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[Q] Factory Reset on Sony Xperia Miro

Hi
I am thinking of rooting my Miro,
is it possible to restore to factory default state if anything should go wrong with the rooting?
eg. can I...
1) reset from within the useable/working phone?
2) reset from a 'frozen' state by using buttons?
my main concern if the phone freezes and doesnt startup or something...can it be fixed in that state?
thanks

Yes. You are safe if you dont unlock bootloader. Going back to full stock? Pc companion - repair. Just make sure the battery is charged full.
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zzztidurvirus said:
Yes. You are safe if you dont unlock bootloader. Going back to full stock? Pc companion - repair. Just make sure the battery is charged full.
Sent from My Awesome Paradox ST21i
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thanks...
sorry im noob too rooting etc (although I have jailbroke an ipod before) so have a few questions I hope you wont mind?
- wont I need an unlocked bootloader to root the phone?
what does having an unlocked bootloader allow?
do I need unlocked bootloader to use custom rom? (should I avoid custom roms?)
my phone is running on 11.0.A.5.5 and ive read 11.0.A.5.8 is out and is much better...it says i have latest version.. why is that do you think?
has that 'unlockroot' tool been verified as working on miro?
the main reasons for rooting is because it will allow me to access apps that give better CPU and Memory management - ive read that custom roms can improve performance and battery life...but i know little about them? - the phone works fine but lags a bit due to low memory, ive had to disable battery draining apps like google+, Google Maps and Google Play - I use Juice Defender Ultimate which is great but it can also toggle 2G/3G for me with a rooted fone...something im playing with at moment as iam finding 2G better for me..
thanks

No. You can root a locked bootloader phone without unlocking it. Unlock allow you to install custom kernel (cm/other) and loses your warranty with sony (you gave them your imei). There are rom for locked, like paradox. You can try updating to newest version first via pc companion - repair. Then you can root it and freeze more apps (facebook, playstore) and manual unfreeze if you really want to use it. You can get more free ram this way. And that was from stock rooted phone.
Im using greenify and link2sd (freeze) to get maximum free ram for no lag gaming.
Sent from My Awesome Paradox ST21i

[Q] 4.2.2 update issues.. not even resolving through PC companion or Update service

Hello, I recently updated my Sony Xperia L to 4.2.2. There are several issues which I have faced which are explained as follows
1: Data Package not working (I mean at all)
2: Downloaded apps shortcut icon on homescreen disappear after a restart
3: Some of the apps not working fluently
I asked Sony on Google+ and they said to repair it through PC Companion (Steps were written). I followed the same procedure but still the same problem. Than they asked me to repair it through Update service, and I did that as well, and still, the same problem continues. Sony is not accepting that it is an update issue. If it isnt, can you please help me with it that what would be the solution? Please help me with this

shaheer khan said:
Hello, I recently updated my Sony Xperia L to 4.2.2. There are several issues which I have faced which are explained as follows
1: Data Package not working (I mean at all)
2: Downloaded apps shortcut icon on homescreen disappear after a restart
3: Some of the apps not working fluently
I asked Sony on Google+ and they said to repair it through PC Companion (Steps were written). I followed the same procedure but still the same problem. Than they asked me to repair it through Update service, and I did that as well, and still, the same problem continues. Sony is not accepting that it is an update issue. If it isnt, can you please help me with it that what would be the solution? Please help me with this
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Well first of all the 4.2.2 firmware is the buggy , even though you will repair it with pc companion, What pc companion will do is reinstall it ,nothing other than this is going on there. Well there is one option to downgrade to 4.1.2 .

except.rooting??
aniketroxx said:
Well first of all the 4.2.2 firmware is the buggy , even though you will repair it with pc companion, What pc companion will do is reinstall it ,nothing other than this is going on there. Well there is one option to downgrade to 4.1.2 .
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If it is anything apart from rooting than please lay it on me.. I have been looking for solution.. That would be of great help (even greater if with full steps and downloadable links )

shaheer khan said:
1: Data Package not working (I mean at all)
2: Downloaded apps shortcut icon on homescreen disappear after a restart
3: Some of the apps not working fluently
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1: You have to create your APN by yourself
2: That happens with apps on SD card
3: App related. Did you do a factory reset?
I was with no bugs at all on 4.2.2... until i installed superusermod. Then i destroyed my phone and i can't get 4.2.2 anymore (reboots every 15 minutes).

Svartehjerte said:
1: You have to create your APN by yourself
2: That happens with apps on SD card
3: App related. Did you do a factory reset?
I was with no bugs at all on 4.2.2... until i installed superusermod. Then i destroyed my phone and i can't get 4.2.2 anymore (reboots every 15 minutes).
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Sir i didnt get that.. What is APN? And yes i did a factory reset as well.. And how ur 4.2 was bug free? Let me know if possible.. Otherwiise if it could be converted to 4.1.2 as before that was working fine

APN stands for access point name. You must configure it manually according to your operator.
You can get back to 4.1.2 using flashtool.
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[Q] Updates for Bootloader unlocked phones.

Now I was under impression that phones where bootloader is unlocked and are rooted AND have different kernel (in my case Phantom kernel) do not receive OTA updates nor do they receive updates on Sony PC Companion.
To my surprise I have that annoying icon for OTA for latest firmware and update shows also on PC Companion as well ! Anomaly or did Sony eased up on their restrictions ?
Anybody else experienced this ?
BTW if there are more that are annoyed by that update icon solution is to go to settings->apps->all apps pick update center and clear it's cache.

Redzo said:
Now I was under impression that phones where bootloader is unlocked and are rooted AND have different kernel (in my case Phantom kernel) do not receive OTA updates nor do they receive updates on Sony PC Companion.
To my surprise I have that annoying icon for OTA for latest firmware and update shows also on PC Companion as well ! Anomaly or did Sony eased up on their restrictions ?
Anybody else experienced this ?
BTW if there are more that are annoyed by that update icon solution is to go to settings->apps->all apps pick update center and clear it's cache.
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Ota is showing because you have phantom kernel.I have ota icon too on 1.14 fw.Your solution doesnt work for me, when you clear the app and run next time update center or restart the phone ota will show again.

przemek4113 said:
Ota is showing because you have phantom kernel.I have ota icon too on 1.14 fw.Your solution doesnt work for me, when you clear the app and run next time update center or restart the phone ota will show again.
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Ok thanks for clarification.
Regarding OTA icon sure and confirmed way of getting rid of it is using titanium and freezing update centre.

Redzo said:
Ok thanks for clarification.
Regarding OTA icon sure and confirmed way of getting rid of it is using titanium and freezing update centre.
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I know, have done that few days back, but freezing apps on titanium works only when you paid for the full version

Use Link2SD and freeze that....its free
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[Q] upgrading rooted xperia c with New firmware

Hi
I have rooted my xperia c and removed many system apps
But nw I want to upgrade my system firmware. So can I unroot my phone and upgrade to latest firmware and again root it without any ptoblem??
Plz help

abhijithpjay said:
Hi
I have rooted my xperia c and removed many system apps
But nw I want to upgrade my system firmware. So can I unroot my phone and upgrade to latest firmware and again root it without any ptoblem??
Plz help
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good news:
There is no unroot required to upgrade your firmware..
not so bad news:
you would lose the root, so need to root your mobile again, no glitches there.
secondly, your deleted bloatware system apps will be back again which like the last time you need to delete again..
Enjoy the feel then !

abhijithpjay said:
Hi
I have rooted my xperia c and removed many system apps
But nw I want to upgrade my system firmware. So can I unroot my phone and upgrade to latest firmware and again root it without any ptoblem??
Plz help
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Yes, you can upgrade without any hitch.
But the drawback is that the phone will be un-rooted again and all the bloatwares will be back.

can we factory reset rooted xperia c
palimatix said:
good news:
There is no unroot required to upgrade your firmware..
not so bad news:
you would lose the root, so need to root your mobile again, no glitches there.
secondly, your deleted bloatware system apps will be back again which like the last time you need to delete again..
Enjoy the feel then !
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Hi
One more doubt
Can we factory reset rooted xperia c and what are its pros and cons.

abhijithpjay said:
Hi
One more doubt
Can we factory reset rooted xperia c and what are its pros and cons.
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Yes bro you can factory reset rooted Xperia C.
Pros: You system will be clean as new
Cons: You will lose your data :laughInstalled Apps, contacts, etc)

[Q] Apps on the SD card are gone (but I can still open them)

Ok, so I unlocked and rooted my D2212 following the instructions on this thread, and now when I reboot my phone all the shortcuts (or icons) to the apps installed on the SD card disappear. I can still open and use them normally using Play Store or Link2SD, but I would rather not have to go through that everytime I wanted to open some app. Usually I have to keep on rebooting until they show up again (couldn't notice any pattern), but now it seems that no matter how many times I reboot, they just won't come back.
Does anyone have any ideia on what is the problem/how to fix it?

ljoak said:
Ok, so I unlocked and rooted my D2212 following the instructions on this thread, and now when I reboot my phone all the shortcuts (or icons) to the apps installed on the SD card disappear. I can still open and use them normally using Play Store or Link2SD, but I would rather not have to go through that everytime I wanted to open some app. Usually I have to keep on rebooting until they show up again (couldn't notice any pattern), but now it seems that no matter how many times I reboot, they just won't come back.
Does anyone have any ideia on what is the problem/how to fix it?
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Update to 4.4.4 kitkat or use google now or other thirdparty launcher.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual using XDA app.

vinay said:
Update to 4.4.4 kitkat or use google now or other thirdparty launcher.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual using XDA app.
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Hmmm, ok thanks, I'll try that and get back with the results

I updated to 4.4.4 (after a LOT of difficulties) and it seems to be back to normal. I should note that I lost everything on the update, including the root but I don't know, I don't think I need the root for now.
Thanks again, vinay!

ljoak said:
I updated to 4.4.4 (after a LOT of difficulties) and it seems to be back to normal. I should note that I lost everything on the update, including the root but I don't know, I don't think I need the root for now.
Thanks again, vinay!
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You can root if you want.
If problem don't go away install google now launcher or any of your favourite launcher.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual using XDA app.