topic Re: Before I update.. in Other/General

Before I update..

LukaLuxXD — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 09:11:15 GMT

Just a few questions, at least you can answer some of them, if not all
If I update will i lose root?
If i do, can I towelroot, because its a new kernel?
What will happen to my Xposed modules if they are not disabled?
Can my phone be bricked because it's rooted?
That's all

Re: Before I update..

Thommo — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 09:18:40 GMT

You can't update via official means if you have root as modified software will be detected - You will have to unroot relock bootloader if it is unlocked then you will be able to update - If not then your only option is to update viaFlashtools using a .ftf firmware file and you will loose root unless you update using a modified odexed file via a recovery

Re: Before I update..

LukaLuxXD — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:53:28 GMT

How do I unroot?

Re: Before I update..

LukaLuxXD — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 12:02:08 GMT

Can a factory reset unroot my phone?

Re: Before I update..

Thommo — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 12:43:00 GMT

You could try but in my experience it won't work - Search XDA and see if there is a unroot tool but normally the only way to fully unroot is to manually flash a .ftf firmware file

Re: Before I update..

LukaLuxXD — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 14:45:59 GMT

Can't do that, if I unlock my bootloadet I'll lose warranty

Re: Before I update..

LukaLuxXD — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 14:46:11 GMT

Bootloader*

Re: Before I update..

Thommo — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 15:38:16 GMT

You don't need to unlock your bootloader to flash an ftf using Flashtools you would if you wanted to flash a custom rom but not a stock rom aka .ftf - So head over to XDA find a stock rom then follow this guide to manually flash your device - Ignore the title as it's the process you need to follow and simply use the firmware you download from XDA instead of the one on the guide and everything else is the same for all Xperia devices

Re: Before I update..

LukaLuxXD — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 16:19:43 GMT

Oh, thank you