1)Is the update going to erase my files, data and the apps?
2)After upgrading my phone is the guarantee will be finished or it will continue?
3)advice me should i update or not?
waleed.badr said:
1)Is the update going to erase my files, data and the apps?
2)After upgrading my phone is the guarantee will be finished or it will continue?
3)advice me should i update or not?
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1)Yes but you can put you're pictures, mp3,etc on you sdcard. Sdcard is not wiped .
2)The guarantee continue of course .
3)you should update: more stalbe , better battery life ,...
Worth updating?
waleed.badr said:
1)Is the update going to erase my files, data and the apps?
2)After upgrading my phone is the guarantee will be finished or it will continue?
3)advice me should i update or not?
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Reply #1 If you are using Sony PC Companion to update your phone, yes, your internal memory will be wiped. The result may differ updating from the device itself (ie OTA - Over The Air). A third method would imply using Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php with a FTF file.
Reply #2 Using Sony method, your warranty would not be void.
Reply #3 If you don't know how to backup your apps, contacts and documents, it would not be worth updating. If you rooted your devices under 4.3 (unlikely) you may not be able to root it under Kitkat (4.4) although workarounds may exist (development forum).
Regards
May app data was all present after upgrading from 4.3 to KK with PC-C. Certainly it is still the safest to move important things to SD memory.
I did not see any relevant change in battery live, stability or else. Only relevant change for me is the Quicksettings menu is more clever. That said, the usefull GPS switch is lost, it's now in bundle with Location on/off (scheisse idea, that). Otherwise the differences are microscopic, unlike with other Sony phones. At that point I'd not upgrade to KK for this phone if intention is to root. You have more option for customization under 4.3.
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is there a non intrusive (as in rooting not required) method
for "backing up" and "restoring" a Samsung S6 (SM-G920I) stock ROM.
thank you in advance.
note: not interested in any custom rom nor any tinkering. this is strictly for recovery option should the operating system ever get corrupt or get mal-ware.
UaVaj said:
is there a non intrusive (as in rooting not required) method
for "backing up" and "restoring" a Samsung S6 (SM-G920I) stock ROM.
thank you in advance.
note: not interested in any custom rom nor any tinkering. this is strictly for recovery option should the operating system ever get corrupt or get mal-ware.
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Smart switch can backup every thing u need with out a custom recovey theres no way to make a complete img backup
given the lack of response here and limited results via any search engine/forum.
perhaps there is no such method available.
given that said. all these "stock" rom floating around available for download.
these must be all rooted stock rom then.
if not. how did the owners of these stock rom rips the original rom off the device?
for further clarification. simply looking to back up the original operating system and could care less about the latter data/updates.
UaVaj said:
given the lack of response here and limited results via any search engine/forum.
perhaps there is no such method available.
given that said. all these "stock" rom floating around available for download.
these must be all rooted stock rom then.
if not. how did the owners of these stock rom rips the original rom off the device?
for further clarification. simply looking to back up the original operating system and could care less about the latter data/updates.
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As said before, Smart Switch is the tool to use. In case of emergency you factory reset your phone and use this tool to recover broken system files and restore your data.
Stock roms are compiled with the official firmwares you get from sammobile.
The following method has been used from the begging of the android i think.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-full-backup-of-your-android-device-without-root/
(If external links are not allowed ,inform me and i will remove immediately! )
Please note that i have not personally tested the ADB backup method,but i dont see any reason to not work with user apps and data.
Dont know about system files on the other hand.
Also you dont need to install the whole Android SDK, just the adb files and drivers (google them).
nighthawk696969 said:
The following method has been used from the begging of the android i think.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-full-backup-of-your-android-device-without-root/
(If external links are not allowed ,inform me and i will remove immediately! )
Please note that i have not personally tested the ADB backup method,but i dont see any reason to not work with user apps and data.
Dont know about system files on the other hand.
Also you dont need to install the whole Android SDK, just the adb files and drivers (google them).
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This method works for the APKs off the installed Userapps but not for data. And it's definitely not working for system files because you would need root for that.
It's a good question how to backup data of userapps without root. But nowadays most apps sync their data to the cloud.
thank you all for trying to help. greatly appreciated.
however this is not getting anywhere.
one last time. "this is strictly for backing up and restoring the operating system (android 5.1.1) incase of corruption or malware." not the user application. not the user data. not user settings.
for restore - looks like odin can handle the restore. just have to root the device first. and then it will be back to factory stock.
for backup - want the current stock rom on the s6 in my hand and keep it 100.0% original. is seems to be a dead end.
why? have a "stock" note3 that got malware so bad. malware has embedded itself into the root. even a master reset does not get rid of the malware. just bought a S6. does not want history to repeat itself. hence looking for a non invasive backup/restore method.
Hi guys,
is it possible to gain a temp root through adb?
after upgrading from Android 4 to 6, there are some applications that has been removed.
For example, Microsoft Account application which provide you the 2-step authentication for your accounts.
I can't install it anymore, i keep getting error code: -505
which is probably related to some data already present on the device which it cannot erase.
right now, that there's permission management for application, i don't see any real reason to be rooted.
therefore, my question is if i can remove this specific application data from the data partition without being rooted?
Thanks
I've read since day one of my Android experience that when you upgrade a full version (as opposed to small incrementals) such as Kitkat to Lollipop, or Lollipop to Marshmallow, you should back up, do a full wipe, and reinstall all your apps from scratch. You have upgraded two full versions, so it's not surprising that you're having problems. Rather than messing around with temporary root and deleting from partitions you should be doing it right as I've stated above.
Thanks dahawthrone,
This might work indeed but will take too much time to accomplish.
not really worth it.
Really? You prefer to put up with a broken phone? This is just one symptom of corruption. Who knows how many others there may be? And particularly with something as important as 2-factor authentication...
root ur phone do wht ever u need to do then unroot through super user
and yes u can delete data from data partition using es explorer and after everything is done unroot ur device through super user!
not broken.. just having a difficulties with his specific app
I just solved it.
root was not needed, although, usb debugging mode was mandatory.
through adb:
1. adb uninstall com.microsoft.msa.authenticator
2. adb install com.microsoft.msa.authenticator-2.apk
and we're done, works like a charm!
thanks for all the advice's.
hi. really i just want my phone to be sure to clear from any malware, but this could also be a request of how to flash a new OS if this is needed. the phone runs as slowly as it ever did so i can't see any major difference in that. one thing is that a data usage app shows no increase in data since the possible infection, even though i know i am using the mobile data. and this seems strange as though something could be blocking this to hide its own communications.
i rooted my UK android phone with kingoroot a while back to gain SU access to allow me to store apps on the external SD card. that was ages ago and i don't access to the same windows PC. (i have a linux'd laptop)
foolishly i clicked on a whatsapp message with a 'free voucher offer' link, even though i though this was too good to be true and i knew i shouldn't click on this kind of nonsense.... i have since installed norton antivirus and it says the phone is fine, though i am still dubious that the app can check for any malware that may have entered into the lower levels of the system given kingoroot has messed with the access controls. for now i have removed any apps that have my bank details
i have read that in these circumstances even factory reset may guarantee clearing anything. is this correct? so am i right that the only way to be sure the phone is clean is to re-install a new boot loader and OS?
if so, this is a little beyond me and i find conflicting instructions as to what to do, or where to download the correct files. i find more links to installing non- standard android 4.3 or 4.4, with reports that these maybe aren't stable. if they are OK i'd happy with these, but 4.1.1 does most of what i want (apart from the lack of internal memory and not being able to store apps on the external SD)
would doing a firmware update to a newer version B209 do the same? (mine is currently B197) i can find a link from a place i trust from github, and if this helps the phone run better then i would be up for doing that anyway but again would not know how to.
do i have to undo the Kingoroot before i start any of this? is the CNET download link for kingoroot safe to use as the kingoapp.com website doesn't work for me anymore.
massive thanks in advance for any thoughts on this
flyaway76 said:
hi. really i just want my phone to be sure to clear from any malware, but this could also be a request of how to flash a new OS if this is needed. the phone runs as slowly as it ever did so i can't see any major difference in that. one thing is that a data usage app shows no increase in data since the possible infection, even though i know i am using the mobile data. and this seems strange as though something could be blocking this to hide its own communications.
i rooted my UK android phone with kingoroot a while back to gain SU access to allow me to store apps on the external SD card. that was ages ago and i don't access to the same windows PC. (i have a linux'd laptop)
foolishly i clicked on a whatsapp message with a 'free voucher offer' link, even though i though this was too good to be true and i knew i shouldn't click on this kind of nonsense.... i have since installed norton antivirus and it says the phone is fine, though i am still dubious that the app can check for any malware that may have entered into the lower levels of the system given kingoroot has messed with the access controls. for now i have removed any apps that have my bank details
i have read that in these circumstances even factory reset may guarantee clearing anything. is this correct? so am i right that the only way to be sure the phone is clean is to re-install a new boot loader and OS?
if so, this is a little beyond me and i find conflicting instructions as to what to do, or where to download the correct files. i find more links to installing non- standard android 4.3 or 4.4, with reports that these maybe aren't stable. if they are OK i'd happy with these, but 4.1.1 does most of what i want (apart from the lack of internal memory and not being able to store apps on the external SD)
would doing a firmware update to a newer version B209 do the same? (mine is currently B197) i can find a link from a place i trust from github, and if this helps the phone run better then i would be up for doing that anyway but again would not know how to.
do i have to undo the Kingoroot before i start any of this? is the CNET download link for kingoroot safe to use as the kingoapp.com website doesn't work for me anymore.
massive thanks in advance for any thoughts on this
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Greetings and welcome to xda. Factory resetting or reflashing stock firmware should wipe any offending program so you will be ok there. If you ask your question here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
hopefully the experts there can help you with kingroot
Good Luck
Sawdoctor
Hello,
I tried searching in every Sony forum, I must be unlucky or I'm typing the wrong keywords.
I own a Xperia XZ Premium Dual (G8142), CDA 1308-6877 (customized HK), firmware 47.2.A.8.24 while the others have 47.2.A.10.80 (looking on xpericheck.com). I also own a Xperia XA2 Ultra Dual (H4233), with the same problem.
My question: can I change customization on my phone, and if yes, what should i do, to receive faster and the latest updates?
Thank you in advance,
Cactuss
ilCactuss said:
My question: can I change customization on my phone, and if yes, what should i do, to receive faster and the latest updates?
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If you really feel there is some sort of advantage to having the latest firmware on your phone, then upgrade it yourself, you won't damage the phone or change your warranty status.
Look on Xperiafirm and find a 47.2.A.10.80 customised build - CE1 would be a good option
Download Newflasher and put it in the same folder as the firmware you downloaded from Xperiafirm
Delete Userdataxxx.sin and files ending in .ta (except in the boot folder). This will ensure that you don't lose any personal data. Also delete persist*.sin to avoid losing android attest key.
Then start newflasher.exe and follow instrctions.
You might need a copy of the Sony driver
I would make a backup with Xperia transfer before you do anything, if the phone is glitchty after your rebuild, then factory reset it and then restore from the backup.
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Thank you for fast reply! You solved every doubt I had.
I hope Android 9 will roll out soon for my XA2 ultra (since custom HK is the last one with Android 8). If not, I will follow your instructions.
Just one more question: what about not deleting userdataxxx.sin and .ta files, for a clean install? I don't care to save personal data, since it's all cloud based.
Thank you again!
ilCactuss said:
Thank you for fast reply! You solved every doubt I had.
I hope Android 9 will roll out soon for my XA2 ultra (since custom HK is the last one with Android 8). If not, I will follow your instructions.
Just one more question: what about not deleting userdataxxx.sin and .ta files, for a clean install? I don't care to save personal data, since it's all cloud based.
Thank you again!
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It's the userdataxxx.sin file that decides if the data folder is overwritten or not. Leave it in for a clean wipe.
The ta files need to go so you don't damage your TA partition that holds your DRM key.
Many thanks for reading my post. I really apriciate your time .
I think I recently installed an app that used a rootkit to temporarily give itself root acces. The bootloader of my device is still locked (Huawei Ale-L21, I know the phone is old ).
After I found out, I deleted the app and factory recet the phone. I checked with root checker and my phone doesn't have root acces anymore.
Is it possible that the app has injected code into the system partion of my phone that will remain after a factory recet. I haven't found any traces on the data partion of my device and haven't noticed any suspicious activity after the factory reset. The app also didn't convert itself to a system app. And to reitterate, the bootloader of the phone still seems locked.
My main concern would be that malicious code could get acces to for example my camera without me knowing. Is this a realistic threat to worry about.
My second question would be: does malicious code manifest itself as a system app persé or could it affect my device in another way without me noticing.
Agin thanks to everyone who took the time to read and (hopefully) answer my questions.
HumboBumbo said:
Many thanks for reading my post. I really apriciate your time .
I think I recently installed an app that used a rootkit to temporarily give itself root acces. The bootloader of my device is still locked (Huawei Ale-L21, I know the phone is old ).
After I found out, I deleted the app and factory recet the phone. I checked with root checker and my phone doesn't have root acces anymore.
Is it possible that the app has injected code into the system partion of my phone that will remain after a factory recet. I haven't found any traces on the data partion of my device and haven't noticed any suspicious activity after the factory reset. The app also didn't convert itself to a system app. And to reitterate, the bootloader of the phone still seems locked.
My main concern would be that malicious code could get acces to for example my camera without me knowing. Is this a realistic threat to worry about.
My second question would be: does malicious code manifest itself as a system app persé or could it affect my device in another way without me noticing.
Agin thanks to everyone who took the time to read and (hopefully) answer my questions.
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You will probably need to flash your stock firmware
Rootkits, the worst of the trojans... go full nuke with the reflash option.
Note that a factory reset leaves the phone's system partition (the "ROM") untouched. If there were made any changes to the system partition (such as rooting), those will remain.
Only re-flashing phone's Stock ROM helps to get rid off of changes made to the system partition.
jwoegerbauer said:
Note that a factory reset leaves the phone's system partition (the "ROM") untouched. If there were made any changes to the system partition (such as rooting), those will remain.
Only re-flashing phone's Stock ROM helps to get rid off of changes made to the system partition.
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Here's one of those:
xHelper malware: What it is, how it works and how to prevent it | Malware spotlight | Infosec Resources
Research shows malware spreading and directed specifically at mobile users. Check Point’s 2019 Mid-Year Trends Report shows that cyberattacks targeting
resources.infosecinstitute.com
The newer OS's aren't vulnerable to this one but it shows how insidious these rootkits can be.
@blackhawk
Because you tagged me:
I have never had the embarrassment of a phone I had or still have got infected with malicious software ( rootkits ).
I know how to protect myself from this.
And I never have bricked a phone because I know how to proceed correctly when it comes to rooting Android.
jwoegerbauer said:
Note that a factory reset leaves the phone's system partition (the "ROM") untouched. If there were made any changes to the system partition (such as rooting), those will remain.
Only re-flashing phone's Stock ROM helps to get rid off of changes made to the system partition.
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I recently read up about bootloaders but would a locked bootloader not check the signature of the rom, so that if changes were made to the system partion the phone wouldn't boot or something allong those lines. Apologies if that is not how it works, I'm only just recently starting to learn about it.
blackhawk said:
Rootkits, the worst of the trojans... go full nuke with the reflash option.
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Could you mabey rephrase that? I don't fully understand what you mean.
blackhawk said:
Here's one of those:
xHelper malware: What it is, how it works and how to prevent it | Malware spotlight | Infosec Resources
Research shows malware spreading and directed specifically at mobile users. Check Point’s 2019 Mid-Year Trends Report shows that cyberattacks targeting
resources.infosecinstitute.com
The newer OS's aren't vulnerable to this one but it shows how insidious these rootkits can be.
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Would a virus like this show up in the apps section in your settings or do you think it wouldn't be noticable in any way?