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hi guys. need some assistance. i currently have an arc s rooted, BL locked, no roms, currently .42. i had my PC companion updated and it suddenly showed me an update for .69. my question is, if i proceed with the update, will i lose root on my phone? if yes, can i still root my phone once its already on .69? won't i have any issue once the official ICS is out and i update it while im on .69 or .62 will be better? sorry for too many questions. just don't want to brick my phone by doing unnecessary updates. please advise. thanks!

You lose your root if you use pc companion to update.
If you update with OTA method root stays.

Muurahainen said:
You lose your root if you use pc companion to update.
If you update with OTA method root stays.
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thanks. how would i be able to get an OTA update? or if i update via PC companion with that .69 update, is there a root process for that update?

romzL said:
thanks. how would i be able to get an OTA update? or if i update via PC companion with that .69 update, is there a root process for that update?
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No root available for.62 or.69(this for Germany legal issues overgmail) unless you have UNlocked bootloader,if you have unlocked bootloader do not update over the air it will brick your phone.
If bootloader is locked then use flash tools to down grade to.42 then root then update over the air to.62/.69 which ever your device gives you this way you wont lose root.
Hope this helps
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zolaisugly said:
No root available for.62 or.69(this for Germany legal issues overgmail) unless you have UNlocked bootloader,if you have unlocked bootloader do not update over the air it will brick your phone.
If bootloader is locked then use flash tools to down grade to.42 then root then update over the air to.62/.69 which ever your device gives you this way you wont lose root.
Hope this helps
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yes BL is locked. seems like i won't be updating my Arc S to any of those firmware since there is no root yet. thanks for the help

romzL said:
yes BL is locked. seems like i won't be updating my Arc S to any of those firmware since there is no root yet. thanks for the help
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If bootloader is locked then you can update ota and you wont lose root,
From what I understand there is no big difference between .42 and .62/.69
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you could flash 42 root this, update over the air to 62, than flash only the baseband to 69 root will still!

zolaisugly said:
If bootloader is locked then you can update ota and you wont lose root,
From what I understand there is no big difference between .42 and .62/.69
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not much difference? from what i have heard, .62 did have some improvement on the GB FW.

romzL said:
not much difference? from what i have heard, .62 did have some improvement on the GB FW.
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If you want .62 then you can do OTA update like i said.
You will keep your root that way.

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[Q] About my Xperia play,

Hi, i have Xperia play
about phone:
Model Number: R800i
Android Version: 2.3.3
Build Number: 3.0.1.A.0.145
my question is what root will i use?
and bootloader, give link please.
You will have to flash back to 2.3.2 then root with gingerbreak...
But here is a whole thread on how to unlock bootloader/root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043630
Here is how you unlock your boot loader - http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
and how to root without unlocking the bootloader - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
ohhh, so i can root and UNLOCK my boot loader?
and how can i flash back to 2.3.2?
EDIT: what is the difference of unlocking bootloader and rooting WITHOUT unlocking bootloader?
Jahy420 said:
ohhh, so i can root and UNLOCK my boot loader?
and how can i flash back to 2.3.2?
EDIT: what is the difference of unlocking bootloader and rooting WITHOUT unlocking bootloader?
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An unlocked bootloader allows you to issue fastboot commands to your device. It has nothing to do with root. Although it can be used to attain root easer
how can i flash back to 2.3.2?
Jahy420 said:
how can i flash back to 2.3.2?
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Use flashtool
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i cant find a thread on how to flash it back to 2.3.2 ive used search
Jahy420 said:
i cant find a thread on how to flash it back to 2.3.2 ive used search
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Right download the .184 firmware here:
http://www.multiupload.com/MDS10FFGTT
And download Flashtool from here:
http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
Unpack the .tft file and place it in the firmware folder of the extracted flashtool application.
Install the gordons gate flash drivers that come with flashtool.
run flashtool, click on flash, choose the .184 .tft file. And follow the onscreen instructions.
thanks man,
and this is what i do next ? -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
Jahy420 said:
thanks man,
and this is what i do next ? -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
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Yeah if you want root on 2.3.3. Follow that guide
i just finished flash it to 2.3.2 all my app lost LoL, but my SD is full :O
i have a superuser on my app, what i do next? how to remove apps and other thing to do with root
Help me
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Since you are rooted. Get Adfree from the market. It will block adverts on free games, browsing the web etc. Very useful app to have.
If you uninstall apps you cannot use ota again to upgrade to 2.3.4 when its out and still keep root (since all the bloatware needs to be still on the phone for an ota update to work)
I personally freeze the apps i dont want. It stops them from running and frees up ram (making the phone bootup faster, better battery life, all the perks that uninstalling them would give you) but it will not free up internal memory since you are not unistalling the app its still on your phone it just will not run while it is frozen. You would then just unfreeze them to use ota.
If you uninstall them you will either have to reflash again (to get back what you uninstalled, it will also wipe your phone clean again) then root again to use ota and keep root.
Anyways i use Bloat Freezer (which you have to pay for only £0.60 tho) or if you just want to uninstall apps the best to use would be Titanium Backup the free version allows you to uninstall apps. You can also use Titanium Backup to freeze apps but thats only in the paid version.
See here for the thread on what is safe to uninstall or freeze.
i flashed R800i 4.0.A.2.368 UK (newest firmware with xLoud etc) using flashtool and simply used flashtool to root it aswell, worked a treat
Uhm, if you root the warranty is being cancelled?
Geeve said:
Uhm, if you root the warranty is being cancelled?
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Diffrent companies have diffrent rules on warrenty and root, HTC will honour the warrenty even with a custom bootloader flashed
Geeve said:
Uhm, if you root the warranty is being cancelled?
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In Sony's case, it is.
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Xloud new update root

is there a way to root this Fw without unlocking the boot loader?
PS-If you are on unlocked bootloader you can do it with auto root.
Not that i know of
Actually, it seems that you can repeat the same trick than in the former update. Downgrade to 2.3.2 with Flashtool and update OTA.
Logseman said:
Actually, it seems that you can repeat the same trick than in the former update. Downgrade to 2.3.2 with Flashtool and update OTA.
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No way around to do it without loosing my apps?
but there's no OTA for the new update yet..

upgrading firmware

With all the 0% battery issue should I be worried about upgrading my firmware to latest uk update when its out?
I have unlocked bootloader and normally root the phone via recovery. If I upgrade to 2.3.4 and then root with same method can anything happen? Im really worried about getting same issue.
Or is this only for locked bootloaders?
Follow this to a T and you should be fine - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274572
my bootloader is unlocked
nice share
soldiers33 said:
my bootloader is unlocked
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Just flash both of THESE then.

Phone wont update to 4.2.2

My phone downloads the update but the install fails, im also trying to obtain root. I have gotten rid of some bloatware, could that be the problem if so what needs to be on the phone for the update to take?
Reactor903 said:
My phone downloads the update but the install fails, im also trying to obtain root. I have gotten rid of some bloatware, could that be the problem if so what needs to be on the phone for the update to take?
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> http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-m/general/guide-faq-how-to-root-boot-unlock-t2869432
ATTACK said:
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-m/general/guide-faq-how-to-root-boot-unlock-t2869432
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what am i doing with all that?
Reactor903 said:
what am i doing with all that?
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You were supposed to read it.
ATTACK said:
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IMPORTANT
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If you don't unlock your bootloader on 182/183.46.10, future system updates will close any loopholes to gaining root and unlocking your bootloader. - You have been warned!
Once your bootloader is unlocked, it can not be re-locked - Say goodbye to any warranties you may have.
Once your bootloader is unlocked, you can accept any and all firmware updates.
In order to receive and install System Updates you will need to be using 100% stock untouched firmware. (Stock system & recovery)
You can not downgrade with a locked bootloader. You can only flash current or updated firmware.
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Bummer. anyway to get stock apps back on phone? or is 4.2.2 not even worth it for the phone.
Reactor903 said:
Bummer. anyway to get stock apps back on phone? or is 4.2.2 not even worth it for the phone.
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Well... you have 3 options.
1. You can flash your current firmware and then OTA to the KitKat firmware.
2. Flash the KitKat firmware with RSD Lite.
3. Stay where you are and skip the update.
Is your bootloader unlocked?
If it's not I suggest that you flash the .10 firmware and unlock your bootloader. (It has to be the .10 firmware only to root and unlock the bootloader)

If I root my phone using this method, Will I be able to get OTA updates after this?

I want to root my phone SM-G530H using the following method http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/successfully-rooted-galaxy-grand-prime-t2935607
But Im afraid that I'll not be able to get OTA updates after rooting my phone. If I will not get OTA updates after rooting my phone using this method then tell me how can I root my phone and still get OTA updates after that. Pls help!
Flash a stock rom..u get root u get no ota
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But I want both root and OTA updates after that! Is that possible?
Fission035 said:
But I want both root and OTA updates after that! Is that possible?
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Sorry but not possible...
But when lollipop update arrives...u can unroot ur phone and get the update

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