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[Q] How do I get root back after update to .62 firmware?

I just updated my arc via PC companion software to .62 firmware.
I rooted it earlier by super one click method by DooMLorD from here.
Now after the update I don't have root access and I can't get it back by the same way or by GingerBreak and I can still see superuser icon.
The system apps are reaaally using too much memory.
Any idea how i can solve that please?!

fw .62 needs unlock bootloader to root
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Downgrade back to .42-root it-update to .62 back and you get rooted .62
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lilude56214 said:
fw .62 needs unlock bootloader to root
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Thanks
But is there a thread here on how i can do that?!
does the risk include other things than losing the warranty?!

taaviu said:
Downgrade back to .42-root it-update to .62 back and you get rooted .62
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It was a rooted .42
I updated and lost root access although i still have superuser app
can you please explain more what you mean?!

Laqany said:
It was a rooted .42
I updated and lost root access although i still have superuser app
can you please explain more what you mean?!
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Downgrade and upgrade ONLY with flashtool.
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taaviu said:
Downgrade and upgrade ONLY with flashtool.
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I am sorry but I am new to this
Just where can I find this on this forum?!

Laqany said:
I am sorry but I am new to this
Just where can I find this on this forum?!
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Development section and first stockier post.
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taaviu said:
Downgrade back to .42-root it-update to .62 back and you get rooted .62
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i have few questions..
1) if i downgrade it, i will lost my sms,contact, appl or not?
2) after downgrade.. what shoul i do? in others forums i hear that u must upgrade again via SEUS.. how?
`thanks be4

taaviu said:
Downgrade and upgrade ONLY with flashtool.
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could you tell us how to upgrade with flashtool without loosing root?

Laqany said:
I just updated my arc via PC companion software to .62 firmware.
I rooted it earlier by super one click method by DooMLorD from here.
Now after the update I don't have root access and I can't get it back by the same way or by GingerBreak and I can still see superuser icon.
The system apps are reaaally using too much memory.
Any idea how i can solve that please?!
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using flash tool and a .42 FTF downgrade from .62 to .42 un check wipe cash and wipe user data and you save everything.
root using flashtool
do an OTA update to .62 and you remain root.
then and only then can you delete system apps you dont want. if you change the system aps befor the OTA update it will fail to update.

SL_Don said:
using flash tool and a .42 FTF downgrade from .62 to .42 un check wipe cash and wipe user data and you save everything.
root using flashtool
do an OTA update to .62 and you remain root.
then and only then can you delete system apps you dont want. if you change the system aps befor the OTA update it will fail to update.
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Witch .42 has ota update? For me, there is information about upgrade but it tels me that i need PC Companion.
LT15i 1247_1073
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What needs to be done in the following ORDER
1 - Get yourself a firmware (whichever one you want) .42
1.1 - Connect your phone to your computer
2 - Using the application called Flashtool which be can be found on the forum (multiple threads) Flash the the rom. You will loose all your contacts, sms etc...
2.2 - Wait for the tool to tell you that it's done flashing
2.3 - Using ZergRush or Flashtool ROOT your phone.
3 - Start your phone and disconnect it from the PC
4 - Press the menu button and go to SETTINGS - ABOUT PHONE - SOFTWARE UPDATE
5 - This will verify and push the OTA for .62 to your phone.
That's pretty much it in the simplest way possible.

fluxgfx said:
What needs to be done in the following ORDER
1 - Get yourself a firmware (whichever one you want) .42
1.1 - Connect your phone to your computer
2 - Using the application called Flashtool which be can be found on the forum (multiple threads) Flash the the rom. You will loose all your contacts, sms etc...
2.2 - Wait for the tool to tell you that it's done flashing
2.3 - Using ZergRush or Flashtool ROOT your phone.
3 - Start your phone and disconnect it from the PC
4 - Press the menu button and go to SETTINGS - ABOUT PHONE - SOFTWARE UPDATE
5 - This will verify and push the OTA for .62 to your phone.
That's pretty much it in the simplest way possible.
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it`s not so easy
I did it exactly step by step,
phone shows information about upgrade but what i need is PC Companion to do that. This information is in notification about new firmware.
ok I did it but first I had flashed LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Generic Global HK because only after that I could upgrade withouth PC Companion.
thx for advice.

Yeah that was point 1. Which was to get yourself a firmware version .42... then yeah you can update via OTA...

I can't update .42 OTA it is possible only when i flash .58 first...
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How about if I'm already on firmware .42 rooted with locked Bootloader, can I update to .62 OTA and still have root?

fluxgfx said:
What needs to be done in the following ORDER
1 - Get yourself a firmware (whichever one you want) .42
1.1 - Connect your phone to your computer
2 - Using the application called Flashtool which be can be found on the forum (multiple threads) Flash the the rom. You will loose all your contacts, sms etc...
2.2 - Wait for the tool to tell you that it's done flashing
2.3 - Using ZergRush or Flashtool ROOT your phone.
3 - Start your phone and disconnect it from the PC
4 - Press the menu button and go to SETTINGS - ABOUT PHONE - SOFTWARE UPDATE
5 - This will verify and push the OTA for .62 to your phone.
That's pretty much it in the simplest way possible.
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I still have a small question about this.
Would I still be able to update OTA (from France) with .42 World or shall I use a .42 France ?

itsmyname said:
How about if I'm already on firmware .42 rooted with locked Bootloader, can I update to .62 OTA and still have root?
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That's what I have done, and worked well.

Question: How can I update via OTA? Is there a site like wotanserver or something? Or is OTA an app I can download somewhere?
I updated my WT19 with PC Companion, it has .62 firmware now, but I need root to delete system apps and clear space on internal memory.
Anyway I always update via wotanserver, because I can't find the .ftf I need to flash it via flashtool. And now I'm having problems with wotanserver, so where can I find those firmware files (ftf) ?? (for my model)

When installing 4.0.2.A.0.62 it says can not install

I have the phone rooted and when I try updating to 4.0.2.A.0.62 it just says can't install. Do I have to flash it all over again, which would mean loosing all apps?

Via OTA?
Better leave it as it is.
Update via computer will remove root.
Data remains with both methods.
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happened to me too! You have to flash .42 again, root before u do anything else and right after root update via OTA! ;-)

And if you don't wanna do it again next time, backup your applications right after OTA update, so you can restore it for the next OTA update (if any)

Is it not possible to unroot, and then update to 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?

J!tH said:
Is it not possible to unroot, and then update to 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?
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Rooting the phone doesn't prevent the OTA update, messing with system apps does. (And you usually mess with system apps when rooted)

Excelsior82 said:
Rooting the phone doesn't prevent the OTA update, messing with system apps does. (And you usually mess with system apps when rooted)
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Ahh of course.. Iv'e deleted a few system apps and messed with other things (crapware)

When you put them back, you can update your firmware. When you do it OTA, you will keep your root.
Furtermore, this update won't remove any data or apps.

Excelsior82 said:
And if you don't wanna do it again next time, backup your applications right after OTA update, so you can restore it for the next OTA update (if any)
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What should I use for backup?

Titanium backup will do, and by the way, if you find your current firmware you can try and restore one by one the bloatware you deleted or restoring any mod you have installed, I did this and I was able to update via OTA again.

It doesn't work. I flashed
LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World (EASY ROOT WITH FLASHTOOLS): http://uploaded.to/file/vmfu4czg
Used flashtools to root right away, still says can't update.

Says Could not install

itsup said:
It doesn't work. I flashed
LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World (EASY ROOT WITH FLASHTOOLS): http://uploaded.to/file/vmfu4czg
Used flashtools to root right away, still says can't update.
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itsup said:
Says Could not install
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You may consider either retrying (some people reported having to flash twice or thrice before it would work) or using another firmware, or using a different flash software (I did updated OTA after flashing .42 with wotanclient).

I experience this. What I did I reflash with rootable firmware then root with flashtool without removing any app then I directly update OTA. Then I successfully install.
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I have similar problem and now I have a rooted .62 NAM firmware.
What I did is the following:
Flash your phone to .42 firmware with flashtools
Update your phone to .62 with PC companion
Re-flash your phone back to .42 with flashtools
Root your phone with flashtools
Update your phone to .62 with OTA

No need for step 2, 3 and 4!
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Just have a rooted .42 firmware with an locked bootloader ( i seriously doubt that you have a locked boot loader )
Aftet that just update to .62 over the air [OTA]
If this doesn't works then either flash a pre rooted .62 firmware via fastboot or flash a fresh unrooted firmware via flashtool and then root it by recovery method! If you still have a problem then PM me!
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varunadittya said:
No need for step 2, 3 and 4!
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Yes I know that normaly steps 2,3,4 are not required but somehow I had to do it for 3 of the Arcs I rooted.

gduong128 said:
Yes I know that normaly steps 2,3,4 are not required but somehow I had to do it for 3 of the Arcs I rooted.
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So you never tried doing the stuff without step 2,3 and 4?? It will work for sure....cause there are only two ways (till now)to have a rooted .62 as stated in my previous post!
But you can guide someone with your method if the original two doesnt work!
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I havent gone through all the posts of this thread but i think that the guy aint asking how to have a rooted .62 (incase he is then plenty of threads for it and me and my fellow members have also posted about it here)
Hes just having problem in updating via pc companion.....and the only solution i have is relocking the bootloader, i know i keep asking to lock the bootloader but thats the key to it!
If i missed any point here and please feel free to let me know! ;-)
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[Q] Official update for rooted Arc

Hi,
Can I update my rooted Arc with the official ICS update ? I have already removed several system apps with Titanium Backup.

mukunth said:
Hi,
Can I update my rooted Arc with the official ICS update ? I have already removed several system apps with Titanium Backup.
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no.. resore all apps to system/app or reflash the firmware again {recommended}..:

ArcMan09 said:
no.. resore all apps to system/app or reflash the firmware again {recommended}..:
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Thanks, ArcMan09. I have only rooted the Arc and have not installed any other firmware - it still has the existing manufacturer's firmware. I have also not unlocked the bootloader. Will it not accept an "official" update again ?

The updates do some checks on your current system, if it seems modified it will not update. Just do a restore in pcc it will install the latest version on your phone for you.
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Just flash 4.1.A.0.562 ftf files with FlashTool.
FlashTool do not require unlocked bootloader.
After that you can root easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072

I have a rooted Arc S with .62 firmware. The right way to update is to reflash the firmware and then update to ICS via PCC?
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I just updated my Arc to ICS. Connected through the Sony Companion which detected the SW update and it downloaded and updated it. The downside of this is that my existing root has been 'patched', ie, it has been unrooted with the update. Waiting for Doomlord to work his magic now

mukunth said:
I just updated my Arc to ICS. Connected through the Sony Companion which detected the SW update and it downloaded and updated it. The downside of this is that my existing root has been 'patched', ie, it has been unrooted with the update. Waiting for Doomlord to work his magic now
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there is already a root method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957

OverLo4d said:
there is already a root method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
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Yes - but what we really need is a 1-click rather than flash 'down', root and then flash. Am too lazy for these you know...basically a zergrush exploit or an emulator trick for the latest firmare...

mukunth said:
Yes - but what we really need is a 1-click rather than flash 'down', root and then flash. Am too lazy for these you know...basically a zergrush exploit or an emulator trick for the latest firmare...
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There is no easy root method at the moment. If you want root then you will need to downgrade the kernel then root then update kernel.
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The only easy way is an unlocked bootloader, other you'll either have to use the downgrade or wait for an exploit.
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Ok, so I have now rooted following instructions from this thread :
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
Step 1. Download Flashtool
Step 2. Download the .562 kernel
Step 3. Flash .562 kernel and reboot phone
Step 4. Root using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
Step 5. Download the .431 kernel
Step 6. Flash .431 kernel and reboot phone

I don't see why you need to go check on the talk.sonymobile.com site as those very same instructions have been posted here.
You do realise that everything that happens there is just a rehash of what happens here at XDA. :cyclops:

xtacy! said:
I don't see why you need to go check on the talk.sonymobile.com site as those very same instructions have been posted here.
You do realise that everything that happens there is just a rehash of what happens here at XDA. :cyclops:
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True...just that I had several links bookmarked on this rooting thing and I followed one of them. Btw, the .562 & .431 kernel links were about 5 MB each, whereas the ones I found on XDA were ~250MB - guess they included the entire stuff...or, I wasn't searching properly here:crying:

mukunth said:
True...just that I had several links bookmarked on this rooting thing and I followed one of them. Btw, the .562 & .431 kernel links were about 5 MB each, whereas the ones I found on XDA were ~250MB - guess they included the entire stuff...or, I wasn't searching properly here:crying:
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The 250mb ones will be ftfs, so the whole rom not just the kernel
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smartarse93 said:
The 250mb ones will be ftfs, so the whole rom not just the kernel
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Righto...just wondering why you need to download the whole ftf's when kernel flash would do...

Probably because they couldn't find the kernel alone. In that case, the only option would be to download the entire ftf.
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[Q] Xperia Pro ICS

Hey guys,
I have a Sony Xperia Pro MK16a and I'm waiting for the ICS update. I'm tired of waiting so I searched it up on Google and I came across a thread in a website that says how you can manually update it with Flashtool and the ICS ftf file. Thing is that the file is named "mk16i​_4.1​.B.0​.431​_ready​ to root​.rar" and since I have a mk16a, is it safe if I flash it onto my phone? I have a locked bootloader and I'm rooted. Also, if I can update that way, do I need the the ICS kernel, baseband or anything? Any help is greatly appreciated

That ready to root which website you got it ?
Sent From My Sexy Sensation.

Both have different radio/basebands and flashing a MK16i ROM on a MK16a may make you have problems with Phone Calls/Data Usage.
So no, you'll have to wait.
EDIT: Wait no more, ameer's thread has the ROM for MK16a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Dunno if this work with OverLo4d/AeonWorld tutorial, but you can root it with Bootloader Unlocked with RootXperia.zip.

RamEsRock said:
Both have different radio/basebands and flashing a MK16i ROM on a MK16a may make you have problems with Phone Calls/Data Usage.
So no, you'll have to wait.
EDIT: Wait no more, ameer's thread has the ROM for MK16a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Dunno if this work with OverLo4d/AeonWorld tutorial, but you can root it with Bootloader Unlocked with RootXperia.zip.
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He has a xperia pro mk16a from fido his bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked so hes wondering if its possible to grab a stock ics firmware and flash it whit flashtool...
Since ameers thread has it for the mk16a does he need still a official ics kernel or baseband or anything else ? Or he can straight flash it and ready to go..
Sent From My Sexy Sensation.

Still, there's the testpoint way to unlock bootloader, but inexperienced users (like myself) won't be able to do it.

RamEsRock said:
Still, there's the testpoint way to unlock bootloader, but inexperienced users (like myself) won't be able to do it.
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Really ? Could you link me to the thread please...
Sent From My Sexy Sensation.

I tried researching for the thread but couldn't find it.
I know you can pay someone with the correct Box or Dongle to unlock it with SETool, but there's a DIY thread with the use of S1Tool that I think it's for free.
Just couldn't find the tutorial, sorry.

shahkam said:
He has a xperia pro mk16a from fido his bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked so hes wondering if its possible to grab a stock ics firmware and flash it whit flashtool...
Since ameers thread has it for the mk16a does he need still a official ics kernel or baseband or anything else ? Or he can straight flash it and ready to go..
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The ftf (flashable via flashtool) on my thread includes kernel and baseband. So you do not have to flash them separately.

Xperia Arc ICS update?

Soo yea... I know the update is there, but I still haven't received anything.
Anyone else that hasn't received it yet? (In a legit way not via a rom.)
I'd love to hear soon from you guys.
Edit: Or provide a alternate way to get ICS.

PC companion.

MrModMan said:
PC companion.
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PC Companion says I don't have any updates...
But I'm still running Android 2.3.4 Build 4.0.2.A.0.62
I'm clueless.

Flash .431 or .587 firmware (ICS)

MrModMan said:
Flash .431 or .587 firmware (ICS)
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Can I have a little more detail about what you mean, please?

alternate way
there may be different methods you can use
1st. flash the .ftf(ics firmware) file using the flashtool and also the corresponding kernel
search the forum for arc and you will certainly find the firmware file and the procedure....JUST SEARCH FOR IT.:good:
2nd. ANTOTHER method is to unlock the bootloader and feel free to try any rom of your choice(although this voids the warranty :silly
there has been a variety of roms(custom and stock) available for THE ARC.
rest is your choice
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amankumar2508007 said:
there may be different methods you can use
1st. flash the .ftf(ics firmware) file using the flashtool and also the corresponding kernel
search the forum for arc and you will certainly find the firmware file and the procedure....JUST SEARCH FOR IT.:good:
2nd. ANTOTHER method is to unlock the bootloader and feel free to try any rom of your choice(although this voids the warranty :silly
there has been a variety of roms(custom and stock) available for THE ARC.
rest is your choice
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Alright, thanks mate. I'll go try and find something.

TheTastyToast said:
Alright, thanks mate. I'll go try and find something.
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Simply flash a .587 stock firmware through FLASHTOOL