[Q] unable to update xperia sp with .205 - Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am using speria sp with .201 firmware. i am rooted . i m frm india. i received .205 firmware notification but i am unable to update it. Plz help me update my phn . How can i update my phn to .205. remember my phn is rooted....

Flash the stock rom
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Bro u can easily obtain ftf from firmware. Section.
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Try it via pcc...
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saurav.1302 said:
I am using speria sp with .201 firmware. i am rooted . i m frm india. i received .205 firmware notification but i am unable to update it. Plz help me update my phn . How can i update my phn to .205. remember my phn is rooted....
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If you are trying the OTA, it is likely to fail. I had the same issues.
Plug the phone into the PC and update via PCC. It will work.

I tried via PC Companion but it shows an error like " you installed custom software to phone,it can't be updated "..
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Ankit Gajera said:
I tried via PC Companion but it shows an error like " you installed custom software to phone,it can't be updated "..
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that means you have an unlocked bootloader..restore ta keys if you have a backup or just relock it and try again
or flash a ftf via flashtool and keep unlocked bootloader

If its OTA that fails it probably because of rooted phone. If PCC fails to update its because of unlocked bootloader, check for it in service menu.

Sanjay rao said:
Bro u can easily obtain ftf from firmware. Section.
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Can you tell me how to flash tht ftf file. is there any video for that

saurav.1302 said:
Can you tell me how to flash tht ftf file. is there any video for that
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
Just try to read first...
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TsunaH said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
Just try to read first...
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tell me one thing, while flashing bootloader should be locked or unlocked?

Just relock the bootloader and you can update the phone with Sony Update Service.
However my problem after unlocking the BL again the phone still offers the update to be installed even it is already there. Any idea how to fix this?

antkalaitzakis96 said:
that means you have an unlocked bootloader..restore ta keys if you have a backup or just relock it and try again
or flash a ftf via flashtool and keep unlocked bootloader
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okay..thanks..i didn't know that unlocked bootloader phone can't be updated.

Related

TWRP?

Does anyone currently plan to port TWRP to the Xperia T?
I'm no developer but I'd love to see a port of TWRP on my device.
I might try to do it myself following TeamWin's guides but I'd be a bit worried about bricking devices, especially my own!
if u brick theres always sony's restore program!
Sounds good, which one?
Just flash a stock .ftf firmware file with flashtool
Or use Sony update service, or pc companion
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waynekirby said:
Just flash a stock .ftf firmware file with flashtool
Or use Sony update service, or pc companion
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Once on a custom rom seus says "modified firmware - update not possible" (or something like that )
betalif said:
Once on a custom rom seus says "modified firmware - update not possible" (or something like that )
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Thats becuae we have to unlock the bootloader to install custom roms at the moment.
But, you can always flash .ftfs in flashtool.

Hi, about xperia tx ota

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
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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
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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
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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
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That's because most questions have already been answered there...

Cant Reset My Phone With SEUS

I have an Xperia Sp with a unlocked bootloader. Whenever I tried using the SEUS to reset my rom, it says that I have a modded rom. I need some help pls. Currently using CM11
Izinzx said:
I have an Xperia Sp with a unlocked bootloader. Whenever I tried using the SEUS to reset my rom, it says that I have a modded rom. I need some help pls. Currently using CM11
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You must flash the stock rom using flashtool -> relock the bootloader -> restore TA partition
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you could also repair with FlashTool. It supports unlocked bootloader.
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[Q] How to go back to Stock official ROM sony xperia z1

I'm on ihackers 2.1 ROM android 4.3
rooted
unlocked bootloader
I wanted to go back to stock to C6902_14.2.A.0.290
I found the method but I'm not sure if this is the right way http://lionking853.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/how-to-go-back-to-stock-firmware-on.html
and if it is the right way, after going back to stock ROM, will my phone unroot and relock again?
Can I just go ahead and do this or must I relock bootloader first?
please help me since I never done this before, only rooted and unlock that I did.
Thank you so much folks
Hey u have to flash 4.2 first pure stock by flashtool using ftf,root it install recovery only if uve got TA BACKUP.Make sure ur on pure stock before restoring TA.Restore TA backup will relock bootlader then flash 4.3 ftf.If no TA backup then u can directly flash stock 4.3 ftf through flashtool & relock it using flashtool
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thanks
RISHI RAJ said:
Hey u have to flash 4.2 first pure stock by flashtool using ftf,root it install recovery only if uve got TA BACKUP.Make sure ur on pure stock before restoring TA.Restore TA backup will relock bootlader then flash 4.3 ftf.If no TA backup then u can directly flash stock 4.3 ftf through flashtool & relock it using flashtool
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I downloaded stock C6902_14.2.A.0.290 which is 4.3 it's the tft file
can I just flash it using flashtool? I want to wipe everything, no need to back up, I mean I want it to feel like a brand new phone. like factory reset.u know, and It doesn't matter about root or bootloader,
thanwachai said:
I downloaded stock C6902_14.2.A.0.290 which is 4.3 it's the tft file
can I just flash it using flashtool? I want to wipe everything, no need to back up, I mean I want it to feel like a brand new phone. like factory reset.u know, and It doesn't matter about root or bootloader,
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if you don't want to relock your bootloader then just go back to .290 with flashtool
ok
Ahki767 said:
if you don't want to relock your bootloader then just go back to .290 with flashtool
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Thank you, I'll do that
done
I'm finally back to stock ROM and it's much faster than custom ROM
I think it is much more stable too.
I'm no longer rooted anymore but bootloader is still unlocked.
I'm happy now
You can install custom kernel & have root
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root
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You can install custom kernel & have root
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custom Kernel ? what is really a function to flash a kernel, I mean i have stock ROM, isn't the kernel already compatible? to root, maybe in the future,
Will I be able to update firmware via Sony PC companion? now .290
but the new firmware .136
I have unlocked bootloader
thanwachai said:
custom Kernel ? what is really a function to flash a kernel, I mean i have stock ROM, isn't the kernel already compatible? to root, maybe in the future,
Will I be able to update firmware via Sony PC companion? now .290
but the new firmware .136
I have unlocked bootloader
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If you have an unlocked bootloader, you will not be able to update using PC Companion. I didnt know all this **** were involved in Sony phones.
I had unlocked my bootloader a couple of days back, didnt know I had to backup my DRM keys and ended up losing my warranty. Now I cant even update my phone using the official updating method.
BTW... the recovery is bundled with the kernel, thats why people refer to it as flashing a kernel instead of recovery. I didnt know this until 2 days back.
Thanks
subhramani said:
If you have an unlocked bootloader, you will not be able to update using PC Companion. I didnt know all this **** were involved in Sony phones.
I had unlocked my bootloader a couple of days back, didnt know I had to backup my DRM keys and ended up losing my warranty. Now I cant even update my phone using the official updating method.
BTW... the recovery is bundled with the kernel, thats why people refer to it as flashing a kernel instead of recovery. I didnt know this until 2 days back.
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oh thank you
oh so I can't update via pc companion TT
please teach me the easiest way to relock bootloader
Thanks
done relock bootloader
Thanks anyway but I found the method and my phone now relocked bootloader
If you do have a TA backup then you don't have to do anything else then restoring it on a stock rooted firmware..If you don't then use flashtool to relock it..
Revert back for more help..
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If I am on a Locked Bootloader and on a rooted custom ROM, will Sony PC Companion detect my phone when the next update comes??
This is stupid. If you are in 4.3 (.290) with un-locked boot loader you cant update via PC companion or SUS.
I ended up going to 534 (4.2) via flashtool. Root it, restore TA backup and then use SUS to update. And flashing the latest 4.3 via Flashtool din work.
No PC Companion or SUS won't detect your phone.. You've to manually flash a valid ftf from Flashtool.. Then you can connect & update your phone through PC Companion or SUS..
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ZACQ8 said:
If I am on a Locked Bootloader and on a rooted custom ROM, will Sony PC Companion detect my phone when the next update comes??
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I'm ok now, I'm on the latest firmware and everything works
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I'm good now, latest firmware and all perfect
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help me with process
thanwachai said:
Thanks anyway but I found the method and my phone now relocked bootloader
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Cna you help me, how you go the relocking and stock-rom done?
thanks
Sumit
Reverting back to Stock
thanwachai said:
I'm good now, latest firmware and all perfect
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Do you still have the files? I'm looking to revert my C6602 (US) back to factory settings to I can allow PC companion to update the software.
(I'm looking to give the phone to someone, and they wont want to mess around with flashing and so on)
I'm using z1 stock rom lolipop
I tried in last two days king root its failed twice on version 4.1
then i found somewhere 4.0 with working root i tried and sucess!
then i installed titanium,greenify used phone for a day now want to backup drm for going to install custom reovery and custom roms !!!! what are my steps i failed during taking backup on drm keys..... what should i do i tried factory reset my phone now king user inside but phone is not rooted..... !!!!!!!!!!

z1 imei lost

hi guys i am from Syria when i was updating my mobile to lollipop the internet had disconnected and the system doesn't install completely
i take it to mobile shop he tells me that the imei had losten and another things
he wants 7000 Syrian pound its about 20 $ to repair it
can i do it by myself
Were you updating with stock OTA update or using a custom lollipop?
demon148 said:
Were you updating with stock OTA update or using a custom lollipop?
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no. i update it from the software update in the phone
Is your bootloader unlocked? was your phone rooted?
demon148 said:
Is your bootloader unlocked? was your phone rooted?
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no
Try using the PC companion program on your PC and click repair phone and follow the instructions.
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