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When installing 4.0.2.A.0.62 it says can not install

I have the phone rooted and when I try updating to 4.0.2.A.0.62 it just says can't install. Do I have to flash it all over again, which would mean loosing all apps?

Via OTA?
Better leave it as it is.
Update via computer will remove root.
Data remains with both methods.
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happened to me too! You have to flash .42 again, root before u do anything else and right after root update via OTA! ;-)

And if you don't wanna do it again next time, backup your applications right after OTA update, so you can restore it for the next OTA update (if any)

Is it not possible to unroot, and then update to 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?

J!tH said:
Is it not possible to unroot, and then update to 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?
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Rooting the phone doesn't prevent the OTA update, messing with system apps does. (And you usually mess with system apps when rooted)

Excelsior82 said:
Rooting the phone doesn't prevent the OTA update, messing with system apps does. (And you usually mess with system apps when rooted)
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Ahh of course.. Iv'e deleted a few system apps and messed with other things (crapware)

When you put them back, you can update your firmware. When you do it OTA, you will keep your root.
Furtermore, this update won't remove any data or apps.

Excelsior82 said:
And if you don't wanna do it again next time, backup your applications right after OTA update, so you can restore it for the next OTA update (if any)
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What should I use for backup?

Titanium backup will do, and by the way, if you find your current firmware you can try and restore one by one the bloatware you deleted or restoring any mod you have installed, I did this and I was able to update via OTA again.

It doesn't work. I flashed
LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World (EASY ROOT WITH FLASHTOOLS): http://uploaded.to/file/vmfu4czg
Used flashtools to root right away, still says can't update.

Says Could not install

itsup said:
It doesn't work. I flashed
LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World (EASY ROOT WITH FLASHTOOLS): http://uploaded.to/file/vmfu4czg
Used flashtools to root right away, still says can't update.
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itsup said:
Says Could not install
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You may consider either retrying (some people reported having to flash twice or thrice before it would work) or using another firmware, or using a different flash software (I did updated OTA after flashing .42 with wotanclient).

I experience this. What I did I reflash with rootable firmware then root with flashtool without removing any app then I directly update OTA. Then I successfully install.
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I have similar problem and now I have a rooted .62 NAM firmware.
What I did is the following:
Flash your phone to .42 firmware with flashtools
Update your phone to .62 with PC companion
Re-flash your phone back to .42 with flashtools
Root your phone with flashtools
Update your phone to .62 with OTA

No need for step 2, 3 and 4!
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Just have a rooted .42 firmware with an locked bootloader ( i seriously doubt that you have a locked boot loader )
Aftet that just update to .62 over the air [OTA]
If this doesn't works then either flash a pre rooted .62 firmware via fastboot or flash a fresh unrooted firmware via flashtool and then root it by recovery method! If you still have a problem then PM me!
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varunadittya said:
No need for step 2, 3 and 4!
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Yes I know that normaly steps 2,3,4 are not required but somehow I had to do it for 3 of the Arcs I rooted.

gduong128 said:
Yes I know that normaly steps 2,3,4 are not required but somehow I had to do it for 3 of the Arcs I rooted.
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So you never tried doing the stuff without step 2,3 and 4?? It will work for sure....cause there are only two ways (till now)to have a rooted .62 as stated in my previous post!
But you can guide someone with your method if the original two doesnt work!
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I havent gone through all the posts of this thread but i think that the guy aint asking how to have a rooted .62 (incase he is then plenty of threads for it and me and my fellow members have also posted about it here)
Hes just having problem in updating via pc companion.....and the only solution i have is relocking the bootloader, i know i keep asking to lock the bootloader but thats the key to it!
If i missed any point here and please feel free to let me know! ;-)
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Quick question

Is it possible to unlock the bootloader/root the GN on the stock rom, I know this can be done, however, will it cause any problems without a custom rom?

Yes it is possible. No it will not cause problems.
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It will wipe your phone.
Sdcard partition too.

It'll wipe your phone, and if you change anything more than just rooting, you can't automatically update with an OTA.

nodstuff said:
It will wipe your phone.
Sdcard partition too.
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So I'll need to reflash the stock rom? From my understanding only user data gets deleted.

biscuitownz said:
So I'll need to reflash the stock rom? From my understanding only user data gets deleted.
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No your rom will be fine and yes its just user data, ALL user data.
Photos music etc!
But ya the rom will be fine!!

Since there's no 'SDCard' on the GNex, all your user data + pics + files + anything non-ROM will be wiped. What you will get after bootloader unlock will be the same as when you first turned your phone on.
Of course, this is IF you didn't buy your phone off Google Play. There are rumors that Google Play phones don't delete user data when bootloader unlocked.
Either way, here are the steps:
(1) use an exploit to root the phone without unlocking the bootloader
(2) use backup tools to save your apps + data + user data off the phone
(3) unlock the bootloader
(4) root the phone (again, with the same exploit in step 1)
(5) restore your phone from the backups you made in step 2
*NOTE* - you will still get OTA updates even after you've done the above steps, but you will probably lose root after each OTA update and will have to wait for a new exploit, if any, before you can root again.
biscuitownz said:
So I'll need to reflash the stock rom? From my understanding only user data gets deleted.
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martonikaj said:
It'll wipe your phone, and if you change anything more than just rooting, you can't automatically update with an OTA.
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Ahh..I see.
So once I'm rooted and do the OTA updates....does the root stay? Or I have to re-root it?

biscuitownz said:
Ahh..I see.
So once I'm rooted and do the OTA updates....does the root stay? Or I have to re-root it?
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You have to re-root or use OTA root keeper from the play store.

nodstuff said:
You have to re-root or use OTA root keeper from the play store.
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Oo ic. Thanks!

update on root?

hi guys my xs has currently been on firmware 6.1.A.2.45 for some time now and my device is rooted. my phone is asking me to update however since i am rooted i do not want to go through the whole process of unrooting, updating, rerooting, restoring data via titanium backup etc. so is there any way i can update whilst staying rooted?? thanks

Flashtool
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S

Ben36 said:
Flashtool
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
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how do i do it? sorry im kind of a noob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74&feature=youtube_gdata_player
But where he holds the back key. We hold volume down
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S

tajwar said:
how do i do it? sorry im kind of a noob
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Flashtool method is available in this forum, just search for it . There will be detailed method with pictures. Search for stock 6.1.a.2.50 ftf, which is also available in this forum.
In ur case, uncheck wipe user data and wipe app log before flashing. U won't lose any data but you'll lose root and cwm. So u must root again using bin4ry method and reinstall cwm after u flash.
Please note that 6.1.a.2.55 doesn't support bin4ry method. So u have to update to 6.1.a.2.50.
Good luck!
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[Q] Help on Rooting Xperia ZL .2.67

i'm scared to root my xperia zl, because i bricked my last phone Xperia arc s when rooting...
I want to know whether the thread made by Bin4ry titled Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31545627&postcount=1
supports rooting Xperia ZL 2.67 Locked Bootloader..?

Kabeesh said:
i'm scared to root my xperia zl, because i bricked my last phone Xperia arc s when rooting...
I want to know whether the thread made by Bin4ry titled Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31545627&postcount=1
supports rooting Xperia ZL 2.67 Locked Bootloader..?
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Just follow the steps laid out here(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458268)

Help Again...
TinySarabia said:
Just follow the steps laid out here(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458268)
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Is there any working devices after following this method? is there any problems afterwards like broken NFC???

Kabeesh said:
Is there any working devices after following this method? is there any problems afterwards like broken NFC???
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I've done these exact steps a dozen times now and everything is working fine.
If you want to unlock your bootloader (for flashing AOSP roms), don't forget to backup your TA partition first! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598)

Kabeesh said:
Is there any working devices after following this method? is there any problems afterwards like broken NFC???
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i just rooted mine after a long time with .244. First attempt was a success. No problems so far

Does unlocking my boot loader procedure wipe my phone? (data partition, internal sdcard partition, etc?)

scifan said:
Does unlocking my boot loader procedure wipe my phone? (data partition, internal sdcard partition, etc?)
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If u unlock your bootloader the zl then u will lose ur mobile bravia engine... And also if u flash a custom Rom will wipe your data... Unlocking bootloader doesn't wipe ur data..
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Kabeesh said:
If u unlock your bootloader the zl then u will lose ur mobile bravia engine... And also if u flash a custom Rom will wipe your data... Unlocking bootloader doesn't wipe ur data..
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I hadn't realized the bravia engine would go away as well... I've rooted... and basically done what I really needed to do thus far to it... I'm just exploring the other options... assuming my wife wants to use it as her daily phone, I won't be messing with it much after the initial setup anyway.

i root my xperia with KINGO ROOT, simple and fast
plug your device, enable usb debugging and click root.. works fine in .2.67!!

scifan said:
I hadn't realized the bravia engine would go away as well... I've rooted... and basically done what I really needed to do thus far to it... I'm just exploring the other options... assuming my wife wants to use it as her daily phone, I won't be messing with it much after the initial setup anyway.
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So great to hear from you.. Have fun...
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krutftw said:
i root my xperia with KINGO ROOT, simple and fast
plug your device, enable usb debugging and click root.. works fine in .2.67!!
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I have tried and it actually works well..
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Kabeesh said:
I have tried and it actually works well..
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Well as per recent info, it tracks many info from the phone while rooting as in IMEI number, some personal info etc. so it still being reviewed, unless its confirmed to be safe its better not to use Kingo Root.

coolrevi said:
Well as per recent info, it tracks many info from the phone while rooting as in IMEI number, some personal info etc. so it still being reviewed, unless its confirmed to be safe its better not to use Kingo Root.
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Yo.. Thanks for the info..
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i used kingo to install CWM and use the cm.. now im using a CM with a totally different root file.. then in that case, i would have no problems with this privacy thing?

scifan said:
Does unlocking my boot loader procedure wipe my phone? (data partition, internal sdcard partition, etc?)
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Unlocking boot loader completely wipes your data including internal storage. Make sure yo back up before you try..
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tnks

[Q] Info about my first smartphone

Today I bought my first smartphone...a brand new Sony xperia z1 compact.
I bought it from Telstra shop(in Australia). I read different topics and I have some questions...
I wonder if (without rooting)I can have the mobile without all the Telstra stuff and apps.
The phone comes with Android 4.3 and In Australia is not aviable the update to Kitkat,is possible change the Australian firmware to an European one without rooting?
I’m a bit confused for what to do...
Thanks in Advance.

LiOn_23 said:
I wonder if (without rooting)I can have the mobile without all the Telstra stuff and apps.
The phone comes with Android 4.3 and In Australia is not aviable the update to Kitkat,is possible change the Australian firmware to an European one without rooting?
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Flash a stock ftf which will debrand the device and update it too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291

XperienceD said:
Flash a stock ftf which will debrand the device and update it too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
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If I understood correctly I can't use the Flash tool for Xperia because Sony doesn’t support the D5503.
If I use the Flashtool can I have android 4.3 ver 14.2.A.142(no brand,stock version)?
If yes where I can get it?
Thanks a lot.

LiOn_23 said:
If I use the Flashtool can I have android 4.3 ver 14.2.A.142(no brand,stock version)?
If yes where I can get it?
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Yes, and everything you need is in the link I posted.

XperienceD said:
Yes, and everything you need is in the link I posted.
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Ok...after flashing the mobile with the stock rom I can still get updates from my mobile carrier...if I install the update I will have android with the operator logo and apps?
If yes there is an “official way” (Sony) that allows to get updates without operators stuff?
Thanks for your help.

LiOn_23 said:
Ok...after flashing the mobile with the stock rom I can still get updates from my mobile carrier...if I install the update I will have android with the operator logo and apps?
If yes there is an “official way” (Sony) that allows to get updates without operators stuff?
Thanks for your help.
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If you're debranding the device then it's not tied to a carrier, but you should still be able to update when it's released for the ROM you flash through PC Companion, although Many People just flash an ftf from here when updating.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...

XperienceD said:
If you're debranding the device then it's not tied to a carrier, but you should still be able to update when it's released for the ROM you flash through PC Companion, although Many People just flash an ftf from here when updating.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...
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Ok. I have another question (I read the guide you sent to me)...can you suggest me a good (if is possible easy and secure) way to back up my current device...so if I make some mistakes I can get the mobile "brand new".
Thanks.

LiOn_23 said:
Ok. I have another question (I read the guide you sent to me)...can you suggest me a good (if is possible easy and secure) way to back up my current device...so if I make some mistakes I can get the mobile "brand new".
Thanks.
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You could try and make an ftf to reflash if no one has uploaded one but that won't back up your Phone as it is now, you'll need root and CWM for that. Flash an unbranded ftf and never look back.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...

XperienceD said:
You could try and make an ftf to reflash if no one has uploaded one but that won't back up your Phone as it is now, you'll need root and CWM for that. Flash an unbranded ftf and never look back.
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Flashing will not will void the warranty?Right?

LiOn_23 said:
Flashing will not will void the warranty?Right?
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Depends how Sony views it if something goes wrong, but if stuff like that bothers you, why sign up to a site like xda in the first place.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...

XperienceD said:
Depends how Sony views it if something goes wrong, but if stuff like that bothers you, why sign up to a site like xda in the first place.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...
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Ok thank you.