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[Q] Firmware upgrade with root?

Good morning everyone.
As you can see from my post count, I am fresh meat on the XDA forums, and more in general to fiddling with Android.
I rooted my phone while ago, doing great so far (but no custom ROM yet, waiting for CM 7/9).
Today I opened up Kies and found thet there's a firmware upgrade avaiable.
It reads like this:
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Now, my situation is like this:
. I am rooted
. I have uninstalled several system apps (mainly Samsung Bloatware)
Being the total noob I am, am I safe to to the upgrade from Kies? (apart the known fact I learnt that Kies is Satan's stepchild)
Thanks in advance for any reply!

Update from Kies is a risk. Many ppl was posting that they have some errors. I prefer to update by Samsung Ota, just need wifi connection and thats all. I made the update with rooted phone and after update phone was still rooted.

Hunteros said:
Update from Kies is a risk. Many ppl was posting that they have some errors. I prefer to update by Samsung Ota, just need wifi connection and thats all. I made the update with rooted phone and after update phone was still rooted.
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I saw another thread similar to mine being opened, in which it says that this update is just the 2.3.6 one.
But I'm already on 2.3.6
My main concern about updating was about the fact that I'm rooted and uninstalled some default apps, and if that would interfere with the update

This update should bring your Version build to "GINGERBREAD.XXLA2"
It is now available in Italy both through Kies and OTA (I updated yesterday evening via OTA).
I think this upgrade can unroot your phone. But you can always root it again.
The "Root via Recovery" method should work on this release too.

banelicious said:
I saw another thread similar to mine being opened, in which it says that this update is just the 2.3.6 one.
But I'm already on 2.3.6
My main concern about updating was about the fact that I'm rooted and uninstalled some default apps, and if that would interfere with the update
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If you think there's risk...use odin.it's more reliable than kies..that's only what I know..
Try clockworkmod recovery by arco68;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
It can do a lot of thing..u can do a nandroid backup if anything **** happen..just recover it..
Sent from another space

jahlee said:
If you think there's risk...use odin.it's more reliable than kies..that's only what I know..
Try clockworkmod recovery by arco68;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
It can do a lot of thing..u can do a nandroid backup if anything **** happen..just recover it..
Sent from another space
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Yeah I'm investigating about ClockworkMod (I hate mindlessly use things without prior knowledge of how they work)
By the way I have succesfully upgraded with Kies (OTA Update kept failing instead).
Now I'm waiting for an update of ZergRush root, cause this last firmware update screwed it.
Thanks anyone for the tips

banelicious said:
Now I'm waiting for an update of ZergRush root, cause this last firmware update screwed it.
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Not sure if that will happen soon, but I would recommend you to read, as mentioned above, about the rooting via Recovery:
It is also possible via ClockWorkMod.
About the CWM, via ODIN it is very easy to flash and you have the possibility to reflash the stock recovery in a couple of seconds, too. This may be needed if you update next time via OTA.
greets
THE-E

[Q] Rooting Xperia Arc 4.0.4

HI Great Minds,
i have recently updated my arc from GB 4.0.2..A.0.62 to ICS 4.1.B.0.431.
i need to root the arc,
i followed so many methods like super one click,doomlord,s fast boot root method and nothing rooted,so i followed a thread, and did like that.
the procedure is, to downgrade to 4.0.3, 4.1.B.0.562 tft thro flashtool.
i tried to do the same, i din get the .562 tft for LT15i, every one advised to use LT18i 's .562 tft, i tried but results in the malfunctioning, all the process are getting force closed. again i tried repair phone thro the pc companion suite and it repaires the changes and now the 4.0.4 rom is working fine.. i need to root my device without flashing it. please help me in this..
Many Thanks in advance.

sri11guru said:
HI Great Minds,
i have recently updated my arc from GB 4.0.2..A.0.62 to ICS 4.1.B.0.431.
i need to root the arc,
i followed so many methods like super one click,doomlord,s fast boot root method and nothing rooted,so i followed a thread, and did like that.
the procedure is, to downgrade to 4.0.3, 4.1.B.0.562 tft thro flashtool.
i tried to do the same, i din get the .562 tft for LT15i, every one advised to use LT18i 's .562 tft, i tried but results in the malfunctioning, all the process are getting force closed. again i tried repair phone thro the pc companion suite and it repaires the changes and now the 4.0.4 rom is working fine.. i need to root my device without flashing it. please help me in this..
Many Thanks in advance.
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with all due respect, that was clearely the wrong process. you can root the 4.0.4 firmware in 2 ways
1) flash 4.0.4( no need in your case) nad then flash the stock kernel of 4.0.3(.562) then, use oneclick root and root your phone .if you want, flash back the stock kernel from 4.0.4
2) download the ready to root firmware from the below link, flash it through flashtool and then use oneclick root exploit for your phone (this file is nothing but the compilation of 4.0.4 firmware and kernel of 4.0.3)
for locked bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683189
for unlocked bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957

Hi,
Did you try this method ? The ZIP contains all files needed : CLICK HERE
1. Flash LT15i_.ftf via Flashtool
2. Enter recovery by command: fastboot boot recoveryARC.img
( recoveryARC.img from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=169 )
3. Sets scripts assets: ENABLED
4. Flash RootXperia.zip via recovery
5. Reboot device and voila, done. Now device is rooted.
All crédits to the one who post it, i don't remember his name or his thread but it's a good method...

link-in said:
with all due respect, that was clearely the wrong process. you can root the 4.0.4 firmware in 2 ways
1) flash 4.0.4( no need in your case) nad then flash the stock kernel of 4.0.3(.562) then, use oneclick root and root your phone .if you want, flash back the stock kernel from 4.0.4
2) download the ready to root firmware from the below link, flash it through flashtool and then use oneclick root exploit for your phone (this file is nothing but the compilation of 4.0.4 firmware and kernel of 4.0.3)
for locked bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683189
for unlocked bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
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both of them are for locked bootloaders

Thanks a lot Great minds!!!! will try this and let great minds know the status.

And for future reference, post on existing threads instead of starting yet another asking the same thing and getting the same answers as on the others.
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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I did some ground work before coming to xda.,
Again i am not successful on rooting...
Can i get advice please.

sri11guru said:
I did some ground work before coming to xda.,
Again i am not successful on rooting...
Can i get advice please.
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I had some problems rooting it but got it working, what I did was Just flash doomkernel through flashtool and then install a custom rom through CWM

Questions go in the Q&A section

[SOLVED] r800x Verizon 2.3.4 can't flash /w Flashtool

I have an Xperia Play r800x Verizon (zeusc) running on the Gingerbread 2.3.4 OTA. As most of you who also have the Verizon Play and 2.3.4 know, the 2.3.4 update is broken. This is my replacement Play, after my first one running FXP138's touchscreen died. So I've been trying to flash it back to 2.3.3 so that I can zerg rush it and get back on FreeXperia, but I've been running into an error in Flashtool when trying to flash R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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I've been trying to root and upgrade for a few days; I need Ice Cream Sandwich to test an app I'm working on that uses fragments. (I have a Xoom Wi-Fi running 4.1, but this particular app is targeted towards phones.) The error is the same every time, with no further details. Is anyone else encountering a similar problem? Any known solutions?

Hi daft question but did you have usb debugging selected,also dont know if this might help Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227 :fingers-crossed:

Is your bootloader unlocked?

Flash the kernel first, in flashtool, during the Firmware selection window, uncheck everything under Exclude except kernel, also uncheck everything under wipe.

tallman43 said:
Hi daft question but did you have usb debugging selected,also dont know if this might help Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227 :fingers-crossed:
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Yep, USB debugging is enabled. RecoveryX can't help me at this point, sorry.
chery2k said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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No, this is a new phone. My last one's bootloader was unlocked, but they're not giving IMEI unlocks anymore, and I don't have the money to pay to get it unlocked. I read somewhere that it wasn't necessary to have an unlocked bootloader to flash between stock Verizon firmwares.
eksasol said:
Flash the kernel first, in flashtool, during the Firmware selection window, uncheck everything under Exclude except kernel, also uncheck everything under wipe.
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I did this, still the same error.

Re-download the ftf files, place them back in Flashtools, check android debugging in the settings, and try a different USB port and/or cable

Xperia Player said:
Re-download the ftf files, place them back in Flashtools, check android debugging in the settings, and try a different USB port and/or cable
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That did it, switching from the USB 3.0 port to the USB 2.0 port. Many thanks, now I'm on my way to rooting!

woogers said:
That did it, switching from the USB 3.0 port to the USB 2.0 port. Many thanks, now I'm on my way to rooting!
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Glad I could help, next time "click" thanks.

woogers said:
I have an Xperia Play r800x Verizon (zeusc) running on the Gingerbread 2.3.4 OTA. As most of you who also have the Verizon Play and 2.3.4 know, the 2.3.4 update is broken. This is my replacement Play, after my first one running FXP138's touchscreen died. So I've been trying to flash it back to 2.3.3 so that I can zerg rush it and get back on FreeXperia, but I've been running into an error in Flashtool when trying to flash R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf:
I've been trying to root and upgrade for a few days; I need Ice Cream Sandwich to test an app I'm working on that uses fragments. (I have a Xoom Wi-Fi running 4.1, but this particular app is targeted towards phones.) The error is the same every time, with no further details. Is anyone else encountering a similar problem? Any known solutions?
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The easiest way to root is by flashing SuperUser in recovery, works on any firmware, any rom ,
tallman43 said:
Hi daft question but did you have usb debugging selected,also dont know if this might help Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227 :fingers-crossed:
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I have always flashed ftf files with usb debugging off never had a problem . . .
chery2k said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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You don't need an unlocked bootloader to use flash tool

[Q] Update To 14.4.A.0.108

The update center on my phone shows a system update available to 14.4.A.0.108. In the dialog it says "Computer required". I'm assuming that this means I need to connect using USB and run Sony PC Companion. Is that the case? Any information about this update will be appreciated.

I have the same message in update center saying "Computer required". But I am already on 14.4.A.0.108 build. What is going on?
Sent from my D5503 using Tapatalk

I got the same message
---------- Post added at 05:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:12 AM ----------
Will I lose root if I update?

I got it too but I am already on 14.4.A.0.108
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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Hmmm I wonder what it is

:good:
same here

I updated my phone through PC Companion and now all notification for updated version are now gone. Although no data/files are lost, I still lost my root so I need to re-root again. I'll observe what did change but the about screen is still the same except there are no more update notification
Update:
There's a bug before in the camera wherein after taking a picture and exiting, the screen cannot be swiped and I can only access the home button leading to either "Whats New" or Google search" and after that menu (app drawer) is now accessible. But now there's no bug like that on my end... let's see what else is changed

Anyone else updated already? Any changes seen?

I have kitslim Evo 9 and i have this notification too. Need Computer. Today i will update but backup first. In changelog there is a info that camera is updated and has new funkcion.

Hi everyone,
i'm sure this is a noob question, just like me, haha, but i was wondering, can this update applied with custom recovery? because i've been told that OTA updates cant work with devices with custom recoveries and if you do so, the update will stuck in the custom recovery, (either TWRP or CMW) ...
If that so, i also want to ask how revert back to stock recovery? any help about this would gladly appreciated
sorry about my bad english D:

salman_911 said:
Hi everyone,
i'm sure this is a noob question, just like me, haha, but i was wondering, can this update applied with custom recovery? because i've been told that OTA updates cant work with devices with custom recoveries and if you do so, the update will stuck in the custom recovery, (either TWRP or CMW) ...
If that so, i also want to ask how revert back to stock recovery? any help about this would gladly appreciated
sorry about my bad english D:
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I had recovery and locked bootloader and update did norma,only lost root

salman_911 said:
because i've been told that OTA updates cant work with devices with custom recoveries ...
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Is this correct? I'm currently on 757 and wanted to upgrade to 108. But both OTA and PC Companion updates failed. Is it because of my custom recovery (Philz Touch) and/or unlocked bootloader?

Unlocked bootloader

aigaming said:
I had recovery and locked bootloader and update did norma,only lost root
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whoa, really? i guess it's safe to update then, thanks for the information :highfive:
matt.s said:
Is this correct? I'm currently on 757 and wanted to upgrade to 108. But both OTA and PC Companion updates failed. Is it because of my custom recovery (Philz Touch) and/or unlocked bootloader?
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i think it's because unlocked bootloader, because i've read somewhere that one you unlock your bootloader, you can't get any official updates form sony because it have something to do with DRM keys, i don't know what it is exactly, haha, noob's speaking here...
maybe some senior members here can give a correct answer...

aigaming said:
I had recovery and locked bootloader and update did norma,only lost root
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Please let us know if you are able to re-root successfully.
dave

The only thing changed is software revision.. before it was R4C and now it is R5C

Old108
New 108
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Customization Version...
coolkoushik07 said:
The only thing changed is software revision.. before it was R4C and now it is R5C
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Same thing here on my Z1... Customization version changed from 1276-7099_R4C to 1276-7099_R5C.
What does this means? No other noticeable change on firmware at all.

Rooted,locked bootloader, stock launcher modified with Xposed Framework (4x7 grid, other mods). What happens when I update to the new .108? No one yet has said whether they had any problem rooting the new .108.
dave

mine still is same at R6C since the first time i flashed .108
its probably some revision changes for some regions.
example my stock uk notbranded is still at R4C compared to the t-mobile specific i use now that is R6C

Unable to flash device using FlashTool for Mac OS X

Hello,
I am attempting to flash my Sony Xperia M phone, to downgrade it from 4.3 to 4.1 (in order to install a custom ROM).
I have downloaded two versions of the 4.1 OS, but neither appear to work.
The problem is, the progress bar indicating how far along the Flashing process is, is stuck at one point forever.
As I understand, it should take only a matter of minutes, but I've left it going for hours at a time, but it never completes.
There seems to be something wrong with the software, or the OS I've downloaded, or the phone itself. I have no idea.
If you are able to suggest ways around this problem, that would be appreciated.
Here's a screenshot and a WebM of the Flashing process.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
http://webm.host/aab87/

temp.account said:
Hello,
I am attempting to flash my Sony Xperia M phone, to downgrade it from 4.3 to 4.1 (in order to install a custom ROM).
I have downloaded two versions of the 4.1 OS, but neither appear to work.
The problem is, the progress bar indicating how far along the Flashing process is, is stuck at one point forever.
As I understand, it should take only a matter of minutes, but I've left it going for hours at a time, but it never completes.
There seems to be something wrong with the software, or the OS I've downloaded, or the phone itself. I have no idea.
If you are able to suggest ways around this problem, that would be appreciated.
Here's a screenshot and a WebM of the Flashing process.
http://webm.host/aab87/
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Who told you that you need to downgrade ?? You need the latest firmware version (4.3)
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Zakaria.R said:
Who told you that you need to downgrade ?? You need the latest firmware version (4.3)
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With the phone as it is, I am unable to unlock the bootloader. Only until I downgrade will I be able to unlock the bootloader.

Zakaria.R said:
Who told you that you need to downgrade ?? You need the latest firmware version (4.3)
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As you can see here in the Service Menu, the Rooting Status displays that the Bootloader cannot' be unlocked.
I have read elsewhere online that previous versions of Android on Xperia M allow for this. This is why I wish to downgrade.

I see my friend, I'm afraid even if you upgrade you'll get a "no" but you can always try I hope I'm wrong, unfortunately I never faced this problem, I don't know how to help, sorry man , try using a newer version of flashtool or even older, I don't know how drivers work on Mac but try reinstalling them, whatever could help you..
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Flashtool for OSX isn't working well . Fastboot is working , flashing is not working with me (OSX El CAptain)
I'm running flashtool on a Linux pc or on My Mac with virtual box and windows.

Has anybody found a solution to this problem?
I would like to contact the developer and report the issue, but can't find the info.
Is there an alternative way to flash Xperia phones on a Mac?