Hello,
2-3 years ago I rooted my Xperia S device with android-version 4.1.2 on it.
I want to update it to Lollipop/Marshmallow without losing any data but how can I update my Xperia S?
Please I need help.
Goonerandy said:
Hello,
2-3 years ago I rooted my Xperia S device with android-version 4.1.2 on it.
I want to update it to Lollipop/Marshmallow without losing any data but how can I update my Xperia S?
Please I need help.
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If you want lollipop or marshmallow then you have to forget about your data
Goonerandy said:
Hello,
2-3 years ago I rooted my Xperia S device with android-version 4.1.2 on it.
I want to update it to Lollipop/Marshmallow without losing any data but how can I update my Xperia S?
Please I need help.
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You would need to backup Your data using certain apps. I have personally used this app or You can use Titanium backup app, as it is preferred by many. Although You can backup only certain apps and their data, as some apps (mostly Sony's) won't work on the custom ROM's. Also, if You have not unlocked Your bootloader yet, I would recommend taking TA backup first.
Mirhawk said:
You would need to backup Your data using certain apps. I have personally used this app or You can use Titanium backup app, as it is preferred by many. Although You can backup only certain apps and their data, as some apps (mostly Sony's) won't work on the custom ROM's. Also, if You have not unlocked Your bootloader yet, I would recommend taking TA backup first.
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Ok thank you. I've now made a back up of my data with a TA backup. How can I update my phone now?
Goonerandy said:
Ok thank you. I've now made a back up of my data with a TA backup. How can I update my phone now?
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You would need to look into respective threads as each ROM has a specific process for flashing that it. Also, The apps I mentioned previously backup only apps and their data, not the SMS and contacts. You would need to backup them separately.
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Hi all !
I've rooted my Play and looking forward to O/C it (mainly for N64 emulation ).
Reading several threads, I gathered that I need to unlock my bootloader and flash a custom kernel (DoomLord's for example).
My Play is not simlocked, so I can use the official unlocking for my bootloader.
If I understand well, I'll then lose some DRM-credentials... But I could not find exactly what that would mean. I guess there would be no problem with apps bought from the android market. But would I lose the games pre-installed on the play? Or the free games I got from EA (Dead Space, etc.) ??
Another n00b question: when flashing a custom kernel (keeping the stock rom), vill I lose everything on my phone and therefore, do I have to backup/restore everything? And if so, what would you recommand in order to have a full backup?
Thanks so much for your help !!
FixB said:
Hi all !
I've rooted my Play and looking forward to O/C it (mainly for N64 emulation ).
Reading several threads, I gathered that I need to unlock my bootloader and flash a custom kernel (DoomLord's for example).
My Play is not simlocked, so I can use the official unlocking for my bootloader.
If I understand well, I'll then lose some DRM-credentials... But I could not find exactly what that would mean. I guess there would be no problem with apps bought from the android market. But would I lose the games pre-installed on the play? Or the free games I got from EA (Dead Space, etc.) ??
Another n00b question: when flashing a custom kernel (keeping the stock rom), vill I lose everything on my phone and therefore, do I have to backup/restore everything? And if so, what would you recommand in order to have a full backup?
Thanks so much for your help !!
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Drm is your your certificate for official updates and if you lose your drm official updates would brick your phone now, if you can't do a official update you can always flash using flash tool. You won't lose any of your games or the xperia store. There is a touch point method so you won't lose your drm. You won't lose any data from your rom when flashing a kernel. When do flash a kernel then you can do a full back up through cwm.
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danlivesey said:
Drm is your your certificate for official updates and if you lose your drm official updates would brick your phone now, if you can't do a official update you can always flash using flash tool. You won't lose any of your games or the xperia store. There is a touch point method so you won't lose your drm.
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Is this the method you are referring to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285 ??
I'll look into it thanks !
danlivesey said:
You won't lose any data from your rom when flashing a kernel. When do flash a kernel then you can do a full back up through cwm.
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I didn't quite get it, sorry
Unlocking the bootloader + flashing a custom kernel: must I backup everything before and restore afterwards, or do these operations keep everything intact (apps, datas, etc.) ??
Thanks for your kind help dan !
Yes that's the method and no you don't need to back your data up or anything when flashing a kernel. You only need to back your data up when installing custom roms.
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Hi, guys! I have some questions for you. Yesterday I updated my rooted nexus 7 to android 4.3. I'm using Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper but it looks like this app isn't working on android 4.3 and I have to root my tablet again. The only problem is that I don't know how to backup my apps and all the stuff I have on the tablet. Can you help me with these, please?
PS. I have Titaniumbackup but I didn't backed up the apps before updating to android 4.3.
tudor.en said:
Hi, guys! I have some questions for you. Yesterday I updated my rooted nexus 7 to android 4.3. I'm using Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper but it looks like this app isn't working on android 4.3 and I have to root my tablet again. The only problem is that I don't know how to backup my apps and all the stuff I have on the tablet. Can you help me with these, please?
PS. I have Titaniumbackup but I didn't backed up the apps before updating to android 4.3.
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Have you tried to push SuperSU ?
If not try this:
Download the zip "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.51.zip" ,
then push to the recovery, scroll down to the file "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.51.zip", select it and slide the button to flash it and flash it.
Reboot.
In case if you say that you're not root, reboot once again
problem solved! I was afraid that if I root I will lose all my data but then I read that only unlocking bootloader wipes all data. Luckily my bootloader was unlocked so I've just rooted my N7 without losing any data.
tudor.en said:
problem solved! I was afraid that if I root I will lose all my data but then I read that only unlocking bootloader wipes all data. Luckily my bootloader was unlocked so I've just rooted my N7 without losing any data.
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Sounds good for you.
Could you added "SOLVED" to the subject to your thread.
Thanks in advance
Hi there, i managed to root my device a few days ago by downgrading, rooting and upgrading to .757 again.
Is it possible to delete apps, settings etc etc and fresh install .757 but keep Dual Recovery and root available without going through several downgrades and upgrades again? I have a locked bootloader and a backup of TA but would prefer to keep it locked if possible.
Ive been messing with root apps and installed something thats burning through my battery at double the usual rate and want to go back to a fresh copy of .757 rooted.
Also whats the easiest way to make whole backup of device once fresh installed again so can restore quickly to rooted .757?
Thanks for look.
Use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688933
But dont uncheck wipe data on flashtool process for a fresh .757 install
p.s Personally i use titanium backup pal
gerg81 said:
Hi there, i managed to root my device a few days ago by downgrading, rooting and upgrading to .757 again.
Is it possible to delete apps, settings etc etc and fresh install .757 but keep Dual Recovery and root available without going through several downgrades and upgrades again? I have a locked bootloader and a backup of TA but would prefer to keep it locked if possible.
Ive been messing with root apps and installed something thats burning through my battery at double the usual rate and want to go back to a fresh copy of .757 rooted.
Also whats the easiest way to make whole backup of device once fresh installed again so can restore quickly to rooted .757?
Thanks for look.
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If u have backup of TA then the easiest way will be unlock BL, flash 757 firmware, flash doomlord kernel with cwm recovery, root using cwm, flash dual recovery using cwm, flash stock kernel using flashtool and then restore TA.. It would be the easiest way and all the drm keys will be intact....
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Sweet thanks guys, i used the tutorial posted and had it done in 5 minutes. I will be unlocking bootloader eventually but have not found a need to yet, is it really required for anything except custom kernels and cd drive emulation?
Ive also seen a few custom roms listed with stock kernel, modded with things like CM privacy guard and other tweaks and such. Can these roms be run on a locked bootloader if using stock kernel and will these roms still have the Sony DRM required features enabled if run on a locked bootloader?
Thanks again!
U will get the requirements about locked and unlocked bootloader in each rom thread
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Alright, I know there's a few similar threads but they're not exactly what I'm looking for.
My Z1C is on 14.3.A.0.757 and I've just got a notification for the 14.4.A.0.108 update. Is there any way I can maintain root whilst updating just to fix the camera issue and other bugs?
I don't want to do anything that will lose my data, such as reflashing the entire firmware and what not. I'm trying to keep on a Sony ROM for stability etc.
I'm also on a locked bootloader if that's relevant running dual recovery
Could stuff like this be done through flashable zips through recovery or any other way? I'd rather post this where it'll be seen but for some reason I don't have permission.
Thanks in advance
Install the update and re-root.
Iruwen said:
Install the update and re-root.
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I wish it was that easy. The update won't install either OTA or via the companion. Through the companion it shuts the phone down then the companion fails to update. OTA it just fails and wants to redownload
martin091 said:
I wish it was that easy. The update won't install either OTA or via the companion. Through the companion it shuts the phone down then the companion fails to update. OTA it just fails and wants to redownload
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You may need to unroot first to install the OTA sometimes then root it again. To be honest, if you don't want to do anything then it is strongly recommended to not up to .108 from .757 because there are dozen of guys who have many problem(like battery draining and camera go crazy) after updated without factory reset. The system settings in 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 should have many different places and will easily mess up the OS without factory reset.
Or if you real need 4.4.4 then use Titanium Backup or Helium to backup all apps and apps data first. Besure to also do a full rom backup in recovery if you have install custom recovery.
TheEndHK said:
You may need to unroot first to install the OTA sometimes then root it again. To be honest, if you don't want to do anything then it is strongly recommended to not up to .108 from .757 because there are dozen of guys who have many problem(like battery draining and camera go crazy) after updated without factory reset. The system settings in 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 should have many different places and will easily mess up the OS without factory reset.
Or if you real need 4.4.4 then use Titanium Backup or Helium to backup all apps and apps data first. Besure to also do a full rom backup in recovery if you have install custom recovery.
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But surely if you're updating OTA or via companion, it doesn't force a factory reset so you're not losing data. Therefore it shouldn't make a difference whether you factory reset or not? Does anyone know if EasyRoot works with 4.4.4? I'll do some research after this reply on unrooting and the possibility of rooting .108
I just don't fancy losing my xposed modules, it'll be a ball ache to set it all up to my requirements again lol
martin091 said:
But surely if you're updating OTA or via companion, it doesn't force a factory reset so you're not losing data. Therefore it shouldn't make a difference whether you factory reset or not? Does anyone know if EasyRoot works with 4.4.4? I'll do some research after this reply on unrooting and the possibility of rooting .108
I just don't fancy losing my xposed modules, it'll be a ball ache to set it all up to my requirements again lol
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OTA won't factory reset but it is dirty flashing. Like I said it, it is very easy to cause problem in 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 and you have a high chance will need to do factory reset at the end.
We are all using EasyRoot to root .108
EasyRoot works with 4.4.4. Titanium Backup reliably backups and restores Xposed modules including all their settings, I did that just yesterday.
Awesome. That's pretty much all the information I needed then.
Cheers guys
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I just updated my Z1C to 4.4.4 via the ota update app and i have kept root. I thought i would need to root again??
kxf41 said:
I just updated my Z1C to 4.4.4 via the ota update app and i have kept root. I thought i would need to root again??
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It wouldn't let me, even on standard sony firmware. I've had to backup, flash another sony .ftf, upgrade that all the way up to .108 then root and install dual recovery again. and i still lost all my data like pictures
martin091 said:
It wouldn't let me, even on standard sony firmware. I've had to backup, flash another sony .ftf, upgrade that all the way up to .108 then root and install dual recovery again. and i still lost all my data like pictures
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Sorry to hear that mate, i wasn't aware flashing an .ftf wiped the sd card on the Z1C. Only had it 2 days i've just upgraded from the T and i don't recall losing pics when i flashed a .ftf onto that phone
kxf41 said:
Sorry to hear that mate, i wasn't aware flashing an .ftf wiped the sd card on the Z1C. Only had it 2 days i've just upgraded from the T and i don't recall losing pics when i flashed a .ftf onto that phone
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No worries pal. The .ftf flash didn't wipe, flashtool gives you the option to wipe the data/cache etc so I did it. For some reason I thought titanium backup had grabbed all my personal data like pictures, but it didn't. I'm sure it used to back in the day... And my sony companion doesn't want to restore backups.
It was full of crap anyway, mainly meme's and stuff off 4chan. Good riddance :good:
kxf41 said:
Sorry to hear that mate, i wasn't aware flashing an .ftf wiped the sd card on the Z1C. Only had it 2 days i've just upgraded from the T and i don't recall losing pics when i flashed a .ftf onto that phone
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Unchecked the clean data option in flashtool will not wipe sdcard files and so the OS settings and apps.
i want to root my wife's note 2 that is still on android 4.4.2 with the goal to update it to marshmallow at least.
i have a couple of questions first...
- when i root the phone do i lose all the data? if yes, can i easily restore the data with a back up using something like Samsung SmartSwitch?
- so once rooted how do i update it to marshmallow? do i need a custom ROM??
thanks
Rooting should not wipe the data.
There is no stock marshmallow for any Samsung note 2.
AT&T note 2 forum is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2-att
audit13 said:
Rooting should not wipe the data.
There is no stock marshmallow for any Samsung note 2.
AT&T note 2 forum is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2-att
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so there is no way to update from 4.4.2?
callmejoe9 said:
i want to root my wife's note 2 that is still on android 4.4.2 with the goal to update it to marshmallow at least.
i have a couple of questions first...
- when i root the phone do i lose all the data? if yes, can i easily restore the data with a back up using something like Samsung SmartSwitch?
- so once rooted how do i update it to marshmallow? do i need a custom ROM??
thanks
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Actually files, photos,music etc on internal storage or sdcard never gets erased . Only apps and data of apps (like chat of whatsapp if not backed up) is erased. Also contacts messages and logs are erased.
You can root a phone without loosing internal storage or any data.
But if you want to install custom rom, then its highly recommended to backup contents on internal storage (you donot loose content on internal storage,but there is always a risk) so its good to have an initial backup. And app data and contacts,msg,logs are always erased so its mandatory to backup those. Also taking a backup of efs partition is highly recommend as at times when phone cant detect sim (or any other network issue persists), efs comes handy.
Thats all for some basic initial knowledge.
You can find the roms compatible with your model at at&t forums that my buddy linked on above post.
You must install a custom ROM if you want the phone to run a rom that is newer than 4.4.2.