I got unlocked my bootloader and used custom kernels until i got the .67 update from hongkong, unfortunately my phone keeps detecting new update for 9.1.b.1.67 not only in pc companion but also in my notification bar.
My question now is, shall i accept the update? Thank you
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arctic02 said:
I got unlocked my bootloader and used custom kernels until i got the .67 update from hongkong, unfortunately my phone keeps detecting new update for 9.1.b.1.67 not only in pc companion but also in my notification bar.
My question now is, shall i accept the update? Thank you
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Simple, no
Don't accept any OTA firmware if you unlocked bootloader
You can update firmware via flashtool by downloading stock FTF firmware
arctic02 said:
I got unlocked my bootloader and used custom kernels until i got the .67 update from hongkong, unfortunately my phone keeps detecting new update for 9.1.b.1.67 not only in pc companion but also in my notification bar.
My question now is, shall i accept the update? Thank you
Sent from my LT29i using xda premium
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Yenkazu said:
Simple, no
Don't accept any OTA firmware if you unlocked bootloader
You can update firmware via flashtool by downloading stock FTF firmware
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Very good advice. Don't do OTA
If there is no ftf posted you can make one
Use PCCompanion and use the "repair" option. It will download the necessary files to flash your phone but will fail to flash because if your unlocked bootloader.
Then use flashtool to make the ftf from the downloaded files which ou can then flash in flashtool
the instructions on how to do this are in the all in one thread
gregbradley said:
Very good advice. Don't do OTA
If there is no ftf posted you can make one
Use PCCompanion and use the "repair" option. It will download the necessary files to flash your phone but will fail to flash because if your unlocked bootloader.
Then use flashtool to make the ftf from the downloaded files which ou can then flash in flashtool
the instructions on how to do this are in the all in one thread
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You always take all in one instruction in your signature Gregbradley
XD
That's because most questions have already been answered there...
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Does anyone currently plan to port TWRP to the Xperia T?
I'm no developer but I'd love to see a port of TWRP on my device.
I might try to do it myself following TeamWin's guides but I'd be a bit worried about bricking devices, especially my own!
if u brick theres always sony's restore program!
Sounds good, which one?
Just flash a stock .ftf firmware file with flashtool
Or use Sony update service, or pc companion
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waynekirby said:
Just flash a stock .ftf firmware file with flashtool
Or use Sony update service, or pc companion
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Once on a custom rom seus says "modified firmware - update not possible" (or something like that )
betalif said:
Once on a custom rom seus says "modified firmware - update not possible" (or something like that )
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Thats becuae we have to unlock the bootloader to install custom roms at the moment.
But, you can always flash .ftfs in flashtool.
At the risk of being shot down in flames. What is the best way for going from 9.1.A.0.490 to 9.1.A.1.140 whilst retaining root etc?
I've got a std UK Xperia T, unlocked bootloader and generic european .490 and rooted.
Im looking for a basic step by step if possible, as I dont play around with the phone much. I managed to stuff up going to .490 which put me in a boot loop until I got it sorted. I prefer to avoid that scenario again if at all possible!
Thanks in advance
Update the official way via pccompanion and then rout again the same way you routed last time, probably by using bin4rys root many android method
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Can I still use PCC if the bootloader is unlocked?
bigyinn said:
Can I still use PCC if the bootloader is unlocked?
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No, In which case just flash .140 rom from the development section (My rom for example) but make sure it the right one for your phone, and flash it in recovery
Or just grab a FTF file of .140 and flash that in flashtool and then root like you did last time
gregbradley said:
No, In which case just flash .140 rom from the development section (My rom for example) but make sure it the right one for your phone, and flash it in recovery
Or just grab a FTF file of .140 and flash that in flashtool and then root like you did last time
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Hi there
Just jumping on the "how can I update?" bandwagon, can I flash the Generic Central European fw onto my T? I am unrooted and have locked a bootloader. I'm in the UK and on EE. I have read the 1st post in the section saying this is fine to do, but I've also read an article on another website telling me that flashtool is only for unlocked bootloaders. Please can you advise?
You can flash using Flashtool with a locked bootloader and while unrooted.
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stevo3337 said:
Hi there
Just jumping on the "how can I update?" bandwagon, can I flash the Generic Central European fw onto my T? I am unrooted and have locked a bootloader. I'm in the UK and on EE. I have read the 1st post in the section saying this is fine to do, but I've also read an article on another website telling me that flashtool is only for unlocked bootloaders. Please can you advise?
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Pccompanion = Only works on locked bootloader
Official Sony Flashtool (EMMA) = Only works on unlocked bootloader
Flashtool by Androxde and Bin4ry = Works on all devicex
Gave up after managing to get stuck on the sony logo.
Relocked bootloader, updated via SUS, unlocked bootloader and then rooted using bin4ry's method.
Am a new bee with Sony mobile phone, and want to know: Is it possible to use flashtool to flash OTA files? So I can keep locked and rooted from Ver. 534 to Ver. 257?
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No
flashtool flashes FTF files only in flashmode.
But of course you upgrade to .257 using flashtool and stay locked and rooted..thats what flashtool is for
gregbradley said:
No
flashtool flashes FTF files only in flashmode.
But of course you upgrade to .257 using flashtool and stay locked and rooted..thats what flashtool is for
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I don't understand, can you flash .257 and keep root?
Doesn't he need to have or get a .534 that's from the right region, root it, then OTA?
benziii said:
I don't understand, can you flash .257 and keep root?
Doesn't he need to have or get a .534 that's from the right region, root it, then OTA?
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You cant flash anything in flashtool and keep root.
He can use flashtool to flash 534 FTF to downgrade using flashtool then update OTA (Via the phone) to update and keep root.
gregbradley said:
You cant flash anything in flashtool and keep root.
He can use flashtool to flash 534 FTF to downgrade using flashtool then update OTA (Via the phone) to update and keep root.
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Which I just said:silly:
But I see now I misread what you wrote earlier.
Thank you. I understand. (～o～)
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Guys, I have a question Regarding Updating using PC Companion. I have Flashed another region's Stock FTF I think it is Russian Firmware 1272-4891.. because I can not find My regions Stock FTF. Im in the Philippines which the Customzation number should be 1272-4876.. Will it be a problem in the upcoming 4.3 update? TIA!
jayP11 said:
Guys, I have a question Regarding Updating using PC Companion. I have Flashed another region's Stock FTF I think it is Russian Firmware 1272-4891.. because I can not find My regions Stock FTF. Im in the Philippines which the Customzation number should be 1272-4876.. Will it be a problem in the upcoming 4.3 update? TIA!
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If you flashed via flashtool using a FTF, you will have to update the new firmware using PC companion.
For that you should be on locked bootloader with STOCK ROM and KERNEL. PC companion will automatically detect your phone and install the right firmware for you. However, if you use FLASHTOOL, you can just install any FTF for your phone.
However, make sure the baseband match your model to the one you are flashing!
Good Luck
Hnk1 said:
If you flashed via flashtool using a FTF, you will have to update the new firmware using PC companion.
For that you should be on locked bootloader with STOCK ROM and KERNEL. PC companion will automatically detect your phone and install the right firmware for you. However, if you use FLASHTOOL, you can just install any FTF for your phone.
However, make sure the baseband match your model to the one you are flashing!
Good Luck
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Thanks! yes, I have flashed FTF using flashtool. And I am also already on locked bootloader. Do you mean even I am using russian firmware l, if I updated it it will automatically become PH firmware after? Is that what you mean by the right firware for me? Thank you
jayP11 said:
Thanks! yes, I have flashed FTF using flashtool. And I am also already on locked bootloader. Do you mean even I am using russian firmware l, if I updated it it will automatically become PH firmware after? Is that what you mean by the right firware for me? Thank you
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Whatever firmware you are using, you will easily update it to the same firmware using PC companion. In your case, you will still have Russian firmware when you update if update comes available.
I suggest find a World generic FTF and it will solve your problems in case you can not find PH firmware.
Good luck!
Hnk1 said:
Whatever firmware you are using, you will easily update it to the same firmware using PC companion. In your case, you will still have Russian firmware when you update if update comes available.
I suggest find a World generic FTF and it will solve your problems in case you can not find PH firmware.
Good luck!
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Thanks!
Btw, I have previously updated my XSP using PC companion.. I can make FTF from that right? So that I will have PH firmware?
Hnk1 said:
Whatever firmware you are using, you will easily update it to the same firmware using PC companion. In your case, you will still have Russian firmware when you update if update comes available.
I suggest find a World generic FTF and it will solve your problems in case you can not find PH firmware.
Good luck!
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I am Currently Flashing the FTF I created Using my previous .254 Update n PC companion.. I hope t works. )
jayP11 said:
Thanks!
Btw, I have previously updated my XSP using PC companion.. I can make FTF from that right? So that I will have PH firmware?
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jayP11 said:
I am Currently Flashing the FTF I created Using my previous .254 Update n PC companion.. I hope t works. )
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Yes that be great for you. It will certainly work! However, do remember the updates for different regions might come at different times so you might get it early or have to wait for it a bit!
Good luck
Hnk1 said:
Yes that be great for you. It will certainly work! However, do remember the updates for different regions might come at different times so you might get it early or have to wait for it a bit!
Good luck
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Yes, my friend. I think when the .254 update it was 2days earlier on other region before it become available here. btw, it worked my friend. I will try to post my ftf file on the stock ftf if someone needed a PH firmware. Thanks again for entertaining my questions my friend. Goodluck too.
Hi,
I have a 4.3 installed on my phone, I woul upgrade to 4.4, but I don' know how to do that.
If I check with pc companion, ittell me that there is no upgrade, and the same by OTA.
I'm wondering if is it possible that I'm still out of upgrade.
How can I upgrade it...?
TIA
Renato
renato1967 said:
Hi,
I have a 4.3 installed on my phone, I woul upgrade to 4.4, but I don' know how to do that.
If I check with pc companion, ittell me that there is no upgrade, and the same by OTA.
I'm wondering if is it possible that I'm still out of upgrade.
How can I upgrade it...?
TIA
Renato
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Is your Z1 a UK unbranded one? Uk unbranded seem to be always the last one to get updates. You could back up your phone then perform a repair. Doing repair may wipe your phone so consider before doing it. BTW you have posted in Q&A section. Please move to Q&A Moderators many thanks
If you can't post in the correct section you are unlikely to know where the search button is either...
Flash av 4.4 FTF using flashtool
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If you have root or unlock bootloader on your device you cant upgrade it through SUS or PCC. Lock it back or flash it via flashtool.
romaha said:
If you have root or unlock bootloader on your device you cant upgrade it through SUS or PCC. Lock it back or flash it via flashtool.
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This is incorrect.
If you have root you can still update via PCCompanion or SUS, but you will lose root.
If you have an unlocked bootloader then you cannot use official tools such as PCCompanions or SUS, you can only use EMMA (Official tool from Sony for unlocked bootloaders)
gregbradley said:
This is incorrect.
If you have root you can still update via PCCompanion or SUS, but you will lose root.
If you have an unlocked bootloader then you cannot use official tools such as PCCompanions or SUS, you can only use EMMA (Official tool from Sony for unlocked bootloaders)
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Interesting info about EMMA, thanks
romaha said:
Interesting info about EMMA, thanks
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ok, I thought I can do it with OTA or pccompanion. I thought it is a "regular" upgrade for Z1. Indeed I need flashtool? I need to root Z1 ?
Renato
renato1967 said:
ok, I thought I can do it with OTA or pccompanion. I thought it is a "regular" upgrade for Z1. Indeed I need flashtool? I need to root Z1 ?
Renato
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You will be able to use PCCompanion once the update becomes available for you, they are not all released at the same time, it can roll out over a month or two.
In the meantime, you can flash a FTF using flashtool from flashtool.net and there is no need for root. It is just a repackage of an official download and made avaialable for all.
Find them in the FTF mega collection thread.... Use the search button.