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[Q]Unlocked bootloader, still getting PCC updates?

Hi I've got 2 questions.
1. I've for some time had an unlocked bootloader on my Z and I've installed another ROM, PAC man, but now when I plugged in my device to Sony PC Companion I get a message that I've got an new firmware available, shouldn't PCC recognized the phone as unrecognizable?
Sorry that it's in swedish but translated it stands: An update of the phone's/tablets firware is available
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A new version of the phone's/tablet's firmware is available
(10.1.1.A.1.253)
Bla bla bla
Click Update to start the updateguide.
2. I was wondering if there are any problem to install/update to .253 using PCC when on unlocked bootloader and another ROM? If I ever want to restore, could I use this instead of my .ftf if I want to factory reset it too, as an alternative to Flashtool?
Thanks
//TheHawk002

My experience is that PCC says there is an update for my device, which of course there is, but it wont update when I tried with unlocked bootloader .

DevShaft said:
My experience is that PCC says there is an update for my device, which of course there is, but it wont update when I tried with unlocked bootloader .
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Ah okey thanks, so it refuses to install when pressing update?
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TheHawk002 said:
Ah okey thanks, so it refuses to install when pressing update?
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That was my experience a while back, but hey why dont you try to confirm .

DevShaft said:
That was my experience a while back, but hey why dont you try to confirm .
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I'll try tomorrow just wanted to check that it doesn't do anything evil first
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I'll try tomorrow just wanted to check that it doesn't do anything evil first
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Let me know when it does . No really you will be fine.

You will have a message:your phone has a modified software and the update will not carry on.
You can go back to stock by using emma,it's only for unlocked bootloader or of course with flashtool.
To use pcc or sus update's capabilities you will have to flash a stock rom and relock the bootloader with flashtool(no need for TA).
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Yepp after downloading all files, then when I put the phone in flash mode it told me that the firmware were modified but I did at least get an ftf from it ( @DevShaft )
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Can't unlock bootloader

I'm trying to unlock the bootloader of my C6603 and I keep getting errors or bootloops. My bootloader can be unlocked according to the attached screen.
I tried with Minimal ADB and I'm getting bootloops and with Sony Bootloader Unlock it's failing, according to this pic:
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Drivers are installed correctly.
What's the catch?

Try using the fastboot package provided by DooMLoRD in his thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Also, the unlock key they send you is case sensitive, so double check what you're entering.
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I tried with DL's method and just tried with FT. STILL getting BOOTLOOPS !

Try flashing a stock FTF with full wipe, then try again.
Also, I just noticed that your IMEI number is in your screenshot. I would remove it from the image if I were you.
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Tried it. Still getting bootloops.

Then I can't think of anything else apart from trying a different USB cable/port or PC, but that probably won't make any difference.
When I unlocked my bootloader it worked straight away with no problems.
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It worked on my XS. Looks like this one is a mystery.
Edit: CLEAN flashed it and tried an other port. Worked. Thanks for the suggestion!

You're welcome.
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As I remember, flashing an unlocked-BL phone won't relock it, right? I'd like to relock it after gaining root on the .569.

That's correct.
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cipri92 said:
As I remember, flashing an unlocked-BL phone won't relock it, right? I'd like to relock it after gaining root on the .569.
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Don't forget to backup your TA before you unlock the bootloader. Otherwise you'll loose your DRM keys forever and won't be able to re lock your bootloader
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Too late.

Lollipop Update on XT1063

Ok so i just bought this phone and ive been using it for a couple of days but i couldnt resist, i unlocked the bootloader then flashed recovery and root (Bye warranty)... I think there is not Ota update for XT1063 then i read that rooted moto g2 wont receive Ota updates... Is that truth?? Am i ****ed up? Or there is any way to do it?
PS: I forgot to do a backup before rooting it
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Neperpika said:
Ok so i just bought this phone and ive been using it for a couple of days but i couldnt resist, i unlocked the bootloader then flashed recovery and root (Bye warranty)... I think there is not Ota update for XT1063 then i read that rooted moto g2 wont receive Ota updates... Is that truth?? Am i ****ed up? Or there is any way to do it?
PS: I forgot to do a backup before rooting it
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same,i too have the same mobile than i done this hectic work and downgraded my mobile version to 17 from 23 (successfully)..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/how-downgraded-xt1063-to-21-11-17-to-22-t2987861
now i have a problem that the cloud service used by OP of lollipop OTA is not working, otherwise i could have updated lollipop by now

Neperpika said:
i read that rooted moto g2 wont receive Ota updates... Is that truth??
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If you are still on stock-ROM including stock-recovery, then you will receive the OTA.zip. But to install it, you have to do a full unroot in SuperSu settings.

I tested all my links, not sure which one is broken they all work to me. Which update do you need I can send it to you

My phone have 21-11-24 not 23 :s
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but i checked updates and didnt got nothing.. But i mean in a future i maybe will want to update to lollipop, and i have right now TWRP and it's rooted
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Neperpika said:
My phone have 21-11-24 not 23 :s View attachment 3106384but i checked updates and didnt got nothing.. But i mean in a future i maybe will want to update to lollipop, and i have right now TWRP and it's rooted
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This is not a US phone, I think the LA stands for Latin American

Android The Greek said:
This is not a US phone, I think the LA stands for Latin American
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yeah is not is it ok if i flash the US firmware?? i wanna do it when xposed framework work for lollipop and i want no bugs :3

Backup/restore

Hello. My phone is xperia z1. I wanna backup all my user and system apps. After formating my phone, I wanna restore them as they are arranged previously before formating. Please, look at the below picture, I wanna restore them as it is shown in the picture. I do not want to sort them one by one after formatting.
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No answer yet for my question.

Can't see the picture
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root your z1 and install recovery, so you will have the chance for a full backup, and when you restore, everything will be as it was before

I updated picture I attached.
Hi goztepe, you said to me instal recovery . Please, give exact name of the app. Recovery what ?
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sarkhan518 said:
I updated picture I attached.
Hi goztepe, you said to me instal recovery . Please, give exact name of the app. Recovery what ?
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1. You need to root your phone first,
2. Once your phone is rooted, then you can have a custom recovery partition on your phone.
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sony phones do not have RECOVERY option buit in, you have to install it like a patch. but to be able to do it, you must have extra rights to modify your phone system files and this process is called rooting. rooting method depends on phone model, software version of your phone etc. I advice you to search or google for xperia z1 lollipop 5.02 (or 5.1.1) rooting, then, you can add recovery using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
if you want to have a rooted firmware, you can prepare it by yourself too by following http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

Can downgrade? yes or no?

Hello is it possible to downgrade this new firmware release?
I have already tried all other stock ROMS and ODIN FAILED all time.
I just want to confirm if its possible to downgrade, if yes, then how to go back to 5 1 1.
Thank you for reading
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I think it is better to prevent user to downgrade their Phones. As you know, since Android 5.1.1 released, Google replace the Samsung Reactivation Lock with their Factory Reset Protection. But in the lower versions of the android, there is many way to bypass this protection on Samsung Devices. Samsung fixed it on their security patches. Just imagine that if user can downgrade their phone to any version of android, when a thief steals the phone, they can easily to bypass it and make the phone become theirs.

Thank you for replying but I am still clueless if I can downgrade that specific android version I showed in screenshot above.

no one?

Have you tried TEKHD's stock-rooted 5.1.1?

You cannot downgrade... Once bootloader is upgraded there is no way back. You can try but highly you'll end with bricked device ... Also if you try custom roms they wont boot due to mismatch bootloader and recovery. Maybe if you search google you will find a way to do it but if i was you i would not take the risk
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lummujaj said:
You cannot downgrade... Once bootloader is upgraded there is no way back. You can try but highly you'll end with bricked device ... Also if you try custom roms they wont boot due to mismatch bootloader and recovery. Maybe if you search google you will find a way to do it but if i was you i would not take the risk
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THank you so from now onwards 6 0 1 cant be downgraded with the version I posted in screenshot above.