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Arc S from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62

I have upgraded my Xperia Arc S from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 via Ota update and I did not loose my root.

naelmnael said:
I have upgraded my Xperia Arc S from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 via Ota update and I did not loose my root.
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I heard this elsewhere in this forum.
Can anybody confirm?
It seems a bit strange though. Apperantly /system is not completely wiped and replaced with new firmware files. Question is: Is that a bad or good thing??
Cheers

Yes, confirmed. You keep root after OTA from .42 to .62
I used the Central Europe-firmware .42 from Wontan + root and then OTA to .62
But it will not work for LT15I, I tried it and now my SD-card is ****ed up (mnt/partition).
Sorry for bad language...

If that is confirmed,then how about CWM? Can u still use CWM in .62?
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You will lose root if you update with PC companion or Update Service App. I just lost root
How would i go about getting back to a lower firmware that i can root again?
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You will lose root if you update with PC companion or Update Service App. I just lost root
How would i go about getting back to a lower firmware that i can root again?

Old news...
Flash .42 with FlashTool, root it and update with OTA to .62 again
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(HowTo) Root YOUR (ARC S) (LT18i) Without unlocking bootloader

1. Flash this http://www.mediafire.com/?j5on1nw8obzejlw 0.42 generic world
2. Root your Phone with DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su
3. Update over the air to 0.62
i´v just tried this and it works perfectly!
UPDATE
This rom is Generic Global Rom for LT15i, i dont know if that works similar to LT18, because i cant test it.
www.mediafire.com/?8ebba1p37e74b1v
check this out if you have LT15i.

thanks , I did it. downgrade to 42 and rooted.

Does the funktion "Don't wipe userdata" work at flashtools? (or loose i all my settings?)
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i whiped all my things befor i flashed Generic global! you can download any free recovery app and save anything after flashing and rooting and updating only download again an recover that all back

ok, thank you. i will make before a "Restore"-Point with the CWA-Installer. Then i flash the .42 from your link without "wipe data" and i will see, how it works
If it´s wok, everything is fine, if it doesn´t work, i flash a second time an "wipe data".
I will report....

Hopefully it will work properly coz I tried everything to fix the issue
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Jomangy said:
Hopefully it will work properly coz I tried everything to fix the issue
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ähm, i hope you have seen, that this is for LT18i (=ArcS)? (I do not know if the above mentioned link also works with your LT15i)

Glenfiddich01 said:
ok, thank you. i will make before a "Restore"-Point with the CWA-Installer. Then i flash the .42 from your link without "wipe data" and i will see, how it works
If it´s wok, everything is fine, if it doesn´t work, i flash a second time an "wipe data".
I will report....
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does it work for you ?

yes of course. I have all datas (i don´t "wipe data") Now i´ve a rooted .62 with all my datas. Only my own Background was after the update not on my homescreen, but thats no problem.
Bevore I delete now the bloatware, i make a "restore"-point with CWA. So, if in the future a new update come (OTA), i can install the "untouched" .62 and OTA should work without flashing with flashtool.

may i ask something. link at the number 1. is't the original fw for LT18i?

yes this is original firmware firmware
first is LT18i
second is LT15i

Hi I am new here, I have an arc S 2.3.4 Build No. 4.0.2.A.0.42, will this process of rooting can work on my device? Just want to root to try overclocking my Arc S. Thank you in advance.

cleric28 said:
Hi I am new here, I have an arc S 2.3.4 Build No. 4.0.2.A.0.42, will this process of rooting can work on my device? Just want to root to try overclocking my Arc S. Thank you in advance.
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yes u can. the easy way is using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582. without unlock BL...

but after that easy way you cant update. coz than is your root loose

hackdima said:
but after that easy way you cant update. coz than is your root loose
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Sorry for my ignorance bro, but what do you mean by you can't update because I will lose my device's root config? Are you referring to updating from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 after rooting? But the instruction from the first post said that after rooting update to 0.62. Thanks.

Hi
I have just switched from HTC HD2 to Xperia Arc S.
I know all there is to know about flashing the HD2 (WinMo and Android), but next to nothing (yet) about Xperia. I gather that .62 can't be rooted yet, so you'll have to downgrade, root and then upgrade back to .62 OTA. Does that mean that it will also be possible to upgrade to ICS (when that's ready) from a rooted .62_)?

cleric28 said:
Sorry for my ignorance bro, but what do you mean by you can't update because I will lose my device's root config? Are you referring to updating from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 after rooting? But the instruction from the first post said that after rooting update to 0.62. Thanks.
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iv posted:
first downgrade to generic global
than root
than udate over the air
that ist not the same as update over the PC

sblar said:
Hi
I have just switched from HTC HD2 to Xperia Arc S.
I know all there is to know about flashing the HD2 (WinMo and Android), but next to nothing (yet) about Xperia. I gather that .62 can't be rooted yet, so you'll have to downgrade, root and then upgrade back to .62 OTA. Does that mean that it will also be possible to upgrade to ICS (when that's ready) from a rooted .62_)?
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i don´t know . maybe only on generic global firmware

I have a lt18i...i rooted my phone and tried to update ota but installation fails. Its generic uk firmware. Nothing has been changed in the phone eg uninstalling system apps
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Please rtfm.
GENERIC WORLD not others. You cant update other firmware over the air.
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[HOW-TO] Root | Wotanserver | Flashtool | with locked bootloader

Hi XDA members
This is a Tutorial for rooting your Arc S/Arc with locked Bootloader:
Check your firmware: It works with .42 but I doesn't work with .62
For the .62 you need to flash back to .42 with flashtool or wotanserver
A lot of people ask how to root the official ICS. Currently there's no methode to root it with locked bootloader. If you have a unlocked bootloader you can try this tutorial. I didnt't write the tutorial!: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-firmware-on-xperia-arc-and-arc-s/
Warning:You are responsible for what you do
How to use Flashtool:
1) Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012 and download flashtool and install it
2) You need to download the .ftf firmware you want and then you put it in the firmware folder of flashtool
3) There's a folder "drivers". Inside the folder is a file named “flashtool.drivers.exe”. Open it and install the drivers for the arc.
4) Switch off your phone and open flashtool as administrator
5) Click on the Flash symbol and select Flashmode
6) Now select the firmware you copied
7) It will ask you to connect the arc. Plug in the USB cable to the PC. Then take your Arc and hold the back button and connect the USB cable to your Arc
8) Once you connected your phone it will start flashing automatically
9) When flashing is finished disconnect it and switch it on (This takes longer than usually)
How to use Wotanserver:
Attention: Wotanserver is no longer free and you have to pay 2€ to flash
1) Go to http://Wotanserver.com and create an account
2) Select the Arc/Arc S
3) Scroll to the bottom of the page and download both: the USB Flash Driver and Wotanclient
4) Install the USB Flash Driver
5) Open Wotanclient and follow the Instructions to connect the Arc
6) Phone settings: enable advanced settings and select the 4.0.2.A.0.42 firmware
Rooting:
Requirements:
-Arc/Arc S (ooh)
-Coffee
1) Goto Settings -> Applications -> Development and check usb debugging
2) Goto http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 and download the latest SuperOneClick. Attention: Avira AntiVir thinks its a virus so deactivate it before unzipping.
3) Connect your phone with the PC
4) Install the adb drivers (Windows 7 should install them itself)
5) Open SuperOneClick (run as Administrator) and click root
6) Wait and drink the coffee
7) You have a rooted Arc/Arc S and you can upgrade OTA (normal update with the phone) to .62
Finished
If it worked leave a comment here and click thanks.

Can it root .62 ?

Cuerrix said:
Hi XDA members
This is a Tutorial for rooting your Arc S with locked Bootloader:
Warning: You are resbonsible for what you do
Requirements:
-Arc S (ooh)
-Coffee
1) Goto Settings -> Applications -> Development and check usb debugging
2) Goto http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 and download the latest SuperOneClick. Attention: Avira AntiVir thinks its a virus so deactivate it before unzipping.
3) Connect your phone with the PC
4) Install the adb drivers (Windows 7 should install them itself)
5) Open SuperOneClick (run as Administrator) and click root
6) Wait and drink coffee
7) You have a rooted Arc S
If it doesn't work look at the SuperOneClick thread or ask the question here.
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which baseband ?? 42 ? 62 `? 69?

Ooh i didn't mentioned it but i did it with .42. But I can try it with .69
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For the .62 you need to flash back to .42 with flashtool than you can use this methode

now I have .62..How I can flash back to .42?after that I must flash back it to .62 again?

I read you can downgrade using wotanserver.com
Install the generic .42 rom.
Then root
Then update to .62 over the air and keep root
But I haven't tried it yet... let me know if you have success.

You cant flash it back with a flashtool. If you do it, your root will be los. You need first generic rom with 42 baseband like generic europe or generic world. Than you need to root. Than update over the air. The same thing i posted in my thread.
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hackdima said:
You cant flash it back with a flashtool. If you do it, your root will be los. You need first generic rom with 42 baseband like generic europe or generic world. Than you need to root. Than update over the air. The same thing i posted in my thread.
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Exactly
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Thanks for the guide but my firmware was 4.0.0.A.0.62 and I used Wotan server to downgrade to 4.0.0.A.0.42 and then rooted it, was a pain though.

Tarzan- said:
Thanks for the guide but my firmware was 4.0.0.A.0.62 and I used Wotan server to downgrade to 4.0.0.A.0.42 and then rooted it, was a pain though.
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Yeah it really is a pain with wotanserver but its worth the time
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Cuerrix said:
Yeah it really is a pain with wotanserver but its worth the time
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You can also use flashtool to downgrade to .42
I used successfully that method. Re-rooted and upgraded via OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551494

Muurahainen said:
You can also use flashtool to downgrade to .42
I used successfully that method. Re-rooted and upgraded via OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551494
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I also used flashtool to flash back to .42
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Ok, this might sound stupid but... What's an over-the-air update?

AX10i said:
Ok, this might sound stupid but... What's an over-the-air update?
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You just update it normal with the arc and not with the computer.
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Is there anyone who got 0% bug?
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luvrilke said:
Is there anyone who got 0% bug?
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I didn't got the 0% bug and i don't think it can happen if you root your phone
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luvrilke said:
Is there anyone who got 0% bug?
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The 0% battery bug happens when you downgrade from android 2.3.4 to a lower version, from 2.3.4 to 2.3.3. But FW 62 and 42 are both android 2.3.4, so there will be no problem.

spit85 said:
The 0% battery bug happens when you downgrade from android 2.3.4 to a lower version, from 2.3.4 to 2.3.3. But FW 62 and 42 are both android 2.3.4, so there will be no problem.
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Thanks for the Information
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I need Help! :-(
Tarzan- said:
Thanks for the guide but my firmware was 4.0.0.A.0.62 and I used Wotan server to downgrade to 4.0.0.A.0.42 and then rooted it, was a pain though.
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I just tried using Wotan Server, but I needed an account, it's not free however.
can someone please give me a link for the "4.0.0.A.0.62" firmware, I would appreciate it.
my email: "[email protected]"
Thanks!

[HOW TO] Update to 257 and preserve root

O.K guys...
This is quite simple
Download generic 534 (I used for central Europe)
DOWNLOAD FTF
Flash it via Flashtool and root with Kingo or root this way :
tnx @schickel
This method works great. If you don't trust these tools(Kingo root), use Root MANY ANDROID from Bin4ry. I've used this tool without any problems on the downgraded firmware.
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Then boot ROM (you will need to restart your device two times to root proper) and you'll get OTA warning you have 257 firmware ready for update.
Download update and let the device flash the update.
And that's it
Now you have newest firmware and you root is here as well...
See ya
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I'm not talking theoretically - I just did that
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Thanks.
Not everyone gets the OTA, some need to do it via pccompanion.
But its great news to know the OTA update keeps root.

gregbradley said:
Thanks.
Not everyone gets the OTA, some need to do it via pccompanion.
But its great news to know the OTA update keeps root.
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That's the point of this thread.
You'll get OTA if you use generic or world FTF.
That's why I said - first flash central Europe (for EU countries) and you'll get OTA info about 257 firmware.
I couldn't update by OTA too, then I did all this and now I can use OTA.
I was receiving OTA info but couldn't update - so I know not everyone can update that way.
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funky0308 said:
That's the point of this thread.
You'll get OTA if you use generic or world FTF.
That's why I said - first flash central Europe (for EU countries) and you'll get OTA info about 257 firmware.
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Yes I agree with you. But some will want to stay with region specific or branded firmware. There are other methods for them, this is good for those people who will want to flash to central Europe first.
I good find and thanks for confirming OTA keeps root.

I agree, of course
Thanks @Toledo_JAB for moving thread to right place. :thumbup:
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funky0308 said:
That's the point of this thread.
You'll get OTA if you use generic or world FTF.
That's why I said - first flash central Europe (for EU countries) and you'll get OTA info about 257 firmware.
I couldn't update by OTA too, then I did all this and now I can use OTA.
I was receiving OTA info but couldn't update - so I know not everyone can update that way.
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What for other methods do we have without unlocking bootloader and flashing other ftf?
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So will this require wiping or can I install generic ROM over branded ROM?

EDIT: ROOT IS STILL HERE! WOOHOO!!!
OTA on phone preserves root, no matter which .534 firmware u have.
If u update from phone it preserves root
Make sure to switch to SuperSU app before u update, from any other superuser, works best

stealthj said:
EDIT: ROOT IS STILL HERE! WOOHOO!!!
OTA on phone preserves root, no matter which .534 firmware u have.
If u update from phone it preserves root
Make sure to switch to SuperSU app before u update, from any other superuser, works best
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how do you force OTA though? I can't get it on Generic UK firmware...

Sean473 said:
how do you force OTA though? I can't get it on Generic UK firmware...
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I didn't force it. I was running the .534 DK firmware and the update notification has always been there through the sony software update app. I chose the DK firmware over the hong kong firmware because I didin't like the NFC logo always on there and I'd rather my phone say 4G instead of LTE.
You may have to wait for the OTA! Not sure if there is a way to force it on the phone unless someone gets the update.zip after they download it and you flash it in stock recovery? not sure as I've never entered stock recovery yet. my BL still locked.
Damn it I want a nexus 5... but I'm afraid I'll get drunk or something and accidentally wash it like i do the Z1 all the time

masterv1 said:
What for other methods do we have without unlocking bootloader and flashing other ftf?
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read the development thread, there are roms there that will help you
Sean473 said:
how do you force OTA though? I can't get it on Generic UK firmware...
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you cant.
yo either do it manually or flash a ftf from cntral Europe to force it

gregbradley said:
read the development thread, there are roms there that will help you
you cant.
yo either do it manually or flash a ftf from cntral Europe to force it
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How do you manually OTA? I only have the ftf file!

Sean473 said:
How do you manually OTA? I only have the ftf file!
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unless you see it in your software update in phone settings you cant.
or you do what you quoted me as saying..flash a central eurpean ftf and then you will get an ota

I got the update pushed on OTA today (I have root) unfortunately it fails updating, no specified reason. Not looking forward to wiping phone and retrying it.

madlive said:
I got the update pushed on OTA today (I have root) unfortunately it fails updating, no specified reason. Not looking forward to wiping phone and retrying it.
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Same here. I just tried the OTA update and got the update failed after the reboot.
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Maybe because I rooted with using Vroot. From what I've read, people had success using Kingo root. I tried the update 4x so far after Vroot. I'll edit this post again after rooting using Kingo root and see if the update will go through or not.

funky0308 said:
O.K guys...
This is quite simple
Download generic 534 (I used for central Europe)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Flash it via Flashtool and root with Kingo.
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Hi Funky,
thanks for that tipp, will try out asap. But exactly which FTF you choosed, this one:
C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Central Europe1276-4314_R2A
Cheers

Yes, that's the firmware I have used.
As I said, I used that firmware just because my original firmware couldn't update via OTA.
I got info about new firmware but couldn't update until I first flashed that unbranded firmware.
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Can I flash the central Europe firmware without wiping data? If yes, then how to do it?
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Works like charm. OTA update is my favourite "root method".

Generic 4.3 for PH

Hi, I dont want to update through SUS since it will flash me a generic SG firmware.. Any leads on where to get generic PH FTF for 4.3? Thanks a lot

brapicoco said:
Hi, I dont want to update through SUS since it will flash me a generic SG firmware.. Any leads on where to get generic PH FTF for 4.3? Thanks a lot
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Yeah! Please share if someone has a PH FTF for 4.3...
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i flashed my back up ftf 4.2.2 PH version and now pc companion is still downloading the firmware. will create ftf once done. but dont know if i can upload it because my net is too slow. maybe you can download PH 4.2.2 ftf here and flash it to your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
look for : C6903 14.1.G.2.257 Generic PH 1276-7935_R4A

Is not released yet and I think there is not any difference if you update with this one, is generic and is clean and smooth : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195
also if you want a rooted firmware this will work too on C6903:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988

its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.

mharckk said:
its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.
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not definitely, its on the way..:laugh:

eclyptos said:
Is not released yet and I think there is not any difference if you update with this one, is generic and is clean and smooth : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195
also if you want a rooted firmware this will work too on C6903:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
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I read the post of the links you put, i'll wait for deodexed tweaked for this...
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mharckk said:
its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.
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So you can't upload it because of your slow internet? :'(
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mharckk said:
i flashed my back up ftf 4.2.2 PH version and now pc companion is still downloading the firmware. will create ftf once done. but dont know if i can upload it because my net is too slow. maybe you can download PH 4.2.2 ftf here and flash it to your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
look for : C6903 14.1.G.2.257 Generic PH 1276-7935_R4A
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I'm flashing now the 4.3 through SUS, for the meantime I'll stick with the SG update and just remove the bloatware since PH update is also generic. gonna wait for your update mate..

done updating mine. need to factory reset because of the bug in sound enhancement fc. but now its ok.
its just that i need to install every games and apps again. and now waiting for root for this firmware.
why dont you try to download the PH 4.2.2 from the link i gave to you.then you can update to 4.3
here;s the link for 4.2.2 PH
https://mega.co.nz/#!TgIAUY5L!UK8WflkCmmsS_T2xixrgriZlTg9AvoU1_88OJndv_V4
download that and update to 4.3
cant upload the 4.3 because im at work now.

Thanks mharckk..mybe i'll stick at 4.2.2 version while waiting a compatible and stable version 4.3 rooted.
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gaboh24 said:
Thanks mharckk..mybe i'll stick at 4.2.2 version while waiting a compatible and stable version 4.3 rooted.
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We all was in your same situation and I telling you, this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195 is compatible 100% clean and smooth. Battery Life is amazing. Installed yestaerday and no issues if you do it right, like I did. After unpdate you can also unlock the bootloader, without losing camera, and you are ready for next step, Rooting. To rooting 4.3 at the moment is necessary unlock bootloader. If you follow this steps you will be fine, waiting for the root release for 4.3 but in the same moment you will enjoy your phone updated.

Sorry eclyptos..im confused and newbie for this matter, i'll try this when i get up tommorow morning..better get some rest first.thanks eclyptos!
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Is this right eclyptos? After flashing the ftf file for 4.3 i need to unlock my bootloader first, then proceed to rooting? How can i root it, using vroot only?0
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gaboh24 said:
Is this right eclyptos? After flashing the ftf file for 4.3 i need to unlock my bootloader first, then proceed to rooting? How can i root it, using vroot only?0
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No, the FTF 4.3 you can flash without be rooted and with Locked Bootloader like me. At the moment there is not relased any app like Vroot to root Android 4.3. Was relased only another FTF already rooted (Have bugs, they still testing) but to flash that Update Rooted you have to Unlock the Bootloader. So that's why I was telling you to Update to 4.3 and later Unlock Bootloader. If you unlock bootloader in 4.2.2 you will lose the camera, but the 4.3 fix that and also you can Unlock later after update and do not lose the camera. At the moment you don't have to do that because any type of rooting 4.3 is in developing so is up to you. It's your choice.

eclyptos said:
No, the FTF 4.3 you can flash without be rooted and with Locked Bootloader like me. At the moment there is not relased any app like Vroot to root Android 4.3. Was relased only another FTF already rooted (Have bugs, they still testing) but to flash that Update Rooted you have to Unlock the Bootloader. So that's why I was telling you to Update to 4.3 and later Unlock Bootloader. If you unlock bootloader in 4.2.2 you will lose the camera, but the 4.3 fix that and also you can Unlock later after update and do not lose the camera. At the moment you don't have to do that because any type of rooting 4.3 is in developing so is up to you. It's your choice.
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so this link u gave me "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195" the ftf file in that is rooted?..please have patience in my reply cause im confused..is your z1 already rooted in 14.1.A.0.290?

gaboh24 said:
so this link u gave me "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195" the ftf file in that is rooted?..please have patience in my reply cause im confused..is your z1 already rooted in 14.1.A.0.290?
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This link is just a update to 4.3 and is not rooted. It can be flash with Bootloader Locked.
This is a FTF 4.3 already rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988 but is under developing, testing.
Mine is not rooted, is not released a stable method root for 4.3 yet.

eclyptos said:
We all was in your same situation and I telling you, this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195 is compatible 100% clean and smooth. Battery Life is amazing. Installed yestaerday and no issues if you do it right, like I did. After unpdate you can also unlock the bootloader, without losing camera, and you are ready for next step, Rooting. To rooting 4.3 at the moment is necessary unlock bootloader. If you follow this steps you will be fine, waiting for the root release for 4.3 but in the same moment you will enjoy your phone updated.
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eclyptos said:
This link is just a update to 4.3 and is not rooted. It can be flash with Bootloader Locked.
This is a FTF 4.3 already rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988 but is under developing, testing.
Mine is not rooted, is not released a stable method root for 4.3 yet.
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woooooo!!! your answer makes my mind at peace dude! haha.. if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed,
so how's the 14.2.A.0.290 NCB Firmware?

gaboh24 said:
woooooo!!! your answer makes my mind at peace dude! haha..
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good. Clik thanx.
gaboh24 said:
so how's the 14.2.A.0.290 NCB Firmware?
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Very good. The most amazing thing is the battery, very well improved. Still stock anyway but smooth and clean, no bloatware and a little bit more free ram. You will be happy. Use Flashtool 0.9.13 and flash. Take off sim and sd before do that.

eclyptos said:
good. Clik thanx.
Very good. The most amazing thing is the battery, very well improved. Still stock anyway but smooth and clean, no bloatware and a little bit more free ram. You will be happy. Use Flashtool 0.9.13 and flash. Take off sim and sd before do that.
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NICE!!!! so if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed patch,

gaboh24 said:
NICE!!!! so if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed patch,
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Do not matter what you have now, you will losing the root anyway. You have to flash in default, just like that. To make a fresh install you have to wipe data, cashe and appslog. Install Flashtool 0.9.13 and put the FTF in flashtool folder "Firmwares". Turn-off you phone, keep pushing, all the time, volume down when you connect the usb, wait to install windows drivers, when windows drivers are done run flashtool, keep pressin volume down, click flash on left side, select the firmware and flash again at the right bottom, keep pushing volume down until the flash green bar at the bottom will not start. Done. The windows of flashtool have to be set up like in the picture.

Dont worry i trust your guide and i dnt mind lossin' my apps...i already finish downloading the ncb firmware i will flash this later..i hope sony will put "move data to sdcard" in settings, in there nxt release of firmware..need to sleeo first mate i'll PM you for my reserved questions..
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