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Orange (EE) taking forever to release JB update

Orange seem to be taking years to release the JB update for the Xperia T. I know they have to check it and whatnot, but does it really take that long, since both Google and Sony have already been through the update with a fine toothcomb?
I'm seriously considering rooting my phone as Orange (EE) are just promises and more promises.
Is it worth rooting?
Please advise..

root isnt necesary when you want to flash different region firmware...just backup your firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377853 and then flash some JB firmware via flashtool and when you want to go back just flash your created backup:good:

Vodafone is not planning on releasing 4.1 either, at least here in Spain.
Frankly, I don't bother with carrier customized roms any more, as soon as I check the phone is working I start flashing.

Conercao, you should do the same thing that i've done.
Take an official JB .tft files from XT wihout operators (like Orange, which never follow updates), you can find this on the forum, and you've to flash it using flashtool.
There is no bug or no problem with it, because it's the ROM provide by Sony, without all orange stupids apps.
If you want to keep the root, there is some tutos in the android dev sections to keep it (downgrade via flashing an old firmware .303 if I remember and do some particular things to keep the root). I haven't done this, just because i forgot it when i flash the JB tft files.
Maybe i'll do this next week, I don't know ...

Did the same as others here op. Just get the official firmware and flash. First android phone I've had that I've not felt compelled to root.
Also highly recommend you check out Xperia Launcher 1.3.7 in these forums. An excellent modded stock launcher with a heap of extra features.
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium

Help updating manually to 4.2.2

hello guys,
I have an xperia Z I have not unlocked anything or rooted my phone at all since I got it, I just did the normal OTA updates and now I have
C6602
4.1.2
build: 10.1.1.A.1.253
open sim (not locked on any carrier)
how can I manually update to the official 4.2.2 stock that was released yesterday without tempering with anything and without rooting or anything
help will be much appreciated.

ahassouna said:
hello guys,
I have an xperia Z I have not unlocked anything or rooted my phone at all since I got it, I just did the normal OTA updates and now I have
C6602
4.1.2
build: 10.1.1.A.1.253
open sim (not locked on any carrier)
how can I manually update to the official 4.2.2 stock that was released yesterday without tempering with anything and without rooting or anything
help will be much appreciated.
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Well check SUS/PCC for update first, but if there's none there either - Download a 4.2.2 Firmware (there's plenty) and flash with flashtool, there's guide pinned on the forums. Remember not to wipe data if you have important stuff on it.

Search, read and then read some more...
You have been a member here long enough where you should know that creating a Question thread in the Development forum is wrong.
Also, there are numerous threads with answers to your question, including sticky threads.

[Q] Return to "STOCK" ATT SONY LT30P

So I've searched and attempted several times using, EMMA, SUS, PCC and various other tools I came across and I've had NO LUCK. I've an LT30P with XperimenT 2.3 installed - not by myself and I'd like to return it to base ATT firmware if I could for a possible sale and an update to the Sony/ATT firmware and JB might help the cause. I know NOTHING and I've learned that apparently the "bootloader" on my machine cannot be unlocked. The phone functions well and there's nothing that I'm aware of that are issues but if asked about ATT and "stock" I can't either explain or say here I'll correct it if you like.
There are no back-ups available on the Internal or 32GB SD card that has been added.
Might this be a "YAWNER" for "gregbradley"? Maybe but I'm prepared for that. Has it been explained or covered? I can't stumble on it. Do I know what to do with the information if it's presented to me? Likely not. Care to help? I'd appreciate it!
Thanks,
-Dave

At the top of this section is the all-in-one sticky thread. There you will find the information you need to restore your phone using FlashTool and an ftf file of the at&t firmware.
Sent from my Archos G9 using xda app-developers app

wvzr-1 said:
Might this be a "YAWNER" for "gregbradley"? Maybe but I'm prepared for that.
Thanks,
-Dave
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But if you need further help after doing the advice from the post above it is OK to PM me and I will guide you through the process.

Stock ATT is. Actually the LT30at not the P. Flash the latest. LT30at ftf file using flashtools to get back to stock.
Sent from my Xperia Tablet Z

Use flashtool and flash ATT's FTF. But why would you switch back to att rom when the Xperia T firmware works on all Xperia TL's and is much faster than the stock att. Also the lt30p firmware will most likely get a 4.2.2 than the LT30at

[Q] Backup my current firmware

Hi guys, i have already searched on Google and here in the forum and found many guides for saving firmwares but not the real solution to my problem so hope you can help me
I am on stock ics 7.0.A.1.303 on my brand new xperia T and would like to update it to jb soon but before to do that I would like to backup my CURRENT running firmware just in case..
All the guides i found requires to update to the latest firmware available with pc companion or the other sw and then generate the ftf firmware starting from the downloaded files.. the problem is that I want to backup my current firmware not the newer one I will download!
Is that possible? Any chance?
Byte and thanks in advance

Either root, install recovery and make a backup or search for a ftf with your currant firmware version in the all in one thread from the question and answer section
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Thanks my friend. I did read your all in one guide: that's simply great there i found all the info i will need for rooting, installing cwm and then be able to install custom roms.. I plan to install CM soon
Btw about the ftf's i saw them also, but i see there are many customizations of the same ftf so to avoid problems I wanted to save my own
The problem is that I'm in Italy + i have a no brand phone and I'm not sure if my ftf is in that list.. maybe my current ftf is the General ics central Europe one?
Bye and thanks again

Yes, you can use that one
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Thanks! Just last question: if I well understood reading around here, the firmware ftf's don't include the kernel also, so if after updating to jb I would like to go back to ics i should flash the kernel separately right? If so, can i flash "[Kernel] Stock Kernel taken from Xperia T [LT30p] 7.0.A.1.303 [Vodafone UK]" I found in your guide even if it says vodafone uk? I guess so as it is "just" a kernel but just to be sure.. Thanks again!

moly82 said:
Thanks! Just last question: if I well understood reading around here, the firmware ftf's don't include the kernel also, so if after updating to jb I would like to go back to ics i should flash the kernel separately right? If so, can i flash "[Kernel] Stock Kernel taken from Xperia T [LT30p] 7.0.A.1.303 [Vodafone UK]" I found in your guide even if it says vodafone uk? I guess so as it is "just" a kernel but just to be sure.. Thanks again!
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That will be fine, but the ftf's do include the stock kernel, so don't worry.

[Q] Going back to stock android?

I have an Xperia T with Xperia Curiosity and DoomKernel installed, I want to go back to the stock Sony ROM but am unsure how to do so.
Is this possible and if so, how do I do this?
I'd appreciate any help on this.
Thanks.

You should download a stock rom for Xperia T from here , and flash it with flashtool. On the link there are more information.

I downloaded LT30p_9.2.A.1.199_Generic UK from the link you provided and will proceed with reinstalling Sony's stock rom. Thanks!