock 2.3 version
It had no problems with hardware as said by SONY service center
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Then i guess upgrade via PC companion
Or flash GB via flashtool
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Giridharbavana said:
Pls help me to unbrick my device
Using unrooted,stock 2.3 version
It had no problems with hardware as said by SONY service center
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U can use SEUS: ( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/ ) or flashtool as you phone can't bootup so you can't use PC Companion as i know.But thees two other programs will work.SEUS is easier to use.Hope you'll get it fixed.

Sahaab said:
Then i guess upgrade via PC companion
Or flash GB via flashtool
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My phone wont even boot up....how can I ?
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Giridharbavana said:
My phone wont even boot up....how can I ?
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Use Sony Update Service and follow the instructions.
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popthosegaskets said:
Use Sony Update Service and follow the instructions.
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It doesn't work :banghead:
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[Q] [QUESTION] Strangest thing happened on my Xperia S LT26i

So i used the method from DooMLord to root my LT26i.
In that method i had to flash my .96 kernel back to .211 root it and then flash it back to .96
But when i tried to flash it to .211 I rebooted my Xperia S i checked the build and it was still .96. The strange thing is that it told me about a new update. The .96 one, but I already have it so it mindf's me. It says that I can only install it through the PC. So i tried and it says that the Sony servers are down ATM. Does anybody know what's happening?
EDIT: The servers aren't down I can install the update but i still don't get the reason why it's telling me that there's an update for a build that I already have.

Minecraftian said:
So i used the method from DooMLord to root my LT26i.
In that method i had to flash my .96 kernel back to .211 root it and then flash it back to .96
But when i tried to flash it to .211 I rebooted my Xperia S i checked the build and it was still .96. The strange thing is that it told me about a new update. The .96 one, but I already have it so it mindf's me. It says that I can only install it through the PC. So i tried and it says that the Sony servers are down ATM. Does anybody know what's happening?
EDIT: The servers aren't down I can install the update but i still don't get the reason why it's telling me that there's an update for a build that I already have.
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its a odd bug
i have a update for my 96 build to 96
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Envious_Data said:
its a odd bug
i have a update for my 96 build to 96
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Well, i still don't know how to flash it into .211. Whenever i try to do it with the flashtool it stays on .96 any suggestions on what I should do?

Minecraftian said:
Well, i still don't know how to flash it into .211. Whenever i try to do it with the flashtool it stays on .96 any suggestions on what I should do?
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oh right
check if your drivers are installed
also check if you have a correct ftf installed
maybe updating flashtool may help
i had this issue with a older version of flashtool
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Envious_Data said:
oh right
check if your drivers are installed
also check if you have a correct ftf installed
maybe updating flashtool may help
i had this issue with a older version of flashtool
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Yes, i followed a tutorial on how to install my flashtool drivers, because it wasn't installing. Now that i installed them it still doesn't work. I have the correct ftf. I downloaded it from his post. And i have the latest flashtool(0.9.13.0). Any suggestions?

Minecraftian said:
Yes, i followed a tutorial on how to install my flashtool drivers, because it wasn't installing. Now that i installed them it still doesn't work. I have the correct ftf. I downloaded it from his post. And i have the latest flashtool(0.9.13.0). Any suggestions?
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to root right
it only flashes the 211 or 200 kernel provided
it wont change your build number
your kernel version will change (if sony changed it between 200/211/96)
soz i misread initialy
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