i am a user of xperia mini pro and i upgraded the firmware from 4.0.A to 4.1.B.0.431 through PCC few days ago.
i wanna to install Real ICS r4 ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876) but i need to root it and install CWM. I don't know how to root it under the official ICS. Should i downgrade my phone? And How to downgrade?
Can anybody help me?
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she366 said:
i am a user of xperia mini pro and i upgraded the firmware from 4.0.A to 4.1.B.0.431 through PCC few days ago.
i wanna to install Real ICS r4 ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876) but i need to root it and install CWM. I don't know how to root it under the official ICS. Should i downgrade my phone? And How to downgrade?
Can anybody help me?
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You would need the flashtool and also an official firmware to downgrade...I'm also with the official ICS and now figuring out how to root it
TheRisingDragon said:
You would need the flashtool and also an official firmware to downgrade...I'm also with the official ICS and now figuring out how to root it
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but have you found the official firmware for downgrading?
she366 said:
but have you found the official firmware for downgrading?
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Yeah I have downloaded it long ago from a site,and I have the file but unfortunately I don't have an unlimited package to upload it,and sorry for late reply..I haven't been notified that you have replied (or maybe they had done but I dunno much here cuz I'm just also new here as you see)
however I hope you have found the file if not then tell me,I will find a link for you
TheRisingDragon said:
Yeah I have downloaded it long ago from a site,and I have the file but unfortunately I don't have an unlimited package to upload it,and sorry for late reply..I haven't been notified that you have replied (or maybe they had done but I dunno much here cuz I'm just also new here as you see)
however I hope you have found the file if not then tell me,I will find a link for you
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Can you give me the link ?
she366 said:
Can you give me the link ?
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U might find this location useful boys for sk17i stock rom:
http://rumah-android.com/official-xperia-mini-pro-sk17i-4-1-b-0-431-firmware-ics-4-0-4.html
Hi Guys,
I am updating my SGR for the first time, I had some queries, so if some one would answer, I would be really thankful.
Official ICS update is not for my country, so how should I take backup so that I don't lose my warranty.
Also which version of ICS is better, Nordic one or Austria or anyother country?
Also can you please help me with how to update like which software to use to install ICS, like someone was saying odin and others?
Thanks, Your help will be greatly appreciated
jimros said:
Hi Guys,
I am updating my SGR for the first time, I had some queries, so if some one would answer, I would be really thankful.
Official ICS update is not for my country, so how should I take backup so that I don't lose my warranty.
Also which version of ICS is better, Nordic one or Austria or anyother country?
Also can you please help me with how to update like which software to use to install ICS, like someone was saying odin and others?
Thanks, Your help will be greatly appreciated
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1)you will not lose your warranty when flashing stock ics update!you could take backup by flashing clockwork and then take backupif u r so concerned!
follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406880
you can flash any countries ics but austria is prefered by developers !
and dost say thanks !hit thanks button :fingers-crossed:
jimros said:
Hi Guys,
I am updating my SGR for the first time, I had some queries, so if some one would answer, I would be really thankful.
Official ICS update is not for my country, so how should I take backup so that I don't lose my warranty.
Also which version of ICS is better, Nordic one or Austria or anyother country?
Also can you please help me with how to update like which software to use to install ICS, like someone was saying odin and others?
Thanks, Your help will be greatly appreciated
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Buddy, A Very Warm Welcome to our Forum. For your queries Here is the answers:
1) Official ICS update is not for my country, so how should I take backup so that I don't lose my warranty.
A: ICS is announced to world by Samsung, so flash this wont loose any warranty but yes, rooting may be.
So, If you would flash Official ICS from Sammobile then no need to worry
2) Also can you please help me with how to update like which software to use to install ICS, like someone was saying odin and others?
A: you can install it using ODIN 3.07V - here is the procedure: Click Here for everything you need
3) Also which version of ICS is better, Nordic one or Austria or anyother country?
Approx, all versions are same except bloatwares providing by them. Few might be extra features then flash the latest one.
In the last, We have Q/A thread it doesn't mean every 2nd thread would be asking HOW to or From Where I can flash ICS.
Use Search option in thread. Coz every question you have asked, already been resolved earlier. There need to search only. Lil bit time taken, but good for our forum.
Thanks Kataria and Nilesh, So if I just update the firmware, I wont be losing any warranty.
How should I back up so that i can downgrade to gingerbread (2.3)?
jimros said:
Thanks Kataria and Nilesh, So if I just update the firmware, I wont be losing any warranty.
How should I back up so that i can downgrade to gingerbread (2.3)?
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Better Take CWM backup before updating to ICS, So if you have problem then you can revert back to GB easily.....
jimros said:
Thanks Kataria and Nilesh, So if I just update the firmware, I wont be losing any warranty.
How should I back up so that i can downgrade to gingerbread (2.3)?
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mj.vikram said:
Better Take CWM backup before updating to ICS, So if you have problem then you can revert back to GB easily.....
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Yes...
mj is right...
there are cases when you downgrade..you tend to stuck on boot loop or on Samsung screen..
so the best way to downgrade is simply restore your cwm backup and then reflash the stock firmware..
Thanks MJ and Vipul
Can someone please provide the link of how to backup using CWN?
Do I need to root to backup using CWN?
jimros said:
Can someone please provide the link of how to backup using CWN?
Do I need to root to backup using CWN?
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Flash CWM first and take backup, Root is not required for it....
Download any version of CWM from the below link and flash it using ODIN.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839900
Guide for flashing CWM on your mobile http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664
1. Boot into recovery by pressing Power + Volume Up + Home..
2. Then select Back up & restore and select back up.
HI, Can we install Note 2 jellybean in Galaxy R?
jimros said:
HI, Can we install Note 2 jellybean in Galaxy R?
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What? if you flash it you will brick you device .....
Thanks Actually I dont know much about android installation
Anyone tried ZSLPD or DXLP6 rom of ICS is it good. Please give your valuable comments
ajandial said:
Anyone tried ZSLPD or DXLP6 rom of ICS is it good. Please give your valuable comments
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Both are same with diff bloatwares.
BTW, if u dont want warning from MOD then stop spamming.
Sent from my Galaxy R - using Tapatalk 2.4.1
Hi, What should I add to pda section?
CWM: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?u98qal9rxwwvud0 (or)
ODIN: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?50bkbbtblok3b02
ODIN ie pda section always takes .tar file.
Thnx!
Thanks, Actually It was not moving forward so I disconnected and now phone is not opening up, Should the tar file be the one of ICS nearly about 650 mb for galaxy R
jimros said:
Thanks, Actually It was not moving forward so I disconnected and now phone is not opening up, Should the tar file be the one of ICS nearly about 650 mb for galaxy R
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Yep the size is going to be that much....and have patience, the flashing process takes time.
Thanx!
Actually the situation is I have 2.3 installed in my Galaxy R, and want to update to ICS, so first i need to flash, but in pda section of odin, should i put 2.3 tar file or ics tar fiile?
jimros said:
Actually the situation is I have 2.3 installed in my Galaxy R, and want to update to ICS, so first i need to flash, but in pda section of odin, should i put 2.3 tar file or ics tar fiile?
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you need put ICS tar file in PDA section..
How can I update my firmware ?
I tried doing it on the phone but there is a error .
I'm willing to try to root it if I have to but I'm looking for the easiest way .
I downloaded Kies, and it says my phone is on the latest firmware 4.2.2.
Help, I want to go pokemon !
Download one from sammobile.com and use to flash it.
GDReaper said:
Download one from sammobile.com and use to flash it.
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I just looked it up, they don't have anything past 4.2.2 for my model .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263533
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263533
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Only goes up to 4.2.2, existence is pain
Is there anyway to go up to at least 4.3 or 4.4 ?
This is the international S4 forum, so information and support for your S4 will be limited here. Read through the threads in the AT&T S4 forums, which you can access from the thread I linked to. There should be a thread there with the Android version you seek.
Maikkywin said:
Only goes up to 4.2.2, existence is pain
Is there anyway to go up to at least 4.3 or 4.4 ?
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If you ever plan on using custom ROMs on it, then don't update.
Updating may make it impossible for you to root or flash anything other than Samsung firmwares on it.
You can try custom ROMs. Pokémon Go works fine on them too.
Hi guys.. I am pretty much confused and irrited to find what is the next version. All over XDA their are plenty of link which does not work.. I have attached SS of my build.. Using XT1643 32gb Indian version. Can anyone please point out all the update came and provide link of that ota if is it possible so that every user can get all the ota from this tread.
rajit said:
Hi guys.. I am pretty much confused and irrited to find what is the next version. All over XDA their are plenty of link which does not work.. I have attached SS of my build.. Using XT1643 32gb Indian version. Can anyone please point out all the update came and provide link of that ota if is it possible so that every user can get all the ota from this tread.
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Guide to update to Nougat.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/xt1643-ota-nougat-t3483943/page45
Index of firmware images.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...-moto-g4-plus-factory-firmware-t3409033/page8
rajit said:
Hi guys.. I am pretty much confused and irrited to find what is the next version. All over XDA their are plenty of link which does not work.. I have attached SS of my build.. Using XT1643 32gb Indian version. Can anyone please point out all the update came and provide link of that ota if is it possible so that every user can get all the ota from this tread.
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I would suggest not to update Nougat.. the build which is floating around is not as good as stock MM. Have some patience and wait for official ota. I am using the Nougat soak build and telling it from my personal experience.
zeomal said:
Guide to update to Nougat.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/xt1643-ota-nougat-t3483943/page45
Index of firmware images.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...-moto-g4-plus-factory-firmware-t3409033/page8
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I know this. But their is some issue . when I flashed 139.23 my baseband claim unknown. So that's why I am personally requesting to put same model firmware/ota in one place
Fir3lordZuk0 said:
I would suggest not to update Nougat.. the build which is floating around is not as good as stock MM. Have some patience and wait for official ota. I am using the Nougat soak build and telling it from my personal experience.
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Already upgraded then downgraded .. The nougat has some major bugs
Hello! i have an n915a with 5.0.1 and i want to update it to 6.0, however i cant donwload the update via ota because i live in venezuela and of course by the carriers here i wont get the update... my question is, i can download any software from sammobile to this device and install it with odin? or is there any way to force the ota download? thanks in advance.
fearonr said:
Hello! i have an n915a with 5.0.1 and i want to update it to 6.0, however i cant donwload the update via ota because i live in venezuela and of course by the carriers here i wont get the update... my question is, i can download any software from sammobile to this device and install it with odin? or is there any way to force the ota download? thanks in advance.
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Do the MM update by downloading from Sammobile.
Don't screw around with OTA updates. . . . too much chance of an error.
The Radius Kid said:
Do the MM update by downloading from Sammobile.
Don't screw around with OTA updates. . . . too much chance of an error.
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Thanks for your advice, i have another question... i can download and install for example a tmobile (n915t i guess) 6.0 mm update my n915a without a problem?
fearonr said:
Thanks for your advice, i have another question... i can download and install for example a tmobile (n915t i guess) 6.0 mm update my n915a without a problem?
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That I couldn't say.
Why not a custom ROM with root?
The Radius Kid said:
That I couldn't say.
Why not a custom ROM with root?
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i could try that, do you know any custom stable rom with mm or nougat where the fingerprint works? and any tutorial to root my phone?
fearonr said:
i could try that, do you know any custom stable rom with mm or nougat where the fingerprint works? and any tutorial to root my phone?
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It seems your phone is a little different due to the bootloader.
I did find this though:
https://www.techandios.com/root-samsung-galaxy-note-edge-sm-n915a-f-to-be-replaced-by-a/amp/
Do a little research on the web and on this board.
You'll probably find some good answers.