Hi Friends,
I wanted to have my Xperia J with ICS 11.0.A.7.5 firmware to be backed up. So following some post here on this forum stating that first repair phone using PCC and then go to db\13740270\blob_fs and copy 3 files with name "File....." and then convert the file to ftf using Flashtool.
So I first repair it using PCC. It succesfully repaired but after repairing, I found that now it is not ICS 11.0.A.7.5 but its JB11.2.A.0.31.
Also instead of 3 files with name starting with "File..." in db\13740270\blob_fs folder, there are 4 files starting with that name.
Can someone please guide me out of these 4 files, which files are to be selected in Flashtool for creating .ftf file to keep the backup of 11.2.A.0.31 firmware?
Also we know that there are some bugs in JB 11.2.A.0.31 as well as its hard to root this version. So if I want to go back to ICS 11.0.A.7.5, how can i revert back.
Thanks very much.
bipinravalia said:
Hi Friends,
I wanted to have my Xperia J with ICS 11.0.A.7.5 firmware to be backed up. So following some post here on this forum stating that first repair phone using PCC and then go to db\13740270\blob_fs and copy 3 files with name "File....." and then convert the file to ftf using Flashtool.
So I first repair it using PCC. It succesfully repaired but after repairing, I found that now it is not ICS 11.0.A.7.5 but its JB11.2.A.0.31.
Also instead of 3 files with name starting with "File..." in db\13740270\blob_fs folder, there are 4 files starting with that name.
Can someone please guide me out of these 4 files, which files are to be selected in Flashtool for creating .ftf file to keep the backup of 11.2.A.0.31 firmware?
Also we know that there are some bugs in JB 11.2.A.0.31 as well as its hard to root this version. So if I want to go back to ICS 11.0.A.7.5, how can i revert back.
Thanks very much.
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Regarding the backup I'm not sure exactly but from what I understand you want to save the .31 firmware for future flashing. If so, if the .31 firmware is unbranded you won't need to save it because there are links to the .31 Central European version ftf file on these forums.
And regarding the getting back part, if you ever wanna go back to ICS you can just flash the ICS .ftf file ( again you can find the links in the threads here) and you're done. BTW, if you wanna update to .31 I would recommend rooting the ICS and then updating OTA so that you can keep your root.
layup23 said:
Regarding the backup I'm not sure exactly but from what I understand you want to save the .31 firmware for future flashing. If so, if the .31 firmware is unbranded you won't need to save it because there are links to the .31 Central European version ftf file on these forums.
And regarding the getting back part, if you ever wanna go back to ICS you can just flash the ICS .ftf file ( again you can find the links in the threads here) and you're done. BTW, if you wanna update to .31 I would recommend rooting the ICS and then updating OTA so that you can keep your root.
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Thanks Sir for your guidance.
I did it this way...
Previously it was ICS unbranded and I rooted it sucessfully. Then I Repaired it with PCC (for getting backup of ICS) but it was repaired with JB .31 and root was lost.
Should I follow this way ?
First Flash ICS 7.5 .ftf file, then root it, then OTA update with JB. I also want to know that :
1. Will instead OTA updating with PCC work?
2.Is there any way to get back ICS by flashing with PCC instead of flash tools?
Thanks
bipinravalia said:
Thanks Sir for your guidance.
I did it this way...
Previously it was ICS unbranded and I rooted it sucessfully. Then I Repaired it with PCC (for getting backup of ICS) but it was repaired with JB .31 and root was lost.
Should I follow this way ?
First Flash ICS 7.5 .ftf file, then root it, then OTA update with JB. I also want to know that :
1. Will instead OTA updating with PCC work?
2.Is there any way to get back ICS by flashing with PCC instead of flash tools?
Thanks
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Not a problem man.
To answer your questions :
1- If you update withe Pc companion you will loose your root. Only updating over the air will keep the root. ( after you finish the updating process you simply need to update the superuser app from the playstore).
2- Unfortunately, if you use the repair function Pc Companion will give you the latest version available, there is no way of choosing which Android Version to install, it will choose it for you. So if you want ICS you need to flash the .ftf file with flashtools
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Hi Experts,
Need your help / comments on the following issue with Xperia J :-
Current status of my device :
Model Number - ST26i
Android Version - 4.1.2
Kernel Version - 3.4.0
Build Number - 11.2.A.0.31
Rooted - Yes
Bootloader Status - Unlocked
Issue - Sony PC Companion detects that a new update is available ( even though i am currently on the latest build ie - 11.2.A.0.31 ) and takes me the the screen ( see the attached image Update.jpg ) every-time i connect my device to the PC via USB.
Also, the Update Centre on device shows that a new update ( again build 11.2.A.0.31 ) is available and i would need to be connected to the PC to complete the update procedure.
Things tried - Connected the device to PC via USB and proceeded with the update using Sony PC Companion, however after the download of new update i get an error telling "Phone contains modified software that cannot be updated". ( Please refer the attached image update_failed.jpg ).
It would be great to know the following :-
1) is there a way to disable this update notification from Sony PC companion everytime i connect my device to PC ?
2) is there a way to disable system notification in the device's notification area about new update being available?
Thanks,
Hussain
From what I see it looks like you can't update and I think it's because of the unlocked bootloader. Why dont you just flash the .31 firmware via flashtools?
And if you wanna remove the notification form your phone regarding the available update just use titanium backup and freeze the update center app. That will remove the notification .
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layup23 said:
From what I see it looks like you can't update and I think it's because of the unlocked bootloader. Why dont you just flash the .31 firmware via flashtools?
And if you wanna remove the notification form your phone regarding the available update just use titanium backup and freeze the update center app. That will remove the notification .
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Thanks for your reply !
Can you please guide / point me to that step-by-step info on flashing .31 ver ( Indian ) firmware?
hussainshariff123 said:
Thanks for your reply !
Can you please guide / point me to that step-by-step info on flashing .31 ver ( Indian ) firmware?
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I don't know where you can find the Indian firmware, but you can install the Central European Version.
Follow this tutorial - http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/25-sony-xperia-j-st26 and search inside these forums for the Jelly bean .31 firmware ftf.
hussainshariff123 said:
Thanks for your reply !
Can you please guide / point me to that step-by-step info on flashing .31 ver ( Indian ) firmware?
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If you want to install stock firmware, then you have to lock your bootloader in order do pc companion detect what phone you have. In this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472 there will be a root method to .21/.31 firmware for our phone in a few days time.
What I would do is flash stock firmware, relock bootloader, update to latest version, and then root (and you can also unlock bootloader again.
Don't try to lock bootloader with custom kernel in your phone because you will get a soft bricked phone.
1- Do I need to unroot the phone(xperia L) and relock the bootloader to flash the stock rom?
2-Does flashing the stock rom removes CWM(I want to remove it)?
Thank's in advance!
you can return to stock firmware using FLASH TOOL for xperia ( google it )
With this you can lock the bootloader but before that flash the stock rom @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642
and yes flashing stock rom with FLASH TOOL will also remove CWM
hit thanks if that helped because today i also returned to stock rom
NG3000 said:
you can return to stock firmware using FLASH TOOL for xperia ( google it )
With this you can lock the bootloader but before that flash the stock rom @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642
and yes flashing stock rom with FLASH TOOL will also remove CWM
hit thanks if that helped because today i also returned to stock rom
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Well, i'l be using flashtool to flash the stock rom, but what i am asking, is if I need to relock bootloader to flash the stock rom, and i already have a unlocked bootloader
no you can flash it without locking
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Thank's, i have another question, can i update the system while the bootloader is unlocked?
LoddFern said:
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Thank's, i have another question, can i update the system while the bootloader is unlocked?
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No,you won't recive ota and can't update phone using pc companion and sus.You can only update phone using flashtool by flashing a ftf with the system.
Xperia l update
Hello guys. I'm new to this forum and i have one simple question.
I have an Xperia L c2105 rooted and with unlocked bootloader. Today when I connected it to my pc i received a notification from PC Companion with an update. I couldn't update it because the program said that I have a modified software or something like that.
Can I update my phone without losing root and with the bootloader unlocked? If i flash the stock rom update do i lose root and my bootloader will be locked?
PS: Sorry for my english, i hope you can help me deal with this...:good:
C'mon guys no one can help me?
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Ph3n0m3n said:
Hello guys. I'm new to this forum and i have one simple question.
I have an Xperia L c2105 rooted and with unlocked bootloader. Today when I connected it to my pc i received a notification from PC Companion with an update. I couldn't update it because the program said that I have a modified software or something like that.
Can I update my phone without losing root and with the bootloader unlocked? If i flash the stock rom update do i lose root and my bootloader will be locked?
PS: Sorry for my english, i hope you can help me deal with this...:good:
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Firstly,updates via pc companion or SUS requires lock bootloader..if you have TA backup just restored it and it will be updated officially.
Second...Flashing new firmware will erased everything and your bootloader still will be unlocked if throu flashtool..
Third...when using flashtool, there are a few choices you can make like saving your data and etc but its recommended to wipe everything..
your data etc can be backup using 3rd party app..
The easiest way to root is using extended stock kernel v6 kernel..It has built in root and its binaries..
Thank you very much. I didn't save TA when I unlocked the bootloader so I assume that I can't get it locked. So in this case I will do the update trough flashtool. After flashing the update I will just restore root. Have a nice day
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przemek4113 said:
No,you won't recive ota and can't update phone using pc companion and sus.You can only update phone using flashtool by flashing a ftf with the system.
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i have backed up drm using backup ta and a zip file is also saved now when i try to restore some error is coming like protcol fault(read error) please help me how to overcome this problem
Hi guys, i got an xperia l rooted, with unlocked bootloader, phone. I have flashed custom kernel. I would really like to go back to the stock version of my phone (i mean i wanna flash the stock kernel with no CWM and stuff and relock bootloader and unroot). Would any of you like to help me out with this? Thanks in advance!
GiwrgosP- said:
Hi guys, i got an xperia l rooted, with unlocked bootloader, phone. I have flashed custom kernel. I would really like to go back to the stock version of my phone (i mean i wanna flash the stock kernel with no CWM and stuff and relock bootloader and unroot). Would any of you like to help me out with this? Thanks in advance!
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Just flash ftf and you're back as stock
just flash the ftf of your version, root it, then restore your TA backup, then unroot. STOCKED NOW!
Thanks for your reply. I got some questions. I have 15.3.A.1.14 but in pc companion shows that i have the older one. If i flash the ftf ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642 ) 15.3.A.1.14 will everything be ok? And when i flash this ftf will i have stock kernel, rom and everything? Could you please tell me step by step what to do because im a little bit confused and i dont wanna do a fool mistake and destroy my device Thanks in advance.
GiwrgosP- said:
Thanks for your reply. I got some questions. I have 15.3.A.1.14 but in pc companion shows that i have the older one. If i flash the ftf ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642 ) 15.3.A.1.14 will everything be ok? And when i flash this ftf will i have stock kernel, rom and everything? Could you please tell me step by step what to do because im a little bit confused and i dont wanna do a fool mistake and destroy my device Thanks in advance.
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You can flash the firmware provided that it's actually the same as the name says. Just perform a clean flash, root your device, restore TA backup and again flash. Your device will come back to the default state.
Hit thanks if it worked
I would love to achieve root without unlocking the BL. Like it is described in this post for the Z1.
The idea would be to flash the FTF for the (stock) JB kernel with Flashtool, apply Easyroot and then flash back the original kernel. At least on the Z1 it seems to work.
I would be willing to try, I just don't know how to get the FTF with the two kernels. Hopefully this shouldn't delete any data either and the root might stick with any future KitKat OTA updates. Does anyone know how to get a copy of the FTF for the D2303 JB and 18.3.1.C.0.21 kernels?
Miche1asso said:
I would love to achieve root without unlocking the BL. Like it is described in this post for the Z1.
The idea would be to flash the FTF for the (stock) JB kernel with Flashtool, apply Easyroot and then flash back the original kernel. At least on the Z1 it seems to work.
I would be willing to try, I just don't know how to get the FTF with the two kernels. Hopefully this shouldn't delete any data either and the root might stick with any future KitKat OTA updates. Does anyone know how to get a copy of the FTF for the D2303 JB and 18.3.1.C.0.21 kernels?
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To get FTF for 2303 JB version, please look at the forum, maybe someone has posting FTF files for 4.3 android version.
For 18.3.1.C.0.21 kernel, you can obtain that from FTF 18.3.1.C.0.21, but only flash kernel. Don't wipe data and exlude anything except Kernel in flashtool while flashing.
Maybe you should try XperiFirm for download FTF files.
pradhana said:
To get FTF for 2303 JB version, please look at the forum, maybe someone has posting FTF files for 4.3 android version.
For 18.3.1.C.0.21 kernel, you can obtain that from FTF 18.3.1.C.0.21, but only flash kernel. Don't wipe data and exlude anything except Kernel in flashtool while flashing.
Maybe you should try XperiFirm for download FTF files.
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Ok, thanks. But all JB links I've found are dead. Still is it actually possible with Flashtool to just flash the kernel(s) from the whole ROM without wiping anything? That would be great.
My issue right now is that I can't find any active link to the JB ROM. Also I nearly finished my monthly Internet traffic quota already. And I don't have a Windows PC either (I use OSX). So if anyone with the ROMs and the right skills could make the kernel only FTFs I would really appreciate it.
Miche1asso said:
Ok, thanks. But all JB links I've found are dead. Still is it actually possible with Flashtool to just flash the kernel(s) from the whole ROM without wiping anything? That would be great.
My issue right now is that I can't find any active link to the JB ROM. Also I nearly finished my monthly Internet traffic quota already. And I don't have a Windows PC either (I use OSX). So if anyone with the ROMs and the right skills could make the kernel only FTFs I would really appreciate it.
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Actually i have found one 4.3 FTF firmware. It's for D2303 and i have flashed only jb kernel on 4.4.2 but it's not working. After Sony logo, phone only switches on/off so you can't get to bootanimation even. If you have any idea tell me im going to test it. What we need is patched 4.4.2 kernel which we are going to push su file and then flash our original kernel.
Well my model is D2306, and I did the following:
1 - Flash JB ftf, root with towelroot and install SuperSU from playstore (dont update binary)
2- Update through OTA (Update Center) to KK 4.4.2, and then to 4.4.4.
3- Through flashtool, apply root via towelroot again, after reboot, install SuperSU to /system.
And now I'm rooted with locked BL. Try yourself.
macabrocabral said:
Well my model is D2306, and I did the following:
1 - Flash JB ftf, root with towelroot and install SuperSU from playstore (dont update binary)
2- Update through OTA (Update Center) to KK 4.4.2, and then to 4.4.4.
3- Through flashtool, apply root via towelroot again, after reboot, install SuperSU to /system.
And now I'm rooted with locked BL. Try yourself.
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Yea, that's working for D2303 too, but is little boring. So everytime when you going to brick your phone while changing build.prop for example or something like that you have to repeat that process and with this idea (just changing the kernles) could be great because it takes less time and it's easier.
macabrocabral said:
Well my model is D2306, and I did the following:
1 - Flash JB ftf, root with towelroot and install SuperSU from playstore (dont update binary)
2- Update through OTA (Update Center) to KK 4.4.2, and then to 4.4.4.
3- Through flashtool, apply root via towelroot again, after reboot, install SuperSU to /system.
And now I'm rooted with locked BL. Try yourself.
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So how does it work? After downgrading to 4.3 it gets two OTAs? I think the trick updating with OTAs works because the OTAs must just do an incremental install. Still i can't afford to do it every time, due to my network cap restriction (I know. It feels like living in Neanderthal).
Hello xda members
please help me
I have Sony l
I Have unlocked my downloader and installed cm12.1
then yesterday day I went back to stock Rom 4.1.2
And I am trying to install update 4.2.2 through update center
But doesn't install
I have download_package.bin file how I can
Install it manually and lots of thanks for you
Sorry for bad english
You need to flash the ftf.. AFAIK the update centre updates do not work after bootloader unlock or something..
priyank.g said:
You need to flash the ftf.. AFAIK the update centre updates do not work after bootloader unlock or something..
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Yes, this is true, after unlocking bootloader Sony Update Center complains about "modified software". You need the ftf (search on xda for xperia l ftf 15.3.a.1.17)
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