i have xperia zr c5502 running on stock android 4.3 mea .after flashing either 4.1 or 4.2.2 using flashtool my phone continuosly reboots while it is in the boot animation but when i reflash a 4.3 rom it works again..i want to downgrade to 4.1 or 4.2.2 to regain root is there any way you can help me??
i want to downgrade according to Sijav method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590174
for downgrading you have to erase the entire system. it's not like just updating. wiping datas is probably required too
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Ilko said:
for downgrading you have to erase the entire system. it's not like just updating. wiping datas is probably required too
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do i need to wipe my data or cache or both and is there any way to preserve my data??
yeah, wiping cache may avoid conflicts. there are several ways to save datas, the most popular is titanium backup
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Ilko said:
yeah, wiping cache may avoid conflicts. there are several ways to save datas, the most popular is titanium backup
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Titanium Backup needs root, right ? Maybe with Sony PC Companion, depending on the data you want to save.
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yeah, wiping cache may avoid conflicts. there are several ways to save datas, the most popular is titanium backup
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but i dont have root access right now does titanium backup work for me???
yes pc companion is a good way, but I'm not sure if newest datas will be retro compatible. what do you need to save exactly?
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Ilko said:
yes pc companion is a good way, but I'm not sure if newest datas will be retro compatible. what do you need to save exactly?
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my apps and there datas because i dont want to reinstall all my apps again from zero point.
If your phone is backup with your google account, all the apps will be automatically installed after flashing. But you still need to backup the data of your apps if needed...
in settings > backup and reset you have the option to export datas to google servers. apps will downloaded again, as well as your contacts. be sure they are synchronised in settings > accounts > google, just in case...
I've never used pcc for saving so I can't help for this.
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Titanium Backup needs root, right ? Maybe with Sony PC Companion, depending on the data you want to save.
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hmm I neither used titanium backup ever, but the root access is mainly needed for system apps
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Ilko said:
hmm I neither used titanium backup ever, but the root access is mainly needed for system apps
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thanks llko i downgraded my phone successfully .the issue was i wasnt wiping my app data and cache and now i am on 4.3 and rooted yeeee..
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I have 4.2.2 HK localised version installed on my XZ.
Is it possible to flash the European version without losing any data/installed programs?
naujoks said:
I have 4.2.2 HK localised version installed on my XZ.
Is it possible to flash the European version without losing any data/installed programs?
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When you flash it with Flashtool, unselect wipe DATA, anyway you can backup your phone with your google profile, that will auto redownload all your apps.
QualQuek said:
When you flash it with Flashtool, unselect wipe DATA, anyway you can backup your phone with your google profile, that will auto redownload all your apps.
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Thanks for that.
I thought Google only backs up app data, but not the apps themselves? And the order of apps on my launcher would also get lost. I have yet to find a backup solution that really backs up everything, just like iTunes does....
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Thanks for that.
I thought Google only backs up app data, but not the apps themselves? And the order of apps on my launcher would also get lost. I have yet to find a backup solution that really backs up everything, just like iTunes does....
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I'm not sure that anything can do that, have you tried Titanium backup?
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I have 4.2.2 HK localised version installed on my XZ.
Is it possible to flash the European version without losing any data/installed programs?
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u won't loss any data by flashing stock rom
anyway for backup u can use carbon(helium) backup
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Thanks for that.
I thought Google only backs up app data, but not the apps themselves? And the order of apps on my launcher would also get lost. I have yet to find a backup solution that really backs up everything, just like iTunes does....
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it can back up the apps aswell as the data and can restore them upon a fresh install of the os
Use this as handguide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342120
This for a backup
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31249187&postcount=534
forget the backup tools from sony.
use titanium backup - best method to restore apps (+ data).
jamz2005 said:
forget the backup tools from sony.
use titanium backup - best method to restore apps (+ data).
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Wrong, also using Titanium means you have rooted your phone.
Hi guys,
i have unbranded locked Xperia Z with .253 4.1.2 rooted (via DoomLord Easy rooting toolkit) Android and i'm seriously think about upgrading to 4.2.2 but my questions are!?
Will i loose all my data,settings and apps if i update via SonyPCC,will i loose rooting of my phone (i already install OTA RootKeeper) and will i loose CWM???
How is better to perform the upgrade via the PCC or SEUS or via the XZ interface,FlashTool maybe??
Is it necessary to Restore Factory Default settings and to wipe all my data before and after the upgrade process,and how to do it,through the phone or through the CWM!?
Which is the best way to backup all my apps,settings and data via Nandroid backup,PCC or Titanium backup??
Is there a chance some of my apps to not work after the upgrade?
Should i eject my SD card before doing the upgrade or Factory reset,i don't want to loose the data on it??
I read all the pages from the thread but there isn't any clear answer to my questions.
Please answer me or point me to a thread that all of this is explained?
10x in advance
Regards godjak
godjak said:
Hi guys,
i have unbranded locked Xperia Z with .253 4.1.2 rooted (via DoomLord Easy rooting toolkit) Android and i'm seriously think about upgrading to 4.2.2 but my questions are!?
Will i loose all my data,settings and apps if i update via SonyPCC,will i loose rooting of my phone (i already install OTA RootKeeper) and will i loose CWM???
How is better to perform the upgrade via the PCC or SEUS or via the XZ interface,FlashTool maybe??
Is it necessary to Restore Factory Default settings and to wipe all my data before and after the upgrade process,and how to do it,through the phone or through the CWM!?
Which is the best way to backup all my apps,settings and data via Nandroid backup,PCC or Titanium backup??
Is there a chance some of my apps to not work after the upgrade?
Should i eject my SD card before doing the upgrade or Factory reset,i don't want to loose the data on it??
I read all the pages from the thread but there isn't any clear answer to my questions.
Please answer me or point me to a thread that all of this is explained?
10x in advance
Regards godjak
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1 - No as far as i know.
2 - I suggest you to use Titanium Backup.
3 - See answer number 1.
4 - No and No.
Hope that help.
PD: Seems that it is your first Android phone LOL
You only will lose data if you use sus. With pcc or ota you won't lose data. If you use ota update you should keep root but if not it's easy to root again. In any case you will lose cwm but it's as easy as rooting to flash it again.
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Dreiundachzig said:
You only will lose data if you use sus. With pcc or ota you won't lose data. If you use ota update you should keep root but if not it's easy to root again. In any case you will lose cwm but it's as easy as rooting to flash it again.
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Updating, not repairing, the phone doesn't delete your phone's data. It is THE same as PCC if you are only Updating, only the manner to do it changes, but not much...
If you Flash an entire FTF, that's the way you loose the data, as it erases your phone's internal Memory, eMMC, completely.
On the other hand, if you select only SYSTEM in flashtools, it Will update your phone.
I already tried it, and works flawlessly
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Hello there
I was wondering if updating the firmware would delete my app data,do i have to back it before before proceeding?
MakaMika said:
Hello there
I was wondering if updating the firmware would delete my app data,do i have to back it before before proceeding?
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If you update via Flashtool then just uncheck "Wipe Data" and you will not lose any of them, if you use PC Companion then yes, it will wipe all.
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If you update via Flashtool then just uncheck "Wipe Data" and you will not lose any of them, if you use PC Companion then yes, it will wipe all.
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Do I need to have an unlocked phone to use flashtool?and can't i save the app data to my pc? Im using PCC
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Do I need to have an unlocked phone to use flashtool?
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No.
MakaMika said:
and can't i save the app data to my pc? Im using SUS
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Yes, use PC Companion to Backup your data, there is a section Backup & Restore.
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No.
Yes, use PC Companion to Backup your data, there is a section Backup & Restore.
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thanks a lot eclyptos,just this last Q, backing up with pcc,will preserve data from my apps right?not just multimedia and photos and stuff !
eclyptos said:
If you update via Flashtool then just uncheck "Wipe Data" and you will not lose any of them, if you use PC Companion then yes, it will wipe all.
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Really? I never lost any data when updating with pc companion
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Really? I never lost any data when updating with pc companion
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Someone did. Better be safe.
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MakaMika said:
thanks a lot eclyptos,just this last Q, backing up with pcc,will preserve data from my apps right?not just multimedia and photos and stuff !
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Yes.
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hey pall,I want to restore my data,when i start the procedure it says that some data will not be restored because the apps are no longer installed,and that I should orepare my phone first by installing the apps...why is it called restore if i have to download all over again? -_-
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# eclyptos
hey pall,I want to restore my data,when i start the procedure it says that some data will not be restored because the apps are no longer installed,and that I should orepare my phone first by installing the apps...why is it called restore if i have to download all over again? -_-
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This is really weird. Are you sure you did all right? It asking you to install the apps so you can restore data, in some way is not that bad. Try to install the apps first, if you log with the same account you will not have to pay again if you paid for some app, and then restore again.
After updating to 4.4 its not longer possible to enable portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
It shows Error next to the check box and WiFi stops working, a reboot is needed
to get the WiFi working again
I have tried to clear the cache and deleted the /data/misc/wifi directory
but the problem persists.
i used rom from @[NUT] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
same problem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51311235&postcount=440 but no one replay
sorry for bad eng
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Factory Reset?
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Factory Reset?
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I try but same problem
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I try but same problem
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Probably if you Repair via PC Companion you will lose Root so I think there is a problem with the Rom. Try instal it again and wipe everything.
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Probably if you Repair via PC Companion you will lose Root so I think there is a problem with the Rom. Try instal it again and wipe everything.
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I want fix problem without wipe
sayedjalal said:
I want fix problem without wipe
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It will be close to impossible as the issue can be an App that causes the problem or can be the System corrupted. Also you are using a Pre-Rooted Rom so repair with PCC can complicate the situation. I don't see at the moment any other solution. Maybe someone who had this problem know how to fix it, if so.
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It will be close to impossible as the issue can be an App that causes the problem or can be the System corrupted. Also you are using a Pre-Rooted Rom so repair with PCC can complicate the situation. I don't see at the moment any other solution. Maybe someone who had this problem know how to fix it, if so.
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sorry for that but tired everyday format my phone and setting him restore program redownload games data make folders
any app can do that ?
titanium restore old system app not only setting and not backup full games data
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I had the sam problem
I clear all App data related to WIFI Hotspot - DONT WORK
Factory Reset - DONT WORK
Restore OLD 4.3 Backup - ALL WAS FINE
** this work for me
Download Again ROM ZIP and striped.ftf
Factory Reset
Flash ROM and ftf
Boot and test - WIFI TETHER WORKS
Restore Only Data Backup
ALL IS FINE NOW
maybe was corruption of the zip or ftf
sorry for my English!
So guys. Of course i got My phone rooted and unlocked bootloader (i don't have drm keys backup sorry) and now when i try to update it gives my an error. I think this is due to the fact my phone is rooted. I was wandering.... If i flash the update or even a kit kat 4.4 on my phone will i losse data and apps? I should flash the 12.1.a.1.205
Really need help. Thx
tommygun99 said:
So guys. Of course i got My phone rooted and unlocked bootloader (i don't have drm keys backup sorry) and now when i try to update it gives my an error. I think this is due to the fact my phone is rooted. I was wandering.... If i flash the update or even a kit kat 4.4 on my phone will i losse data and apps? I should flash the 12.1.a.1.205
Really need help. Thx
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backup before update
if you UB your phone, you will can't update via OTA, so you need to flash latest firmware using flashtool..
but so bad if you dont backup TA
Levered said:
backup before update
if you UB your phone, you will can't update via OTA, so you need to flash latest firmware using flashtool..
but so bad if you dont backup TA
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Yes but if i flash the latest firmware will i loose apps and data?
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Yes but if i flash the latest firmware will i loose apps and data?
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Yes. You'll lose it since you have to wipe the caches and the user data.
But be sure you're using the latest CWM recovery available for your device if you're trying to flash CM11 (android 4.4) or you may not be able to flash it... Or something worse.
If you wanna save your data, backup with Titanium Backup (look for it on the Store)
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Yes. You'll lose it since you have to wipe the caches and the user data.
But be sure you're using the latest CWM recovery available for your device if you're trying to flash CM11 (android 4.4) or you may not be able to flash it... Or something worse.
If you wanna save your data, backup with Titanium Backup (look for it on the Store)
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Ok then thanks. You have been very helpful