I got a prompt that a new update is available today. I tried to update but was unable to PC companion said i have a modified software. I tried to flash the stock ROM .290 back. But after that my phone did not book. I flashed .534 but my phone is not connecting to mobile network and i cannot update to .290.
I had the boot loader unlocked. But since i have flashed .534 again, not sure if it is locked. Is there any way for me to get my phone to work again ?
Flash the new FW .136 via Flashtool v0.9.13 in Flashmode. Turn off the phone, hold volume down all the time, connect to PC, let windows install drivers, flash the FTF.
eclyptos said:
Flash the new FW .136 via Flashtool v0.9.13 in Flashmode. Turn off the phone, hold volume down all the time, connect to PC, let windows install drivers, flash the FTF.
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Is the new FW available for download as tif?
ravi_buz said:
Is the new FW available for download as tif?
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What are you talking about? Do you know how to flash it? The new Android 4.3 .136 are FTF file.
Link: HERE
eclyptos said:
What are you talking about? Do you know how to flash it? The new Android 4.3 .136 are FTF file.
Link: HERE
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Yes, i know how to flash. I din know that tif files were available so soon.
ravi_buz said:
Yes, i know how to flash. I din know that tif files were available so soon.
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Tif to do what? What TIF? From where? How you flash a Tif via Flashtool?
eclyptos said:
Tif to do what? What TIF? From where? How you flash a Tif via Flashtool?
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oops been mentioning FTF as TIF!
ravi_buz said:
oops been mentioning FTF as TIF!
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Ok, then you want the official update? Nobody know when it will available in your Country but is rolling out, if you do not want to wait you can download it from XDA and flash it via Flashtool, is the same like the official but not branded and no bloatware. BTW if you have problems like you just mentioned probably you should flash it via Flashtool.
eclyptos said:
Ok, then you want the official update? Nobody know when it will available in your Country but is rolling out, if you do not want to wait you can download it from XDA and flash it via Flashtool, is the same like the official but not branded and no bloatware. BTW if you have problems like you just mentioned probably you should flash it via Flashtool.
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I got the official update notification via PC companion. But probably bcoz i had a custom kernel/ unlocked bootloader it din flash it. So I was impatient and flashed the stock 4.3 and boot looped my phone.
ravi_buz said:
I got the official update notification via PC companion. But probably bcoz i had a custom kernel/ unlocked bootloader it din flash it. So I was impatient and flashed the stock 4.3 and boot looped my phone.
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You phone still working then flash the .136 via Flashtool and do a full wipe.
eclyptos said:
You phone still working then flash the .136 via Flashtool and do a full wipe.
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I just flashed 136 and my phone is bootlooping.
Now i am in 534 with no mobile network. What is the best way to go to 136?
ravi_buz said:
I just flashed 136 and my phone is bootlooping.
Now i am in 534 with no mobile network. What is the best way to go to 136?
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There is no better way and I think is something wrong there. Maybe you should relock your bootlader and then update to .136.
Did you try to repair with PC Companion?
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BTW, if you relock your bootloader probably you will can update via PC Companion. But somebody reported have problem to Unlock Bootloader again on .136
eclyptos said:
There is no better way and I think is something wrong there. Maybe you should relock your bootlader and then update to .136.
Did you try to repair with PC Companion?
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BTW, if you relock your bootloader probably you will can update via PC Companion. But somebody reported have problem to Unlock Bootloader again on .136
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So finally this is the method that i figured out, that might work (worked for me).
1. Flash .534 via flash tool. (phone will boot up but you will have no network).
2. Root and restore TA backup
3. Install the latest update via sus
Good, just like I mentioned.
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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
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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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...
Had a problem with recovery going missing when i updated to 4.3, decided to downgrade back to 4.2 rom 534 and after the downgrade my IMEI reads a series of 0's obviously can't make any phone calls and have no signal at all.
Have tried to get the EE branded ftf but it wouldn't download, I didn't want to get another branded one so i went with an unlocked one, still can't get the EE ftf so can't revert back to my official branded rom, still haven't got recovery and by using an ftf i've lost root, so i'm kind of back to square one but with no imei lol, ahhh if i didn't laugh i'd cry.
Any ideas how to get it back up and running?
Cheers.
This may help i havent tried it myself as thats one of the few problems that my crappy Z1 haven't got .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48597629&postcount=11
hope it helps.
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This may help i havent tried it myself as thats one of the few problems that my crappy Z1 haven't got .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48597629&postcount=11
hope it helps.
elander said:
This may help i havent tried it myself as thats one of the few problems that my crappy Z1 haven't got .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48597629&postcount=11
hope it helps.
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This may help i havent tried it myself as thats one of the few problems that my crappy Z1 haven't got .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48597629&postcount=11
hope it helps.
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Only just got home but i've sorted it now, basically i wasn't able to get the EE branded ftf from XDA as the link was down so i got the tmobile one as it's pretty much the closest one there is in the list.
Flashed that with flash tool and it came back, obviously lost root, so i've re rooted and now i'm upgrading all over again.
Will be staying on 4.2 until i've got a whole day to mess about with things, 4.3 isn't for me yet, at least until root is 100%
Cheers for the help all the same.
Problems occur if 4.3 is flashed using flashtool.
I solved it by reinstalling the software using SUS then flashing 4.2
Regards,
~J2C
Just2Cause said:
Problems occur if 4.3 is flashed using flashtool.
I solved it by reinstalling the software using SUS then flashing 4.2
Regards,
~J2C
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SUS???...
Darkstylance said:
SUS???...
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Sony Update Service.
Regards,
~J2C
Ok... Thanks...
I tried to reinstall with SUS 4.3, and then flash with flashtool, but I still departing imei all 0.
I'm desperate, please help me.:crying:
Thebox said:
I tried to reinstall with SUS 4.3, and then flash with flashtool, but I still departing imei all 0.
I'm desperate, please help me.:crying:
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Flash from android 4.3 to 4.2 .257 then from 257 to 534, root then OTA to 257 and wait for a rooting solution for android 4.3.
Regards,
~J2C
Thebox said:
I tried to reinstall with SUS 4.3, and then flash with flashtool, but I still departing imei all 0.
I'm desperate, please help me.:crying:
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Just grab the closest rom you initially started with and flash with flashtool, that's pretty much all i did.
Then root.
Install clock work mod or TWRP.
Then flash a rom from the development section like monx.
Just2Cause said:
Flash from android 4.3 to 4.2 .257 then from 257 to 534, root then OTA to 257 and wait for a rooting solution for android 4.3.
Regards,
~J2C
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dladz said:
Just grab the closest rom you initially started with and flash with flashtool, that's pretty much all i did.
Then root.
Install clock work mod or TWRP.
Then flash a rom from the development section like monx.
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Just get recover flash IMEI if the stock 290. And this version has no root, there is the problem.
I tried to flash the rom Monx but still all the same.
Thebox said:
Just get recover flash IMEI if the stock 290. And this version has no root, there is the problem.
I tried to flash the rom Monx but still all the same.
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I assume you didn't understand what I mean, while using android 4.3, flash for the previous firmware 257 (the unrootable android 4.2) and then flash 534 (the rootable android 4.2) then root and OTA to 257 again, then from 257, if you get OTA to 4.3 then go for it, if you don't have OTA to 4.3, you'll have to wait.
Thebox said:
Just get recover flash IMEI if the stock 290. And this version has no root, there is the problem.
I tried to flash the rom Monx but still all the same.
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In my personal instance i couldn't get recovery, nothing would work, I had to downgrade.
Just2Cause said:
I assume you didn't understand what I mean, while using android 4.3, flash for the previous firmware 257 (the unrootable android 4.2) and then flash 534 (the rootable android 4.2) then root and OTA to 257 again, then from 257, if you get OTA to 4.3 then go for it, if you don't have OTA to 4.3, you'll have to wait.
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Just one leap back to the earliest rom is all thats needed to get your imei back, obviously not the easiest way but probably the safest.
dladz said:
Just one leap back to the earliest rom is all thats needed to get your imei back, obviously not the easiest way but probably the safest.
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If you flash from 290 to 534 you will loose IMEI and service provider signal, if you flash back 290 you will get them back. so to prevent loosing IMEI and service provider signal, flash 257 then 534.
Just2Cause said:
If you flash from 290 to 534 you will loose IMEI and service provider signal, if you flash back 290 you will get them back. so to prevent loosing IMEI and service provider signal, flash 257 then 534.
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Jeez i'll say again.
I downloaded the T-mobile FTF file as it was the closest to my EE phone when i got it, i was on 290 and without my IMEI, i flashed the FTF file via flashtool which is a 534FTF and my IMEI come back as soon as the phone came on, i was able to root and upgrade to monx's rom.
So what you're saying is untrue, if you pick the wrong FTF file then that may cause the IMEI to be lost again or not come back at all, but if you pick the one as i said before which corresponds with your phones original network or the closest thing to it then the imei will come back I know this as I did this a few days ago, i'm not going to argue about this and i'm not going to respond to anything else on this matter.
If theres another way to do it then fair enough, all I know is that doing it this way worked.
The imei gets lost if you wipe data when you are on 290 and flash 534 using flashtool
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n3rrox said:
The imei gets lost if you wipe data when you are on 290 and flash 534 using flashtool
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
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And if you don't wipe data you get stuck in a bootloop. (I tried it)
Just2Cause said:
I assume you didn't understand what I mean, while using android 4.3, flash for the previous firmware 257 (the unrootable android 4.2) and then flash 534 (the rootable android 4.2) then root and OTA to 257 again, then from 257, if you get OTA to 4.3 then go for it, if you don't have OTA to 4.3, you'll have to wait.
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Ok, and where I can dowload the 257 versión for flashtool?
Thanks
Enviado desde mi C6903 mediante Tapatalk
Thebox said:
Ok, and where I can dowload the 257 versión for flashtool?
Thanks
Enviado desde mi C6903 mediante Tapatalk
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You can find the link in the mega ftf collection thread, here
Hello Friends
as the topic says I'm desboquear error that the bootloader firmware.
had already unlocked in .290 and now I can not.
excuse my bad english
If you unlocked your bootloader on .290 why is locked now?
It is possible to update via SUS or PCC with unlocked bootloader? If not, how can i update to .136?
ffp. said:
It is possible to update via SUS or PCC with unlocked bootloader?
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Probably not.
ffp. said:
If not, how can i update to .136?
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just install Flashtool v0.9.13 on PC, download the FTF .136 file, turn off your phone, hold volume down all the time and connect via USB to PC, let windows install the drivers for Flashmode, put the FTF in Flashtool folder, open Flashtool, click flash, select the FTF, do Wipe Data, appslog, cashe, hold volume down all the time, flash it, when you see the first percent of the progerss on green bar you can leave the volume down, enjoy 4.3 FW .136.
Thank you for your reply. I know how to flash FW with flashtool, but where can i download .136 FW for my device (C6943) ?
And i will probably lose root, right? Can it be rooted?
ffp. said:
Thank you for your reply. I know how to flash FW with flashtool, but where can i download .136 FW for my device (C6943) ?
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For your device is not available yet, C6903 only is rolling out and the when users with C6943 will get it, it will be uploaded to XDA.
ffp. said:
And i will probably lose root, right? Can it be rooted?
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Yes, you will lose Root and they working on root for .136. BTW, Root available: HERE for C6903 only
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For your phone C6943 stay tuned HERE
eclyptos said:
If you unlocked your bootloader on .290 why is locked now?
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I blocked my bootloader for .290 to .136 to update via SUS al unable to unlock more, have any suggestions?
My work step..
My work step..
Upgrade via PCsuit then use Flashtool create 14.2.A.1.136.tft (cant not unlock via Fastboot)
Downgrade to .290 (cant not unlock via Fastboot), But I use Flashtool64 Unlock my C6902 by downgrade to .290 (I'm not sure if unlock via flashtool on .136)
then flash 14.2.A.1.136.tft that I has created, then use fastboot flash DoomKernel v6, restart into phone, open SuperSU upgrade and install.
Turn-off and flash 14.2.A.1.136 Kernel (Only kernel).
:laugh::laugh::laugh:Finally I got Officail firmware with rooted. :laugh::laugh::laugh:
ashirokung said:
My work step..
Upgrade via PCsuit then use Flashtool create 14.2.A.1.136.tft (cant not unlock via Fastboot)
Downgrade to .290 (cant not unlock via Fastboot), But I use Flashtool64 Unlock my C6902 by downgrade to .290 (I'm not sure if unlock via flashtool on .136)
then flash 14.2.A.1.136.tft that I has created, then use fastboot flash DoomKernel v6, restart into phone, open SuperSU upgrade and install.
Turn-off and flash 14.2.A.1.136 Kernel (Only kernel).
:laugh::laugh::laugh:Finally I got Officail firmware with rooted. :laugh::laugh::laugh:
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so i should have a unlockedbootloader !
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
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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.
Hello. I just tried to update downloading via wifi. It downloads successfully, but later on restart and attempt to install this update, process fails and phone restarts back to previous 4.4.2. http://i.imgur.com/GoJrjqu.png
Phone is not rooted, I have never done anything to it what could cause this, just regular updates.
Message says "Could not install new software version. Try again." - http://i.imgur.com/3terGra.jpg
Have anybody had this issue, contacted Sony support or something?
Kasprom said:
Hello. I just tried to update downloading via wifi. It downloads successfully, but later on restart and attempt to install this update, process fails and phone restarts back to previous 4.4.2. http://i.imgur.com/GoJrjqu.png
Phone is not rooted, I have never done anything to it what could cause this, just regular updates.
Message says "Could not install new software version. Try again." - http://i.imgur.com/3terGra.jpg
Have anybody had this issue, contacted Sony support or something?
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Just download the ftf and flash via flashtool.
Just untick the data wipe column
androidtweaker1 said:
Just download the ftf and flash via flashtool.
Just untick the data wipe column
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Where would a link be located? I search google and only find results for 6602 and 6603
which model you using?
androidtweaker1 said:
which model you using?
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I have a C6606 but I have the firmware for C6616 installed on mine.
Thunder_47 said:
I have a C6606 but I have the firmware for C6616 installed on mine.
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Guess you are on VZW.
Just download the 6603 FTF
Exclude baseband while flashing the FTF from flashtool and you should be set.
androidtweaker1 said:
Guess you are on VZW.
Just download the 6603 FTF
Exclude baseband while flashing the FTF from flashtool and you should be set.
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Nah im on T-Mobile but you're point stands
androidtweaker1 said:
Just download the ftf and flash via flashtool.
Just untick the data wipe column
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I do not want unlock bootloader and root it just because an official update won't install. :/
Kasprom said:
I do not want unlock bootloader and root it just because an official update won't install. :/
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flashing stock rom using flashtool does not need bootloader to be unlocked or rooting.
i have similar problem but i am rooted on locked bootloader and using supersu survival mode
i dont want to use flash tool because i will loose root
dominic21 said:
i have similar problem but i am rooted on locked bootloader and using supersu survival mode
i dont want to use flash tool because i will loose root
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You can root again
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ (C660²) Z running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
dominic21 said:
i have similar problem but i am rooted on locked bootloader and using supersu survival mode
i dont want to use flash tool because i will loose root
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For upgrading and staying rooted try this