Currently I'm on stock 5.32, rooted, unable to update via wi-fi or usb. Update keeps failing.
Previously rooted using Vroot. Thanks.
kanej2006 said:
Currently I'm on stock 5.32, rooted, unable to update via wi-fi or usb. Update keeps failing.
Previously rooted using Vroot. Thanks.
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Try to find, download and install the Sony Mobile Update Service program. Maybe here: http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
alphaandomega said:
Try to find, download and install the Sony Mobile Update Service program. Maybe here: http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
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Wow, update was around 853mb.
Seems your method of update worked, thanks!
I'm now updated to Android 4.3 Firmware 14.2.A.0.290.
kanej2006 said:
Wow, update was around 853mb.
Seems your method of update worked, thanks!
I'm now updated to Android 4.3 Firmware 14.2.A.0.290.
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Did you lose your root?
xDragonZ said:
Did you lose your root?
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Yes, unfortunately.
kanej2006 said:
Wow, update was around 853mb.
Seems your method of update worked, thanks!
I'm now updated to Android 4.3 Firmware 14.2.A.0.290.
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My pleasure. I had the same problem as you and that's the only thing that worked for me too.
Can I also use SUS if I have an unlocked bootloader and root and I want to go back to stock and locked bootloader? :silly:
jnocomski said:
Can I also use SUS if I have an unlocked bootloader and root and I want to go back to stock and locked bootloader? :silly:
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Definitely you can, but I am unsure about re-blocking your bootloader.
jnocomski said:
Can I also use SUS if I have an unlocked bootloader and root and I want to go back to stock and locked bootloader? :silly:
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I think you will need to relock bootloader to use sus.
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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
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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
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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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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!
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
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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.
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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?
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@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:
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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?
Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
tazoman said:
Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
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I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Dont forget to hit the thanks button
Surajn97 said:
I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Dont forget to hit the thanks button
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anyone try ????
Surajn97 said:
I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Dont forget to hit the thanks button
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R U talking about latest fw?
tazoman said:
Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
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Not at this moment no, but it appears that a pre-rooted zip isn't far off.
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Not at this moment no, but it appears that a pre-rooted zip isn't far off.
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not too far off
http://scr.hu/2tqx/5nj0a
Envious_Data said:
not too far off
http://scr.hu/2tqx/5nj0a
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Could you provide a link to the the zip (or thread if any) to check it out? I would love to have a bit of hands on experience with the newest fw.
P.S: Havent tried it, I cant live without root .
Thanks
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Could you provide a link to the the zip (or thread if any) to check it out? I would love to have a bit of hands on experience with the newest fw.
P.S: Havent tried it, I cant live without root .
Thanks
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for now ill post another screenshot as it isnt uploaded
http://scr.hu/2tqx/oo4fw
you will find a thread in the development section when its done uploading
there are some small problems which i wont be able to fix just becaue of lack of time, ill be leaving it upto Niaboc if he wants to fix it
Thanks for the fast reply! Can't wait to get on it.
This rooting method doesn't work on latest 4.4.4 for Z2
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Is it the latest 4.4.4 for Z2? And is it pre rooted? Which means can I flash this on my locked Z2?
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tazoman said:
This rooting method doesn't work on latest 4.4.4 for Z2
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Please, let me know when it will be possible to ROOT 23.0.1.A.0.167 Stock fw with locked bootloader. I will be very grateful.
Pishtiko said:
Please, let me know when it will be possible to ROOT 23.0.1.A.0.167 Stock fw with locked bootloader. I will be very grateful.
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You will likely be waiting some time, because it's possible to downgrade and flash pre-rooted zip or to OTA certain FW's maintaining root, I don't see devs putting a lot of effort into finding an exploit. That said best hope is probably an exploit being found for Z3 which is transferable to Z2, but as I say you may be waiting some time.
So what you recommend to do if i want to have root on 167?
Tusnal said:
So what you recommend to do if i want to have root on 167?
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Try to create a rooted update package from the update ftf: [4.4.4] Create ROOTED update package from stock FTF [LOCKED BOOTLOADER]
So I need to flash dual recovery to do that
How can I make a full stock backup just in case I need to use it for warranty?
Tusnal said:
So I need to flash dual recovery to do that
How can I make a full stock backup just in case I need to use it for warranty?
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You don't need, you can flash back an original ftf anytime or repair with Sony PC Companion. We are talking locked bootloadr, so until you don't unlock it, you have warranty.
But if you already have root on prev. firmware, you should install DualRecovery and boot into TWRP and you can backup your system there.
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You don't need, you can flash back an original ftf anytime or repair with Sony PC Companion. We are talking locked bootloadr, so until you don't unlock it, you have warranty.
But if you already have root on prev. firmware, you should install DualRecovery and boot into TWRP and you can backup your system there.
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I just bought the phone and I really miss root hehe so if I don't unlock the bootloader I can change recovery and flash a stock root rom without losing warranty?
Tusnal said:
I just bought the phone and I really miss root hehe so if I don't unlock the bootloader I can change recovery and flash a stock root rom without losing warranty?
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Yes, if you have older firmware on the phone, you can try the root options available and you can use recovery without unlocking th bootloader. If you have the latest, than you can possibly flash an older firmware to your phone and root that. But you need to read a bit, to understand everything correctly.
I have successfully rooted my Z2 on 4.4.4 locked bootloader
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WITH ENGBOOT ONLY ROOT FROM ADB IS POSSIBLE, DO NOT UPDATE UNLESS YOU WANT TO LOSE SUPERSU ACCESS
Here is the update, it also contains a bootloader update?
https://goo.gl/Ys0lBy
Put it as a goo.gl since i've seen issues with mega urls in the past
Man, I would download it but I'm not giving up root
loganbeck14 said:
Man, I would download it but I'm not giving up root
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Yea, it completely disabled EngBoot so i'm probably gonna downgrade it
CreeperPVP said:
Yea, it completely disabled EngBoot so i'm probably gonna downgrade it
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Honestly I try to keep my phone on a rootable firmware at all times because ill never know when I'll be able to root again
loganbeck14 said:
Honestly I try to keep my phone on a rootable firmware at all times because ill never know when I'll be able to root again
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I didn't mean "completely" in a way that it's unusable, but you only get root access via ADB, since SuperSU will not work. So that sucks :/
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I didn't mean "completely" in a way that it's unusable, but you only get root access via ADB, since SuperSU will not work. So that sucks :/
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Hey at least it's something
loganbeck14 said:
Hey at least it's something
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Yeah, Samsung or AT&T is starting to get good at this lol
can i OTA from QA6 ?
ckischvk said:
can i OTA from QA6 ?
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If you dont care for root you can update.
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WITH ENGBOOT ONLY ROOT FROM ADB IS POSSIBLE, DO NOT UPDATE UNLESS YOU WANT TO LOSE SUPERSU ACCESS
Here is the update, it also contains a bootloader update?
https://goo.gl/Ys0lBy
Put it as a goo.gl since i've seen issues with mega urls in the past
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No there is no bootloader update in this. Bootloader version is first number after G930AUCU or S . February update had BL Version 4 : G930AUCU4BQA6 and march update have also 4 after S G930AUCS4BQC2
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WITH ENGBOOT ONLY ROOT FROM ADB IS POSSIBLE, DO NOT UPDATE UNLESS YOU WANT TO LOSE SUPERSU ACCESS
Here is the update, it also contains a bootloader update?
Put it as a goo.gl since i've seen issues with mega urls in the past
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Quick question. How do I update using this file since it is a .cfg? Will this still work using odin, or do i have to update using a different method?
Thanks
Crossbows said:
Quick question. How do I update using this file since it is a .cfg? Will this still work using odin, or do i have to update using a different method?
Thanks
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You can try to rename this to : "update.zip" w/o quotas and update from stock recovery or HERE you got ADB sideload files. If i remember correctly bout ways you will wipe your devices , so make backups of whatever you got important on your phone.
Good luck