I have a rooted Lollipop .242: upgrading to .270 via Pc Companion, will I lost the root???
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peua79 said:
I have a rooted Lollipop .242: upgrading to .270 via Pc Companion, will I lost the root???
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HI,
i have an XPERIA ARC Rooted and Unblocked Build# 4.1.B.0.431 how cna i install the new update 4.1.b.0.587 on my phone, i connected through PC Companion and got error while updating my phone Sony update engine failure error 2003, Is it because my phone is rooted and unblocked ???. How can i install this new update and go back to factory default settings kindly share the process regarding the same.
abhaygup4 said:
HI,
i have an XPERIA ARC Rooted and Unblocked Build# 4.1.B.0.431 how cna i install the new update 4.1.b.0.587 on my phone, i connected through PC Companion and got error while updating my phone Sony update engine failure error 2003, Is it because my phone is rooted and unblocked ???. How can i install this new update and go back to factory default settings kindly share the process regarding the same.
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Once i tried to update my arc from GB to ICS 4.0.4 i had unlocked bootloader,so i had to lock the bootloader and then update via PC Compenion.Don't use those just use FlashTool for flashing FW and find 4.1.b.0.587 .tft file so you can flash it with FlahsTool.Try googleing for FlashTool for Xperia Arc and follow the tutorial,you'll get it.Good luck.Cheers
Can we update if we relock bl?
justkiddinghere said:
Can we update if we relock bl?
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Yes.
And to others aswell: You need to lock bootloader to update official way.
justkiddinghere said:
Can we update if we relock bl?
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Yes you can.
Someguyfromhell said:
Yes.
And to others aswell: You need to lock bootloader to update official way.
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Thanks it worked, locked the bootloader and able to install the update
What if I root but did not unlock the bootloader?? Should I need to un-root my device first before update the system via PC Companion??!!
misato9307 said:
What if I root but did not unlock the bootloader?? Should I need to un-root my device first before update the system via PC Companion??!!
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Bootloader has nothing to do with rooting, it will not affect it.
And you don't have to unroot.
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abhaygup4 said:
Thanks it worked, locked the bootloader and able to install the update
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How did you lock the bootloader ?
I have unlocked it for my "Sony Xperia U", but now I need to lock it again for updating.
Could you send a simple way for locking ?
Thanks.
Unfortunately, I forgot that I lose root when I update using SEUS & I updated to 4.1.0.B.587 & lost root. I've heard that root will still work with the newest version, but I need the .587 kernel. Where can I download the kernel itself?
Thanks.
nivag1710 said:
Unfortunately, I forgot that I lose root when I update using SEUS & I updated to 4.1.0.B.587 & lost root. I've heard that root will still work with the newest version, but I need the .587 kernel. Where can I download the kernel itself?
Thanks.
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Is SEUS is the same as Sony PC Companion?
ajgftw said:
Is SEUS is the same as Sony PC Companion?
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No.
OP: Just use regular .587 .FTF file and install only the kernel. Exclude everything else. And untick the Wipe options.
You can follow this guide
Its clearly explained how to do it, as Someguyfromhell said.
EDIT: The guide is for Xperia Pro, but same steps except its better if you have full tft of Your cell
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.
Sent from my D5322 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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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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