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Full rooting guide for xperia t lt30p build 7.0.A.3.195

After having many problems rooting my xperia t james bond phone, I decided making a noob-ready tutorial on how to root the xperia t and probably other phones aswell.
No technical stuff, just follow the steps and you will be rooted in no time.
I did this with:
android version 4.0.4
build 7.0.A.3.195
So the very first thing you should do is unlocking your bootloader. Sony has made their own tutorial on how to do this, but It can be a little complicated. Im gonna link you to it and to a videp which explains it very well. I prefer the video myself.
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e1DYnoxUm0
After that you will need to unlock recovery mode. You can do this in 2 ways but I prefer the easy one.
The easy one is:
Installing a custom kernel with recovery mode integrated in it.
Use this link to download the kernel or go to the forum thread where I found it:
http://www.mediafire.com/?n4v89r2fvri2wlb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922925
Now that you've got the kernel with recovery mode integrated downloaded, we need to flash/install it into the phone.
You need to do this via flashtool. That's atleast the easiest I think.
You can download flashtool from the following website:
http://androxyde.github.com/
Install it. If you have problems installing the drivers for flashtool, you can use this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOC57DfI1zo
Now you need to make sure your phone is on and connected to your pc.
Open flashtool and click on the thunderbolt in the upper left corner.
Select fastboot mode.
Now select "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB)"
Wait for it to reboot. There should be a blue light turned on, on your phone.
Now look at your pc screen again. Click on "Select Kernel To Flash"
Select the kernel that I Gave you in the beginning of the tutorial.
Wait for it to install and your mobile probably reboot etc. untill it is on.
Now download Superuser zip file : https://rapidshare.com/#!download|939p5|3415386268|Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip|1324|0|0
Place the Superuser zip file on your mobile phone memory card or internal memory.
Now Turn off your phone completely.
Now we are gonna go into recovery mode to install Superuser.
There are several ways to do this but the one I use is holding both the volume buttons down and then holding the power button aswell.
(I did this when my phone was connected from my pc) or you use this video (skip to 3:31)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fMk0PhA_qc
It should boot into recovery mode. You can use the volume buttons to go up and down and the power button to select. Browse to the sdcard for the superuser.zip file and install it. (the most easy part).
Now go back to the start screen of recovery mode and select reboot into system.
Done, you have now got a fully rooted xperia T lt30p
Please tell me if I missed something. My first post ever lol
This post helped me alot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903137

Many thanks for your input here, but it is just a replication of the all in one thread instructions.
Also, to enter recovery mode you just need to press the volume up button when the purple led appears at boot up, you dont need to press all 3 buttons.
Also, you can download the SuperSU.apk directly from the market instead of flashing it in recovery.
Never the less, this is quite comprehensive and i have linked it to the all in one thread.

gregbradley said:
Many thanks for your input here, but it is just a replication of the all in one thread instructions.
Also, to enter recovery mode you just need to press the volume up button when the purple led appears at boot up, you dont need to press all 3 buttons.
Never the less, this is quite comprehensive.
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Yea, I know it's just recycled stuff but it is just for a nooby that doesen't know how to do stuff. I had like 10 tabs opened trying to root my xperia t.
This brings that number down lol

Well its certainly nice to see someones first post as a contibution rather that just asking for questions when the information is already out there.

If your bootloader is locked, to root, just use this, tested and working with a LOCKED bootloader on the Xperia T firmware 7.0.A.1.303 :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

Doesn't work on .195
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium

Tactics119 said:
If your bootloader is locked, just use this, tested and working with a LOCKED bootloader on the Xperia T:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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This method only works on the older firmware, as is mentioned several time in the all in one thread. If you have updated to the newer firmware 7.0.A.3.*** then THERE IS NO METHOD TO ROOT PHONE WITHOUT UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER!

gregbradley said:
This method only works on the older firmware, as is mentioned several time in the all in one thread. If you have updated to the newer firmware 7.0.A.3.*** then THERE IS NO METHOD TO ROOT PHONE WITHOUT UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER!
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My apologies, just learning the sony ropes, so to speak, I've come across from the Optimus 3D (free upgrade to Xperia T) my O3D is now running Xbsall's I.C.S. port.
Now I'm rooted on my current firmware, can I upgrade to the latest Xperia T firmware and if so how? As I've said, I'm a sony noob, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards.

Tactics119 said:
My apologies, just learning the sony ropes, so to speak, I've come across from the Optimus 3D (free upgrade to Xperia T) my O3D is now running Xbsall's I.C.S. port.
Now I'm rooted on my current firmware, can I upgrade to the latest Xperia T firmware and if so how? As I've said, I'm a sony noob, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards.
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Update via SUES or PCCompanion if your firmware has the official update. If not you can still upgrade via flashtool, just read the all in one thread. All information is there.
However, if you update the only way to root is unlock your bootloader.

gregbradley said:
Update via SUES or PCCompanion if your firmware has the official update. If not you can still upgrade via flashtool, just read the all in one thread. All information is there.
However, if you update the only way to root is unlock your bootloader.
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Thanks fella, updating to 195 via pc companion now, it wouldn't update to 195 when I wasn't rooted.
Many thanks.

Tactics119 said:
Thanks fella, updating to 195 via pc companion now, it wouldn't update to 195 when I wasn't rooted.
Many thanks.
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Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely

gregbradley said:
Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely
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Yes it says bootloader can't be unlocked in my service menu, however the phone is now updating via pc companion.

Tactics119 said:
Yes it says bootloader can't be unlocked in my service menu, however the phone is now updating via pc companion.
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OK, then you will not be able to root.
If you want a rooted phone please read the all in one thread and ask questions there isnstead of hijacking this thread. I will help you there

gregbradley said:
OK, then you will not be able to root.
If you want a rooted phone please read the all in one thread and ask questions there isnstead of hijacking this thread. I will help you there
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Will do. Sorry. I'm new to Sony. Be gentle. lol

enrique71 said:
Doesn't work on .195
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
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Can you tell me what doesen't work?? What part of the tutorial?

I think he is replying to the post above his that suggest using the method for the old firmware and he is pointing out that it wont work on the .195 firmware which is the title of your OP

gregbradley said:
Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely
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No, it's relevant, with all due respect, why didn't my 303 firmware accept updates until it was rooted?

Tactics119 said:
No, it's relevant, with all due respect, why didn't my 303 firmware accept updates until it was rooted?
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coincidence, official updates do not rely on root status.

many thanks. Was devastated when I had to send my 3 week old T back,
am a partial noob here and worked fine on the latest version of the phone software. :good:

This firmware can now be rooted without unlocking the bootloader, read post 2 of the All in one thread (Q&A section) to find instructions..

[Q] back from CM10 to stock Sony Xperia T

I have installed the CM10 of Cyanogenmod but I did not thought I would ever say this; I would like to go back to a stock Sony ROM. I miss the keyboard, the wifi-on-location, the Album app of Sony and more.
Is it possible to flash back to a stock Sony ROM and if yes, how do I do this? I think it would be simple since I have recovery installed of course. And, I live in the Netherlands, which shall I pick to restore?
I have tried with PC Companion but this says I cannot update it anymore. Probably because of the boot.img of CM10?
Thanks in advance!!!
Olaf

olafd72 said:
I have installed the CM10 of Cyanogenmod but I did not thought I would ever say this; I would like to go back to a stock Sony ROM. I miss the keyboard, the wifi-on-location, the Album app of Sony and more.
Is it possible to flash back to a stock Sony ROM and if yes, how do I do this? I think it would be simple since I have recovery installed of course. And, I live in the Netherlands, which shall I pick to restore?
I have tried with PC Companion but this says I cannot update it anymore. Probably because of the boot.img of CM10?
Thanks in advance!!!
Olaf
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Just flash a stock FTF from your region. Or restore the backup you made before flashing cm10 (You did make a backup didnt you!)
Or flash any stock based kernel for your device and any stock based rom.

gregbradley said:
Just flash a stock FTF from your region. Or restore the backup you made before flashing cm10 (You did make a backup didnt you!)
Or flash any stock based kernel for your device and any stock based rom.
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No I did not make a backup.... I thought PC Companion would just work fine for restoring. I will flash a FTF. Does it need to be a ROM from my region. And can I do so without flashing a kernel first?
Sh*t I feel stupid now....

olafd72 said:
No I did not make a backup.... I thought PC Companion would just work fine for restoring. I will flash a FTF. Does it need to be a ROM from my region. And can I do so without flashing a kernel first?
Sh*t I feel stupid now....
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No, you can pick any ftf for your phone, but one for your region will be best. No you dont need a kernel as that will be included inthe ftf.
You wont be able to use PCCOmpanion anymore as you have unlocked the bootloader.

gregbradley said:
No, you can pick any ftf for your phone, but one for your region will be best. No you dont need a kernel as that will be included inthe ftf.
You wont be able to use PCCOmpanion anymore as you have unlocked the bootloader.
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Thanks for all your help. I have downloaded the LT30p_7.0.A.3.195_Vodafone.ftf and placed in my Firmwares folder. When I start the flashtool, the source folder is correct, but the FTF is not displayed. How is this possible?

Don't worry, it is there. That dialogue box just confirms the folder, when you click ok the ftf's that are in that filler are displayed in flashtool
Or you can just drag and drop it into the open window of flashtool.
You will not be able to update from PC companion again because you have unlocked your bootloader
Sent from my LT30p xda premium app.
How do I customise the signature on xda premium app?

gregbradley said:
Don't worry, it is there. That dialogue box just confirms the folder, when you click ok the ftf's that are in that filler are displayed in flashtool
Or you can just drag and drop it into the open window of flashtool.
You will not be able to update from PC companion again because you have unlocked your bootloader
Sent from my LT30p xda premium app.
How do I customise the signature on xda premium app?
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The earlier mentioned FTF was not working, now flashing LT30p_7.0.A.3.195_Vodafone..... :silly:

Thanks again for your help!!!! It seems to be working again! Am I now getting the latest updates of Sony/Google again?
Strange, with my X10 and all other phones, I hated the Sony firmware. Now I actually missed it and think the default is fine for me! Great job Sony?! :laugh::good:

olafd72 said:
Thanks again for your help!!!! It seems to be working again! Am I now getting the latest updates of Sony/Google again?
Strange, with my X10 and all other phones, I hated the Sony firmware. Now I actually missed it and think the default is fine for me! Great job Sony?! :laugh::good:
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Wanna trade your T with mine which is not unlockable? hahaha

Am I now getting the latest updates of Sony/Google
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No. Unlocked bootleggers won't receive official updates. However you will still be able to download the files then create your own ftf with the help of the instructions in the ask in one thread.
If not, then people will upload updated ftf's that you can flash
And no need to say thanks, just hit the button if you feel the need to thank someone
Sent from my LT30p xda premium app.
How do I customise the signature on xda premium app?

[Q] [Xperia T] Can't update to JB

Hey everyone,
I know that there is an update to JB for the Xperia T a while now, and I just got my Xperia T today. So I wanted to update, but the PC Companion says it is already up to date. But when I look up the system details it says Android 4.0.4 and Build 7.0.A.3.226. Is this some kind of branded build?
I got the phone at the MWC directly from Sony, so no provider should have branded it.
Any ideas?
Thanks!

e1smann said:
Hey everyone,
I know that there is an update to JB for the Xperia T a while now, and I just got my Xperia T today. So I wanted to update, but the PC Companion says it is already up to date. But when I look up the system details it says Android 4.0.4 and Build 7.0.A.3.226. Is this some kind of branded build?
I got the phone at the MWC directly from Sony, so no provider should have branded it.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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If you really want the update, you can do it manually with flashtool. Maybe the update is not available to your region yet?

Do I need to open the bootloader for that? I don't want the update so badly, but I thought it should be available for a month... so, wtf?
I'm not pretty sure to which region it belongs since it was a gift from Sony.

You don't need root or unlocked bootloader, just flashtool and the JB FTF
Sent from my Xperia Neo using xda app-developers app

e1smann said:
Do I need to open the bootloader for that? I don't want the update so badly, but I thought it should be available for a month... so, wtf?
I'm not pretty sure to which region it belongs since it was a gift from Sony.
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Yep. Do not need to unlock bootloader. Also make a backup of your original firmware before you proceed.

thedisturbedone said:
Yep. Do not need to unlock bootloader. Also make a backup of your original firmware before you proceed.
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How go I backup my current firmware? I want to save the one I'm currently running (ICS, 7.0.A.3.226), but if I try to follow the "create your own FTF backup" guides I'm always forced by SEUS or PC Companion to update in order to continue...

adr01 said:
How go I backup my current firmware? I want to save the one I'm currently running (ICS, 7.0.A.3.226), but if I try to follow the "create your own FTF backup" guides I'm always forced by SEUS or PC Companion to update in order to continue...
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How about creating a CWM or TWRP backup?

If you have got a prompt to upgrade then i suggest you do, it sounds like you are running a stock a setup so upgrading is always a good thing...
adr01 said:
How go I backup my current firmware? I want to save the one I'm currently running (ICS, 7.0.A.3.226), but if I try to follow the "create your own FTF backup" guides I'm always forced by SEUS or PC Companion to update in order to continue...
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Thats because there is a new firmware avaiable,
however, in the all in one thread your ftf has probably already been uploaded and linked there
but if you want to back up your current rom you can root, install cmw and backup, then you can always restore back to where you are now with no problems
thedisturbedone said:
How about creating a CWM or TWRP backup?
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because the user has not yet rooted

gregbradley said:
Thats because there is a new firmware avaiable,
however, in the all in one thread your ftf has probably already been uploaded and linked there
but if you want to back up your current rom you can root, install cmw and backup, then you can always restore back to where you are now with no problems
because the user has not yet rooted
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Exactly, I wanted to perform the backup right before rooting.
I just got my hands on the phone, that's why I'm trying to back it up now and no, this specific firmware build is not in the ftf list in the All in One, fact that makes me wonder if this build is somewhat special...

thedisturbedone said:
How about creating a CWM or TWRP backup?
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adr01 said:
Exactly, I wanted to perform the backup right before rooting.
I just got my hands on the phone, that's why I'm trying to back it up now and no, this specific firmware build is not in the ftf list in the All in One, fact that makes me wonder if this build is somewhat special...
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well, if you upgrade via pccompanion, then thats the official relaease for your phone. Its from sony. So upgrade and use that as a backup before you start to mess with your phone.

gregbradley said:
because the user has not yet rooted
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My bad

Possible Brick? Need Help Urgently!

Hi there guys,
I have a locked bootloader on my Sony Z1, I have the dual recovery (at least, I did), I flashed something, just a different boot animation and afterwards the boot animation didn't work properly.
So I went back to recovery to restore the backup that I had made just before flashing the boot animation and it came up with an error half way through restoring the /System, and aborted.
After it aborted and exited recovery, on the way out it said "No Root Access Detected" and asked if I wanted to "Reroot" it, so I said yes.
Now when it boots, it just sits on the "Sony" screen, with no colour on the LED, or anything. Can't hold the buttons to go to recovery either.
Can't use the Sony Flashtool, because that requires an unlocked bootloader, and I can't use the Sony Software Companion, because that requires the phone to fully boot.
Is there anything that you guys can suggest?
Thanks in advance.

corydor13 said:
Hi there guys,
I have a locked bootloader on my Sony Z1, I have the dual recovery (at least, I did), I flashed something, just a different boot animation and afterwards the boot animation didn't work properly.
So I went back to recovery to restore the backup that I had made just before flashing the boot animation and it came up with an error half way through restoring the /System, and aborted.
After it aborted and exited recovery, on the way out it said "No Root Access Detected" and asked if I wanted to "Reroot" it, so I said yes.
Now when it boots, it just sits on the "Sony" screen, with no colour on the LED, or anything. Can't hold the buttons to go to recovery either.
Can't use the Sony Flashtool, because that requires an unlocked bootloader, and I can't use the Sony Software Companion, because that requires the phone to fully boot.
Is there anything that you guys can suggest?
Thanks in advance.
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There are some issues with restoring backups on dual recovery, i think this is fixed with the latest version of dual-recovery(check that thread for updates). Do not use Sony flashtool, use the this flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 - read from Part 4 and you can download firmwares from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191.

sofir786 said:
There are some issues with restoring backups on dual recovery, i think this is fixed with the latest version of dual-recovery(check that thread for updates). Do not use Sony flashtool, use the this flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 - read from Part 4 and you can download firmwares from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191.
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Thank you so much!
I am on 02 in the UK, and hate the fact it has the stupid 02 bubble up and down animations, so would it be fine if I used to Generic UK FTF?
and would there be any disadvantage to using this one over the 02 FTF?
also, on the first link you posted, it said to download the EXE for the application and I have done that, but it said to download the device files folder they have, and place that in the flashtool folder, but the device files link isn't there? So what do I have to do?
Place the FTF in the folder they specified, or?
(sorry if I seem a noob, come from using/flashing HTC's for years)

corydor13 said:
Thank you so much!
I am on 02 in the UK, and hate the fact it has the stupid 02 bubble up and down animations, so would it be fine if I used to Generic UK FTF?
and would there be any disadvantage to using this one over the 02 FTF?
also, on the first link you posted, it said to download the EXE for the application and I have done that, but it said to download the device files folder they have, and place that in the flashtool folder, but the device files link isn't there? So what do I have to do?
Place the FTF in the folder they specified, or?
(sorry if I seem a noob, come from using/flashing HTC's for years)
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lol its okay, i used to have a htc one too but im a bit of a flash junkie but anyway. If you use a generic ftf it doesnt have all the O2 apps that get bundles along with the phone. Ignore the device files folder, you dont need it. you need to place the firmware in the "Firmwares" folder which is in the directory where flash tool was installed. Mine is here C:\Flashtool\Firmwares

sofir786 said:
lol its okay, i used to have a htc one too but im a bit of a flash junkie but anyway. If you use a generic ftf it doesnt have all the O2 apps that get bundles along with the phone. Ignore the device files folder, you dont need it. you need to place the firmware in the "Firmwares" folder which is in the directory where flash tool was installed. Mine is here C:\Flashtool\Firmwares
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Ah ok then. Yeah, I have the HTC One too. Just chucked my SIM in that until I get the Z1 up again, lol.
Thanks a lot. I'll update when it's working again.

sofir786 said:
lol its okay, i used to have a htc one too but im a bit of a flash junkie but anyway. If you use a generic ftf it doesnt have all the O2 apps that get bundles along with the phone. Ignore the device files folder, you dont need it. you need to place the firmware in the "Firmwares" folder which is in the directory where flash tool was installed. Mine is here C:\Flashtool\Firmwares
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Should I exclude any of the things that are options in the FlashTool?

corydor13 said:
Should I exclude any of the things that are options in the FlashTool?
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Nah not really, you can untick data if you want so that doesnt get wiped but i would do a full wipe and leave everything as is when you flash.

sofir786 said:
Nah not really, you can untick data if you want so that doesnt get wiped but i would do a full wipe and leave everything as is when you flash.
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Got it all back up and working. All the inbuilt apps updated and system updated to the newest version.
Just need to download all the apps I had, possibly think about rooting it and that tomorrow.
xD.

corydor13 said:
Got it all back up and working. All the inbuilt apps updated and system updated to the newest version.
Just need to download all the apps I had, possibly think about rooting it and that tomorrow.
xD.
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ah great stuff. Just to let you know this firmware - 14.1.G.2.257 - is not currently rootable, thought id give you a heads up.

sofir786 said:
ah great stuff. Just to let you know this firmware - 14.1.G.2.257 - is not currently rootable, thought id give you a heads up.
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The update that I just got on my phone says "14.1.G.1.534"

corydor13 said:
The update that I just got on my phone says "14.1.G.1.534"
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your cool then, you dont have to worry, that version firmware is rootable

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your cool then, you dont have to worry, that version firmware is rootable
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Thank you.

Xperia Z will not update, what steps can I take to get the proper firmware on it?

Hi folks, I have an Xperia Z and its still stuck at 4.1.2
It's a prototype model, I've used the phone now for months and its been working great despite the lack of updates but I'm hoping it can have the latest software like the rest of the phones out there.
The bottom of the phone has C6606 written on it but the image on the screen shows C6616. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

tinodevoe said:
Hi folks, I have an Xperia Z and its still stuck at 4.1.2
It's a prototype model, I've used the phone now for months and its been working great despite the lack of updates but I'm hoping it can have the latest software like the rest of the phones out there.
The bottom of the phone has C6606 written on it but the image on the screen shows C6616. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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can you take a screenshot of the 6616 screen? and can you go to the firmware by customization thread and follow the instructions? what is your cust.# ?

Thanks for the reply. l've PM'd you a link to the screen shot since I can't post any links on the forum yet. I'll check out the customization thread.

tinodevoe said:
Thanks for the reply. l've PM'd you a link to the screen shot since I can't post any links on the forum yet. I'll check out the customization thread.
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I think you can flash c6606 Software without problems... Maybe even of C6603 via Flashtool.

tinodevoe said:
Thanks for the reply. l've PM'd you a link to the screen shot since I can't post any links on the forum yet. I'll check out the customization thread.
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OK, that is really very strange. You could try to contact DoomLord or Apollo89, they have knowledge of such things.
Are you rooted? Can you do a CWM Backup? I suggest having a full backup before flashing another rom. So in case you need it, you can flash it back.
I am not sure if you have the same kernel as the rest of us. If you can not do a CWM backup, and are not rooted, you need to find a way to extract the file "boot.img" from the phone. This is the kernel, which you can easily flash back. But for this operation, a bootloader unlock will most probably be necessary.
If you can get no help from Doom or Apollo and can not extract boot.img, you might need to flash hoping for luck, or stay on the firmware you have.
Disclaimer: I might be much too paranoid, after all your phone seems to have the same hardware as the normal one, and a flash of a 10.4.B.0.569 ROM should be no problem. I just don't want to be the one that did not warn you and be responsable for a broken phone...
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EDIT: Just had a look at the thread, C6616 is bell Canada, if you had found that, you could have reported back and told us that you solved the problem.
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thanks for the advice. I still haven't tried anything with the phone. I've unlocked and flashed the firmware on my old Galaxy Nexus which for some reason also never updated (bought directly from Bell) but this one trying to read through all the information I'm having some trouble deciding on which method to use and where to really start.
If someone has a simple tutorial on flashing these phones please do share, otherwise I might just leave it as is and by the latest Nexus when this phone's done.

tinodevoe said:
thanks for the advice. I still haven't tried anything with the phone. I've unlocked and flashed the firmware on my old Galaxy Nexus which for some reason also never updated (bought directly from Bell) but this one trying to read through all the information I'm having some trouble deciding on which method to use and where to really start.
If someone has a simple tutorial on flashing these phones please do share, otherwise I might just leave it as is and by the latest Nexus when this phone's done.
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Here is the link where its all explained http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
Also there is this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8EQmufr0lw
You need to download latest flashtool and latest firmware FTF for your model and follow instructions, really not hard, hardest part is to w8 untill all that downloads from internet

N1k0la89 said:
Here is the link where its all explained http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
Also there is this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8EQmufr0lw
You need to download latest flashtool and latest firmware FTF for your model and follow instructions, really not hard, hardest part is to w8 untill all that downloads from internet
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sorry to sound dumb, but I can't figure out which firmware to select for my phone. Can someone please recommend a link for the correct file to flash this with? Also does it matter which generic firmware I use? I don't want to get the Bell firmware and end up with all the bloatware they have on there. I'd prefer as close to a clean firmware as possible so I can start getting the latest updates onto this phone.

tinodevoe said:
sorry to sound dumb, but I can't figure out which firmware to select for my phone. Can someone please recommend a link for the correct file to flash this with? Also does it matter which generic firmware I use? I don't want to get the Bell firmware and end up with all the bloatware they have on there. I'd prefer as close to a clean firmware as possible so I can start getting the latest updates onto this phone.
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I think all Generic firmwares have the same "bloatware" app in common and all carrier branded firmwares have their carrier specific apps, so just choose a generic firmware and then remove all unuseful bloatware apps (if you go root).

akisg said:
I think all Generic firmwares have the same "bloatware" app in common and all carrier branded firmwares have their carrier specific apps, so just choose a generic firmware and then remove all unuseful bloatware apps (if you go root).
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I finally just tried one method, following the guide here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
I installed flashtool and installed the stock Bell software, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390178
It looked like everything went fine and when checking system updates it showed 4.3 was finally available!
but then after it downloaded the file I tried to install and it just gave me an error message :crying:
So what would be the next step for me?

tinodevoe said:
I finally just tried one method, following the guide here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
I installed flashtool and installed the stock Bell software, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390178
It looked like everything went fine and when checking system updates it showed 4.3 was finally available!
but then after it downloaded the file I tried to install and it just gave me an error message :crying:
So what would be the next step for me?
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Any info about that error??
Why not flash to 4.3 directly with flashtool or to 4.2 and then upgrade to 4.3?
Also try a fresh install by wiping data (if you have already a backup of them of course) it maybe helps..

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Any info about that error??
Why not flash to 4.3 directly with flashtool or to 4.2 and then upgrade to 4.3?
Also try a fresh install by wiping data (if you have already a backup of them of course) it maybe helps..
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I've tried a couple times now to update that system update, its 10.4.B.0.569, once it starts to install it goes to the robot install logo at the startup for a second then starts the phone right away without doing the full install. The message on screen is simply "could not install".
i'll try a factory reset then directly to 4.3. I'm assuming I can use the same method as before or do I need to look into rooting the phone now?

tinodevoe said:
I've tried a couple times now to update that system update, its 10.4.B.0.569, once it starts to install it goes to the robot install logo at the startup for a second then starts the phone right away without doing the full install. The message on screen is simply "could not install".
i'll try a factory reset then directly to 4.3. I'm assuming I can use the same method as before or do I need to look into rooting the phone now?
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As soon you are installing a stock rom, you don't have to worry about root.
But if you wanna root, your only choice is to flash a 4.2 rom, root it with a method of your choice and then upgrade to a prerooted 4.3.

Can someone please point me in the right direction to a FW that works with my phone? the only one that I seem to be able to use with flashtool is this one here which is 4.1.2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390178
however it won't let me update the system!
I'm guessing that I need a C6616 firmware to make this work, but I also tried this one, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2612159 and I get an error in flashtools, in red writing 'ERROR - error flashing. Aborted'.
I've been searching on here and all the other firmwares are 6603 which I tried a couple and again errors in flashtools.
trying again with that 4.1.2 its flashing it but its not the firmware I need!

ok, finally got one of them to work! I'm not sure what it was but I downloaded a bunch of firmwares until one of them finally updated me to 4.3.
thanks for all the help!