Xperia System Update - Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello. I am looking to update the phone because Xperia System Update has sat as a notification for almost a month now. Model number is E6853, Android version 6.0.1 and Build number 32.2.A.0.253. Can someone tell me how to go about doing this? It's been a while since I rooted the phone and honestly forgot just about everything because I followed a guide when I did it instead of using my own knowledge.

Since your fone is rooted, you'll have to 'rebuild' the Rom to include root access and possibly recovery. A search in the dev forums should give you some pointers. Unfortunately, I'm still being lazy and my Z5P is still not rooted...
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idivinechaos said:
Hello. I am looking to update the phone because Xperia System Update has sat as a notification for almost a month now. Model number is E6853, Android version 6.0.1 and Build number 32.2.A.0.253. Can someone tell me how to go about doing this? It's been a while since I rooted the phone and honestly forgot just about everything because I followed a guide when I did it instead of using my own knowledge.
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FIRST put supersu (flashable zip) (SR2 of 2.78) in your SD CARD
DOWNLOAD your build (ftf) file as per country (or region) from
https://xpericheck.com/device/E6853
ORRRR ( Flashtoot.net)
you can use FLASHTOOL's XPERIFIRM (see fotos) / browse to your device and select build to download you .305 and flashtool will compile original ftf file and make it ready for your to flash! / switch off device, connect it in flashmode and perform clean flashing of .305 (as attached)
once flashed, now u need to flash kernel
download E6853.IMG from https://mega.nz/#F!KwZhjLIK!uNbDzR6lCXMaaW7jKFS1WQ!WpZAkLZC ( thanks to @KbaB.BroS)
connect device in FASTBOOT mode and select kernel to FLASH and flash E6853.img
boot , on sony logo, press volume up key, it will take u to recovery, install from zip and flash the superSU zip from sdcard.
once done, wipe delvik cache (optional)
reboot
DONE

YasuHamed said:
... Steps to update and have a rooted Z5P...
reboot
DONE
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You make it look so simple... Thanks!
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Unroot
So I decided I didn't really need the phone rooted any longer and I hit the unroot option in SuperSU. Now how do I got about updating? The update fails on install every time and gives an error about the root info of the phone.

idivinechaos said:
So I decided I didn't really need the phone rooted any longer and I hit the unroot option in SuperSU. Now how do I got about updating? The update fails on install every time and gives an error about the root info of the phone.
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RELOCK your boot loader!
OTA has nothing to do with rooted or unrooted fone!

Get rid of Xperia Software Update nag
YasuHamed said:
RELOCK your boot loader!
OTA has nothing to do with rooted or unrooted fone!
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Hey Yasu,
Is there any way to get rid of that nag from the Xperia Software Update service?
Also, if we update the software do we lose root and all other customizations we've installed?
Thanks,
MW

mobiware said:
Hey Yasu,
Is there any way to get rid of that nag from the Xperia Software Update service?
Also, if we update the software do we lose root and all other customizations we've installed?
Thanks,
MW
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using Root Uninstaller (pro) freeze the software update service

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[Q] Having trouble trouble installing OTA .244 firmware update for Xperia ZL C6506

I am trying to install the OTA update .244. It downloads and attempts to install but I always get a "could not install update" message. I have the C6506 model of the xPeria ZL. I am rooted on stock .423 firmware currently with boot loader still locked (if that makes a difference). I was hoping to update and still keep root by using Voodo Root keeper(if necessary). Does anyone have any idea what could be causing the install to fail? Thanks in advance. :crying:
dragonclif67 said:
I am trying to install the OTA update .244. It downloads and attempts to install but I always get a "could not install update" message. I have the C6506 model of the xPeria ZL. I am rooted on stock .423 firmware currently with boot loader still locked (if that makes a difference). I was hoping to update and still keep root by using Voodo Root keeper(if necessary). Does anyone have any idea what could be causing the install to fail? Thanks in advance. :crying:
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I used to receive that same message when trying to install the OTA for can't remember which build. Anyway my phone was rooted with a locked bootloader but I had made some changes to the System\Apps with a few tweaks which I figured that was why mine was failing to update via OTA.
Just make a backup of your phone and flash the firmware with Flashtool, it takes 3 minutes and you can re-root the phone easily after.
It takes about 10 min total....
Crash338 said:
I used to receive that same message when trying to install the OTA for can't remember which build. Anyway my phone was rooted with a locked bootloader but I had made some changes to the System\Apps with a few tweaks which I figured that was why mine was failing to update via OTA.
Just make a backup of your phone and flash the firmware with Flashtool, it takes 3 minutes and you can re-root the phone easily after.
It takes about 10 min total....
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Thanks Crash. I will try it.
dragonclif67 said:
Thanks Crash. I will try it.
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When rooting, if you looked at the instructions, you will need the FTF of the 423 to be able to flash the Kernel.

[Q] xperia m update please help

Brothers
Today i received the jellybean bean update via OTA it was 367mb i download it but when i tried to install my phone rebooted and andriod icon came something started but it stops everytime and phone turns on and shows could not install software version try again..
If you modified your /system partition (e.g. removed bloatwares, rooted, installed Xposed, etc.) the OTA update will fail because it may try to update app or components you modified. In that case, you can update only through PC Companion/SUS...
please help same problem
mbc07 said:
If you modified your /system partition (e.g. removed bloatwares, rooted, installed Xposed, etc.) the OTA update will fail because it may try to update app or components you modified. In that case, you can update only through PC Companion/SUS...
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Same problem...how to check anything modified or not in m c1904? Wish to know about Bootloader unlocked or not Rooted or,not?
open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu...tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status
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unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
bits1995 said:
Same problem...how to check anything modified or not in m c1904? Wish to know about Bootloader unlocked or not Rooted or,not?
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to check your phone rooted or not --- use Rootchecker APP
for Bootloader - connect your device to your pc and check it via flashtool
bits1995 said:
Same problem...how to check anything modified or not in m c1904? Wish to know about Bootloader unlocked or not Rooted or,not?
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Well, if you have root access and are getting this error it's veeeery likely something changed in your system partition in a way that makes OTA fail. In that case you will need to do a full update though Sony PC Companion/SUS, updating that way will wipe your /system partition and install a fresh one (you'll lose root, keep that in mind)
If you don't have root access and keep getting this error, try clearing Update Center app data before updating, unrooted devices should work with OTA updates...
facing same problem
XDASenior said:
to check your phone rooted or not --- use Rootchecker APP
for Bootloader - connect your device to your pc and check it via flashtool
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Hi there,,,,m also facing the same problem,,,,for that I unrooted my device.,,,but the bootloader is still unlocked.....so can't install the jb4.3 file.,,plz help
nikhil69yadav said:
Hi there,,,,m also facing the same problem,,,,for that I unrooted my device.,,,but the bootloader is still unlocked.....so can't install the jb4.3 file.,,plz help
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You can also install the JB with BL unlocked
nikhil69yadav said:
Hi there,,,,m also facing the same problem,,,,for that I unrooted my device.,,,but the bootloader is still unlocked.....so can't install the jb4.3 file.,,plz help
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If you have TA backup then restore bootloader and try.
Else flash 4.3ftf via flashtool
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Unable to update to Android 5.0.2

Dear all,
I hope anyone can help me. I am trying to update to the latest Android version which I got OTA today. I have rooted my device and I am running TWRP (version 2.8.5.0) since some time. (Rooted it to restore some apps using Titanium backup). When I try to update using the OTA my device boots into recovery. When I choose install and select the downloaded zip file my device gives me the following error:
E: Zip signature verification dailed: 1
Disabling the ZIP verification doesn't work as I will just get another error message.
I have tried sideloading the ROM using adb commands but so far this hasn't worked either.
Anyone can give me some directions as how to continue from here? I would really like to update my device to Android 5!
Update with solution (for me):
What worked for me was downloading the OTA update like I would normally do. Then connect the phone to the computer and copy the downloaded update file to the computer (should be located on internal memory/download/). Once you have the file on your computer extract it, and then extract the file 'firmware'. Inside this second file should be a recovery.img. If you flash this recovery to your phone (no need to unroot or relock your bootloader) you will then be able to install the update.
That's because you need stock recovery to flash OTA. It won't work with TWRP because the OTA ZIP works different than a custom ROM.
Go back to stock everything and it'll work.
Or wait a couple of days till the boys here come up with a lollipop rom.
Ok thanks a lot, that'll help me I'll let you guy know if I run into any more problems.
how revert back to stock rom
JuanArg said:
That's because you need stock recovery to flash OTA. It won't work with TWRP because the OTA ZIP works different than a custom ROM.
Go back to stock everything and it'll work.
Or wait a couple of days till the boys here come up with a lollipop rom.
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sir give step by step guide for reverting back to stock rom so as to install ota lollipop
there's have another way?
i had update from my HTC Disre EYE to 5.0 LLP [file name: OTA_EYE_TUHL_L50_SENSE60_MR_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.19.707.1-1.17.707.9_release_426512hhqv3ttmt8g0i6n3.zip(823MB)](if you want this file just tell me)
bootloader unlocked, S-ON, Rooted(SuperSU). at first began update install there's tried to go to Recovery Mode, right?, but mine is TWRP 2.8.5.0, that's doesn't work right, and i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-eye/general/update-to-android-5-0-2-t3081580 and i swear to god i'm not sure how can i do it right, i'm rookie for HTC. and then i just use fastboot flash recovery.img from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...1-15-502-7-t2966590/post57350873#post57350873, then seem like it work but it failed anyway. if i have to rollback to same old state of original ROM, i have to use HTC RUU right?, but all i can find is rom from USA, i'm not sure it will works in ASIA. i want to update to LLP so bad 'cause i still have problem with HTC write protection.
any solution for this, please help:silly:
sir my phone also on same condition and on 1.17.707.9
please send above file link for me I have no update notification
now we want ruu
sir please send file link
Use these two files. First restore the stock nandroid using twrp (remember to choose NO when twrp prompts you to install supersu and root rom).
After you successfully restore the backup, flash stock recovery.
That should take care of it.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B21aRK6c7mFWM19zTU9kYzc4YVU/edit?usp=docslist_api
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B21aRK6c7mFWSmRpU2RLcTNtQkk/edit?usp=docslist_api
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It works!!!!
JuanArg said:
Use these two files. First restore the stock nandroid using twrp (remember to choose NO when twrp prompts you to install supersu and root rom).
After you successfully restore the backup, flash stock recovery.
That should take care of it.
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Your post save my life, sir. Now I can back to 4.4.4 with 1.17.707.9 software number!!! THANKS.
sorry for lately
hbrajhbh1 said:
sir please send file link
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just got out few days, "drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz42d4oUm2q_SWNaTV9zbTBHSkU/view?usp=sharing" is the zip file update from HTC Asia_WWE_2.19.707.1-1.17.707.9, i hope it will help:cyclops:
sir sorry to say this link is not working? Please review
pkzr said:
i had update from my HTC Disre EYE to 5.0 LLP [file name: OTA_EYE_TUHL_L50_SENSE60_MR_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.19.707.1-1.17.707.9_release_426512hhqv3ttmt8g0i6n3.zip(823MB)](if you want this file just tell me)
bootloader unlocked, S-ON, Rooted(SuperSU). at first began update install there's tried to go to Recovery Mode, right?, but mine is TWRP 2.8.5.0, that's doesn't work right, and i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-eye/general/update-to-android-5-0-2-t3081580 and i swear to god i'm not sure how can i do it right, i'm rookie for HTC. and then i just use fastboot flash recovery.img from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...1-15-502-7-t2966590/post57350873#post57350873, then seem like it work but it failed anyway. if i have to rollback to same old state of original ROM, i have to use HTC RUU right?, but all i can find is rom from USA, i'm not sure it will works in ASIA. i want to update to LLP so bad 'cause i still have problem with HTC write protection.
any solution for this, please help:silly:
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Are you able to install this OTA after you returned to stock .17.707.9 ?
You were on 1.17.707.9 and you received the above mentioned file as OTA ?
Can it be installed by stock recovery (un-rooted phone) or do i have to root and install twrp to install this OTA ?
thanks
after I reverted to stock version I get ota notification.
i flashed stock recovery and unrooted and then only able to install lollipop update succeefully
hbrajhbh1 said:
after I reverted to stock version I get ota notification.
i flashed stock recovery and unrooted and then only able to install lollipop update succeefully
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I brought my phone 4 days ago ... It is on stock kit Kat 1.17.707.9 (unrooted) . Now how can I install the above shared OTA? Can you give steps plz.
prmah said:
Are you able to install this OTA after you returned to stock .17.707.9 ?
You were on 1.17.707.9 and you received the above mentioned file as OTA ?
Can it be installed by stock recovery (un-rooted phone) or do i have to root and install twrp to install this OTA ?
thanks
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1. i unable to install that OTA and i can not return to original ROM of 1.17.707.9, i still don't know HOW.
2. Yes, go to Setting > About > Software Update
3. Yes, it's can install with Original Recovery and it's not work with TWRP.
hbrajhbh1 said:
after I reverted to stock version I get ota notification.
i flashed stock recovery and unrooted and then only able to install lollipop update succeefully
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How to Revert to Stock Version?, Just uninstall SuperSU?, and how to unroot it?
prmah said:
I brought my phone 4 days ago ... It is on stock kit Kat 1.17.707.9 (unrooted) . Now how can I install the above shared OTA? Can you give steps plz.
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go to Setting > About > Software Update
as ur phone new one and u have not done any root or unlock so update is easy
check for lollipop update in settings/about/software update?it will notify.if update available download and install.
hbrajhbh1 said:
as ur phone new one and u have not done any root or unlock so update is easy
check for lollipop update in settings/about/software update?it will notify.if update available download and install.
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I think OTA is not available in India right now.
But when I m trying to install the above shared OTA(Google drive link) from stock recovery , a as soon as I select "apply from phone storage " phone reboots on its own .
I wana install lollipop please help.
prmah said:
I think OTA is not available in India right now.
But when I m trying to install the above shared OTA(Google drive link) from stock recovery , a as soon as I select "apply from phone storage " phone reboots on its own .
I wana install lollipop please help.
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in usual way of that you have to put update file in Download folder in internal memory(after that you may have to restart) and then go to setting > about > software update, checking for update and wait the way that should be.
pkzr said:
in usual way of that you have to put update file in Download folder in internal memory(after that you may have to restart) and then go to setting > about > software update, checking for update and wait the way that should be.
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I did that but no luck.
placed ota file in download folder then restarted the phone. Then check for update but still the same message "there are no updates available for your phone"
So i just got the ota update today the lollipop for my country (Egypt) i had phone rooted with custom recovery TWRP i tried installing the update and failed.. then i flashed the stock recovery and still fails...gone to supersu and settings and unrooted it and tried again, still fails...
relocked the bootloader and STILL fails this now got me so mad because upon every install failure i had to redownload the update (it takes a long time tho) so if anyone could help me here i will be so thankful.

Updating after root. (Asus Z00AD)

Hi guys.
Today I checked for system updates and I found one, around 92 Mb, i have rooted and install framework xposed with a couple of modules and uninstall some of the bloatware, just regular uninstall nothing fancy like using Titanium Backup, so pretty much I have most of the bloatware.
Now I try to apply the update but it fail, got a "dead android" with a error message.
Luckily my phone didn't went into a bootloop or anything similar.
Now my question is how do I proceed in order to apply the update?
If you can be as specific as much as you can I would really appreciate. Been using Samsung phone for the last 4 years and I've been using Odin or Twrp to inject or flash in the Samsung phone and I know this phone take a different approach.
Thanks in advance for your help.
To be honest I would like to see a process where you don't lose any settings or data
Have you tried holding the power button, then (while holding power button) quickly press Vol up and release and then release power button when you get the "dead android".
After rooting I get the "dead android" whenever I enter recovery, the above method works every time.
legolgel said:
To be honest I would like to see a process where you don't lose any settings or data
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Flashing the rom or pre-rooted system.img does not wipe ur data or settings....
I had to flash the latest stock via recovery mode, then root and inject xposed... now I'm good.
I previously rooted. Applied the OTA update via ADB sideload. Kept root.
dancedreamfly said:
I previously rooted. Applied the OTA update via ADB sideload. Kept root.
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How did you keep root? I did once and didn't keep it. Greetings
DKM119 said:
I had to flash the latest stock via recovery mode, then root and inject xposed... now I'm good.
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dancedreamfly said:
I previously rooted. Applied the OTA update via ADB sideload. Kept root.
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How do u sideload OTA? Where do u find the links?
Asus site has the full firmware links.
And after rooting, if i flash the full updated firmware from Asus through ADB, will i lose my data???
legolgel said:
How did you keep root? I did once and didn't keep it. Greetings
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I didn't do anything special. I came from 2.15 rooted and flashed the OTA 2.17. For some reason, root stayed in tact.
[email protected] said:
How do u sideload OTA? Where do u find the links?
Asus site has the full firmware links.
And after rooting, if i flash the full updated firmware from Asus through ADB, will i lose my data???
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Boot into recovery and select update from ADB. The command is "adb sideload filename.zip"
The OTA links are available here on XDA, there is a dedicated thread for it.
Yeah
Got it :highfive:

ota update rooted d855

hi, I got ota update today and my g3 is rooted.
I tried updating rooted and it failed, so I checked online to find a solution and I tried to do the "restore upgrade errors" from lg pc suite and it didnt find problems to fix.
so I tried "full unroot" from superSU so now I dont have root and update is failing from phone with 0x1117008 error and doesnt work from pc suite.
how can I do the update? (prefer without backup everything and then wipe...)
Hi you have to go into lg pc suite and wake phone choose reconnect then from mobile tab choose restore upgrade errors....
chainsuk said:
Hi you have to go into lg pc suite and wake phone choose reconnect then from mobile tab choose restore upgrade errors....
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that's what I did.
it says "No upgrade items to fix"
Try going into settings then backup and reset/then choose factory data reset then try lg pc suite again thats what i did and it worked..
chainsuk said:
Try going into settings then backup and reset/then choose factory data reset then try lg pc suite again thats what i did and it worked..
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yes I know this will work buy I hope someone will have a solution without wipes so I won't have to backup and restore
nupity said:
yes I know this will work buy I hope someone will have a solution without wipes so I won't have to backup and restore
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Remember you will lose root and I have not been able to re-root using the script method after installing the update via PC Suite this morning.
If root is important to you may be worth waiting a bit.
divvykev said:
Remember you will lose root and I have not been able to re-root using the script method after installing the update via PC Suite this morning.
If root is important to you may be worth waiting a bit.
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so if I will wait there will be a method to update? All I want is a rooted stock, and a new update has come out. how can I update?
I have a hard time understanding when people want the elevated permissions on their phone, but do not want a means to restore it when they eventually mess it up.
The best method for running a rooted stock is:
Root your device
Unlock your bootloader (if available)
Install a custom recovery
Wipe caches and make a backup
Flash a rooted stock image or a stock-based ROM.
Backup regularly and before any significant change to System.
Enjoy!
epidenimus said:
I have a hard time understanding when people want the elevated permissions on their phone, but do not want a means to restore it when they eventually mess it up.
The best method for running a rooted stock is:
Root your device
Unlock your bootloader (if available)
Install a custom recovery
Wipe caches and make a backup
Flash a rooted stock image or a stock-based ROM.
Backup regularly and before any significant change to System.
Enjoy!
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I don't think you got me.
I have a stock that I rooted, and there is an update from LG and I want to update but it won't let me because I'm rooted.
the question is: how can I update my phone without backing up and then wipe?
nupity said:
I don't think you got me.
I have a stock that I rooted, and there is an update from LG and I want to update but it won't let me because I'm rooted.
the question is: how can I update my phone without backing up and then wipe?
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I think I do understand. You are running a rooted stock, want to take an OTA to a new stock, and have it be rooted as well. Correct?
epidenimus said:
I think I do understand. You are running a rooted stock, want to take an OTA to a new stock, and have it be rooted as well. Correct?
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yes, if it can not be rooted at this moment but will be it's fine too
There is never a guarantee that it will be and it may take months. Many times the update is just to fix the exploit that allowed you to root! What I think that you are missing is that you should never accept an OTA if you are looking to run rooted stock. Rooting is something that is typically done ONCE. And once you do, it is advisable to never accept an OTA again.
If you want to run a newer version of stock and have it be rooted, you flash a pre-rooted version via your custom recovery or flash SuperSU via your custom recovery.
Accepting an OTA with a custom recovery is usually disastrous, too.
nupity said:
so if I will wait there will be a method to update? All I want is a rooted stock, and a new update has come out. how can I update?
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Use lg-flash-tool download whatever new version you want and flash without wiping look here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089 << this way you will not lose any data Then root it afterwards
tallman43 said:
Use lg-flash-tool download whatever new version you want and flash without wiping look here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089 << this way you will not lose any data Then root it afterwards
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ok, but I don't understand which file should I download. I have d855 and the new update that people said here they got yesterday
nupity said:
ok, but I don't understand which file should I download. I have d855 and the new update that people said here they got yesterday
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Depends which one your after newest is 20p..
EDIT LOOK HERE >> http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=41 <<

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