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is .257 rootable?

Hi everyone. I tried finding info on my firmware, but somehow i couldn't find wether or not it is "rootable" it is 12.0.A.1.257, global version. Can someone confirm if it is indeed rootable. Thanks!

skojevac said:
Hi everyone. I tried finding info on my firmware, but somehow i couldn't find wether or not it is "rootable" it is 12.0.A.1.257, global version. Can someone confirm if it is indeed rootable. Thanks!
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YES its rootable all you need to run the doomloard's event exploit from original dev section.. happy rooting

ok, I checked that thread and now have additional question for anyone who can have a time and knowledge to answer. obviously there is a new stock rom 12.0.A.2.245 for our bellowed SP. now, I have that older version 12.0.A.1.257 and though I tried updating device firmware I receive message that my phone is up to date. so I assumed this is probably due to some drug deal sony have with my operator ( the one the phone came from) and now for some reason sony would not let me update firmware (yet). so my question is next, actually there are several questions:
A. am I'm going to brick my phone if I manually download and update new firmware via flashtool regardless of sony saying my device is up to date?
B. Is this new firmware 12.0.A.2.245 so much better that is actually worth updating? (this should be A)
C. if i root this old firmware and perhaps install CW as well, and than update to the new one, am I'm going to loose both root and CW, or perhaps only CW after updating? or i will get to keep root and CW?
D. is it better to update and than root, or root and than update?
i hope this is not too much. thanks! :angel:
ps. i forgot to say, though my phone came from an operator, it is not sim locked and boot unlock status is YES

skojevac said:
ok, I checked that thread and now have additional question for anyone who can have a time and knowledge to answer. obviously there is a new stock rom 12.0.A.2.245 for our bellowed SP. now, I have that older version 12.0.A.1.257 and though I tried updating device firmware I receive message that my phone is up to date. so I assumed this is probably due to some drug deal sony have with my operator ( the one the phone came from) and now for some reason sony would not let me update firmware (yet). so my question is next, actually there are several questions:
A. am I'm going to brick my phone if I manually download and update new firmware via flashtool regardless of sony saying my device is up to date?
B. Is this new firmware 12.0.A.2.245 so much better that is actually worth updating? (this should be A)
C. if i root this old firmware and perhaps install CW as well, and than update to the new one, am I'm going to loose both root and CW, or perhaps only CW after updating? or i will get to keep root and CW?
D. is it better to update and than root, or root and than update?
i hope this is not too much. thanks! :angel:
ps. i forgot to say, though my phone came from an operator, it is not sim locked and boot unlock status is YES
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A. no unless u r on unlocked bootloader that should brick our phone.
B. every firmware bring new advantages and disadvanteges..so i think u should upgrade it because camera has been improved! (low light photography)
C no u will loose both root and cwm
D both first update than root !! ROOT IS AWSM!!! it makes u feels that device is actually yours!!

thanks for a quick reply. so, I am going to update first and than do that "flash old kernel - root - flash new kernel" thing. and than backup the TA partition from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
I would like to save the BE and DRM keys 'cause I'm sure I'll unlock bootloader as well that entire process is what makes android so much better that sh**pple. like you said, you actually get to own your device. thanks again and thanks XDA!

[Q] Running rooted 14.1.G.2.257 locked BL, should I wait for OTA?

Hi,
I am running stock 14.1.G.2.257 which I got via OTA. Prior to doing the OTA update, I rooted my device, and the root was kept through the OTA.
I want the newest version (14.2.A.0.290), and I know the customization code for my device and have the correct FTF file downloaded to my pc already.
However, I am afraid that if I flash via flashtool I will lose root. That will happen, right? (The FTF I have is completely stock, not rooted)
I tried checking in the updates app, and I don't see an OTA update yet for .290. Should I just wait patiently, or is there a reason the OTA just won't show up for my phone? Anything I can check to determine OTA is still working?
Thanks for your help.

If you flash the ftf via flashtool you will loose root.
You should wait for the OTA update or till they find a way to root it in locked bootloader.

Thank you, that helps. So if I want patiently I should see OTA eventually right?

ezuk said:
Thank you, that helps. So if I want patiently I should see OTA eventually right?
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Right!
OTA is said to be available in the Vodafone UK firmware.

Just2Cause said:
Right!
OTA is said to be available in the Vodafone UK firmware.
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can anyone downgrade to 534 voda UK, root then upgrade to 290 through OTA to preserve root?
or do you need to have Vodaphone uk xperia z1?
Am on EE UK and still not OTA but would be tempted to do this if it works and then remove the voda bloatware
edit: doesnt matter. seen the answer in another thread

Vincent003 said:
When is Zerolemon battery case for Sony Xperia Z1 coming out?
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Please post in the correct sections...this has nothing to do with this thread.
There is a whole section on accessories, please use it

Vincent003 said:
When is Zerolemon battery case for Sony Xperia Z1 coming out?
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I saw one in Accessories Section. LoL...

I think you can try flashing the Vodafone ftf without wiping data, then update via OTA, but the root is partial.
Correct me if I'm wrong

[Q] Update to 4.3 with BL unlocked?

Hi guys, i just flashed the original firmware on my xperia T because im hoping the update will come by next week. I have also relocked my bootloader. However i was wondering if there was a way to receive the update even if my bootloader was unlocked and on a custom rom..?
Any suggestions would be appreciated!

PeterGeorgiou said:
Hi guys, i just flashed the original firmware on my xperia T because im hoping the update will come by next week. I have also relocked my bootloader. However i was wondering if there was a way to receive the update even if my bootloader was unlocked and on a custom rom..?
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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If you are on a custom rom, i dont think you will receive the update

PeterGeorgiou said:
Hi guys, i just flashed the original firmware on my xperia T because im hoping the update will come by next week. I have also relocked my bootloader. However i was wondering if there was a way to receive the update even if my bootloader was unlocked and on a custom rom..?
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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If you have the original firmware AND the bootloader locked, you will get the update directly from Sony.
If you have a custom rom OR just the bootloader unlocked, you will be able to update only with the Flashtool and a FTF file.

okay thank you very much mate

istux said:
If you have a custom rom OR just the bootloader unlocked, you will be able to update only with the Flashtool and a FTF file.
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Correction: you can still receive an OTA update if you're on stock firmware and your phone's bootloader is unlocked, but installing the OTA update will in most cases brick your device (again, that's if the bootloader is unlocked).

Gasai Yuno said:
Correction: you can still receive an OTA update if you're on stock firmware and your phone's bootloader is unlocked, but installing the OTA update will in most cases brick your device (again, that's if the bootloader is unlocked).
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Thanks for the explanation but in the second sentence I wrote "able to update" and not "able to receive the update from Sony".
There's a slight difference of meaning, so my statement was right.
And yours is a clarification, not a correction

Also when your phone is branded, you have to wait a bit longer until your provider will provide you with their 4.3 version? Does anybody knows how I can see whether my phone is branded? If I look in the Service Info settings it says :1262-6309_9.1.a.1.141 Generic User at Phone Software Version and GLOBAL-HSPA_9.1.a.1.141 at File System version. At Customization Version: 1266-0471_R71.
Anybody?

Update 14.2.A.1.136 haven't arrived to my phone

I've checked both the Sony PC Companion and the OTA update but 14.2.A.1.136 has not been released. Anybody in UK received this update yet? Phone is unlocked from Amazon UK.

Is it branded at all
(amazon things or tmobile or att)
I use to have a TMobile Xperia s which never received Jellybean
(i had to install it manually through flashtool with a provided FTF)
i got anoyed with the bootloader so i swapped for a unbranded one
this may be an idea for you
note:
if you have a global device, your updates come from sony, not amazon through sony or vodaphone
amazon may not even started on making their amazon versiom of the .136 FW

Nope. Unbranded and unlocked.

unlocked as in?
bootloader?
if so unlocked bootloaders prevent updating
Sent from my LT26i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Unlocked as in sim free. The same as you can buy from Sony outright.

Try the "Sony update service" software for pc. Ive found PC Companion abit hit or miss with updates.
Sony update service (sus) seems to get updates first for me although am EE UK

Tonian1878 said:
Try the "Sony update service" software for pc. Ive found PC Companion abit hit or miss with updates.
Sony update service (sus) seems to get updates first for me although am EE UK
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I'll try. How about OTA?

tyw7 said:
I'll try. How about OTA?
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i gave up with OTA updates as they seem to be about 4 weeks behind the pc software when it comes to updates.
also seems to fail a fair bit
i dont know if "Sony update service" does a back up before updating although am sure it does prompt before the update if it can keep your data or not.
it was able to keep my data updating from 290 to 136 but it might be worth doing a backup on pc companion first
obviously updating through SUS will lose root if you have it

Tonian1878 said:
i gave up with OTA updates as they seem to be about 4 weeks behind the pc software when it comes to updates.
also seems to fail a fair bit
i dont know if "Sony update service" does a back up before updating although am sure it does prompt before the update if it can keep your data or not.
it was able to keep my data updating from 290 to 136 but it might be worth doing a backup on pc companion first
obviously updating through SUS will lose root if you have it
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Backup as in app? I have all my media on SD Card.

tyw7 said:
Backup as in app? I have all my media on SD Card.
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dont think it backs up apps. more contacts, messages, account details etc
sure PC Companion states what it back ups and gives you options on what you want backing up

I'm assuming SUS does a factory reset as well? How did it went for you?

tyw7 said:
I'm assuming SUS does a factory reset as well? How did it went for you?
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it probably can do. it does state before updating whether youll lose data or not.
as mentioned, i went from 290 to 136 through SUS and i didnt lose any data, straight update

Don't think any UK unlocked phone has had the 136 update. I certainly have not and others on the Sony forums are in the same boat.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk

Just to confirm, I'm on 3 UK it's been more than a month or so and still no sign of .136 at all...

mcraeally44 said:
Just to confirm, I'm on 3 UK it's been more than a month or so and still no sign of .136 at all...
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That sucks.

No updates yet. Anybody else in UK received either the KitKat or this update?

tyw7 said:
No updates yet. Anybody else in UK received either the KitKat or this update?
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Vodafone UK has it, just flash the FTF from the FTF mega collection. It will be fine on your phone and the only difference is it will have a couple of extra apps in it that you can remove with titanium
Also, when your FTF becomes available you will be able to flash that if you want to go back, and in the mean time you can enjoy KK

I have an unlocked phone from Amazon UK. Also, would doing so break warranty?
Edit: What's FTF?

tyw7 said:
I have an unlocked phone from Amazon UK. Also, would doing so break warranty?
Edit: What's FTF?
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Not unless it says so specifically in your warrenty which I doubt.
Look in the general section for the sticky FTF (Flashtool file) mega collection thread. Look down the list for C6903_14.3.A.0.681_1276-0815_KitKat4.4.2_Vodafone-UK, download it
Then download the latest flashtool from flashtool.net and follow the instructions from the FTF mega collection thread to flash it
You do not need root or anything else,
this is exactly like pccompanion except you get to choose which version to update to or downgrade to and it flashes a completely stock FW to your phone with no modifications

it will rolling out
it will rolling out

Android 4.4.4 Rolling out!

http://www.sonymobile.com/in/software/phones/xperia-zr/
Any region receiving this update?
Nothing major in changelog, seems most of the changes are under the hood.

283
Android version: Google Android 4.4 (Kitkat)
Latest available software: 10.5.1.A.0.283
Release started: 2014-09-09
:victory:

priyank07 said:
http://www.sonymobile.com/in/software/phones/xperia-zr/
Any region receiving this update?
Nothing major in changelog, seems most of the changes are under the hood.
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I wonder how long ZR users have to wait.
Last time we waited more than a month right?

Excellent!!

ajeesh.m said:
I wonder how long ZR users have to wait.
Last time we waited more than a month right?
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Yeah, Indian version was delayed by a month or so.
But I guess some regions haven't even received the 4.4.2 update yet.

Just got the Update Notice (C5502) via PCC here in Taiwan. But it failed to move forward after software download... Will give it another try later...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ia-zr-c5502-android-4-4-t2872227/post55342651

Sorry to be a noob, here. But will I have to unroot my phone to get it via OTA or even if I had to flash it via flashtool?

nbrian2012 said:
Sorry to be a noob, here. But will I have to unroot my phone to get it via OTA or even if I had to flash it via flashtool?
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No need to unroot. You will get the update even if rooted.
But if you have unlocked the bootloader, you will have to relock it.

not yet on Indian c5502 XZRs

Carl Shaw said:
Just got the Update Notice (C5502) via PCC here in Taiwan. But it failed to move forward after software download... Will give it another try later...
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it's the same in hungary with my C5503 ...

ajeesh.m said:
No need to unroot. You will get the update even if rooted.
But if you have unlocked the bootloader, you will have to relock it.
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I also have unlocked bootloader . Do I need to lock it before flashing with Flashtools , and TW 4.4.4 ?

gavranpero said:
I also have unlocked bootloader . Do I need to lock it before flashing with Flashtools , and TW 4.4.4 ?
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No, just flash normally. If you know how to.
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I flashed it and now I lost root. Damn. Waiting for towelroot to update

Is this ZR's last update?
Since this update is released 18 months after ZR entered the market, is it the final firmware?

micheldjerzinski said:
Since this update is released 18 months after ZR entered the market, is it the final firmware?
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Probably Yes.
Unless Sony decides to be generous enough to provide us 5.0 update. But the chances are bleak.

nbrian2012 said:
Sorry to be a noob, here. But will I have to unroot my phone to get it via OTA or even if I had to flash it via flashtool?
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During the previous migration to 4.4.2 I got the notification and was able to download the 250 something MB OTA but it failed to install. Had to do it with PC Companion.
Towelroot but locked bootloader.

sling-shot said:
During the previous migration to 4.4.2 I got the notification and was able to download the 250 something MB OTA but it failed to install. Had to do it with PC Companion.
Towelroot but locked bootloader.
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I flashed the update via flashtool and lost my root Towelrooted, but the developer has stopped developing and now he works for Google. So no more updates. Will have to wait for a proper root in a few weeks now.

nbrian2012 said:
I flashed the update via flashtool and lost my root Towelrooted, but the developer has stopped developing and now he works for Google. So no more updates. Will have to wait for a proper root in a few weeks now.
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thanks for the info about towelroot. now I will create pre rooted firmware flashable zip to keep root

sourabhp said:
thanks for the info about towelroot. now I will create pre rooted firmware flashable zip to keep root
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You can? Great!
Missing the KitKat SD Card fix, which I had while I was rooted on the 10.5.A.230 firmware. Thanks a ton, in advance

From 4.3: Do I need to upgrade to 4.4.2 first or will I receive 4.4.4 directly?