[Q] safe to take ota while unlocked bootloader,root,custom recovery? - Sony Xperia ZL

As the title says..just want to know if its safe to take an ota update. Im on an older build number with unlocked bootloader,root,and custom recovery.is it safe to take the ota?

marcviado said:
As the title says..just want to know if its safe to take an ota update. Im on an older build number with unlocked bootloader,root,and custom recovery.is it safe to take the ota?
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No it may result in bootloop

bhavstech said:
No it may result in bootloop
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Thanks..so what do I do if I want to flash a Rom? As most has newer build numbers..can I just flash a Rom and itll work straight through?

Yes just flash new roms and dont forget to unlock bootloader for AOSP roms
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marcviado said:
As the title says..just want to know if its safe to take an ota update. Im on an older build number with unlocked bootloader,root,and custom recovery.is it safe to take the ota?
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Check out my reply here---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2668422

marcviado said:
Thanks..so what do I do if I want to flash a Rom? As most has newer build numbers..can I just flash a Rom and itll work straight through?
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if ur on aosp then just do a full wipe and then flash through cwm
if ur on stock then u need to unroot and flash stock rom via flash tool

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rooter phone update

Hello!
A new update was spotted on my phone but can not install it because is rooted. Any help with that? How can I install the update?
pkallasidis said:
Hello!
A new update was spotted on my phone but can not install it because is rooted. Any help with that? How can I install the update?
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To be able to flash official updates you will need the stock HTC recovery and not a custom recovery. Just google for it and you should find it. Although why would people bother with updates when there is so many custom roms to choose from I don't understand.
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pkallasidis said:
Hello!
A new update was spotted on my phone but can not install it because is rooted. Any help with that? How can I install the update?
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DoNot update a custom,rooted rom, wait for the dev of the rom you are using to update it. you could loose the option to rooting your phone again.
shankly1985 said:
DoNot update a custom,rooted rom, wait for the dev of the rom you are using to update it. you could loose the option to rooting your phone again.
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I believe he's using the stock rom which he rooted. Custom roms will not have official OTA update notifications I believe.
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itachi1706 said:
I believe he's using the stock rom which he rooted. Custom roms will not have official OTA update notifications I believe.
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Custom RoMs do mate, well apart from the sense 3.5 that am using now. But my last sense 1 and 2.1 had OTA still in the RoM.

OTA update help!

I need to update to the latest OTA. I am wondering if I can simply update via a zip file or do I have to get a new ROM in order to get to the most current OTA? Thanks in advance!
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The best and smartest option us to just wait > check the dev section > flash the latest stock rooted rom.
Richard6292 said:
I need to update to the latest OTA. I am wondering if I can simply update via a zip file or do I have to get a new ROM in order to get to the most current OTA? Thanks in advance!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28295003&postcount=4
From your other thread.
Richard6292 said:
I need to update to the latest OTA. I am wondering if I can simply update via a zip file or do I have to get a new ROM in order to get to the most current OTA? Thanks in advance!
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Currently, the most-up-to-date OTA that's still rooted is 4.67.651.3. Keep up to date with either the Dev forums, or on the wiki.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671395
Captain_throwback issues the 5.07 ota, with root
ca1ne said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671395
Captain_throwback issues the 5.07 ota, with root
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But, it is modified more than the rest that are on the wiki.
kruug said:
But, it is modified more than the rest that are on the wiki.
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True, but a link in that thread will bring you to his other thread with a completely unmodified ota zip
ca1ne said:
True, but a link in that thread will bring you to his other thread with a completely unmodified ota zip
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Which, if I'm thinking of the same post, is not rooted.
kruug said:
Which, if I'm thinking of the same post, is not rooted.
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I just looked and that particular OTA is NOT rooted, so rooted users, do NOT flash that, unless you're in the unrooting process.
teh roxxorz said:
I just looked and that particular OTA is NOT rooted, so rooted users, do NOT flash that, unless you're in the unrooting process.
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between the linked post and his other post, he has 1 rooted, 1 unrooted, and stand alone kernel.
teh roxxorz said:
I just looked and that particular OTA is NOT rooted, so rooted users, do NOT flash that, unless you're in the unrooting process.
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If the device is already S-OFF or unlocked, all that will need to be done after flashing the OTA file is to flash superuser. The OTA file won't re-lock the device or break it in any way.

Please help me

Hi guys I have a HTC one v unrooted on ICS 4.0.3 and I'm trying to roll it back to its state before I installed the OTA update and I am having trouble identifying what Rom I should use. Any help would be welcome I am a complete noob I have not rooted the device or installed a custom Rom and was bought sim free. Thanks guys
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u cant use a another ROM if its not rooted
cybervibin said:
u cant use a another ROM if its not rooted
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Why is that all I want to do is roll back from the OTA to the previous state before any OTA updates as I can no longer access the beats audio settings I have no interest yet in rooting the device with a custom firmware unless i really have to as like I said i am a complete noob to all this.
PL4C3B0 said:
Why is that all I want to do is roll back from the OTA to the previous state before any OTA updates as I can no longer access the beats audio settings I have no interest yet in rooting the device with a custom firmware unless i really have to as like I said i am a complete noob to all this.
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cause to flash something u need root access and downgrading is not possible without that!
cybervibin said:
cause to flash something u need root access and downgrading is not possible without that!
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so i would need to root the device then flash the device with a with an ruu of an older version to downgrade and then unroot the device right?
PL4C3B0 said:
so i would need to root the device then flash the device with a with an ruu of an older version to downgrade and then unroot the device right?
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yup! thats it!
cybervibin said:
yup! thats it!
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ok so here comes my next question how do I find out the current version and the previous version as i have seen soo many recovery image files and versions for European phones alone. I have CID getter which says i have primo_u_ICS_40A and my cid is HTC__001 is this my current veriosn or am i looking at the wrong info
Start in fast boot there will be ur cid id
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PL4C3B0 said:
so i would need to root the device then flash the device with a with an ruu of an older version to downgrade and then unroot the device right?
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Whether rooted or not rooted, there is no way to downgrade once you've done the OTA.
untill we have s-off u can't downgrade
s-off is currently not possible.. soo
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[Q] Will I get official OTA update if I unlock the bootloader ?

Hi everyone .
I'm new to xda.
I have 1 question..
Will I get the official OTA updates from htc if I unlock the bootloader ?
Yes ! As long as you don't remove system apps (edit the stock rom) !
You can update with these criteria
Stock rom (with or without root)
Stock kernel
Stock recovery
Unlocked bootloader
Mr Hofs said:
Yes ! As long as you don't remove system apps (edit the stock rom) !
You can update with these criteria
Stock rom (with or without root)
Stock kernel
Stock recovery
Unlocked bootloader
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Thankyou
:good:
Mr Hofs said:
Yes ! As long as you don't remove system apps (edit the stock rom) !
You can update with these criteria
Stock rom (with or without root)
Stock kernel
Stock recovery
Unlocked bootloader
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Can a Rooted hox with stock recovery get Ota updates?? everyone saya unroot it before updating... Im new to developing too and i own a rooted hox
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tonisr said:
Can a Rooted hox with stock recovery get Ota updates?? everyone saya unroot it before updating... Im new to developing too and i own a rooted hox
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Yes you can. Root will be gone after updating.........
I have a problem with my box..on stock without boot loader unlocked ...I by mistake deleted play store...n now even the official ota updates do not download...they show up saying there is a new update but not able to download help me
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Yes you can. Root will be gone after updating.........
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Is my phone stock? So will i be able to receive OTA normally?
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droid.iddu said:
I have a problem with my box..on stock without boot loader unlocked ...I by mistake deleted play store...n now even the official ota updates do not download...they show up saying there is a new update but not able to download help me
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Are you sure about that? I can't see how Play can be deleted without at least root. If it is deleted then a factory reset might fix it but be sure to backup important data such add pictures and music first.
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alexv59 said:
Are you sure about that? I can't see how Play can be deleted without at least root. If it is deleted then a factory reset might fix it but be sure to backup important data such add pictures and music first.
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Actually I have two phones ..one phone is one x n the other is one x+...this problem occurred in one x+...I by mistake uninstalled it from settings > apps ... The icon is still there in the app drawer ...n when I open the app it force closes automatically...I tried to install the apk which we usually get online...didn't work...n the second problem is I see ota updates in my phone but they don't download ..I click download it says "download progress going on. Check the status in the notification drawer"n when I slide down the drawer there is nothing downloading! ..
tonisr said:
Can a Rooted hox with stock recovery get Ota updates?? everyone saya unroot it before updating... Im new to developing too and i own a rooted hox
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Yes rooting is fine, what you need to do before installing an OTA update is re-lock your bootloader. This is because the OTA update will try to install through CWM or whatever other recovery you have flashed.
Mr Hofs said:
Yes ! As long as you don't remove system apps (edit the stock rom) !
You can update with these criteria
Stock rom (with or without root)
Stock kernel
Stock recovery
Unlocked bootloader
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Read the above ^^
A custom recovery will never install a HTC official update, not even when you relock the bootloader !
Mantenner said:
Yes rooting is fine, what you need to do before installing an OTA update is re-lock your bootloader. This is because the OTA update will try to install through CWM or whatever other recovery you have flashed.
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Mr Hofs said:
Read the above ^^
A custom recovery will never install a HTC official update, not even when you relock the bootloader !
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I suppose most people with root phone will have a custom recovery. So the first step would be flash back the "Stock recovery", then only can update.
phonixloo said:
I suppose most people with root phone will have a custom recovery. So the first step would be flash back the "Stock recovery", then only can update.
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Why quoting me ?
I knew that already.....but the first step is to install the stock rom
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Why quoting me ?
I knew that already.....but the first step is to install the stock rom
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Sorry...... I'm bad
I think of my own self only. In my case, I only rooted but without custom rom.
So I only need to flash back the stock recovery.
phonixloo said:
Sorry...... I'm bad
I think of my own self only. In my case, I only rooted but without custom rom.
So I only need to flash back the stock recovery.
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Ah yes in that case you only need a stock recovery
phonixloo said:
Sorry...... I'm bad
I think of my own self only. In my case, I only rooted but without custom rom.
So I only need to flash back the stock recovery.
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How do i know if i have a custom or stock recovery?
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tonisr said:
How do i know if i have a custom or stock recovery?
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Check your software version.
Go to setting --> About --> Software Information
phonixloo said:
Check your software version.
Go to setting --> About --> Software Information
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3.14.401.31 is mine
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tonisr said:
How do i know if i have a custom or stock recovery?
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By entering the bootloader and then to recovery, if you see a sign with triangle and a phone icon you have stock. If it enters directly you can see its custom.
Not by checking the software on the phone. If its a custom rom it can be anything !
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phonixloo said:
Check your software version.
Go to setting --> About --> Software Information
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Nope that's not how you check the recovery !
phonixloo said:
Check your software version.
Go to setting --> About --> Software Information
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NOOOOB

ZVG Image Dump

Here's a dump of the partitions for stock ZVG. For anyone interested. The system.img is still being uploaded & is rooted.
https://qui.click/zvgpartitions
tabp0le said:
Here's a dump of the partitions for stock ZVG. For anyone interested. The system.img is still being uploaded & is rooted.
https://qui.click/zvgpartitions
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is this so ? to make a rom ?
rubenn93 said:
is this so ? to make a rom ?
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It can be used for alot of things. To make an update.zip which is twrp compatible or to restore a partition if you hard brick your phone. Many other uses for devs too.
tabp0le said:
It can be used for alot of things. To make an update.zip which is twrp compatible or to restore a partition if you hard brick your phone. Many other uses for devs too.
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it can make the .tot firmware?
rubenn93 said:
it can make the .tot firmware?
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No, I'm pretty sure that has to be from LG/Sprint.
tabp0le said:
No, I'm pretty sure that has to be from LG/Sprint.
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ahh ok ... no one knows when will be released ?
Thanks for this! I tried to flash blastgator's BUMPed TWRP recovery and neglected to backup the stock recovery beforehand.
oriculum said:
Thanks for this! I tried to flash blastgator's BUMPed TWRP recovery and neglected to backup the stock recovery beforehand.
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You're welcome!
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I used your file to make this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3096561
[patch][lollipop][ls980]
_____________________________________Read more write less and be smart
oriculum said:
Thanks for this! I tried to flash blastgator's BUMPed TWRP recovery and neglected to backup the stock recovery beforehand.
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Did the BUMPed recovery work?
tabp0le said:
Did the BUMPed recovery work?
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Nah. I used Flashify and tried to flash the recovery (blastgator's BUMPed 2.8.6.1) from there. It didn't brick the phone, but did bring up the DemiGod crash handler every time I attempted to go into recovery. The phone still booted fine, and flashing the recovery partition you posted got the stock recovery back with no problems. I guess LG patched BUMP in the Lollipop bootloader. No big surprise there. I guess I need the KitKat bootloader. I'll probably just end up waiting for AutoRec.
hey tabp0le, is the system img still uploading?
siulmagic said:
hey tabp0le, is the system img still uploading?
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It timed out haha. I'm going to upload it using my sync client instead of trying to upload a 3.4 GB file over the browser lol. I will let you know once it gets uploaded.
tabp0le said:
It timed out haha. I'm going to upload it using my sync client instead of trying to upload a 3.4 GB file over the browser lol. I will let you know once it gets uploaded.
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ok man, no worrys. i wonder if anyone has tried just flashing the system.img+boot.img with the modded bootloader from grola rom. im going to try it out see if the rom boots.
siulmagic said:
ok man, no worrys. i wonder if anyone has tried just flashing the system.img+boot.img with the modded bootloader from grola rom. im going to try it out see if the rom boots.
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Worth a shot. It's all trial and error in this business.
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rubenn93 said:
it can make the .tot firmware?
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rubenn93 said:
ahh ok ... no one knows when will be released ?
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Why don't you just flash the ZVE.tot file and then update to ZVG via the update.zip?
So far flashing the system.img(andre team)+boot.img(from stocklollipop)work fine,with the modded kitkat bootloader, but we do need the stock radio, my phone is constantly loosing signal(this could also be that not using there kernel , network is not working properly). im on gsm btw, so this issue might only be for me.
Edit: i can confirm flashing the stock lollipop radio fixes the constant loosing of signal, on the andre team rom.
So yea with i confirm my theory that our stock lp rom would work with the modded bootloader(or the stock one not sure on this one) , we just need our stock lp radio.
Asoon as tabp0le finishes uploading the stock lp system.img i will try it,too confirm it works on the modded kitkat bootloader.
siulmagic said:
So far flashing the system.img(andre team)+boot.img(from stocklollipop)work fine,with the modded kitkat bootloader, but we do need the stock radio, my phone is constantly loosing signal(this could also be that not using there kernel , network is not working properly). im on gsm btw, so this issue might only be for me.
Edit: i can confirm flashing the stock lollipop radio fixes the constant loosing of signal, on the andre team rom.
So yea with i confirm my theory that our stock lp rom would work with the modded bootloader(or the stock one not sure on this one) , we just need our stock lp radio.
Asoon as tabp0le finishes uploading the stock lp system.img i will try it,too confirm it works on the modded kitkat bootloader.
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I uploaded stock LP radio as well. system.img should be up there soon.
tabp0le said:
I uploaded stock LP radio as well. system.img should be up there soon.
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Yes man i already flashed it thanks. just waiting on the system.img. XD
siulmagic said:
Yes man i already flashed it thanks. just waiting on the system.img. XD
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My sync client says approximately 1hr 29min left to upload. I'm at work and they have slow slow DSL.

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