Just wondering if the Lolipop update brings any updates to the baseband radio and bootloader etc?
If so - anyone know if there is a way to upgrade these without OTA or Flashtool upgrade, I'm using Rooted LB and will need to use a pre-rooted FTF
Shiftone said:
Just wondering if the Lolipop update brings any updates to the baseband radio and bootloader etc?
If so - anyone know if there is a way to upgrade these without OTA or Flashtool upgrade, I'm using Rooted LB and will need to use a pre-rooted FTF
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There is no such thing as a pre-rooted FTF
What you need is a flashable zip and there are plenty in the development section
Sorry, pre-rooted created from FTF
either way OP still unanswered.
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Hello? Yes, I'm a noob. I tried to read and understand, but was not able to.
I have bootloader unlocked and rooted 4.4.2 stock in my m8.
I want to install the 4.4.3 roms.
My simple question would be what are the steps to get 4.4.3 radio? installed
wait to make it clear you only want the radio of 4.4.3 or the whole rom ?
but if you want to install the rom you need to have sometype of custom recovery after you installed that (you can do it through rom manager app on google play)
after that choose your rom that you wanted to install and then just flash it using the custom recovery
qudwis said:
Hello? Yes, I'm a noob. I tried to read and understand, but was not able to.
I have bootloader unlocked and rooted 4.4.2 stock in my m8.
I want to install the 4.4.3 roms.
My simple question would be what are the steps to get 4.4.3 radio? installed
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You didn't mention your carrier, but essentially you want to update to the latest firmware first, then flash a 4.3 ROM. To get to the latest firmware you either take an OTA from your carrier, which requires being completely stock with stock recovery and no changes to system, or flash a firmware file that someone has extracted from the OTA package. The latter is imo easier if you are already on a custom recovery. The development forum for your carrier likely has a post dedicated to updating firmware.
qudwis said:
Hello? Yes, I'm a noob. I tried to read and understand, but was not able to.
I have bootloader unlocked and rooted 4.4.2 stock in my m8.
I want to install the 4.4.3 roms.
My simple question would be what are the steps to get 4.4.3 radio? installed
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Go to link i posted to get your vzw firmware up to date. An fyi when you said radios you meant firmware an the radios is inside the firmware zip. After you update firmware you can flash 4.4.3 ROMs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159
Tigerstown said:
Go to link i posted to get your vzw firmware up to date. An fyi when you said radios you meant firmware an the radios is inside the firmware zip. After you update firmware you can flash 4.4.3 ROMs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159
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Do I install the zip file using the twrp recovery?
Read the 1st post in the link +Tigerstown posted, it tells you precisely what to do.
qudwis said:
Do I install the zip file using the twrp recovery?
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There is also a video in op. If you have a SD card I would go with that method but watch video read op an few times an if you still have questions hit me back.
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.
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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
I want 23.0.A.2.93 ftf pre-rooted for my D6653 LB Xperia Z3
I'm sure it's also so much useful to everyone and not sure If it's possible to make pre-rooted FTF and flash it via PC
I hope it's possible
Hani88 said:
Hello
I want 23.0.A.2.93 ftf pre-rooted for my D6653 LB Xperia Z3
I'm sure it's also so much useful to everyone and not sure If it's possible to make pre-rooted FTF and flash it via PC
I hope it's possible
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That's impossible to make a pre rooted ftf.
You can make a pre rooted flashable zip but what's the point of making a 93 one? You have to be in that firmware to root.
You need a pre rooted version of the latest firmware to upgrade to.
You will have to root on 93 and install recovery yourself. It is only a 5 minute job to do.
You can also make your item pre rooted firmware using PRFcreator in about 7 minutes, just Google it
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That's impossible to make a pre rooted ftf.
You can make a pre rooted flashable zip but what's the point of making a 93 one? You have to be in that firmware to root.
You need a pre rooted version of the latest firmware to upgrade to.
You will have to root on 93 and install recovery yourself. It is only a 5 minute job to do.
You can also make your item pre rooted firmware using PRFcreator in about 7 minutes, just Google it
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you're right mate
I asked for pre-rooted ftf because I failed to root it via Giefroot many times...
If you use the FTF mentioned in the threads, then following all the instructions, making sure you have the three options selected on the ROM. Also ensure you have the drivers installed correctly for your computer. If you are using windows 8 or later then you need to reboot into a special mode to install the untrusted drivers. You may need to do it two or more times before it sticks.
To be completely honest I have had more problems with installing recoveries, but got that down now.
Hey anyone know how can i update my phone to lollipop without unlocking the bootloader.
I am on the latest 4.4.4 rooted stock rom with locked bootloader.
devilstutor said:
Hey anyone know how can i update my phone to lollipop without unlocking the bootloader.
I am on the latest 4.4.4 rooted stock rom with locked bootloader.
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Just download the respective firmware and flash it via Flashtool.
You won't lose the drm keys.
freddy1991 said:
Just download the respective firmware and flash it via Flashtool.
You won't lose the drm keys.
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1. So no problem if 4.4.4 (.93) is rooted?
2. If it's OK. Any chance to root Lollipop like i rooted
.93? (Giefroot method)
Thanks
No you can't root 5.0.2 with that method.
If you want to retain root, the only way is to flash pre-rooted zip via NUT's dual recovery.
I must unlock the bootloader to do that?
No you do not.
But you must ask questions in the question and answer section.
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Is there a faster way to update the firmware without flashing KK, rooting and then reflashing the prerooted new firmware? Is this possible without loss of data?
Yes, just flash a lollipop FTF using flashtool.
If you want to keep root, just install recovery and flash a pre-rooted lollipop zip.
If you are currently not rooted and want root after update then you need to downgrade, root, install recovery and flash a pre-rooted lollipop zip
thanks!