Hi-
I have rooted my device. Bootloader unlocked. Now my doubt is:
1. If I will still receive Kitkat update from Sony?
2. Can I be able to just download the same and install?
3. If yes, what will happen to my root?
Regards
Nishantjoshi said:
Hi-
I have rooted my device. Bootloader unlocked. Now my doubt is:
1. If I will still receive Kitkat update from Sony?
2. Can I be able to just download the same and install?
3. If yes, what will happen to my root?
Regards
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Yes you will get a notification that an update is available, but your phone wont be able to install it (since bootloader is unlocked).
Thus, to apply the update, you need flash the stock firmware via flashtool.
And yeah, you'll lose root access once you flash the firmware. Just flash su binary via recovery to get it back.
Hope this helps.
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sohailferdous said:
Yes you will get a notification that an update is available, but your phone wont be able to install it (since bootloader is unlocked).
Thus, to apply the update, you need flash the stock firmware via flashtool.
And yeah, you'll lose root access once you flash the firmware. Just flash su binary via recovery to get it back.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my D5322 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks @sohailferdous.... but I have few doubts - 1. I know the process of flashing a firmware via flashtool....but for that your need the ftf file...so is there a way to get the stock ftf file? Because .253 ftf india is still not available. The one present is AUS version
2. When you say SU binary I take it that its the SU zip file which is present in Doomlord's root update.
Nishantjoshi said:
Thanks @sohailferdous.... but I have few doubts - 1. I know the process of flashing a firmware via flashtool....but for that your need the ftf file...so is there a way to get the stock ftf file? Because .253 ftf india is still not available. The one present is AUS version
2. When you say SU binary I take it that its the SU zip file which is present in Doomlord's root update.
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1. The AUS version should work on all phones.
2. Yup, the SU zip file on Doomlord's root update will work fine.
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Hi,
I have a T2 Ultra Dual (Chinese Version ... XM50h) flashed it with the Australian firmware. Works great and shows now as D5322. Today I read about Kitkat Update - I'd connected the phone to the PC Companion - Companion started to download the Kitkat Update but when it shutdown the phone to install the upgrade I got the message that there is a modified software on the phone - update can not continue (Error2003)
Is it possible to get a flashable file out of PC Companion?
klarmann said:
Hi,
I have a T2 Ultra Dual (Chinese Version ... XM50h) flashed it with the Australian firmware. Works great and shows now as D5322. Today I read about Kitkat Update - I'd connected the phone to the PC Companion - Companion started to download the Kitkat Update but when it shutdown the phone to install the upgrade I got the message that there is a modified software on the phone - update can not continue (Error2003)
Is it possible to get a flashable file out of PC Companion?
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No, u cant use pc companion until n unless you relock your bootloader, try flashtool as an alternative.
so_cool_rohan said:
No, u cant use pc companion until n unless you relock your bootloader, try flashtool as an alternative.
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Strange - bootloader should be locked - how can I check if it is locked/unlocked?
When I try to flash 4.4.2 unbranded firmware from Ashwin - flashtool stops after the bootcode and nothing happens. Flash failed (so says the phone after rebooting. PC Companion repair does not work.
Reflash of the Australian 4.3 works - phone is up and running after 4.3 flash ...
Strange ...
Found a solution by myself!
Downloaded recent Flashtool (0.9.16)
Clicked on BLU
relocked bootloader (I had forgotten that it was unlocked)
Rebooted the phone
Started PC Companion
Update to 4.4.2
Sucess
klarmann said:
Strange - bootloader should be locked - how can I check if it is locked/unlocked?
When I try to flash 4.4.2 unbranded firmware from Ashwin - flashtool stops after the bootcode and nothing happens. Flash failed (so says the phone after rebooting. PC Companion repair does not work.
Reflash of the Australian 4.3 works - phone is up and running after 4.3 flash ...
Strange ...
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Related
Hi, today I tried to update my Xperia S to 6.2.b.0.211 using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302631
But I got a brick which put my phone on a bootloop like the sony logo wouldn't disappear. So I used PC Companion to repair it and now I'm at 6.2.b.0.200 without root.
What I'm asking: Is there any way to root/flash a pre-rooted rom or whatever to have my phone rooted?
Thanks in advance.
myownway said:
Hi, today I tried to update my Xperia S to 6.2.b.0.211 using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302631
But I got a brick which put my phone on a bootloop like the sony logo wouldn't disappear. So I used PC Companion to repair it and now I'm at 6.2.b.0.200 without root.
What I'm asking: Is there any way to root/flash a pre-rooted rom or whatever to have my phone rooted?
Thanks in advance.
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I need to know this too, I'm on JB, 6.2.B.0.200 cannot root, tried everything ....
Can anyone help please??
myownway said:
Hi, today I tried to update my Xperia S to 6.2.b.0.211 using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302631
But I got a brick which put my phone on a bootloop like the sony logo wouldn't disappear. So I used PC Companion to repair it and now I'm at 6.2.b.0.200 without root.
What I'm asking: Is there any way to root/flash a pre-rooted rom or whatever to have my phone rooted?
Thanks in advance.
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Horse Trader said:
I need to know this too, I'm on JB, 6.2.B.0.200 cannot root, tried everything ....
Can anyone help please??
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Hello guys, u dont need pre-rooted rom or use the old .200 rom anymore
just get the .211 stock rom and u can root it!!
Seems the .211 rom is not available in many country, including Hong Kong (where i'm from)
u can just flash the .211 rom with the ftf file with flash tool in your XS
u may download it here : http://goo.im/devs/DooMLoRD/xperia_s/LT26i_6.2.B.0.211.ftf
u can flash it in without wiping data or cache (while the pre-rooted rom will wipe data)
then root it with doomlord easy rooting kit : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473
hope it helps
KWOKSFUNG said:
Hello guys, u dont need pre-rooted rom or use the old .200 rom anymore
just get the .211 stock rom and u can root it!!
Seems the .211 rom is not available in many country, including Hong Kong (where i'm from)
u can just flash the .211 rom with the ftf file with flash tool in your XS
u may download it here : http://goo.im/devs/DooMLoRD/xperia_s/LT26i_6.2.B.0.211.ftf
u can flash it in without wiping data or cache (while the pre-rooted rom will wipe data)
then root it with doomlord easy rooting kit : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473
hope it helps
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Hi, thanks for the reply. One more question, is this rom region free and with all langs?
myownway said:
Hi, today I tried to update my Xperia S to 6.2.b.0.211 using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302631
But I got a brick which put my phone on a bootloop like the sony logo wouldn't disappear. So I used PC Companion to repair it and now I'm at 6.2.b.0.200 without root.
What I'm asking: Is there any way to root/flash a pre-rooted rom or whatever to have my phone rooted?
Thanks in advance.
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Here is very easy and wonderful way !
1. Unlock the bootloader ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613&nocache=1
2. Download flashtool and install it. http://androxyde.github.io/
3. Download doomkernel and SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip - 1.43 MB http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305591
4. Now flash the doomkernel via flashtool and restart the phone. Now when you see cool doomlord logo, pressing at 'volume +' you will get CWM recovery and pressing at camera button you will get TWRP recovery. choose any one of them and flash this 'SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip - 1.43 MB'
ALL THE BEST !
myownway said:
Hi, thanks for the reply. One more question, is this rom region free and with all langs?
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I'm not sure if it's region free but i can instal in on my Hong Kong version Xperia S so i believe it can be installed on yours
i believes most languages are here too
but there's only xperia international keyboard by default
seems other keyboard can still e added in setting
but the Xperia Chinese keyboard is missing and i have to flash it myself
if u dont like this version, u may look for another ftf file
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pracas said:
Here is very easy and wonderful way !
1. Unlock the bootloader ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613&nocache=1
2. Download flashtool and install it. http://androxyde.github.io/
3. Download doomkernel and SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip - 1.43 MB http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305591
4. Now flash the doomkernel via flashtool and restart the phone. Now when you see cool doomlord logo, pressing at 'volume +' you will get CWM recovery and pressing at camera button you will get TWRP recovery. choose any one of them and flash this 'SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip - 1.43 MB'
ALL THE BEST !
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i dont think unlocking the bootloader is required as it is a stock rom
btw, doing this will make u lose your bravia engine
u can root official . 200 FW. Your device must be UL, flash with fastboot doomkernel v5 and then you have CWM and root.
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serqeftin said:
u can root official . 200 FW. Your device must be UL, flash with fastboot doomkernel v5 and then you have CWM and root.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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u cant root official .200 but u can root .211 without unlocking the bootloader
i tried and it works well for me
hi, farely new to sony ..i am currently rooted/stock rom
ive had experience with htc before so just have a couple of doubts
i am about to unlock my bootloader install cwm etc
now, if i am on unlocked bootloader and cwm obv i cant install an official update via PCC but can i if i have UB and stock recovery
and if that is not possible then does relocking do the trick ?
one last one ..
flashing sony ftf file for my specific model regardless of the custom rom/kernel/recovery i am on works ?
thanks in advance
demonicjas said:
hi, farely new to sony ..i am currently rooted/stock rom
ive had experience with htc before so just have a couple of doubts
i am about to unlock my bootloader install cwm etc
now, if i am on unlocked bootloader and cwm obv i cant install an official update via PCC but can i if i have UB and stock recovery
and if that is not possible then does relocking do the trick ?
one last one ..
flashing sony ftf file for my specific model regardless of the custom rom/kernel/recovery i am on works ?
thanks in advance
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for the official update via pcc question it will inform you there is and update but you will not be able to install the official firmware through pcc even if UB and stock you can only update flashtool ftf file or with cwm flashable zip
yes you can relock your bootloader with flashtool to update the official way.
yes it will work especially if you are stuck in bootloop or brick as long as you can boot into flash or fastboot it
sirsmokey said:
for the official update via pcc question it will inform you there is and update but you will not be able to install the official firmware through pcc even if UB and stock you can only update flashtool ftf file or with cwm flashable zip
yes you can relock your bootloader with flashtool to update the official way.
yes it will work especially if you are stuck in bootloop or brick as long as you can boot into flash or fastboot it
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thanks for clearing my doubt
Hello,
I have 14.4.A.0.108 (Generic UK) installed and today I got a notification that update is available. Sadly, after the download of 4,4MB file finished I got an error "could not verify" and now this notification is stuck. How to fix this? Thanks
Freeze update center then reboot.
Deagleex said:
Hello,
I have 14.4.A.0.108 (Generic UK) installed and today I got a notification that update is available. Sadly, after the download of 4,4MB file finished I got an error "could not verify" and now this notification is stuck. How to fix this? Thanks
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Is this the new .108 version (camera improvements...) ? If it is just flash the corresponding ftf (this one is ok) and then you'll not recieve this update anymore
BTW if you want deodexed one, after installing generic ftf follow this
Do you have unlocked bootloader?
Tonio78r said:
Is this the new .108 version (camera improvements...) ? If it is just flash the corresponding ftf (this one is ok) and then you'll not recieve this update anymore
BTW if you want deodexed one, after installing generic ftf follow this
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Thanks a lot for lengthy answer. I've force stopped update center and notification is gone, so I will not probably flash Generic RU. But thanks again.
mosespl said:
Do you have unlocked bootloader?
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Yes, I do. That is how I installed .108, because it was not available in my region at that time.
You dont need to unlock bootloader if you want to install any kind of stock rom or even custom with stock kernel. Unlocked bootloader is require if you want to install custom kernel. And that that your update can not be veryfied is because you have unlocked bootloader. I hope that you backup your keys to lock bootloader again
mosespl said:
You dont need to unlock bootloader if you want to install any kind of stock rom or even custom with stock kernel. Unlocked bootloader is require if you want to install custom kernel. And that that your update can not be veryfied is because you have unlocked bootloader. I hope that you backup your keys to lock bootloader again
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Thank you very much for explaining. I relocked my bootloader with flashtool and then it let me to update the software.
hello and thanks for taking the time to read this i have recently bought a z1 compact and someone has rooted it and put custom rom on i managed to flash it back to stock and unroot but now it wont update using pc suite or onphone update its says unable to verify update and just errors on pc suite any help please ??
Download flashtool and latest firmware by xperia firmware checker 3.1 and flash via flashtool with full wipe
mosespl said:
Download flashtool and latest firmware by xperia firmware checker 3.1 and flash via flashtool with full wipe
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have you got links for this please im new to it all sorry
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2834142
This is firmware checker
And here you have all knowledge that you need to flash latest stock firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
mosespl said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2834142
This is firmware checker
And here you have all knowledge that you need to flash latest stock firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
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is it customized uk ? as the phone is unlocked ?
i have downloaded and how do i use file to flash it ?
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
Dear Forum Members,
I would like to know if there is a way to completely remove rooting from my Z1 Compatc mobile as I'm unable to update my firmware via Sony ever since.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
leogec said:
Dear Forum Members,
I would like to know if there is a way to completely remove rooting from my Z1 Compatc mobile as I'm unable to update my firmware via Sony ever since.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
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just flash a stock firmware .ftf via flashtool
Still not working
moonryder said:
just flash a stock firmware .ftf via flashtool
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I tried to flash it with a stock firmware downloaded from this page:
firmwaremobile.com
Upgrade via Sony still not working.
leogec said:
I tried to flash it with a stock firmware downloaded from this page:
firmwaremobile.com
Upgrade via Sony still not working.
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use flashtool and inside of flashtool the tool "Xperifirm".
With that tool you can download latest firmwares .ftf
Flash downloaded firmware with flashtool.
And important: to receive Sony updates you have to relock your bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
Cause unlocking bootloader "kills" the FOTA partition (for me this partition is very useful cause i flashed a permanent TWRP recovery inside it), but you need this partition for Sony updates via Sony Companion etc....
BUT: this method only works if you unlocked the bootloader the official way via Sony homepage