Thankyou to solidsnake81 for pointing this out!!
No need to unlock Bootloader
If you revert to .58 or earlier and root, then update via update centre app in your phone the root remains on the phone whilst you are updated to .62 so the result is a rooted .62 firmware
why not post in the original thread instead of making a new one? no offence but there are 1000's of rooting. 62 threads emerging these days.
thought it would of made it easier for people to see, rather than they going through loads of pages to find it out. ive tried several methods but this seems to be the only one that works .... my appologies
Djscarbo said:
Thankyou to solidsnake81 for pointing this out!!
No need to unlock Bootloader
If you revert to .58 or earlier and root, then update via update centre app in your phone the root remains on the phone whilst you are updated to .62 so the result is a rooted .62 firmware
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Is this tested to work? I mean, superuser app can remain on the phone but will not actually work for some instances. Please post some confirmation.
SoloRazr said:
Is this tested to work? I mean, superuser app can remain on the phone but will not actually work for some instances. Please post some confirmation.
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It works.I've used this method several times.
Does this mean your root is actually working after updating to .62 via the Update Center App?
Sorry to sound unconvinced. I just see most posts to have unlocked bootloader to root this new firmware.
UPDATE:
Did not work for me. My phone reboots on the 2nd to the last dot indicator and then says could not install the new firmware after it booted up.
SoloRazr said:
Did not work for me. My phone reboots on the 2nd to the last dot indicator and then says could not install the new firmware after it booted up.
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Thats because you have modify your system. If you root a fresh installed firmware and make no modifications to it, then root will work after update OTA to .62
Sprinter
Is that so. Will try again.
is flashing the firmware is the only way to go back to .58 or is there any other small process
metalrawk said:
why not post in the original thread instead of making a new one? no offence but there are 1000's of rooting. 62 threads emerging these days.
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can u point some?
sony ericssons said:
can u point some?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455216
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500226
There are so many guides about rooting here on xda on youtube and other forums.Learn to use the search button and how to search on google
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Is that so. Will try again.
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Ok, I flashed a fresh .58 firmware, rooted it then updated to .62 over the air and...
it works!
Hi, I have root on .58 but when trying to upgrade to .62 I get error with the application of cellular, Solorazr as you did, what should I do????...
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Sorry to sound unconvinced, but I have flashed .58 firmware before, rooted it, then upgrading it to .62 fw and the root is gone.
rolo143 said:
Sorry to sound unconvinced, but I have flashed .58 firmware before, rooted it, then upgrading it to .62 fw and the root is gone.
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You must update over the air, not with pc companion or seus or any other method like flashtool
T3sla said:
You must update over the air, not with pc companion or seus or any other method like flashtool
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:O How can I update "over the air"?? I dont know how to update via OTA, is it an app or a site like wotanserver?
rolo143 said:
:O How can I update "over the air"?? I dont know how to update via OTA, is it an app or a site like wotanserver?
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No it means update through a wireless connection or 3G.Go on settings>sony ericsson> check for updates.
Wifi download strip but I could not be updated, because this root will move or because some system files? I SHOULD DO?????
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T3sla said:
You must update over the air, not with pc companion or seus or any other method like flashtool
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Really? So that means I'm stuck... When I try to do it "over the air" .. it says "yada yada .62 update available" I click it, then it says "You need a computer in order to update your handset".
kevast said:
Hi, I have root on .58 but when trying to upgrade to .62 I get error with the application of cellular, Solorazr as you did, what should I do????...
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DO this:
Flash a fresh .58 firmware using FlashTool
Root it using DooMlorDs Easy Rooting Kit version 4
Connect to a WiFi or a stable 3G and update via Update Center App on your phone
Done!
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Hi,
I'm currently running 4.0.A.2.335 on my Mini Pro,
I've been getting the message to update to .58 for a couple months now, but was waiting to update because I wasn't sure if I was still going to be able to root.
So simple question: update before root or after?
Grtz!
Its not important, important not to use internal wi-fi updater when bootloader unlocked. in any case you must get root after every update, because all data will be removed
swimon said:
Hi,
I'm currently running 4.0.A.2.335 on my Mini Pro,
I've been getting the message to update to .58 for a couple months now, but was waiting to update because I wasn't sure if I was still going to be able to root.
So simple question: update before root or after?
Grtz!
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You cant update your phone to .58 if your phone currently rooted. You need to unroot first then update then reroot back.
So the answer is update first, then root
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Izzy Stinson said:
You cant update your phone to .58 if your phone currently rooted. You need to unroot first then update then reroot back.
So the answer is update first, then root
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Okay, that's clear! Thanks!
RealGunjack said:
Its not important, important not to use internal wi-fi updater when bootloader unlocked. in any case you must get root after every update, because all data will be removed
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My phone is still stock at the moment, so it's safe to use the sony ericsson updater over wifi?
swimon said:
My phone is still stock at the moment, so it's safe to use the sony ericsson updater over wifi?
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That's safe.
For my own information: do you have an AZERTY SK17i, and if so, would you please do me a favour and post your /system/build.prop (after rooting of course, can't access it otherwise) here or in my thread?
I'm looking for the 'generic Belgium' CDA code Currently running a french one but it came with some very irrelevant apps and I have another issue with it.
dryhte said:
That's safe.
For my own information: do you have an AZERTY SK17i, and if so, would you please do me a favour and post your /system/build.prop (after rooting of course, can't access it otherwise) here or in my thread?
I'm looking for the 'generic Belgium' CDA code Currently running a french one but it came with some very irrelevant apps and I have another issue with it.
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Sure, I'll post after I root. (one of these days)
swimon said:
Sure, I'll post after I root. (one of these days)
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Any news? I'd really like to know what the 'generic Belgian' version number is
I think there is one more update SE have also realesed the 4.X.X.X.X.x.62 vesion for the android devices if u want u can update to that also.
Can anybody tell me wat is {phone is still stock} meaning.?
abhishekcal said:
I think there is one more update SE have also realesed the 4.X.X.X.X.x.62 vesion for the android devices if u want u can update to that also.
Can anybody tell me wat is {phone is still stock} meaning.?
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Nothing has been changed yet (phone is not rooted and hasn't been flashed yet). Stock can also mean, 'running SE firmware' as opposed to a custom ROM, regardless how the SE firmware was installed.
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dryhte said:
Any news? I'd really like to know what the 'generic Belgian' version number is
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Rooted just now!
Requested file posted in your topic, sorry for the delay.
Grtz
swimon said:
Rooted just now!
Requested file posted in your topic, sorry for the delay.
Grtz
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Thanks!
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Can't install update for my phone, via OTA. Anyone knows what's the problem? I flash it 58 fw and I root it, is it because of the root?
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Maybe coz ur bootloader is unlocked :|
How can I know if it is unlocked? And if it is, how can I relock it?
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rolo143 said:
How can I know if it is unlocked? And if it is, how can I relock it?
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Dial *#*#7378423#*#* then click service info>configuration check rooting status.If it says bootloader unlocked : yes then it's unlocked.If bootloader unlock allowed: yes then it's locked.
It says bootloader allowed: yes
So I guess is Locked. Why can't I update?
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Did you install CWM or change ANY stuff on /system partition? Like MODs or anything like that? Because i think this kind of stuff can make the OTA fail.
sirmarcelot said:
Did you install CWM or change ANY stuff on /system partition? Like MODs or anything like that? Because i think this kind of stuff can make the OTA fail.
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Yes, I install CWM, is that bad? Because I don't think I could install it after updating the system... :/
rolo143 said:
Yes, I install CWM, is that bad? Because I don't think I could install it after updating the system... :/
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Please read my current post on such a stupid upgrade via PC Companion, flashed it back into .58, rooted again, installed ROM Manager, prior to upgrade it to .62 on the air... or you may simply cross your arms and wait for a few days to let SE engineers to fix that OTA bug
Get a "Generic US .58" firmware... you can use wotanserver... OTA update should be available with that.
Rooting the phone won't affect anything. So that's not the reason, it's the firmware.
OTA Update IS available for me, the problem is it can't install the update, anyway, I decided to stay with .58 fw version right now, I mean I don't have any problems at all using this version and I already deleted some system apps, so I think I'll wait for the ICS update.
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I can't update by OTA to .62... at the end, the final step I guess, my handset stops and reboots normally, and a message appear on status bar: can't install.
Is a .377 (oooollldddd) st15a with root (by zergrush method), locked bootloader.
All stock, just with root.
So I decide to wait a custom ROM, the Mini ST15a/i Clean 'n' Tweaked, updated, by serajr.
Same here .... I am running a stock .58 fw
I have rooted the phone long ago but never unlocked the bootloader or installed the CWM.
Nonetheless, i start the update to .62 fw but the final step just says that is not possible ton install the update.
Any idea?
The only thing i did that MAY AFFECT the ota update is that i used titanium backup to integrate some app into the rom system and to delete some sony bloatware. This could really be the problem?
Hey all,
i am facing a problem with the .62 update, it downloads perfectly and in the installation phase it just can't make it let me explain how the device reboots normally showing the first splash screen the one with the arrow going out of the box then the second screen also but at the 3rd screen the one with the arrow is going into the phone it just reboots and open the phone showing the message unable to install the update and i still have the .62 update notification in my notification bar and is it Worthing.
any help would be appreciated
PS. i flashed the current version 4.0.2.A.0.42 (Global version(HongKong)) cause my phone got bricked and rooted it using a flashing tool with the file name (MT15i_ 4.0.2.A.0.42_Global)
one last thing i wish to know, when the ICS official update pops up can i still have it with this problem and is this a problem with the recovery cause i cant know that i am having a custom or the stock one and how can i know whether the boot loader locked or not
SE Xperia Neo, rooted, Flashed Stock ROM.
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-neo-mt15/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
install wotanclient 4.0.2.A.0.62
How Do i know if i have a locked or unlocked bootloader ??
*#*#7378423#*#*
service info
configuration
So, when you flash the generic .42, root it via easy rooting toolkit, and update it OTA, from mobile not PC...
Emary said:
How Do i know if i have a locked or unlocked bootloader ??
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wotanclient no need unlock bootloader
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-neo-mt15/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
http://www.wotanserver.com/downloads/USBFlashDriver.exe
install driver
http://www.wotanserver.com/downloads/WotanClient.exe
cobrazmija said:
*#*#7378423#*#*
service info
configuration
So, when you flash the generic .42, root it via easy rooting toolkit, and update it OTA, from mobile not PC...
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He's trying to update OTA from his mobile but like me the installation does not complete
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Slvrback said:
He's trying to update OTA from his mobile but like me the installation does not complete
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Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
Madfysh said:
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
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Thanks madfysh and yes slvrback try my way to get the update with OTA maybe that works for you, what i know sure that must be working
Good luck
Model Number: SK17a
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.62
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
No network/sim locks or anything other than bootloader. Is my phone unrootable? No other threads helped so I thought I would just post a thread with my phones information and ask. Is .62 unrootable or something?
Yes .62 Cannot Rooted Directly,You need to Downgrade .58 and Get Root
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Demoralised said:
Model Number: SK17a
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.62
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
No network/sim locks or anything other than bootloader. Is my phone unrootable? No other threads helped so I thought I would just post a thread with my phones information and ask. Is .62 unrootable or something?
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You need to downgrade to 4.0.2.A.58 firmware so u can root
Singgih4050 said:
Yes .62 Cannot Rooted Directly,You need to Downgrade .58 and Get Root
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I didn't think you could downgrade with a locked bootloader? I cannot unlock my bootloader either.
Demoralised said:
I didn't think you could downgrade with a locked bootloader? I cannot unlock my bootloader either.
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but it does not matter, you can flash firmware with a ftf extension that you can find here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 with flash tool
Demoralised said:
I didn't think you could downgrade with a locked bootloader? I cannot unlock my bootloader either.
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You can Downgrade with Locked Bootloader,Flash the older Firmware with Flashtool
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Singgih4050 said:
You can Downgrade with Locked Bootloader,Flash the older Firmware with Flashtool
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Now I cannot use Wi-Fi. I flashed 4.0.2.A.58 Telcel but wi-fi is not working.
Demoralised said:
Now I cannot use Wi-Fi. I flashed 4.0.2.A.58 Telcel but wi-fi is not working.
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all u got to do is root your phone now and then u upgrade again to 4.0.2.A.62 via OTA or flash tool
daydu19 said:
all u got to do is root your phone now and then u upgrade again to 4.0.2.A.62 via OTA or flash tool
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What do you mean by upgrade? Just reflashing 4.0.2.A.62?
Demoralised said:
What do you mean by upgrade? Just reflashing 4.0.2.A.62?
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Yep you can root with the method in this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 and then you flash to 4.0.2.A.62 firmware again with flash tool or over the air (OTA) on your phone
Demoralised said:
What do you mean by upgrade? Just reflashing 4.0.2.A.62?
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There's also a pre-rooted .62 packed inside a flashable .zip somewhere among the hundreds of tutorials floating around, just make sure you look hard enough, I don't have the link handy at the moment.
Unlock your bootloader and get pre-rooted kernels to avoid this kind of problems.
BTW why not just go with ICS? mine's been running fine with it.
It says no proper root access.
Rooted on .58 successfully, updated to .62 but now it is no longer rooted.
Demoralised said:
Rooted on .58 successfully, updated to .62 but now it is no longer rooted.
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i'm sorry, if u upgrade with flash tool uncheck the wipe user data!!! so downgrade to .58 again then you root and the u upgrade to .62 remember uncheck the wipe user data that is on the right of the flash tool. i forgot to tell u the first time
daydu19 said:
i'm sorry, if u upgrade with flash tool uncheck the wipe user data!!! so downgrade to .58 again then you root and the u upgrade to .62 remember uncheck the wipe user data that is on the right of the flash tool. i forgot to tell u the first time
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Still says no root access.
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Still says no root access.
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ok then tray using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26914104#post26914104 it worked for me :good:
daydu19 said:
ok then tray using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26914104#post26914104 it worked for me :good:
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Just posting in order to confirm this. It worked flawlessly on my XMP.
Please note that your phone will be LAGGING LIKE HELL until you run the second script. This is normal, so don't panic
Pixelado said:
Just posting in order to confirm this. It worked flawlessly on my XMP.
Please note that your phone will be LAGGING LIKE HELL until you run the second script. This is normal, so don't panic
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I'm glad I could help you
daydu19 said:
I'm glad I could help you
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Err, no, you got it wrong, buddy, I did root my XMP with the same method, but it was months ago. I just felt like hitting the thanks button because it's most probably going to solve his problem, thus being helpful
Pixelado said:
Err, no, you got it wrong, buddy, I did root my XMP with the same method, but it was months ago. I just felt like hitting the thanks button because it's most probably going to solve his problem, thus being helpful
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jajajajaja my bad!!!! in that case, thank u for thanking me
Does towelroot root the xperia z2 with .314 firmware ? And it roots it with the bootloader locked right? And if yes can i update the stock firmware via ota or pc companion as soon as a new stock firmware is available? Thanks !
@nicojapanese Hi m8, yeah Towelroot will root .314 Firmware (I used it with my locked Bootloader). It may update over OTA but no guarantee. You can update via Pc companion by repairing your phone (you will loose root though) then re- rooting or you can flash a FTF via Flash tool. You can find loads of usefull info and links regarding Bootloaders, Flashtool, rooting and recoveries etc here. Hope this helps ya a bit m8:good:
OTA/Usb updates will fail verifacation if rooted
Unroot and uninstall all mods and it should work, if not flash a FTF using flashtool
Envious_Data said:
OTA/Usb updates will fail verifacation if rooted
Unroot and uninstall all mods and it should work, if not flash a FTF using flashtool
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Ok how do you unroot a sony xperia z2 with locked bootloader?
stress40 said:
@nicojapanese Hi m8, yeah Towelroot will root .314 Firmware (I used it with my locked Bootloader). It may update over OTA but no guarantee. You can update via Pc companion by repairing your phone (you will loose root though) then re- rooting or you can flash a FTF via Flash tool. You can find loads of usefull info and links regarding Bootloaders, Flashtool, rooting and recoveries etc here. Hope this helps ya a bit m8:good:
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Ok if i try updating it ota and i brick it. Can i just do a hard reset and would it be working again?
nicojapanese said:
Ok how do you unroot a sony xperia z2 with locked bootloader?
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Hit the unroot button in the supersu app
nicojapanese said:
Ok if i try updating it ota and i brick it. Can i just do a hard reset and would it be working again?
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It wont brick if you try OTA update m8. It will just fail verification. Nothing more, nothing less:good:
Envious_Data said:
Hit the unroot button in the supersu app
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ok thanks . after hitting unroot in supersu i can try updating ota for new stock firmwares?
nicojapanese said:
ok thanks . after hitting unroot in supersu i can try updating ota for new stock firmwares?
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You can try m8, no guarantees though. What firmware are you on? Do you have root already?
stress40 said:
You can try m8, no guarantees though. What firmware are you on? Do you have root already?
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im in 314 . no i dont have root. because i dont want to root my phone and when the android l fw comes ill be unable to update.
nicojapanese said:
im in 314 . no i dont have root. because i dont want to root my phone and when the android l fw comes ill be unable to update.
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Worse case if you root is you'll need to install L as an ftf via flashtool, so if you want root I'd go ahead.
ghostofcain said:
Worse case if you root is you'll need to install L as an ftf via flashtool, so if you want root I'd go ahead.
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im downloading the xperia flashtool. is that the correct one?
ghostofcain said:
Worse case if you root is you'll need to install L as an ftf via flashtool, so if you want root I'd go ahead.
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if i install an ftf from another region (generic unbranded nordic) but im from another (philippines) will it be ok?