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I know that to have root i have to install jelly bean 4.1.2 first, but i dont know how to....i'm on 4.3 right now.
So can anyone tell me step by step to how to root, and then have 4.3 again?
isko95 said:
I know that to have root i have to install jelly bean 4.1.2 first, but i dont know how to....i'm on 4.3 right now.
So can anyone tell me step by step to how to root, and then have 4.3 again?
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Download a stock 4.1.2 ftf file. Flash it via flashtool and make sure to wipe the phone.
Root it using easy rooting method
Update ota to 4.3
St.Jimmy90 said:
Download a stock 4.1.2 ftf file. Flash it via flashtool and make sure to wipe the phone.
Root it using easy rooting method
Update ota to 4.3
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How can i root it? Can you provide me the link of the thread?
St.Jimmy90 said:
Download a stock 4.1.2 ftf file. Flash it via flashtool and make sure to wipe the phone.
Root it using easy rooting method
Update ota to 4.3
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Anyone?
isko95 said:
Anyone?
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4.1.2 stock ftf file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228799
Flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943886
Discription how to use it is in the thread. Next time please use the SEARCH function, that's propably the reason no one wanted to answer you, because it has been said so many times.
St.Jimmy90 said:
4.1.2 stock ftf file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228799
Flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943886
Discription how to use it is in the thread. Next time please use the SEARCH function, that's propably the reason no one wanted to answer you, because it has been said so many times.
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I wanted the thread of how to root as the thread's title said. Not that
isko95 said:
I wanted the thread of how to root as the thread's title said. Not that
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Use the search function and you will find it
Is it possible to root jb 4.1.2 with flashtool? @St.Jimmy90 or someone
no you can't
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
I tried to install OTA update for my Xperia ZR.
The update is downloaded when i try to intall..the install starts but will not proceed.
The phone will restart.I tried it several times but no progress.
I had my phone rooted with towelroot without any recovery.
I used supersu,greenify,disable service,Xposed,Titanium Backup to remove bloatwares.
Now i dont know what yo do.
I used Universal Unroot to unroot before the installation.
Need urgent help.
Any solution in appreciated.
use flashtool to flash stock 4.4.2.
Dont root or remove anything
Then try to update to 4.4.4
20B
sourabhp said:
use flashtool to flash stock 4.4.2.
Dont root or remove anything
Then try to update to 4.4.4
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will i need to wipe all my data??
vaisakhcr7 said:
will i need to wipe all my data??
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yes while flashing everything will be wiped. so I hope u have backup of contacts messages etc
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Can i flash 4.4.4 stock ftf??
vaisakhcr7 said:
Can i flash 4.4.4 stock ftf??
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if u have then go ahead. also tell me where did u get it? is it for c5502 customized indian version?
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Can i repair with Sony PC Companion to fix the issue??
Or can i update with PCC??
vaisakhcr7 said:
I tried to install OTA update for my Xperia ZR.
The update is downloaded when i try to intall..the install starts but will not proceed.
I used supersu,greenify,disable service,Xposed,Titanium Backup to remove bloatwares.
Now i dont know what yo do.
I used Universal Unroot to unroot before the installation.
Need urgent help.
Any solution in appreciated.
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removing the bloatware from the system is the reason why it doesn't work! The updater recognizes the missing files and aborts the update, so the only way to get the Ota update is to bring the removed apps and files back!
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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What was it on prior to the update?
maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
yoorie016 said:
the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
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I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop
sruba209 said:
my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop
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OTA will always fail when you're rooted, as signature checks will fail. You need to flash a pre-rooted 157 after wiping system and caches (not data).
maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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Install a non-rooted, fresh copy of 157. Close Sony Updater tool(s).
Flash the 108 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Root using XperiaRoot. Close XperiaRoot.
Flash the 157 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Install XZDR Dual Recovery, and use TWRP from now on. CWM is old and should be killed with fire.
Send me $50 and a large pepperoni pizza.
Files are available here.
maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?
yoorie016 said:
are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?
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re done root now phone is ok back to 14.4.A.0.157 with unlocked bootloader.
Hopefully that will stop over the air update.
Now looking for rooted lollipop that I can flash
Hi,
Just been notified of an update to 270... It's an 18.3 mb download... As I'm rooted, will this ota update remove root?
Regards,
Alan
nalab1 said:
Hi,
Just been notified of an update to 270... It's an 18.3 mb download... As I'm rooted, will this ota update remove root?
Regards,
Alan
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As far as I know any OTA update will remove root, you would need a pre-rooted firmware.
nalab1 said:
Hi,
Just been notified of an update to 270... It's an 18.3 mb download... As I'm rooted, will this ota update remove root?
Regards,
Alan
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Ota will not install, after the download it will say ' verification failed '
Sent from my C6902 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
fayez69 said:
Ota will not install, after the download it will say ' verification failed '
Sent from my C6902 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Hi,
Are you on UBL? if that so, relock first your bootloader then try to update again.
yoorie016 said:
Hi,
Are you on UBL? if that so, relock first your bootloader then try to update again.
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Hi,
no, bootloader is locked...
nalab1 said:
Hi,
no, bootloader is locked...
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good, then follow my instructions above (the link) carefully.
yoorie016 said:
good, then follow my instructions above (the link) carefully.
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What link? And, will I loose root? I am on .242 ...
nalab1 said:
What link? And, will I loose root? I am on .242 ...
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Hi Bro,
sorry, apparently my reply was mixed up with you.
im not sure if you'll lose root but just to make sure, download a pre-rooted .270 FTF or create your own pre-rooted FTF using this method
Is it possible to make a flashable zip out of OTA?
mnsk said:
Is it possible to make a flashable zip out of OTA?
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Yes but you will have to use the Sony Companion program, you will connect your phone and click repair, this will download the firmware, but make sure you do not flash it to your phone, the firmware when downloaded will be in /ProgramData/Sony, not sure if that's the right directory, but it will be about there, then you will need to use FlashTools to decrypt the firmware, then you will need to create a bundle before a ftf file is created. After that its just a point of making a flash pre-rooted zip. Way too much hassle, but I have done it.
demon148 said:
Yes but you will have to use the Sony Companion program, you will connect your phone and click repair, this will download the firmware, but make sure you do not flash it to your phone, the firmware when downloaded will be in /ProgramData/Sony, not sure if that's the right directory, but it will be about there, then you will need to use FlashTools to decrypt the firmware, then you will need to create a bundle before a ftf file is created. After that its just a point of making a flash pre-rooted zip. Way too much hassle, but I have done it.
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Thanks but I am talking about the 18mb update we are getting on phone, doesn't PC companion would download the whole 1gb file.