so sony ericsson pc companion is telling me theres new software available
now i've had my bootloader unlocked and i'm running the doom kernel on 2.3.3 currently
will updating via sony ericssons tool relock my bootloader?
ando_uk said:
so sony ericsson pc companion is telling me theres new software available
now i've had my bootloader unlocked and i'm running the doom kernel on 2.3.3 currently
will updating via sony ericssons tool relock my bootloader?
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If you have an unlocked bootloader please research before you update! I know ota updates will brick phones with unlocked bootloaders, im not sure about ones from pc companion.
bubblegumballon said:
If you have an unlocked bootloader please research before you update! I know ota updates will brick phones with unlocked bootloaders, im not sure about ones from pc companion.
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The pc companion shows new update but won't allow the user to actually upgrade with a unlocked bootloader.
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Anyone over Xperia Arc or Arc S
Have their device unlockedbootloader and lockedbootloader?
Do comment below and if unlocked : why do you unlocked ?
Thanks
I have an arc i unlocked it .
Since the day i buyed it.
Unlocked BL is needed for full.system customization.
I think everyone should unlock there BL. & dont worry for OTA update & bricking or warranty gone.
any mishap .!"
just flash FTF again via flashtool. To get phones life back.
Simple as that.
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ArcMan09 said:
I have an arc i unlocked it .
Since the day i buyed it.
Unlocked BL is needed for full.system customization.
I think everyone should unlock there BL. & dont worry for OTA update & bricking or warranty gone.
any mishap .!"
just flash FTF again via flashtool. To get phones life back.
Simple as that.
Sent from my LT15i using Tapatalk 2
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Is there any cons?
TrackID and FB Like is removed but is there's any else?
Can i perform via flashtool?
Zackconsole said:
Is there any cons?
TrackID and FB Like is removed but is there's any else?
Can i perform via flashtool?
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For me no Cons except .
voiding sony"s warranty.
For track id download it directly from play store.
Flash FTF [email protected] flashtool.;
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I've got an arc with an unlocked bootloader.
Initially, I kept putting off the decision to unlock it because I didn't want to lose the DRM keys but I got it done by the Test-point method via Omnius, when they had an Easter offer (FREE). Who can turn down such a great offer? LOL!
I did it because it allows me to flash kernels and ROMs as and when required. My main inclination was the flashing kernel bit. Plus rooting becomes a cakewalk.
xtacy! said:
I've got an arc with an unlocked bootloader.
Initially, I kept putting off the decision to unlock it because I didn't want to lose the DRM keys but I got it done by the Test-point method via Omnius, when they had an Easter offer (FREE). Who can turn down such a great offer? LOL!
I did it because it allows me to flash kernels and ROMs as and when required. My main inclination was the flashing kernel bit. Plus rooting becomes a cakewalk.
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Test Point method can't be updated via SEUS?
and it cant be relocked right?
I was thinking unlocking via test point or flashtool ?
which do it better?
I haven't really tried updating via SEUS after that because I didn't want to risk bricking it.
It can be relocked. Blagus supplied the file you need to flash with Flashtool already. But then again, there's no real point in locking it.
Well, the main reason I went with the test point method is because I didn't want to lose my DRM files, which in turn would affect TrackID. But the latest version of TrackID which is available on the market works even with an unlocked bootloader so there's nothing to worry. You can unlock it via the official Sony route.
Unless your bootloader unlock status says no, there's no need to go for the test-point method.
And FYI, Flashtool won't unlock your phone. It's great for flashing ROMs, kernels etc.
How to know whether the bootloader is unlocked?
i using testpoint but not really sure it unlocked
Try hotbooting/flashing a kernel.
xtacy! said:
Try hotbooting/flashing a kernel.
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Will try to do so...
but i am using setool S1 method
but i seem to get this
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R9A021"
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM SOFTWARE AID: 0001
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM LOADER AID: 0001
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM FATAL ERROR [ SECURITY_CLASS, SIN_header_verification_failed ]
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM error while uploading HDR block
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM LOADER NOT STARTED
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Another question i am now flashing stock ftf LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic Global World
it's take a long time? it just like stuck at 36% for almost 10 min..is it dangerous?
Zackconsole said:
Another question i am now flashing stock ftf LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic Global World
it's take a long time? it just like stuck at 36% for almost 10 min..is it dangerous?
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some people were stuck for more than half an hr..have patience till 40 mins..if nothing happens then you have no other choice then pulling the plug
Do you have the arc or arc S?
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
arpith.fbi said:
some people were stuck for more than half an hr..have patience till 40 mins..if nothing happens then you have no other choice then pulling the plug
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I have waiting almost 1 hour+
xtacy! said:
Do you have the arc or arc S?
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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Arc
Try updating Flashtool to the latest version and try again.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
use flashtools above v0.8 only..
uncheck verification box..
xtacy! said:
Try updating Flashtool to the latest version and try again.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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THANKS
I just noted that the fix is * 0.8.6.0
- Added Xperia U, P, Sola, Ion to BL Unlock plugin.
* 0.8.5.0
- Fixed issue with turkish regional settings (and maybe others we don't know)
No more need to change regional settings to see FTF content.
* 0.8.4.0
- Repaired TA Backup / Restore / Editor (broken by 0.8.3)
* 0.8.3 :
- Fixed an issue in firmware selector. When partition categorie or TA categorie are excluded from
selection, it was not excluded from flashing.
- Elf Extractor now identifies the program type included into kernel (Image, ramdisk or rpm)
* 0.8.2.0 :
- Fixed an issue where fastboot mode is not handled correctly under linux.
* 0.8.1.0 :
- Fixed an issue where loader is not found when using BL Unlock or TA Backup/Restore/Editor
- Progressbar when flashing was not showing right progress.
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Now trying to reflash...finger cross
Update..it able to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
but lot of FC's and it stuck on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314 @@
Any recommended FTF to be flash on LT15i?
ok here is the shortcut...if u want a fast stable lagfree stock 4.0.4 then install Arconium 4.0..it is pure stock..u will skip flash ftf and all plus u will be rooted
All..anyhow everything already done..i am on 4.0.4 Still lockedbootloader
Thanks to all who help and tips me
Why don't you go the official Sony route to unlock your bootloader?
Thank members on their post which helped you. It's always a good idea. There's a dedicated button, if you didn't notice.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
sorry , I'm soooooooo nope but I had rooted my device from 6 months , and I forget the method I did
now I want to Update my Arc S to ICS with pc companion , it show me error 2003 that the software could not be updated as It had modified software .
please can you tell me the way to Update to ICS
Is your bootloader unlocked?
Check my signature for tutorial, there is about relocking the bootloader.
gire.prasad said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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I don't now , I forgot every thing I did with my arc S
Hi, I read the forums and I know to change the software on my phone I have to first unlock the bootloader. I follow the official cookbook and my "Bootloader unlock allowed" Says Yes (android ver. 4.0.4, kernel 2.6.32.9, build 4.1.B.0.587). I stop at point 13. When I try to indicate android_winusb.inf system returns me message that it can not find the driver in this directory. Also, when I try to do it manually. Can anyone help me?
Changing software does not mean you must unlock bootloader. Stock based ROMs work also with locked bootloader.
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Ok so I have managed to install custom rom (yay) and now i have the question: can i flash back official firmware (tft file) ?
Sure with the flashtool or EMMA you can go back easily.
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I have an Xperia Arc (not S) with an unlockable bootloader. It's firmware is lt15A and it's running Android 2.3.4. I checked for updates and none are avaialable. It's Rogers branded. Can anything be done to it?
imgoingtowin said:
I have an Xperia Arc (not S) with an unlockable bootloader. It's firmware is lt15A and it's running Android 2.3.4. I checked for updates and none are avaialable. It's Rogers branded. Can anything be done to it?
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try update via sony pc software. AFAIK ICS needs to be installed over pc companion from sony. in rare cases even then tells u that no update avaiable... than:
root it & flash stock ics. ftf via flashtool
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389