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[q] upgrade after root

I have a rooted sony ericsson live with walkman with Gingerbread, and the bootloader is unlocked.
Sony is now offering ICS update on this device. Should i go on with it?
Will my phone be upgraded?

k2mach said:
i have a rooted sony ericsson live with walkman with gingerbread, and the bootloader is unlocked.
Sony is now offering ics update on this device. Should i go on with it?
Will my phone be upgraded?
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no probs go with it

dineshlives said:
no probs go with it
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are you sure man?? it wont brick right? i can upgrade using the software companion like normal?

k2mach said:
are you sure man?? it wont brick right? i can upgrade using the software companion like normal?
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i wouldn't. just wait for a developer to post a rooted version of the update and flash it in recovery. ive heard root + ota updates are kinda a hit or miss as to whether it will toast you or not

I'm having trouble too help?
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Lock your bootloader first. Updates check that.
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PhxkinMassacre said:
i wouldn't. just wait for a developer to post a rooted version of the update and flash it in recovery. ive heard root + ota updates are kinda a hit or miss as to whether it will toast you or not
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ok i will see to it

Allanitomwesh said:
Lock your bootloader first. Updates check that.
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locking my bootloader would do the trick? please confirm if you are sure!

PhxkinMassacre said:
i wouldn't. just wait for a developer to post a rooted version of the update and flash it in recovery. ive heard root + ota updates are kinda a hit or miss as to whether it will toast you or not
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i found this, can you please check and tell that it works?
http://naw32fsystem.blogspot.in/2012/06/how-to-upgrade-live-with-walkman-to-ics.html

k2mach said:
locking my bootloader would do the trick? please confirm if you are sure!
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Yeah locking the bootloader would work, you need to return 100% to stock though, so factory software it was shipped with, I don't know whether you still have that or if you can grab it from the official sony site, there is probably a copy of it in the forums

matt4321 said:
Yeah locking the bootloader would work, you need to return 100% to stock though, so factory software it was shipped with, I don't know whether you still have that or if you can grab it from the official sony site, there is probably a copy of it in the forums
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Lock the bootloader,unroot to stock(full reset) and you're good to update. Then you can reroot after.
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Allanitomwesh said:
Lock the bootloader,unroot to stock(full reset) and you're good to update. Then you can reroot after.
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relocking boot loader seems to me to be a lot of work! Is there nay other way?
http://naw32fsystem.blogspot.in/2012...an-to-ics.html will this help if i download this file nad flash using flashtool?

PhxkinMassacre said:
just wait for a developer to post a rooted version of the update and flash it in recovery.
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k2mach said:
relocking boot loader seems to me to be a lot of work! Is there nay other way?
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Running PC Companion with an unlocked bootloader is lethal. You could wait it out like PhxkinMassacre said,or skip the reverting to stock,but the bootloader is a must lock.
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Allanitomwesh said:
Running PC Companion with an unlocked bootloader is lethal. You could wait it out like PhxkinMassacre said,or skip the reverting to stock,but the bootloader is a must lock.
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HEY PEOPLE! will anyone tell me if the file here is that rooted verision you want me to wait for??
http://naw32fsystem.blogspot.in/2012/06/how-to-upgrade-live-with-walkman-to-ics.html

Yeah you can run that.
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[Q] How to root Asus tf300t Worldwide version

Hi,
I was wondering how to root my Asus tf300t WW (build number JRO03C.WW_epad-10.4.2.13-20120907), Android 4.1.1? All those that I found was on with US type firmware.
Cheers..

Tamaskan said:
Hi,
I was wondering how to root my Asus tf300t WW (build number JRO03C.WW_epad-10.4.2.13-20120907), Android 4.1.1? All those that I found was on with US type firmware.
Cheers..
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I am in the same dilemma, I am using the TW build.
But I decided to unlocked the bootloader first. The APK for ICS works fine for JB.

lenrek said:
I am in the same dilemma, I am using the TW build.
But I decided to unlocked the bootloader first. The APK for ICS works fine for JB.
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Haha, but i found this but it is US version and I dont know if it will work and I am not willing to risk my tab haha
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845377&fb_source=message

Tamaskan said:
Haha, but i found this but it is US version and I dont know if it will work and I am not willing to risk my tab haha
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845377&fb_source=message
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Ya... Is essentially the same steps as I found. I have manage to unlock. Will try to flash recovery and root later. Wish me luck... :fingers-crossed:
What I have understood so far, the steps are affecting the recovery and install su into the /system partition (no wipe). It does not affect the kernel nor Android itself. So, technically, it should be generic for all build.

lenrek said:
Ya... Is essentially the same steps as I found. I have manage to unlock. Will try to flash recovery and root later. Wish me luck... :fingers-crossed:
What I have understood so far, the steps are affecting the recovery and install su into the /system partition (no wipe). It does not affect the kernel nor Android itself. So, technically, it should be generic for all build.
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owh, so have u tried it? did it work?

Yes! It works!
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lenrek said:
Yes! It works!
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hmm i guess we they can close this topic now, knowing that we can root using those steps.

lenrek said:
Yes! It works!
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Ok, I'm glad for you
But it will be better to explain how you have root your tf300 with this process.
Could you explain for other users.
Thanks

philos64 said:
Ok, I'm glad for you
But it will be better to explain how you have root your tf300 with this process.
Could you explain for other users.
Thanks
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Mine TW build.
You can read about it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1921229

lenrek said:
Mine TW build.
You can read about it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1921229
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Yes I can, but it was not for me if I have write this:
But it will be better to explain how you have root your tf300 with this process.
Could you explain for other users.
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It's for the others members, not for me, If you have seen my sig
But still thanks

[Q] OTA Updates

Hey guys.
I was wondering, if I'm rooted but I flashed the stock recovery can I do OTA updates?
Thanks!

Raikurou said:
Hey guys.
I was wondering, if I'm rooted but I flashed the stock recovery can I do OTA updates?
Thanks!
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Not sure. But don't know why you would want to. Can break root and block all root and boot loader unlock exploits.

prdog1 said:
Not sure. But don't know why you would want to. Can break root and block all root and boot loader unlock exploits.
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To get the official updates.

Raikurou said:
To get the official updates.
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We wait for the devs to check the updates for safety and then flash them. Have never taken an OTA in years. I like root and unlock. Don't want to be stuck stock.

prdog1 said:
We wait for the devs to check the updates for safety and then flash them. Have never taken an OTA in years. I like root and unlock. Don't want to be stuck stock.
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Well, regardless, can I? (The question)

Raikurou said:
Well, regardless, can I? (The question)
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I'm pretty sure you will lose root, so is that worth it to you? Or would you rather wait till all the devs are using the g7 base? Some are already on the G7 base right now.

Brian Gove said:
I'm pretty sure you will lose root, so is that worth it to you? Or would you rather wait till all the devs are using the g7 base? Some are already on the G7 base right now.
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Is that all that will happen? Or is there a possibility of bricking?

It could brick your phone if you've unlocked your bootloader. Otherwise you will lose root.
If you want to read all the discussion on the ota update do a search for it. There was umpteen threads about the same topic.

Brian Gove said:
It could brick your phone if you've unlocked your bootloader. Otherwise you will lose root.
If you want to read all the discussion on the ota update do a search for it. There was umpteen threads about the same topic.
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How do I know if I've unlocked my bootloader?

Last one, you have to use the search if you got more questions. Or wait for someone else to answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935872 <--- Read that thread, there's the exact discussion you need.

@Brian LOL. If you don't know it is locked.

prdog1 said:
@Brian LOL. If you don't know it is locked.
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lol, I got tired of spoonfeeding. Every question he asked I did the simplest search and found the answers easily.

Brian Gove said:
lol, I got tired of spoonfeeding. Every question he asked I did the simplest search and found the answers easily.
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Lol, not even one thank you for all of the help.....
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

Read.. Read some more.. then read it again... twice.
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Young Grasshopper...a lot more reading...and a lot less posting gets the answers you seek..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887741
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@HHF2. +1

[Q] Where is the bootloader unlock for JB?

I'm trying to prepare myself to install CleanROM and I can't find the unlocker. The ASUS site says ICS only so I didn't download it.
What should I be using?

skidawgz said:
I'm trying to prepare myself to install CleanROM and I can't find the unlocker. The ASUS site says ICS only so I didn't download it.
What should I be using?
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the ICS unlocker
It is also working if you are on JB allready
I also unlocked on JB using that

jokapo said:
the ICS unlocker
It is also working if you are on JB allready
I also unlocked on JB using that
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Thanks!
Time to get to modding!

skidawgz said:
Thanks!
Time to get to modding!
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Goodluck and Enjoy

How to root the latest JB

Hi, sorry for noob question, but what is the easiest way to root the latest firmware? I don't want to unlock bootloader.
Downgrade to ICS? Aslo I would like to save my data (game progress etc.).
I read a lot of tuts, but I ever don't know what to do.

You can't downgrade. At this time, the only way is to unlock the bootloader and flash root in.
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funnel71 said:
You can't downgrade. At this time, the only way is to unlock the bootloader and flash root in.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app
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I have the same question, I have a stock firmware, locked (I guess), updated to the latest version.
Can I use the following guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33117920&postcount=2

This is the only guide I know that works - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
Follow step 3
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app

I have modified the part 3 of this guide and you will find here:
Small guide for Install recovery and rooting when you are already to JB

When I'm trying to reboot bootloader - "no device found"
I have installed USB drivers.
Do I have to unlock bootloader?

bartek06 said:
When I'm trying to reboot bootloader - "no device found"
I have installed USB drivers.
Do I have to unlock bootloader?
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Sure you can IMO
You can do it on first.
Click to my sig, goto my index for tf300 and you will find the Asus unlock tool

But is it necessary? Can I root without unlocking?

As I said, if you are on JB bootloader, you cannot root without unlock your device...for the moment

philos64 said:
I have modified the part 3 of this guide and you will find here:
Small guide for Install recovery and rooting when you are already to JB
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hey dude is it work on tf300tg too?

shawshank61 said:
hey dude is it work on tf300tg too?
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I would like to say yes, but I fear that this won't work on your TF300TG... Sorry

I'm trying to unlock my bootloader via asus provided apk. I keep getting the error "An unknown error occurs, which maybe a network connection issue. please wait and try again later." Any know a fix for this?

philos64 said:
I would like to say yes, but I fear that this won't work on your TF300TG... Sorry
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i know u are really busy man but i also know if u want u can ) plz work on tf300tg if u want ) i like all developers <3

so it looks i'm like screwed? My TF300 is running JB and is not unlocked. And the ASUS unlock tool isn't working....so is there eventually going to have a way to root without unlock?

As I said a lot of time, you can't if you are not unlocked!
Swifted by Philos One X using xda premium somewhere between sky and earth

philos64 said:
As I said a lot of time, you can't if you are not unlocked!
Swifted by Philos One X using xda premium somewhere between sky and earth
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In JB i can't root if i'm not unlocked. Is that "forever" or a "just for now" thing? Because ASUS's unlock tool is giving me the error that it can't connect to the server. Should I just ditch my tf300 now?

I have the same issue about this error message and I search how is possible to unlock my tab with different method. Someone have idea?
Thanks

Freebob94 said:
I have the same issue about this error message and I search how is possible to unlock my tab with different method. Someone have idea?
Thanks
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In the same boat as you. Sigh....asus....T_T

tjy8tim said:
In JB i can't root if i'm not unlocked. Is that "forever" or a "just for now" thing? Because ASUS's unlock tool is giving me the error that it can't connect to the server. Should I just ditch my tf300 now?
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I think it's "just for now" and they're going to develop one tool for JB 4.2. Don't forget that this tool has been built in first for ICS version.
Freebob94 said:
I have the same issue about this error message and I search how is possible to unlock my tab with different method. Someone have idea?
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For now, you cannot use an another way for unlock your device

thanks. as long as it's "just for now" i'm okay....T_T or else i'm ditching this tablet.