Hi guys, just thought I would inform you that the 290 OTA is out in the USA. I have a c6903 that was imported here, SO I do not know if the phone has a location set or if its just going by my carriers connectivity, which is StraightTalk.
Should I update OTA and see if it preserves root?
You can't do OTA if rooted. Sony has taken care of that. OTA will fail if you try.
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I guess I should read the forums a bit better. Yes, the update did fail.
I thought sony sort of "encouraged" rooting.
Anyways, I wasted space on the forum.. =(
naga.nino said:
You can't do OTA if rooted. Sony has taken care of that. OTA will fail if you try.
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Strange beause it worked for me. I have C6903 unbranded (Romania).
I flashed 534, rooted, OTA-updated to 257 (root was kept)
Today I received the notification that an update to 290 is available.
So I successfully updated to 290 via OTA. Root is lost though
krenogin said:
I guess I should read the forums a bit better. Yes, the update did fail.
I thought sony sort of "encouraged" rooting.
Anyways, I wasted space on the forum.. =(
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I did OTA update and root is survived but partial root only. System files are write protected. If you want fully working root, you need to unlock the bootloader (at least for now).
I removed root and couldn't update OTA. Had to resort to the pc companion. I hope this helps in the development of a solution to get a 4.3 OTA root.
We have to detect which firmware could handle OTA update with root.
Same thing happened on some 257 firmware but...
Sony fixed exploit space that devs used to root and even if you find firmware (like @ktxed) that can be updated on rooted devices - you'll have only partial root.
And that means - you'll be able to flash everything through recovery but as soon as OS boot - you can't write to system anymore.
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I noticed partial root stops working after a while.I flashed custom rom on Lb.
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i was searching the web and found this with a new firmware for the xperia z dated march 19. just wanted to let you guys know
http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=22706
Edit: Here it is, all credits to krabappel2548
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200945
new: Well there is again an update, sadly no 4.2.2, it's still 4.1.2 with bugfixes. firmware version: 10.1.1.A.1.253
more info: http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/05/1...XperiaBlog+(Xperia+Blog)&utm_content=FaceBook
Sweet nice find, to be honest I am holding out for JB 4.2.2 hopefully one of these supports it
Today is 21 march :laugh:
changkho1908 said:
Today is 21 march :laugh:
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it's just the approval or something, it will take some days to be released, kinda hoping it's the 4.2.2 wich would be out at the end of this month
Re: new firmware comming c6603
We have to check pc companion everyday from now on
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.434 is the same update of ZL release a few days ago and it's JB 4.1.2
I think 4.2.2 should come in late April
Yeah , it is still JB 4.1.2 even i updated to .434
it is happened in Hong Kong
Just received .434. Netherlands, unlocked device.
im new to Sony devices, coming from Samsung Galaxy S3. Is it ok to update OTA when rooted? Bootloader is still locked and im on stock rom. On sammy devices i recall some issues with accepting OTAs when rooted.
nickwarn said:
im new to Sony devices, coming from Samsung Galaxy S3. Is it ok to update OTA when rooted? Bootloader is still locked and im on stock rom. On sammy devices i recall some issues with accepting OTAs when rooted.
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The ota will work, however I'm unsure whether you'll retain root.
fareeed said:
The ota will work, however I'm unsure whether you'll retain root.
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So far I've only lost root when doing a PC companion update. OTA has always retained root so far for me.
Re: new firmware comming c6603
Does this update is rolling via ota?
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The ota will work, however I'm unsure whether you'll retain root.
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Thats not a problem, i just reroot it.
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nickwarn said:
Thats not a problem, i just reroot it.
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Is it possible to reroot using the same method?
My Z is SIM free but I still have the bootloader locked!
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That's the thing, if the OTA update patches the exploit used to root it then you won't be able to re root. But as Rashkae said OTA updates seem to retain root. Worst case scenario, flash back to .350 with flashtool and root again
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gm007 said:
Does this update is rolling via ota?
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Edit: My bad apparently not...
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JPWOA said:
Is it possible to reroot using the same method?
My Z is SIM free but I still have the bootloader locked!
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Not sure, if not just flash back to .350 and root again :good:
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Does this update is rolling via ota?
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Update has a baseband and kernel update so don't expect it to come OTA.
You lose root after updating, but the current root exploit (for locked bootloaders) still works. Just re-root after updating
Re: new firmware arrived for xperia z c6603
So, any news from sony what's new in this update?
I assume it takes care of those sudden deaths... anything else?, cause i have this bug when i turn on the wifi, it continues to use 2g/3g network even it's connected to wifi.
It's not a big deal as i have to disable data before connecting to wifi(i'll rather have this than wifi dropouts. ), but still would like to get this fixed
Updated to .434 , I'm in Spain and OTA did'n find nothing, only with Companion.
.434 reloads again all GAPPS, Sony Boatware, Mc Affee, etc.
Same rooting files works in this one
Stamina fails again
Titanium Backup works fine, no restarts after deleting system apps
krilinmvp said:
Updated to .434 , I'm in Spain and OTA did'n find nothing, only with Companion.
.434 reloads again all GAPPS, Sony Boatware, Mc Affee, etc.
Same rooting files works in this one
Stamina fails again
Titanium Backup works fine, no restarts after deleting system apps
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So, stamina mode bug still exist in 434? No changes with standby time @ ON/OFF?
the new update DOES NOT fix slow camera startup. WTF SONY!
Just updated from n7100xxdmb2 to n7100xxdmc3 this morning, well the update appeared last night but I had low battery!
My Note 2 is rooted and shows as modified (stock firmware) and when I check for updates it refuses 'Your device has been modified...'
So I'm surprised it offered me the update. Anyone else had this update? Anything useful in it?!
Thanks.
[edit] agh, ignore the subject, that was a cut and paste from somewhere else! The correct version is in the body of this message (can't edit the subject)
My update give me lte. Not sure about yours? But if I was you I would use triangle away unroot it. Update it then root with framaroot
Or just download the update and use mobile odin
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Thanks for the reply dazza, mine's not an LTE handset so I guess the update won't give me that :silly:
I did get the update downloaded from vodafone automatically, even though my phone is rooted, I was just surprised as I didn't think rooted handsets got updates.
I did not update yet cuz I don't wanna lose root. I'm using [NUT]'s package.
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Just update by OTA, only 1.9MB
uhmm... maybe we could update without loose root...
Inviato dal mio C6903 con Tapatalk
I'm afraid to lose root.
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You can't update through OTA anyway if you're already on a rooted phone. I'm also on NUT's rooted firmware and received the OTA notification and the update won't work due to root or custom recovery.
So what if I want to update?? Can I? (rooted xperia z1...)
Have also just got the update through, it's a very small update, kind of reluctant to update, but it's so small I can't see it removing root either way.
I'm in the UK and am on EE. Running Monx's rom 6.0.3
Tried it, wouldn't install, cannot verify.
Need to get rid of this bloody notification now.
dladz said:
Have also just got the update through, it's a very small update, kind of reluctant to update, but it's so small I can't see it removing root either way.
I'm in the UK and am on EE. Running Monx's rom 6.0.3
Tried it, wouldn't install, cannot verify.
Need to get rid of this bloody notification now.
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Hmmm, why have you got it and i aint. EE UK, non rooted and am only across the Mersey from you (going by your avatar)
Asuming this update is just a few bug fixes and nothing new in terms of features.
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Hmmm, why have you got it and i aint. EE UK, non rooted and am only across the Mersey from you (going by your avatar)
Asuming this update is just a few bug fixes and nothing new in terms of features.
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Because
dladz said:
I'm in the UK and am on EE. Running Monx's rom 6.0.3
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So he will have a different customisation number.
You won't lose after OTA
Just to share - I came from NUT's 757 rom updated via OTA to 761 and I did not lose root. :good: Hope this helps.
PS. I didn't notice any difference maybe will check it out for a few more days
How did you do that...... It says "can't verify" when I try to install
Keep on coming guys.. Im waiting on fully charging my z1 before trying this update
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Wasn't this supposed to be only a chinese update?
On monx and ee and now have to couldn't validate icon
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Good update, this fixed the battery drain issue that I had with the previous firmware
If you are rooted using NUT's package then you can update following this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53037526&postcount=114
Just clear the icon, it's not going to be installable if youre on a custom rom, so monx = no, i'm guessing most of the other rom's will be the same too.
Just go to settings / apps / all / update service and update centre and stop notifications.
Gets rid of it but obviously the update is still there.
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Tonian1878 said:
Hmmm, why have you got it and i aint. EE UK, non rooted and am only across the Mersey from you (going by your avatar)
Asuming this update is just a few bug fixes and nothing new in terms of features.
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Greg kind of answered for me. As youre on a stock rom, it hasn't come through yet, i'm running Monx so it has.
Jiyeon90 said:
Good update, this fixed the battery drain issue that I had with the previous firmware
If you are rooted using NUT's package then you can update following this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53037526&postcount=114
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do I need to downgrade and install dual recovery again?
edit: oh nvm
zywin999 said:
Just to share - I came from NUT's 757 rom updated via OTA to 761 and I did not lose root. :good: Hope this helps.
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did you convert SuperSu in a system app (with the special function of SuperSu app) before the OTA firmware update?
First we get told that this is an operator specific update for France and China, then there's a certified update ending with 769, and now we get this 761 update worldwide.
What's going on?
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did you convert SuperSu in a system app (with the special function of SuperSu app) before the OTA firmware update?
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Nope didn't do anything special. I updated it right away still I have root.
I'm on stock 757 rooted, tried to update and BAM! failed to verify
Did anybody else get this update it just popped up on mine today will it break my root? Includes sidesync app with update. Update is 147.33 mb. Thanks for any info...
tkienzle said:
Did anybody else get this update it just popped up on mine today will it break my root? Includes sidesync app with update. Update is 147.33 mb. Thanks for any info...
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Always assume that any OTA or official update will break root and there is some risk that an update will actually brick your phone.
You should also assume that any OTA or official updates will prevent any known root methods from working in the future.
In short, if you are rooted don't take an OTA and if you think you want to root in the future still don't take an OTA.
One of the first things I do when I root a device is disable the OTA update mechanism so I'll never even see the notification.
Yes, the the new firmware update did break my root. I used towelroot. I have a galaxy tab 4 10.1 sm-t530nu.
Can you guys tell me whats the changelog? I dont want to lose root, but its worth it if its a major update.
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I updated my SM-T335 today. Changelog just said "Stability improvement"
I just bought this tablet today....didn't even think about the update...now I have to wait to root.
Not necessarily.
Im working on reverting my 10.1 to the prior firmware version. I just need to confirm that this is the appropriate firmware
PDA: T530NUUEU1AND4
OK, I used odin and restored the previous firmware. Ran towelroot again, and all is back to the way it was before the mistake in software update.
I was able to freeze LocalFOTA.apk but these were not there to freeze:
Kies.apk
SyncmIDM.apk
SyncmIDS.apk
Hi guys i have g900f in the UK and i am on KK 4.4.2 Rooted with stock rom. Today i received a software update message, i went to software update and its showing me a update package of 194mb and its giving me the option to download it however i am rooted with towel root and knox 0x0.
Any ideas of this update? If i do it, would it wipe away my root? I have left a screen shot below. Thanks
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In all probability it will update the device to Lollipop. .....and that WILL remove your root access.
The only thing that is preventing me from being certain of the fact is the size of the download....194 Mb is very small considering a full LP firmware is somewhere in the region of 1.36 Gb.....
Do you have a reason for staying on KK or is it just that you haven't had an opportunity to upgrade to LP before today?
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
There is no Lollipop within Europe, until beginning of May.
Any phones it should have all latest security patches at any cost.
keithross39 said:
In all probability it will update the device to Lollipop. .....and that WILL remove your root access.
The only thing that is preventing me from being certain of the fact is the size of the download....194 Mb is very small considering a full LP firmware is somewhere in the region of 1.36 Gb.....
Do you have a reason for staying on KK or is it just that you haven't had an opportunity to upgrade to LP before today?
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I like Kitkat as you can root it with Towel and have Knox 0x0. My warranty expires in August, so i am generally waiting for the official Marshmallow update, then i will upgrade the software to it.
Its werid how i got that update notification, because i restarted my phone earlier and checked again for updates, and it told me my device is modified and cannot update now. Maybe it was a glitch, but i am certainly not updating it to lollipop
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Yes if you have root access every one remotely has root access to your own phone too.
This is not a perfect world.
Kiriakos-GR said:
Yes if you have root access every one remotely has root access to your own phone too.
This is not a perfect world.
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Could you please elaborate? I will be updating to marshmallow as soon as it drops with the latest security patches.
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While I am just a industrial electrician playing with motors , cables, and electronics, even so I am also aware of what is: Remote hijacking of a Smartphone.
Samsung security patches and lollipop (By Samsung) both are additional added shields against all sort of hijacking, due apps, remote access or direct unauthorized access.