HI,
i have an XPERIA ARC Rooted and Unblocked Build# 4.1.B.0.431 how cna i install the new update 4.1.b.0.587 on my phone, i connected through PC Companion and got error while updating my phone Sony update engine failure error 2003, Is it because my phone is rooted and unblocked ???. How can i install this new update and go back to factory default settings kindly share the process regarding the same.
abhaygup4 said:
HI,
i have an XPERIA ARC Rooted and Unblocked Build# 4.1.B.0.431 how cna i install the new update 4.1.b.0.587 on my phone, i connected through PC Companion and got error while updating my phone Sony update engine failure error 2003, Is it because my phone is rooted and unblocked ???. How can i install this new update and go back to factory default settings kindly share the process regarding the same.
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Once i tried to update my arc from GB to ICS 4.0.4 i had unlocked bootloader,so i had to lock the bootloader and then update via PC Compenion.Don't use those just use FlashTool for flashing FW and find 4.1.b.0.587 .tft file so you can flash it with FlahsTool.Try googleing for FlashTool for Xperia Arc and follow the tutorial,you'll get it.Good luck.Cheers
Can we update if we relock bl?
justkiddinghere said:
Can we update if we relock bl?
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Yes.
And to others aswell: You need to lock bootloader to update official way.
justkiddinghere said:
Can we update if we relock bl?
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Yes you can.
Someguyfromhell said:
Yes.
And to others aswell: You need to lock bootloader to update official way.
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Thanks it worked, locked the bootloader and able to install the update
What if I root but did not unlock the bootloader?? Should I need to un-root my device first before update the system via PC Companion??!!
misato9307 said:
What if I root but did not unlock the bootloader?? Should I need to un-root my device first before update the system via PC Companion??!!
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Bootloader has nothing to do with rooting, it will not affect it.
And you don't have to unroot.
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abhaygup4 said:
Thanks it worked, locked the bootloader and able to install the update
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How did you lock the bootloader ?
I have unlocked it for my "Sony Xperia U", but now I need to lock it again for updating.
Could you send a simple way for locking ?
Thanks.
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hi, i was trying to root my mobile.that's why i unlock the boot loader, then i flash it via fastboot.when i turn on my mobile it's get hang.
then i flash the firmware manually.then my mobile turned on.
but when i wanted to update my arc it's says, your mobile has modified software, and it's stop working.
pls tell me guys what should i do?
help me!
You cannot update by SEUS or OTA with an unlocked bootloader.. Why don't u simply flash the latest ROM?
If u want SE updates.. You'll have to Relock bootloader (check Namaste guide thread for it) with stock ROM (2.3.2) .. root .. then update OTA (Again check the Namaste guide thread for this too)
Note: Root does not need unlocked bootloader..
thanks Bro.
i have relock the bootloader.
and update into 2.3.3....
if i want to root,then i have to downgrade to 2.3.2 then update it into 2.3.3?
Fe.Se said:
thanks Bro.
i have relock the bootloader.
and update into 2.3.3....
if i want to root,then i have to downgrade to 2.3.2 then update it into 2.3.3?
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Ya u need to roll back to 2.3.2 to unlock bootloader and then have to flash rooted 2.3.3.
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rYuuk said:
Ya u need to roll back to 2.3.2 to unlock bootloader and then have to flash rooted 2.3.3.
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or just...
If you're still unlocked just flash DooMLord's kernel.... it gives root and maaany maaany other features...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885
Hi, i would like to update my firware to 4.0.2.A.0.42 but the OTA does not work (my bootloader is unlocked) and via PcCompanion SEUS i get an error because my system is modified! Is there a method to update my Arc, without flashing it?
Many Thanks
wazMe said:
Is there a method to update my Arc, without flashing it?
Many Thanks
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There isn't no.
ok.. i have an arc s (LT18i) .62
and i was wondering.. if i unlock my bootloader will i still be able to upgrade to official ICS when it releases?
thegreatsega said:
ok.. i have an arc s (LT18i) .62
and i was wondering.. if i unlock my bootloader will i still be able to upgrade to official ICS when it releases?
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Not with SEUS or OTA from Sony Ericsson, it wil brick your phone. But you can flash the official whit flashtool, when ICS official comes for the arc
If you relock your bootloader you can update with SEUS again. Shouldn't cause any problems
spromper said:
If you relock your bootloader you can update with SEUS again. Shouldn't cause any problems
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But why unlock your bootloader if don't want to use costom ROMs of kernels? Whit unlocked bootloader and costom rom, or kernel, you can't update whit OTA or SEUS. And when you relock the bootloader you must first flash back to stock, or you will brick your phone to, when relocking your bootloader whit costom kernels.
HOW
spromper said:
If you relock your bootloader you can update with SEUS again. Shouldn't cause any problems
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How will i be able to relock arc s bootloader??
thegreatsega said:
How will i be able to relock arc s bootloader??
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Remember, when you unlock the official way, you lose your DRM, and when you relock it again you don't get back your DRM.
Hello guys, I have a Xperia S and I unlocked my bootloader to install OpenSemc. But yesterday I went back to stock ICS using Emma, to later get a direct update to JB. But I know that I can't do this update using unlocked bootloader, because it will "brick" the phone. So I'm wondering if I re-lock the bootloader to get this update, will I be able to unlock it again using the same unlock key and install custom ROM's again?
Thanks in advanced.
the_biu said:
Hello guys, I have a Xperia S and I unlocked my bootloader to install OpenSemc. But yesterday I went back to stock ICS using Emma, to later get a direct update to JB. But I know that I can't do this update using unlocked bootloader, because it will "brick" the phone. So I'm wondering if I re-lock the bootloader to get this update, will I be able to unlock it again using the same unlock key and install custom ROM's again?
Thanks in advanced.
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You can get the JB update even on unlocked bootloader. No need to relock the bootloader.:good:
Just avoid OTA updates though.
abcdjdj said:
You can get the JB update even on unlocked bootloader. No need to relock the bootloader.:good:
Just avoid OTA updates though.
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Hmm, you mean through PC Companion and SEUS, or through .ftf files made by users?
But if I re-lock the BL, will I be able to unlock it again? That's what I want to really know, hehe...
the_biu said:
Hmm, you mean through PC Companion and SEUS, or through .ftf files made by users?
But if I re-lock the BL, will I be able to unlock it again? That's what I want to really know, hehe...
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yes, you can unlock it again. and you can re-lock it again..
the_biu said:
Hmm, you mean through PC Companion and SEUS, or through .ftf files made by users?
But if I re-lock the BL, will I be able to unlock it again? That's what I want to really know, hehe...
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If you relocked your bl you can't use PC Companion or SUS. This will brick your phone. You should use FlashTool or EMMA.
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Vaith said:
If you relocked your bl you can't use PC Companion or SUS. This will brick your phone. You should use FlashTool or EMMA.
Sent from my LT26i using xda developers-app
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I don't think I can agree with you. 3 days ago I relock my BL and Update my phone through SUS.
Yes Pharix is right. The device may get bricked only if u try using PCC with unlocked bootloader. With locked bootloader nothing wrong should happen.
Edited:- Because of abcdjdj's comment below. But i mentioned to keep the bootloader locked just in-case ! As saying that the chances of bricking the device is higher when the bootloader is unlocked than locked bootloader.
Thanks all you guys!
auni said:
Yes Pharix is right. The device can get bricked only if u try using PCC with unlocked bootloader. With locked bootloader nothing wrong should happen.
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Actually it is not possible to brick an unlocked BL phone by using PC companion. It won't update at all and will give a modified software error. Ota update will definitely brick.
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so if its brick via ota, can't we recover it by flashing any other ftf via flashtool?
shravanchoudhary9 said:
so if its brick via ota, can't we recover it by flashing any other ftf via flashtool?
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Nobody knows...
But why do you want to know that? It is always dangerous to do such a thing.
Do we need to flash the official Jb kernel.sin or the PC companion is going to install automatically wrt Ftf? I mean after relock bootloader & installing official ftf via PC companion,
Sony S said:
Do we need to flash the official Jb kernel.sin or the PC companion is going to install automatically wrt Ftf? I mean after relock bootloader & installing official ftf via PC companion,
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PCC will install full firmware automatically (and bug-freely).
Hi
I have rooted my Xperia S 5 days ago
I didn't modify anything in system
I also unlocked bootloader
So. The question is :
JB update is rolling out
and I want to recive it OTA
should I unroot and relock bootloader to recive it
or I just have to wait tell see update notification
If I havevto unroot and relock bootloader plz tell me how in details
cuz Iam pretty noob in this
Sorry for my bad English
No comments......just wait for the ftf. It´s easy
amraasar said:
Hi
I have rooted my Xperia S 5 days ago
I didn't modify anything in system
I also unlocked bootloader
So. The question is :
JB update is rolling out
and I want to recive it OTA
should I unroot and relock bootloader to recive it
or I just have to wait tell see update notification
If I havevto unroot and relock bootloader plz tell me how in details
cuz Iam pretty noob in this
Sorry for my bad English
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If you were smart enough to unlock bootloader, you should know how to lock it. You should also do some reading, so you knew unlocking bootloader "blocks" OTA updates.
amraasar said:
Hi
I have rooted my Xperia S 5 days ago
I didn't modify anything in system
I also unlocked bootloader
So. The question is :
JB update is rolling out
and I want to recive it OTA
should I unroot and relock bootloader to recive it
or I just have to wait tell see update notification
If I havevto unroot and relock bootloader plz tell me how in details
cuz Iam pretty noob in this
Sorry for my bad English
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And also this should be in Q&A not here.
Get on your knees and prey to your god, dude.
Cholek3 said:
If you were smart enough to unlock bootloader, you should know how to lock it. You should also do some reading, so you knew unlocking bootloader "blocks" OTA updates.
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Agree , you have to lock bootloader to update OTA via Companion .
mrpuppy said:
Agree , you have to lock bootloader to update OTA via Companion .
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Ok..
I already know how to lock it
but i don't know if this will allow me to recive OTA update
?????
Note :: I unlocked bootloader and rooted my phone because
I wanted to delete cache and all unnecessary files which made my phone really slow and lagging all
the time
Not to install custom rom.. I still in the offical ICS rom
SFMBEnglish
What You Need To Do To Get OTA
amraasar said:
Ok..
I already know how to lock it
but i don't know if this will allow me to recive OTA update
?????
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What You Actually Need To Do Is,
1. Unroot The Device.
2. Lock Bootloader
3. Following Steps 1-2 Will Allow You to Download OTA Updates From PCC.
If You are unsure If your phone is in the same condition as it was before you started to root and unlock it.
Best Thing To Do Will Be.
1. Use FLASHTOOL to FLASH Sony Generic ftf. File .45
2. Relock Bootloader by Using Relock ftf. --> http://j.mp/xps_relock
3 Flash Your Phone Completing Both Steps.
4. You should receive .55 Update if Everything Went Fine. ( It means you are getting OTA)
And You Are Ready for JB now!!
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dwarkesh2492 said:
What You Actually Need To Do Is,
1. Unroot The Device.
2. Lock Bootloader
3. Following Steps 1-2 Will Allow You to Download OTA Updates From PCC.
would u give me the link for that?
If You are unsure If your phone is in the same condition as it was before you started to root and unlock it.
Best Thing To Do Will Be.
1. Use FLASHTOOL to FLASH Sony Generic ftf. File .45
2. Relock Bootloader by Using Relock ftf. --> deleted to post
3 Flash Your Phone Completing Both Steps.
4. You should receive .55 Update if Everything Went Fine. ( It means you are getting OTA)
n1. File is missing? Or I just have to flash with the link in the 2ed step?
I relly appreciate if u tell me how to do it step by step using flashtool
And You Are Ready for JB now!!
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Done...
Thanks alot..
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Thank You!
amraasar said:
Done...
Thanks alot..
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Thank You Too Amraasar!
dwarkesh2492 said:
Thank You Too Amraasar!
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In last quote there are some questions
Plz answer it
amraasar said:
Done...
Thanks alot..
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And Steps For Flashing With Flashtool.
1. Start Flashtool.exe
2. Connect Your Phone In USB Debug Mode.
3. Please Copy The Files Given Below to C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder.
(i) Generic ftf ICS (ii) Relock ftf file
4. Please Go Through This Guide Given Here in This Link.
It should help you with everything. HOW TO FLASH STOCK ROMs WITH FLASHTOOL -->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614