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[Q] Why I can't update firmware? Help me understand this

Hello there. I've been searching for any info about the firmware updates and its relation with operators, regions, etc. Yet, layman in the subject as I am, I can't completely understand this simple question: "Why can't I update my firmware to the last one?"
I'm stuck at .257 and tried both PC Companion and OTA update method. My device always says I'm up to date. First I though the last firmware (2.245) wasn't availabe to my country (Brazil, btw), but when I checked the Sony brazilian page, written in my native language, it said that 2.245 was the last one and availabe, but I simply can't update to this version.
So, any of you guys can help me understand why this is happening? Might be a problem with my device? Perhaps something related to my operator?
And the last, but maybe the more important atm: For a common user like me, who don't care much about pictures and want to root the phone just to move apps to SDcard and hide on-screen button bar, worth updating to the last firmware?
Thanks in advance. Also sorry for any bad grammar.

Sometimes if phone was brought through airtime provider they need to add or subtract apps to new update. You can use tools like flashtools to flash ftf files to your device without worry of breaking/bricking etc as you can change the language from within the settings.
I would always root the phone no matter what the phone can can't do as you can add/delete what you want. To root follow doomlords tut found on dev pages of Sp forum.
I am of the mind set the more up to date the better,if you don't like you can always reflash a older ftf file.
Hope this helps
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zolaisugly said:
Sometimes if phone was brought through airtime provider they need to add or subtract apps to new update. You can use tools like flashtools to flash ftf files to your device without worry of breaking/bricking etc as you can change the language from within the settings.
I would always root the phone no matter what the phone can can't do as you can add/delete what you want. To root follow doomlords tut found on dev pages of Sp forum.
I am of the mind set the more up to date the better,if you don't like you can always reflash a older ftf file.
Hope this helps
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Oh... Thats good news! Now I only need to know exactly the right order of the things. Correct me, please.
1 - Root 257
2 - Flash 245
3 - Root again?
I'm pretty new at this things, I'm aware of a large number os tutos here, but just want to be sure about the order of steps I must take. Thanks for your attention.

Pigmeus86 said:
Oh... Thats good news! Now I only need to know exactly the right order of the things. Correct me, please.
1 - Root 257
2 - Flash 245
3 - Root again?
I'm pretty new at this things, I'm aware of a large number os tutos here, but just want to be sure about the order of steps I must take. Thanks for your attention.
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yes, but
1.5 - install cwm for locked bootloader and there's no need to root again (in fact as of yet 245 cannot be rooted directly)
Just to echo what has been said, the roll out for updates can take a while, Sony releases to regions at different times and then each operator in the region has to allow the update

If you follow the how to root guide for 2.245 by doomlord you are only flashing the kernel not the whole ROM.
When you start up flashtools just spend a few moments to familiarise yourself with it,if you have never used before.
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Thanks for the asnwers.
I just gor a bit confused with this "1.5" step. From what I understand, I should follow and old 257 root guide, install CWM, then flash the 2.245 (Via this CWM? Sorry if I'm saying something nonsense), then I'm done? I don't get the CWM thing. Anyway, thanks for the tips.

It depents how you want to nake.
First metod tft:
1 download. 245 tft file.
2 flash using flashtool.
Now you got official 245 software.
If you want to you can root using method for .245 firmware.
Second method CMW.
1 root your phone using. 257 method.
2 instal CMW.
3 download any zip firmware.
4 instal by CWM.
Now don't want to root or root working - flash. 245 kernel using flashtool.
You want root - use root method for. 245 no need to flash 257 kernel just run exploit.
Hope that will explain roughly what to do.
Good luck.
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bartmw said:
It depents how you want to nake.
First metod tft:
1 download. 245 tft file.
2 flash using flashtool.
Now you got official 245 software.
If you want to you can root using method for .245 firmware.
Second method CMW.
1 root your phone using. 257 method.
2 instal CMW.
3 download any zip firmware.
4 instal by CWM.
Now don't want to root or root working - flash. 245 kernel using flashtool.
You want root - use root method for. 245 no need to flash 257 kernel just run exploit.
Hope that will explain roughly what to do.
Good luck.
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Ive got a few questions about that.
Where I can get the ttf file for the 245 firmware?
I got the SP on 257 (locked bootloader) and its already rooted.
Can u give me the link for cwm pls

Deathless93 said:
Ive got a few questions about that.
Where I can get the ttf file for the 245 firmware?
I got the SP on 257 (locked bootloader) and its already rooted.
Can u give me the link for cwm pls
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Here in this forum look into development section
Btw here is link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42255293
Rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44624504
And CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43310896
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bartmw said:
Here in this forum look into development section
Btw here is link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42255293
Rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44624504
And CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43310896
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Theres no german rom, can I use the indian version and just change language to german? Are there any other differences between the "german" and the indian version?

Deathless93 said:
Theres no german rom, can I use the indian version and just change language to german? Are there any other differences between the "german" and the indian version?
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Download any Rom and when flashed you can choose what language you want.
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bartmw said:
Download any Rom and when flashed you can choose what language you want.
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Ok, thank you, I`ll try it now
Ive got the C5303 version, there are only 245 ttf files for the c5302 india version.

Deathless93 said:
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Ok, thank you, I`ll try it now
Ive got the C5303 version, there are only 245 ttf files for the c5302 india version.
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Here is one for C5303:
https://disk.yandex.com/public/?hash=0ISuhmChUt0guFb+/GumISBn3IhzlZjK1vJXO2FF9bM=&locale=ru
Flashing for C5302 you can loose 4g connection as Indian phones don't have 4g.
Last things flashing firmware wipes you Rom so remember to backup.
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bartmw said:
Here is one for C5303:
https://disk.yandex.com/public/?hash=0ISuhmChUt0guFb+/GumISBn3IhzlZjK1vJXO2FF9bM=&locale=ru
Flashing for C5302 you can loose 4g connection as Indian phones don't have 4g.
Last things flashing firmware wipes you Rom so remember to backup.
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Ok, thanks again!
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Ok, thanks again!
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Is that (http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/) the right tool?
The sp isnt listed in da support list.
And I read "This flash tool can only be used by Xperia™ devices having an unlocked boot loader. Please note that your phone still stays unlocked, and that the warranty may still be voided." on the official homepage"
My bootloader isnt unlocked
Think I found it " Xperia Flasher by blind4ry".
Can u tell me, how I have to connect the phone? In Flash mode or normal mode? Debugging on or off?

Deathless93 said:
Ok, thanks again!
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Is that (http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/) the right tool?
The sp isnt listed in da support list.
And I read "This flash tool can only be used by Xperia™ devices having an unlocked boot loader. Please note that your phone still stays unlocked, and that the warranty may still be voided." on the official homepage"
My bootloader isnt unlocked
Think I found it " Xperia Flasher by blind4ry".
LCan u tell me, how I have to connect the phone? In Flash mode or normal mode? Debugging on or off?
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Use this www.flashtool.net
And doesn't matter if your bootloader is locked or not.
Btw here is link to tutorial how to use flashtool. It's from Xperia Play forum but it work for all Xperia family.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35615960
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Already did it. I found one here in the forum . Flashed the Firmware and it works fine, thank you !!!

I think I get it now. Thanks for all the answers once again guys.

ROOT for 4.3?

Any root available for 4.3 that does not involve downgrade of firmware?
Like the 360 root or Vroot that i just "plug and play"

You will he aware when root is available but at the moment nothing along them lines for 4.3 is been done/confirmed working
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Think unlock recovery, install custom cwm, flash latest supersu should work though

also possibl when OTA updates starts popping up mybe updating OTA might keep root from .257 if you had it rooted...
but no one tried it yet, i'm waiting for OTA personally.

i tried with kingo... but a message say that want install mtk camera, maybe is the exploit for root.. but i stop the installation

lol... the new firmware has not even been out for a full day and people are already asking for various things... let the devs play with it a little.. geez....

What I know will be released soon a rooted firmware .290 Android 4.3. So stay tuned, when come out just update and done.

I've created rom for recovery with root and recovery, root works, but root file managers can't mount system for write but titanium works fine

Fully Rooted Firmware with Android 4.3 was released today!
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
Enjoy the flashing. :fingers-crossed:

eclyptos said:
Fully Rooted Firmware with Android 4.3 was released today!
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
Enjoy the flashing. :fingers-crossed:
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No, it's not the root method as well. It's just a 4.3 zip and we flash it into the 4.2 (.257) kernel

Brianlymtb said:
No, it's not the root method as well. It's just a 4.3 zip and we flash it into the 4.2 (.257) kernel
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I know is not a Root method. Devs do not do miracles but if you want 4.3 rooted this is the way.

eclyptos said:
I know is not a Root method. Devs do not do miracles but if you want 4.3 rooted this is the way.
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That does not give full root, mounting system is still a problem that we are working on.

gregbradley said:
That does not give full root, mounting system is still a problem that we are working on.
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Thanks guys. Keep us updated.
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eclyptos said:
I know is not a Root method. Devs do not do miracles but if you want 4.3 rooted this is the way.
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Unfortunately my Z1 is 6902. So still cannot do it as well.

eseregin said:
Think unlock recovery, install custom cwm, flash latest supersu should work though
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Excuse me for hijacking this thread, but where would I find information on how to install/load recovery on my unlocked Z1? I've searched and searched but I can't seem to find this.

mpkossen said:
Excuse me for hijacking this thread, but where would I find information on how to install/load recovery on my unlocked Z1? I've searched and searched but I can't seem to find this.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768142
All the information you need, or you could simply search "how to install recovery".

mpkossen said:
Excuse me for hijacking this thread, but where would I find information on how to install/load recovery on my unlocked Z1? I've searched and searched but I can't seem to find this.
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Just flash a custom kernel, Doomkernel has dual recovery.
Regards,
~J2C

TagEHeuer said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768142
All the information you need, or you could simply search "how to install recovery".
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Thanks. Though this is the samsung forums, hence I wasn't able to find it
Just2Cause said:
Just flash a custom kernel, Doomkernel has dual recovery.
Regards,
~J2C
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Right, thanks! I'll check that out!

root Z1 14.3.A.0.757

Hi,
can someone give me the manual (or link on manual) how can i root my phone sony xperia Z1 (14.3.A.0.757, 4.4.2). I'm beginner in this brange.
Thanks a lot for every advice.

Hi,
In following this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51781278

jfxperias said:
Hi,
In following this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51781278
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hi , please help me i'm a newbie ( i was in ios before , and i'm not proud for that ) , i have a z1 c6903 ( on 4.2.2 , 14.1.g.2.257 , not rooted) , and i want to go to 4.4.2 ( 14.3.A.0.757 ) and also i want to root it , plaase tell me what should i do first , can i directly follow the topic or update first , please please help me ( and sorry for the bad english ).

abdelouahad31 said:
hi , please help me i'm a newbie ( i was in ios before , and i'm not proud for that ) , i have a z1 c6903 ( on 4.2.2 , 14.1.g.2.257 , not rooted) , and i want to go to 4.4.2 ( 14.3.A.0.757 ) and also i want to root it , plaase tell me what should i do first , can i directly follow the topic or update first , please please help me ( and sorry for the bad english ).
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Follow the topic, you can update first without root if you like, but you still need to get back on 257 to root anyway.

palkia171993 said:
Follow the topic, you can update first without root if you like, but you still need to get back on 257 to root anyway.
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i didn't get what do you mean, can i just follow the topic or no to go on kitkat ( and be rooted ) ?? , and sorry again for my question , it's my first android device

abdelouahad31 said:
i didn't get what do you mean, can i just follow the topic or no to go on kitkat ( and be rooted ) ?? , and sorry again for my question , it's my first android device
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First revert back to .534 (Hope you know how to downgrade and flash ftf's using flashtool, if you don't please let me know),
Then root it using Kingo,
Install XZDual Recovery,
Then proceed with the link mentioned above.

So much wing with this thread, it's in the wrong section and wrong advice.
Flash 534 ftf
Install dual recovery (no need to root)
Flash a pre rooted 4.4 rom
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gire.prasad said:
First revert back to .534 (Hope you know how to downgrade and flash ftf's using flashtool, if you don't please let me know),
Then root it using Kingo,
Install XZDual Recovery,
Then proceed with the link mentioned above.
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no , sorry i don't know how to downgrade to 534 , can you show me how ( a link ? )

gire.prasad said:
First revert back to .534 (Hope you know how to downgrade and flash ftf's using flashtool, if you don't please let me know),
Then root it using Kingo,
Install XZDual Recovery,
Then proceed with the link mentioned above.
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hey man qq
I kinda forgot how to do things here,damn S3 it was easy to root hahaha
I'm on 757 which is the latest fw, if I use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51781278
couldI save some steps and go straight so flash the zip file or do I have to flash the ftf and then the zip? I just dont get it, that guide is kinda confusing for me
thx

alankstiyo said:
hey man qq
I kinda forgot how to do things here,damn S3 it was easy to root hahaha
I'm on 757 which is the latest fw, if I use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51781278
couldI save some steps and go straight so flash the zip file or do I have to flash the ftf and then the zip? I just dont get it, that guide is kinda confusing for me
thx
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Don't worry and welcome to Xperia
You'd have to flash the FTF first. So flash .534 FTF and install XZDualRecovery before proceeding with the thread you've mentioned and do the steps provided there

gire.prasad said:
Don't worry and welcome to Xperia
You'd have to flash the FTF first. So flash .534 FTF and install XZDualRecovery before proceeding with the thread you've mentioned and do the steps provided there
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thx for the welcome,although it's a welcome back hahaha got a xperia x1, x10 and the z1
do you have any direct link where I can download .534 and latest, all I can find is a torrent and takes 6hrs or so to download

Can't you search? Look in the stickies in the general section, the FTF mega collection thread
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alankstiyo said:
thx for the welcome,although it's a welcome back hahaha got a xperia x1, x10 and the z1
do you have any direct link where I can download .534 and latest, all I can find is a torrent and takes 6hrs or so to download
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Over here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191

gregbradley said:
Can't you search? Look in the stickies in the general section, the FTF mega collection thread
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didnt you think I did it? all of them redirected me to a bittorrent which is either slow or the tracker doesnt work

alankstiyo said:
didnt you think I did it? all of them redirected me to a bittorrent which is either slow or the tracker doesnt work
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None of them are bittorrents, they are direct downloads
You are looking in the wrong place

gire.prasad said:
First revert back to .534 (Hope you know how to downgrade and flash ftf's using flashtool, if you don't please let me know),
Then root it using Kingo,
Install XZDual Recovery,
Then proceed with the link mentioned above.
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please , just need to know how to revert back to .534 , and links for files in the forum are dead......

Look in the mega collection thread in the general section
The links are fine and the instructions are there.
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gire.prasad said:
First revert back to .534 (Hope you know how to downgrade and flash ftf's using flashtool, if you don't please let me know),
Then root it using Kingo,
Install XZDual Recovery,
Then proceed with the link mentioned above.
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The above step in red and underlined is not needed
Just follow the 3 steps in my signature.

Hi. Can anyone provide me a mirror link for 14.3.A.0.757 because torrent is not working also cannot download via zbigz as well. I have downloaded stripped file.
Also i would like to know if i root z1 locked bootloader what will i loose. Like warranty, drm keys etc.
Thank you

session20 said:
Hi. Can anyone provide me a mirror link for 14.3.A.0.757 because torrent is not working also cannot download via zbigz as well. I have downloaded stripped file.
Also i would like to know if i root z1 locked bootloader what will i loose. Like warranty, drm keys etc.
Thank you
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That link aint working not sure if I can extract the ftf from my phone which is unlocked. Talked to doomlord and it seems rooting doesnt make you lose your drm keys but unlocking the bootloader does, you need root to get the TA backup

alankstiyo said:
That link aint working not sure if I can extract the ftf from my phone which is unlocked.
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No you can not, but there are literally hundreds of FTF files in the mega collection thread that are not torrents for this user to use
Talked to doomlord and it seems rooting doesnt make you lose your drm keys but unlocking the bootloader does, you need root to get the TA backup
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All this info is given in the unlocking bootloader thread and the all you need to know thread.....
This information is readily available with a quick search

[Q] Update Firmware while rooted

Hey guys
im new here so im sorry if i make a mistake
i have xperia sp c5302 that i rooted with SuperSU chainfire (sorry if i made a mistake in here)
i got firmware update 12.1A.0.266
what i have to do update the firmware ?
just straight download it or what ?
i fear i bricked my phone if i just straifgt download it
thank you for your attention. I wait any of your reply

kevin.phytagoras said:
Hey guys
im new here so im sorry if i make a mistake
i have xperia sp c5302 that i rooted with SuperSU chainfire (sorry if i made a mistake in here)
i got firmware update 12.1A.0.266
what i have to do update the firmware ?
just straight download it or what ?
i fear i bricked my phone if i just straight download it
thank you for your attention. I wait any of your reply
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Yes bro! you can update your phone directly. It doesn't brick your phone. But I want to know how you rooted your phone? SuperSU is not rooting app and it cannot root your phone itself. It is app that only manages rooting privileges. Installing only SuperSU app does not mean you have rooting access. If you want to root just by app, use Towelroot from here.
Press Thanks if I helped you! :laugh: :good:

Use the towelroot application as suggested by kelumsd. It is the most risk free root method for xperia sp. You can update ur device by using flashtool for xperia and untick the system in the exclude section before flashing. Once flashed, your device will reboot as usual
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[Q] HOW Can i root Z3 compact in 23.0.1.a.5.77 build number..?

Hi.. Maybe it's a repetitive Question for u..
but I get my z3c just now.. and i'm realy tierd of searching for the easy way to root my device..
I upgrade my phone and my build number is 23.0.1.a.5.77...
I try giefroot V3 and it's faild... I try lockeddualrecovery2.8.2 too.. but it's the same...
so I cant install any recovery or root my device in any other way...
if there is any other way except downgrade with flashtools to root 23.0.1.a.5.77 i'm very appreciate too tell me how...
Thanks

Unlock bootloader.

cschmitt said:
Unlock bootloader.
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What is the connection with My Ques..?

Dude, follow the rooting guide!!! First you have to downgrade ! By following the rooting guide you will have fw.77 rooted

By using search function and reading properly

ariya_cz said:
Hi.. Maybe it's a repetitive Question for u..
but I get my z3c just now.. and i'm realy tierd of searching for the easy way to root my device..
I upgrade my phone and my build number is 23.0.1.a.5.77...
I try giefroot V3 and it's faild... I try lockeddualrecovery2.8.2 too.. but it's the same...
so I cant install any recovery or root my device in any other way...
if there is any other way except downgrade with flashtools to root 23.0.1.a.5.77 i'm very appreciate too tell me how...
Thanks
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No other way unless you unlock bootloader.
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