I have a rooted stock .45 xperia s and I just received the ota update for .55 last night.
When I try to install it, though, my phone keeps saying installation failed. It says "Could not install new software version. Try again."
I cannot unlock my bootloader so the new root kit won't be too helpful for me. I heard you won't lose root if you do ota update though. But how come mine kept on failing ? Do I need to delete something before I do ota update ?
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Is it because I have superuser.apk in my system/app ?
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unlock bootloader make u can't OTA update..
Try to lock before update OTA.
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well i have locked bootloader.. but i am facing same issue .. although i am no 50
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well i have locked bootloader.. but i am facing same issue .. although i am no 50
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is your rom rooted/deodexed ?
I found the solution.
I first went to recovery and flashed only the system portion of my old backup (almost vanilla android + root). The OTA update works fine after that.
I think the reason it didn't work the first time was because I had Secure Settings (for Tasker) installed directly in the system/app folder in order for it to toggle GPS.
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Only thing stopping me is the possibility of no longer being able to a acquire root afterwards
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you wont lose root. If you use zergrush you can still root it without having to do step by step updates.
Which fw do you use and which update came?
New one or .42
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.42 came for me a couple of days ago.. is it better ?
i dont have unlocked bootloader yet so is it still safe to update? and will i use root if i used ginger root to root it when it was 2.3.2?
Just use after Update zergRush and you will retain root dude
.42 have some bug fixes like when you try to watch picture in media on older fw sometimes just got blank, now working properly and etc.
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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 ???
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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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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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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?
I received a 1.25 mb ota update but I am rooted can I install this safely without messing up my htc one x it is unbranded
I think it's a OTA for preparing your phone to get the JB upgrade, I downloaded the same update, but for forcing JB update, only to see what's inside and it had 1.25 mb.
nr 502...
Where abouts did the OP Mention JB??? Seemed like a legit question to me. Don't be so quick to jump on people's backs man
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Yeah. I got that update too?? Optus Australia. No JB yet.
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Yeah. I got that update too?? Optus Australia. No JB yet.
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Re boot your phone then check for update.
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I've also got the 3.14.401.27 (367.14 MB) Android 4.1 Update
I'm also rooted and just tried to install it but it failed how do I go about installing it?
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I've also got the 3.14.401.27 (367.14 MB) Android 4.1 Update
I'm also rooted and just tried to install it but it failed how do I go about installing it?
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flash stock recovery.
And use a search button.....and post in the right part of the forum ! This is the general, you belong in the Q&A part with these things. And yes there are numerous posts like this with the exact same question ..... we keep on repeating ourselves for ages in here ..... and so it is !
No problem make the update
I think I heard somewhere that if you are rooted and you do get an OTA and install it then the update will re-lock your HOX and you'll need to root again...
I could be wrong
It doesn't relock the device, it just removes the root, you can apply the root easily after the update !
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It doesn't relock the device, it just removes the root, you can apply the root easily after the update !
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Yes removes the root is what I meant >.<
What you suggest update it or not? I heard rooting is not possible after upgrade to .55 with lock bootloader. Anything new in this firmware except baseband.
Some says better battery life.
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there is an OTA of 36.1mb on my device..! will i loose the root, cwm and mods !! if i go for it ??
Ynt: 6.1.A.2.55 For UAE now official Xperia S
I'm using that and yes impossible to root without unlocked BL.. You'll lose your cwm, root, kernel..
Xperia S - .55 Stock FW, Unlocked BL, Advanced Stock Kernel
So i love to stay in Locked bootloader. No need to update it.
The OTA upgrade kept root on my XPS.
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I dont have OTA i must update trought pc companion, whic i wont.
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one is saying root will retain one is saying will be lost .. .. .eww
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one is saying root will retain one is saying will be lost .. .. .eww
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abdyasar said:
I'm using that and yes impossible to root without unlocked BL.. You'll lose your cwm, root, kernel..
Xperia S - .55 Stock FW, Unlocked BL, Advanced Stock Kernel
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OTA will wipe CWM.. Root this what above person said
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The OTA upgrade kept root on my XPS.
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OTA will NOT effect root.. . .!
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so m confused
Well u can always make backup of ur current rom and then update. If sh... hits the fan u can always flash. 50 with flashtool and restore.
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Well u can always make backup of ur current rom and then update. If sh... hits the fan u can always flash. 50 with flashtool and restore.
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I wanted to know what is new in .55 if nothing else then i will remain in .50.
Can anyone help please. I updated my Xperia S to Jelly bean, lost root, tried everything to attain root again, nothing.
There are several programms that claim to root, but I get error message saying for ver 6.2.B.0..211 only.
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Can anyone help please. I updated my Xperia S to Jelly bean, lost root, tried everything to attain root again, nothing.
There are several programms that claim to root, but I get error message saying for ver 6.2.B.0..211 only.
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Update to 211 then.
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So far, there's no root for stock .200. Flash .211 and root using Doomlord's easy rooting kit.
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Can anyone help please. I updated my Xperia S to Jelly bean, lost root, tried everything to attain root again, nothing.
There are several programms that claim to root, but I get error message saying for ver 6.2.B.0..211 only.
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I am using stock . 200 and rooted (my device UL) flash doom kernel v5 with fastboot method.
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serqeftin said:
I am using stock . 200 and rooted (my device UL) flash doom kernel v5 with fastboot method.
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Can't even get into fastboot, tried many times, only chance I seem to have is downgrade to ICS, then flash 'Dooms' rooted JB, reluctant to do this as it means re-installing everything again with Tatanium backup......... and all the settings again.
Must be;
- Fastboot drivers installed in your PC.
- Your device UL.
- Copied super user zip file of doomlord in your device.
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Update to 211 then.
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What a meaningless reply from a supposed 'senior' member .....!!!
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Must be;
- Fastboot drivers installed in your PC.
- Your device UL.
- Copied super user zip file of doomlord in your device.
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Hi .....
Can't even fastboot, or, get to the screen (as I could in ICS) to install from internal memory. Tried everything I know, I'm not very experienced with these things I'm afraid.
I copied a rooted version of JB by 'Doom lord?' to my Xperia S, it being a ZIP file, even unzipped, it would install, or run, couldn't run it, neither could I flash it, so, I'm stuck!!!
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Hi .....
Can't even fastboot, or, get to the screen (as I could in ICS) to install from internal memory. Tried everything I know, I'm not very experienced with these things I'm afraid.
I copied a rooted version of JB by 'Doom lord?' to my Xperia S, it being a ZIP file, even unzipped, it would install, or run, couldn't run it, neither could I flash it, so, I'm stuck!!!
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Go to recovery and flash superuser.zip again...that might help...I encountered same problem once...but on ICS...
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