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
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i accidentaly erase my phone OS its not going pass the sony logo and i think CWM also got erased.
can any one please help ???
* I have Xperia Arc S LT18I
Hope it helps
Sidds said:
i accidentaly erase my phone OS its not going pass the sony logo and i think CWM also got erased.
can any one please help ???
* I have Xperia Arc S LT18I
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What have you done before? Have you tried to install a custom rom? But that's no problem, first you've to reflash the firmware, by doing this:
Download flashtool (can be found in dev section)
Download the firmware .587 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24467321&postcount=1)
Install flashtool
Put the downloaded ftf file into the firmware folder of flashtool (C:\Flashtool\firmwares)
Then start flashtool, click at the flash button, choose the firmware, check "No final verification" and click on Ok
Follow the instructions
If the firmware have been successfully flashed, turn your phone on
Optional: Then you can root it again and install CWM if you want
When you've got a question, just post it :good:
can you please advice how do i update my firmware from .431 to .587?
one post above yours - there is a solution for intall .587
Sidds said:
can you please advice how do i update my firmware from .431 to .587?
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you flash this kernel for 587
Current Phone Status:
Xperia S
Unlocked Bootloader
CWM
FXP CM10
I am very much keen to flash the Official upcoming 4.1.2 for Sony Xperia S devices.
But I'm really confused on how to get it done on my unlocked bootloader, once the new firmware is released.
Please take out time to give suggestions.
Appreciated.
Download ftf
Download and install Flashtool
Install drivers
Install JB ftf
Already Using Flashtool But..
Felimenta97 said:
Download ftf
Download and install Flashtool
Install drivers
Install JB ftf
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I dont think the NEW JB would be available to download anytime soon.. So just wanted to Connect the Phone to PCC on my Xperia and Flash it.
Already Flashed ICS STOCK via FLASHTOOL on Phone but since its not MY COUNTRY specific
The build gives a few errors.
Just want it like the brand new as if its out of box with the New JB.
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dwarkesh2492 said:
I dont think the NEW JB would be available to download anytime soon.. So just wanted to Connect the Phone to PCC on my Xperia and Flash it.
Already Flashed ICS STOCK via FLASHTOOL on Phone but since its not MY COUNTRY specific
The build gives a few errors.
Just want it like the brand new as if its out of box with the New JB.
Please Reply.
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You have three options -
1) Wait until someone releases the FTF file of stock JB and flash it with Flashtool
2) Relock your bootloader and try to do a software repair/update with Sony PC Companion/SUS.
3) Use Sony's official Flashtool for unlocked bootloader to restore your device to ICS/update it to official JB.
In my opinion, don't relock your bootloader but just wait until someone gets the update and makes the FTF file. Meanwhile, you can use Sony's official Flashtool and revert back to stock ics.
dwarkesh2492 said:
I dont think the NEW JB would be available to download anytime soon.. So just wanted to Connect the Phone to PCC on my Xperia and Flash it.
Already Flashed ICS STOCK via FLASHTOOL on Phone but since its not MY COUNTRY specific
The build gives a few errors.
Just want it like the brand new as if its out of box with the New JB.
Please Reply.
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Which new JB? the ftf you download and flash is the same that you get from PCC or SUS, just using a different way.
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
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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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/