Hi there. I had recently rooted my C5 using Kingroot, then mucked about and finally was able to install SuperSU instead. Just as I was happy, the phone announces that an update is available!
Is there a way to preserve root while upgrading the phone?
Many thanks, -turgut
tkalfaoglu said:
Hi there. I had recently rooted my C5 using Kingroot, then mucked about and finally was able to install SuperSU instead. Just as I was happy, the phone announces that an update is available!
Is there a way to preserve root while upgrading the phone?
Many thanks, -turgut
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Dont upgrade your rooted phone it will stuck in bootloader..
mothi01 said:
Dont upgrade your rooted phone it will stuck in bootloader..
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Many thanks -- it quit nagging anyway after a while
-t
If bootloader remains locked, you can upgrade to latest upgrade using the new Xperia Companion and reroot it again using kingroot, and later on replacing it with SuperSU. But you better backup your data,because mostly you need to format your phone, This is What I did and it worked.
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Hi, im currently using neo with rooted (zegrush) .42 firmware and unlocked bootloader.
I juz got an update notification to .62 firmware.
is it safe to update using this? will I experience any bootloop or such if I use the update? anybody with my situation tried the OTA update?
im from Malaysia, if it helps...
thanx in advance!
had_hc said:
Hi, im currently using neo with rooted (zegrush) .42 firmware and unlocked bootloader.
I juz got an update notification to .62 firmware.
is it safe to update using this? will I experience any bootloop or such if I use the update? anybody with my situation tried the OTA update?
im from Malaysia, if it helps...
thanx in advance!
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Not 100% sure but you may unroot after updating. someone can confirm.
i have locked bootloader, so i don't know if there are problems with unlocked, but my neo was rooted on .42 and stay rooted after .62 ota update.
If you unlocked your bootloader via se official way then no you will brick your phone with a fota update, if you unlocked with setool2 paid for method then you should be fine, but i'm not sure about the setool1 method.
Why not flash with flashtool ?
NO WAY DON´T DO THAT YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
Use wotanserver or other way.
testadeferro said:
NO WAY DON´T DO THAT YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
Use wotanserver or other way.
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thanx for that info! Not really thinking of updating but dat notification kinda annoying..
any idea of removing/deleting that notification without moving to .62?
one more question... if i flash with flashtool the .62 firmware, will my bootloader still be unlocked?
Sure it will be unlocked.
The bootloader as nothing to do with the firmware.
To root you must to flash rootxperia.zip through recovery, it´s the easy way.
Search in the foruns and you will find the thread.
had_hc said:
any idea of removing/deleting that notification without moving to .62?
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uninstall UpdateCenter.apk with titanium backup, or search for it with root explorer or any other explorer with root access.
del1701 said:
If you unlocked your bootloader via se official way then no you will brick your phone with a fota update, if you unlocked with setool2 paid for method then you should be fine, but i'm not sure about the setool1 method.
Why not flash with flashtool ?
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I have a Neo bought unlocked with 2.3.3, I made OTA update and I briked my phone. After restore, first I flashed with a new 2.3.3 and after used x10 flash tool, I rooted with DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT. I received that is a new software update available, I was affraid to do it by OTA and I done with pc software update from SE. After update I still have superuser app but my neo is not rooted.
How can I root it again without any flashes or downgrade. Is out there any app working? I tried with Gingerbreak, SoperOneClick v2.3.3 and DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT, but no result.
remav said:
I have a Neo bought unlocked with 2.3.3, I made OTA update and I briked my phone. After restore, first I flashed with a new 2.3.3 and after used x10 flash tool, I rooted with DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT. I received that is a new software update available, I was affraid to do it by OTA and I done with pc software update from SE. After update I still have superuser app but my neo is not rooted.
How can I root it again without any flashes or downgrade. Is out there any app working? I tried with Gingerbreak, SoperOneClick v2.3.3 and DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT, but no result.
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Search for ''how to root .62 firmware''
remav said:
I have a Neo bought unlocked with 2.3.3, I made OTA update and I briked my phone. After restore, first I flashed with a new 2.3.3 and after used x10 flash tool, I rooted with DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT. I received that is a new software update available, I was affraid to do it by OTA and I done with pc software update from SE. After update I still have superuser app but my neo is not rooted.
How can I root it again without any flashes or downgrade. Is out there any app working? I tried with Gingerbreak, SoperOneClick v2.3.3 and DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT, but no result.
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How is you bootloader unlocked? Official way, s1tool or setool2?
And you can't root .62 without downgrading first to .42. But I guess that trick only works for bootloaders unlocked NOT BY OFFICIAL way, but still not sure, that's why I'm asking you.
Hello everyone,
I would like to know if there is any (tested) method of rooting xperia pro with firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62. My phone is unlocked. I have no idea if my bootloader is locked or unlocked...
Some say they rooted this firmware, some say they failed, and I would like to know for sure if there is any way to root it.
The reason I want to root my phone is mainly to remove the annoying preintalled apps.
Any help would be great. Thanks!
How To Root Xperia Pro MK16I 4.0.2.A.0.62
I had to downgrade the software back down to version 4.0.2.A.0.58 in order to root the phone. My thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22619413#post22619413 refers.
Unfortunately, as yet, nobody seems to have posted a simple method of rooting the phone with version 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Cheers
MutleyB said:
I had to downgrade the software back down to version 4.0.2.A.0.58 in order to root the phone. My thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22619413#post22619413 refers.
Unfortunately, as yet, nobody seems to have posted a simple method of rooting the phone with version 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Cheers
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I have a rooted 4.0.1.A.0.283.
Will the phone stay rooted if I upgrade to 4.0.2.A.0.62?
Thanks in advance,
Danny
as long as you update it OTA it should keep rooted.
updating with PC companion will remove the root access
Brainless-DJ said:
as long as you update it OTA it should keep rooted.
updating with PC companion will remove the root access
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Thanks for the info.
Did you try updating it already?
Yes , I tried it , now I'm having rooted .62 baseband on my Xperia Pro and CWM installed. Good luck on it !
Hi
I'm on .510 and I just got done reading through a bunch of rooting threads and had a some questions.
From what I've read you cannot gain root access if you upgrade to .257.
If I root it now, then upgrade to .257, will my root remain intact? I have screen sensitivity issues and want to upgrade, just trying
to find out the best way possible and be able to unlocked my bootloader, and achieve root.
Check my signature.
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Sashin said:
Hi
I'm on .510 and I just got done reading through a bunch of rooting threads and had a some questions.
From what I've read you cannot gain root access if you upgrade to .257.
If I root it now, then upgrade to .257, will my root remain intact? I have screen sensitivity issues and want to upgrade, just trying
to find out the best way possible and be able to unlocked my bootloader, and achieve root.
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Question for you. Im having trouble upgrading to the latest firmware version. Are you already on version 14.1.B.2.257? If so, whos is your carrier, and how did you go about getting your update?
Reb0rn said:
Check my signature.
Sent from my Xperia Z Ultra using Tapatalk 4
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From reading your thread it looks like you lose recovery.
Phaze1585 said:
Question for you. Im having trouble upgrading to the latest firmware version. Are you already on version 14.1.B.2.257? If so, whos is your carrier, and how did you go about getting your update?
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No, I'm on .510 but I got the message to upgrade to .257.
If you're already rooted on .510, install OTA Root Keeper (from the Play Store), then update to 257. You should (if everything goes well) still have root when it's done.
This method (with OTA Root Keeper) did not work in my case.
My Ultra has already rooted, I received the OTA update, but the update refused to install.
Every time I tried to install the upgrade, an unknown error occured and the phone restarted.
Finally, I succeeded to upgrade the software with root using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46803343#post46803343
hey all, sony xperia noob here, been reading the forums but i hoped you wouldn't mind a quick question. i got a C6802 that has .257 on it, and it still has warranty until late February 2014. is there a way to downgrade without unlocking the bootloader, then root(again, w/out bootloader unlock)), and then update back to .257 and keep root with one of the methods?
or should i not even worry about the warranty? on the phone they said unlocking the bootloader does void the warranty, but you know, they have to say that i'm sure. thing is, i figure there is a chance i could exchange for a replacement if i find any quirks.
thx in advance for any info/advice.
I tried now rooting this model for a long time, I finally found a way of doing it.
1: Install Kingo root app from here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwOSXw-lPe-mZWxPQ0lXc3pqcnc/view?usp=docslist_api and run it (it will fail to root).
2: UNINSTALL Kingo app.
3: Now install kingroot app from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=17287 and run it.
NOTICE: I am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone.
YOU WILL LOSE YOU WARRENTY BY DOING THIS
Video: https://youtu.be/czUa0nBGSIs
Good luck[emoji4]
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After this you probably want to install Supersu and remove kingroot
Just download this app from here: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...l1JRAN8IZNkFinqvQ&sig2=kFJEvANWx8_lrBM7N9MnCA and follow the instructions.
Hi,
thank you, my phone version is 5303, I've tried and it works!
During the operation my phone get a little bit hot, but I think it's normal.
mat90 said:
Hi,
thank you, my phone version is 5303, I've tried and it works!
During the operation my phone get a little bit hot, but I think it's normal.
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You're welcome!
I recommend replacing kingroot with Supersu because some people find it a little shady, also it runs in the background all the time which could potentially reduce battery life
https://youtu.be/WevWdErXWy4
Hi,
Thank for this methode. It's working on my E5303.
Jero
Not working for my c4 dual e5333
Sony C4 Dual
Will this work on a Sony C4 which is upgraded with 6.0?
mine i got upgraded to android 6.0 build 27.3.A.129 on sony experia c4 e5353. the only problem is, i having hard time to root using kingo root. it always stuck at 90%. then failed to root
Downgrade
KURUMICHAN09 said:
mine i got upgraded to android 6.0 build 27.3.A.129 on sony experia c4 e5353. the only problem is, i having hard time to root using kingo root. it always stuck at 90%. then failed to root
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Have you tried downgrading it to 5.0 and rooting?
Samithu said:
Have you tried downgrading it to 5.0 and rooting?
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I have sony c4 dual E5333 witn android 6.0.1. When I type in code *#*#7378423#*#* and go to root in the menu, it says my bootloader can't be unlocked so I cannot root the phone. Is there any file I can flash to overwrite the bootloader and flash new rom then. Nothing works. The all say unlock code is useless if the the bootloader can't be unlocked, I have tried it and it says the bootloader cannot be unlocked using flashtool. Can anyone help me get around this. The upgrade to 6.0.1 has messed with my gsm settings which means I cannot receive mms at all anymore.
Using sony companion to repair the software bricked my phone so it had to be sent to sony to reload the software and still I cannot receive mms.
Cant downgrade the software either.
Can anyone tell me how do I get around this bootloader that cant be unlocked please or how do I override/overwrite the boatloader to unlock it??
Samithu said:
Have you tried downgrading it to 5.0 and rooting?
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i haven't tried it yet. the only problem is. the bootloader is locked since its upgrade to android 6.0. i need help
KURUMICHAN09 said:
i haven't tried it yet. the only problem is. the bootloader is locked since its upgrade to android 6.0. i need help
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follow this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp.../bootloader-unlocked-custom-recovery-t3285521
How to unroot Sony Xperia c5 ultra E5563 and update to Android 6.0 manually??
E 5563 have not android 6 update yet
mahesheranga2 said:
E 5563 have not android 6 update yet
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But will roll soon... my device is rooted so hw can I update 6.0 on rooted c5?
sauaditi said:
But will roll soon... my device is rooted so hw can I update 6.0 on rooted c5?
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how you root it i think you have to flash it using flashtool
I used Kingroot on 5.1... How to unroot c5 for OTA?
guys its so simple...
if you use supersu it will be in settings. just press unroot or remove root from system then its gone. or search unroot apps in play store.
if you unlocked bl and using twrp, factory reset phone. unroot. then go flashmode use flashtool, lock BL(if unrooted completely). then dont open the phone after locking again. go xperia companion and do a repair it will be fresh stock rom
gsser said:
guys its so simple...
if you use supersu it will be in settings. just press unroot or remove root from system then its gone. or search unroot apps in play store.
if you unlocked bl and using twrp, factory reset phone. unroot. then go flashmode use flashtool, lock BL(if unrooted completely). then dont open the phone after locking again. go xperia companion and do a repair it will be fresh stock rom
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I rooted my device via Kingroot...so can I unroot it using Kingroot? Will it work without any trouble..and can I update 6.0 via official OTA?
sauaditi said:
I rooted my device via Kingroot...so can I unroot it using Kingroot? Will it work without any trouble..and can I update 6.0 via official OTA?
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http://freeandroidroot.com/how-to-uninstall-kinguser-and-unroot-your-android-device/
i recommend doing a repair via xperia companion(incase of fixing modified system)
gsser said:
http://freeandroidroot.com/how-to-uninstall-kinguser-and-unroot-your-android-device/
i recommend doing a repair via xperia companion(incase of fixing modified system)
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Thank you for helping... will try unroot by this method.. Thanx