Hello everyone.
Is there any way to flash a Unbranded FW without loosing Warranty?
I'm asking this because I'm a Galaxy S3 owner and I just left Samsung for good I think, and now I have this ZQ (or ZL).
With Samsung we have the Odin software and Sammobile Web page that you can download the latest FW for your region and flash it with Odin, without changing the counter and do not loosing warranty at all...
Thanks for the help.
you can use stock room , flash this room and dont unlock bootloader or you can relock bootloader before you go to warranty
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I need your help guys,
just got my Xperia ARC and i wanted to root it by this guide and i have a few questions:
i bought the phone from an Israeli carrier (pelephone if its matter) so in the guide i need to change the carrier firmware to the original firmware and i wander if it will void the warranty. also is there any way to change back the firmware after the change, if so then how? i searched and i couldn't find anything...
thanks ahead
The thing with Rooting a phone, is that you can root your phone and still the ¨stock¨ Arc is untouched after you have unrooted.
The flashing and rooting dont break the warranty by it self.
If you change from locked bootloader to unlocked.. The warranty is removed.
Easiest way to root is:
*Download*
3.0.A.2.181 Generic World: http://www.mediafire.com/?y9s73andrl4bllc
*Use Flashtool to Flash .181*
Flashtool: http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
*Use Gingerbreak after you flashed back*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1044765
*After it have rebooted and active, go to settings and do a OTA over wireless.
This way you keep your Arc locked, nothing good comes from unlocking the bootloader yet.
Nepturion said:
nothing good comes from unlocking the bootloader yet.
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That's not entirely true. You've got custom ROMs being developed; over-clock kernel just released, Recovery and what not.
Unlocking the bootloader is personal choice. I may not unlock my bootloader just yet but I can't deny that with improvements being shown, it's an increasingly tempting option. LOL!
Well It looks as if I Cant remove unnecessary apps on my Arc without rooting.
But here is something i wanted to ask before I go ahead with doing That
Q1) Is it necessary to Unlock My Boot Loader for Rooting or Rooting can occur without Unlocking it aswell?
I mean that I have read rooting without unlocking it but will it be the same locked or unlocked?
Q2)Unlocking My Boot loader means a 100% surety that my warranty will be Nulled right? (I Live in India, Rules don't differ here or in UK does it?)
Q3) If I have Rooted and NOT Unlocked my Boot Loader, Can I still update my Phone software through SE PC Companion? And Is my Warranty Still Safe?
Because I read that ICS will be available for Arc in the first quarter next year so I want to update my phone using SE PCC and NOT by flashing even though I know the pro's of flashing
Thank You so Much!
SS4Serebii said:
Well It looks as if I Cant remove unnecessary apps on my Arc without rooting.
But here is something i wanted to ask before I go ahead with doing That
Q1) Is it necessary to Unlock My Boot Loader for Rooting or Rooting can occur without Unlocking it aswell?
I mean that I have read rooting without unlocking it but will it be the same locked or unlocked?
Q2)Unlocking My Boot loader means a 100% surety that my warranty will be Nulled right? (I Live in India, Rules don't differ here or in UK does it?)
Q3) If I have Rooted and NOT Unlocked my Boot Loader, Can I still update my Phone software through SE PC Companion? And Is my Warranty Still Safe?
Because I read that ICS will be available for Arc in the first quarter next year so I want to update my phone using SE PCC and NOT by flashing even though I know the pro's of flashing
Thank You so Much!
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1. No you dont have to unlock BL to root your arc search for doomlords easy rooting toolkit
2. As far as I know yes
3. Yes you can still update with SE PC companion but I think updating via PC companion removes root. And your waranty is safe
You can use zegrush to root without unlocking bootloader. I live in India too. U can still update after rooting but not after unlocking. Rules apply everywhere.
Xperia Arc (rooted)
Thank you sooooo Much!!!
One more question
@Tatit1011- in reply to ur question 1, are dere any pros/cons of rooting after unlocking BL and. Rooting without unlocking it??
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If you unlock your bootloader you CAN: flash custom roms, kernels(for overclock), and generally anything.
You CAN'T: upgrade via se, either pc or ota via the phone. Plus drm is lost, as is your warranty, but you can re-lock it
Generally, if all you want to do is remove system apps and use apps like titanium backup, root explorer etc then just root. If you want to try custom roms(there's only one you can flash over stock kernel, I think) then unlock the bootloader.
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I have a UK Xperia Play on .42 firmware with CWM recovery and root provided by Zerg Rush.
I've heard that I need .62 to install some of the custom firmwares.
.42 appears to be the latest firmware I can get OTA. I'm not sure the best way to upgrade to .62, do I need to go via .58 or similar.
Does it matter that I have a UK phone?
Is it possible to preserve my settings?
Will I need to re-root at any time?
In the long run I am looking to install DooMKerneL and probably something like Jokawild.
You have to flash the ftf file for your phone
Here is a link to 99% of them
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
If you install a new firmwares. Maybe you'll need to root it again..
But since the devs makes the pre-rooted custom ROMs, you don't need to root it anymore
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I don't have an unlocked bootloader. Is this required to install a custom ROM even if I have root?
Is there any disadvantage to unlocking the bootloader?
kirby2000 said:
I don't have an unlocked bootloader. Is this required to install a custom ROM even if I have root?
Is there any disadvantage to unlocking the bootloader?
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No unlocked bootloader = no custom kernels/ very limited to roms
Only disadvantage is it voids your warranty, but being that you have root, you have no warranty anyway lol
I was in the same position as you. I wanted to get a custom ROM and be able to overclock my phone. After a few annoying errors, I finally got it up and running
Basically, your going to have get your phone into flashmode and then flash the .62.ftf file on your phone. Congratualtions you now have .62FW (although youve lost root).
To get root on .62 FW, your going to have to flash a custom kernel (I did DoomKernel v14). To flash a kernel, your going to have to unlock your bootloader. After unlocking and flashing the kernal, your phone is now rooted.
And plus the positive side Ive heard is that you CANNOT brick your sony eircsson phone. (well you probably could but there is a very very slim chance of that happening).
Thanks.
It seems I can't unlock via the regular Sony way as Unlock Bootloader is set to no.
I think I need S1Tool or something similar (maybe something I have to pay for) to get my bootloader unlocked. I'll check the forums a bit before I ask any questions that haven't been asked before
i did it via omnius and it work great, i just payed 19.76 for one single unlock credit on gsmserver
not sure why people say that root voids warranty.
i have ATT play 4g and it was having hardware issues, so i flashed the stock ATT software back and took it to the store. i got a "new" one in the mail two days ago.
I also sent my rooted xperia play that had the slider broken to CLARO El Salvador and they repaired it (They flashed their ROM again XD)
Now i have unlocked bootloader but who cares i have premium insurance
Any modification to the software voids the warranty..
Update:
I downloaded s1tool and connected the test point to the ground. Everything seems to have worked so I am guessing my bootloader is unlocked. Is there anyway I can verify this, or should I just attempt to install a kernel?
kirby2000 said:
Update:
I downloaded s1tool and connected the test point to the ground. Everything seems to have worked so I am guessing my bootloader is unlocked. Is there anyway I can verify this, or should I just attempt to install a kernel?
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Try to put the phone in flash mode (green light) if it recognizes it, it's unlocked. I think there is a sequence or symbols/numbers you can do to check it, but idk what that is since im a r800x
To check your unlocked bootloader you need to dial: *#*#7378423#*#* , then go under, Service info > Configuration > Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes/No.
I unlocked, root, flashed rom FXP cm9 on my xperia s. When my phone is damaged and i want to sent it over for repair how i go back to stock?
What are the steps?
I'v been reading and is step 1 relock bootloader with relock ftf (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1527159)
and then step 2 flashmode original ftf file enough? I don't have to unroot? Then everything is back to original? Without the drm keys ofcourse .
You lost your warranty when you unlocked your bootloader...
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You lost your warranty when you unlocked your bootloader...
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Yes i know. I just wanna know if these are the right steps.
you MAY void your warranty
this's not automatic. they are saying you that what you will do now with roms, kernels, recoveries aren't any more their business
if you flash galaxy ace kernel it's a problem of yours
but for example, a warranty claim about the yellow tint of the screen, (i think so) it's going to be accepted
my advice is to relock bootloader, and then flash stock rom (via flashtool)
I don't know how good relocking the bootloader works, so I won't make any promises about that. But about your question about unrooting, flashing the stock (unrooted) ftf is all you have to do. Those are as far as I know the only steps you have to take to get your phone back to as stock as possible.
Having your bootloader unlocked doesn't guarantee that your warranty is voided, so as long as it's a hardware failure you should be OK. Bricking is next to impossible so, software failure shouldn't be that much of a risk.
Thanks everyone for the info.
Hi everybody,
my ambition is to have root without unlocking bootloader. What do I have to do for it?
My current firmware: 10.4.1.B.0.101 Kernel 3.4.0-GE09AFF8.
Android 4.3
ZL model: C6503
All current howtos implicate unlocking bootloader, what I dont want to.
I know backup TA, but you can' t do the TA recovery if the phone is bricked. If you send your bricked phone to the repair service and they can unbrick the phone and then check the status of the bootloader then you lose the warranty.
Is it possible to downgrade to a firmware version that don't need unlocking the bootloader whereas getting root, then upgrade to the current firmware with persistent root status?
If yes,which firmware version do I have to downgrade to?
Where do I get this firmware version?
Which tools do I need to porform such a downgrade?
Fencole said:
Hi everybody,
my ambition is to have root without unlocking bootloader. What do I have to do for it?
My current firmware: 10.4.1.B.0.101 Kernel 3.4.0-GE09AFF8.
Android 4.3
ZL model: C6503
All current howtos implicate unlocking bootloader, what I dont want to.
I know backup TA, but you can' t do the TA recovery if the phone is bricked. If you send your bricked phone to the repair service and they can unbrick the phone and then check the status of the bootloader then you lose the warranty.
Is it possible to downgrade to a firmware version that don't need unlocking the bootloader whereas getting root, then upgrade to the current firmware with persistent root status?
If yes,which firmware version do I have to downgrade to?
Where do I get this firmware version?
Which tools do I need to porform such a downgrade?
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u dont need to unlock the bootloader for rooting downgrade to .569 build n use doomlords toolkit. and dont worry about bricking your phone ,your phone doesnt get bricked unless you do something wrong in the procedurerooting wont brick and service centre people cant repair a hard bricked phone they can repair soft bricked phone that any1 can do by flashing stock firmware.u dont need a TA backup unless u are unlocking bootloader
Could you post the downgrade procedure and location for the files that needs to be used?
Also still not clear, if there is a way for persistent root after the upgrade back to 4.3.
Thanks a lot for your input.
Please search the forums you will find ftf file for your device and region and flashing tutorial is also available in those threads
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