yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello if your rooted phone reboot with .303 FW you can try directly the OTA UPDATE it will success :)

After that run the "runme-after-ota.bat" file and everything will OK ;)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] quim-net:
hi

I will try it

thanks

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hi

it is impossible, the installation OTA can not be installed.

and when at rootexplorer attempt to mount r /o reboots and I can not do anything
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
How many byte your RIC file have?

Did you ROOT with the toolkit here?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] quim-net:
Hi

Yes with v11

desde Xperia T
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] JJD809:
Yes, when opening backup and restore from the app menu, it also crashes. The ROM image I used is labelled "Xperia T LT30p_4.0.4 _Generic.ftf" and has a file size of 484152 KB

I just cant figure out why this app crashes. When I had the original O2 James Bond branded ROM, I was able to root it using the script from Bin4ry. I was even able to use it the first time PC companion upgraded me to 195 and I reflashed it back to .303. The problem is, I dont know when this app started failing and what I did that could have caused it to crash all the time. Because of this I cannot do anything and it is really frustrating....
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] rudiev:
Mmm this sucks, no idea really.. the rom should be fine I think, others used it as well in this thread. And with flashing all setting are back to default, so don't think there is something wrong with that. Maybe you should find the original .303 O2 james bond stock rom and flash that one, and try rooting on that. Or remove the simcard and put it back and try again. Or remove your ext sdcard. Or clear data and cache from the back up & restore app.. don't know just saying some things you could try..
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
because you set wrong permission :p

just run the run-if-OTA-update-FAIL.bat now : http://www.mediafire.com/?flccdrst2u1rpb1

and try the OTA UPDATE ;)

try an other .ftf file :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] quim-net:
hi

thank you very much again, but impossible to perform the upgrade by OTA
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] quim-net:
I have a question, now I'm carrying out with all app and data.

But ...?

all this must be done when the phone this without installing anything?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
No importance...

But very strange...can you show me your RIC file now (screenshot)?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] quim-net:
hi

I'm sorry but I have restored to factory condition the phone, and what I have seen is that the root has not lost, I've done but continues to fail, I'll try and for the last time
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
For real factory reset you must use your PC...

-Try with FLASHTOOL and WIPE everything

- Launch the runme.bat in my folder (use ONLY MY FOLDER) in oder to ROOT

- Try the OTA directly...

Good night man :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] quim-net:
hi

I will download the generic rom and try again.

thanks

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hi

all correct at this time are upgrading to 3.195

thank you very much for your patience and help

regards
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Update first post...only .bat now

no manual thing anymore ;)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] mbrad_26:
Strange problem:

When I try to change, in root explorer, from r/o to r/w my phone is restarting... Anybody knows what this might be caused of ???

Thanks
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello,

You must launch "runme after OTA.bat"
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] mbrad_26:
All ready done that...but is still rebooting.

Edit :

Problem fixed with flashing new firmware.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] JJD809:
Can you supply me with the link you used to download the firmware you used? The one I have is not working as it should as the backup application keeps on closing, so I cannot do the root part.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Piospi:
Does it work with .223 ? Anyone tried it ? :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] mbrad_26:
Hi there

I've used UK GENERIC firmware that you can find in Q&A subforum, is the first thread.

Cheers
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] JJD809:
I finally got mine rooted after I had the issue with the backup and restore app that kept on failing. I have tried multiple times downgrading to 303 do the OTA then run the scripts but every time the backup app closes. (Using the SECOND WAY method)

The fix I got for it was quite simple. Maybe it will work for you if you had the same problem as I have had. Firstly I used the ROM image and root scripts as supplied in the original post by black97one. Also, with flashtool I just kept all the options as it appeared by default.

OK, what to do before you start everything is to wipe the internal storage card. The backup application stores all its files and stuff over there and that is what caused my problems, or it would appear like that in any case.

So, go to Settings - Storage - Internal Storage = Clear internal storage.

Once this is done, you can downgrade to .303 and then follow the instructions as listed in the first post.

Keep in mind that when wiping this storage, you lose all your data so first copy/backup or whatever else you deem necessary, to retain your data.

it worked for me so hopefully it will work for you
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello thank for feedback ;)

Perhaps delete only "semc-fullback" folder on internal storage will work too :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] lawliet6532:
Xperia TX

I'm using my Xperia TX hope you can help me

I flashed back to the previous version .307

Then I download the update pack in my phone choosed update later

Rooted my phone with your ''Bin4ry root toolkit V11 with other file''

Then I started to update but unfortunately my phone shut down and showed up a white triangle and stucked forever

What did i do wrong!?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello,

Did you already unlock your bootloader actually or in the past???
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] tiunilohmu:
Can you tell me step by step how to get the OTA to .197?

I 'm at .307 now root with cwm install with bootloader locked.

I want to update to .197 with root, please help, thanks

I tried the run if OTA fail.bat, but no luck
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello you need to restart the root procedure because I think you have already root with a toolkit newer than V11

Flash 307 with flashtool

Root ONLY WITH THE FILE HERE

try OTA UPDATE

If success...run the "run me after OTA. bat" :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Szychan:
I would like to know that also.

and. If I rooted my phone using trick posted in this thread . and update now with .223. will i keep my root or will I have to start over going to .303 and then from this to .223 ?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
If you have an OTA UPDATE to .223 in your settings...you can and will keep ROOTED :)

But you need to replace RIC file before :(

So try to run before the "run me if OTA FAIL"

Then try to update with OTA ;)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Szychan:
Hmm. so there is no OTA update on my phone available. but when I connect to PC companion it shows there is .223 available. so how accualy I update my phone to .223 and keep my root on it? :/

tried to update it over PC companion and ofc root is gone ;P but had to try anyway.

for now I am back to .195 with root unless someone have a way to do update it with root ?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
No way...only OTA can keep root, sorry :(
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] tiunilohmu:
what root file do i need? v11?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Use the toolkit in first post ONLY ;)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Torres77an:
So this method worked for me just fine but is it possible when after I change my build prop settings that I can have my phone update to the firmware to my region ?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello,

I try to do that but fail when unpack OTA, so I don't know why :(

You can try yourself and tell me if working for you :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Torres77an:
But did you copy the exact Build prop ? Though it sounds like you got far enough and something in the system didn't match up I will try it myself but it doesn't sound to promising now, it's too bad there isn't just a simple way to root 195 FW I'm not into unlocking the Bootlaoder on this phone just yet.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Ldsundance:
To try and make this easierfor peeps this how i have just done my xperia T LT30p

I needed to down grade to 303 as i had origianlly rooted my phone on 303 and then updated through sony pc companion.

to start off you need to download flashtool, the OTA-Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry toolkit and the Generic Rom, when the generic rom is downloaded copy the ftf file into the firmwares folder under flashtool.

start flash tool and click the flash button (looks like bolt of lightning), then i clicked flashmode then select the generic rom then click ok follow the onscreen instructions except when puting into boot mode which for the T is holding the volume down button while putting in the cable, (note this will erase your phone so first back up all contacts and data needed) when done re start the phone. go through the setup.

when that is done now root the phone using the run me in OTA-Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry folder

when that is done go into the phones settings and do the OTA update once downloaded install, when successfully done run the run me after OTA update this should stop the phone from rebooting randomly now you should be rooted in 195 :D

hope this makes it a little clearer

thanks for everyone involved in doing this.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] davidmarcoes:
Tried and succeeded flashing 3.223 fw straight from 1.303. After that, installed CWM and restored data partition from 3.195. Everything is working like a charm.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] norti:
The same here, phone is rebooting to update, first step is OK, but at the 2nd it reboots to system and gives that it has failed. I'm trying to OTA update from rooted .197 to .223 (T-Mobile HU). Original sic placed back of course before OTA.

Fota report says:

ERROR [1945] RedBend error: 0x8000013E, code = 0x13E (318)
Info [1962] Return value from RB_vRM_Update 0x8000013e
Info [1963] pCustomerPartData.updated = rest = -1
Info [1964] End of operation 1
ERROR [180] Redbend verify Error
ERROR [520] Error from ua_updater_start

But I don't know what that means :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] davidmarcoes:
RedBend error: 0x8000013E it's a common issue when trying to make an OTA update after install CWM and entering for the first time. If did, you must flash 1,303 tft through Flashtool, then root, then update and finally install CWM. At this time you can restore the data partition through CWM and all your apps will get back.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] norti:
Thanks! :)

I think I'll wait for the JB update, then I'll make a custom rom and update with CWM, .223 has only small fw changes.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Torres77an:
Ooops scratch that it just didn't want to update until I was connected to the computer then it did it via OTA and I thought it was by the pc

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CWM isn't working for me it says my device isn't compatible any body know this reason ? I was hoping I could use it to update my phone to Rogers firmware and keep root but I haven't found any program that can boot my phone into recovery so at the moment I'm stuck on a 3G data connection instead of LTE
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] icstm:
Update query

thanks for this idot's guide.

Just a quick question - I am rooted on 303. So what I appear to need to do is NOT use any PC based s/w to update the phone, but to use the phone itself for the OTA update (why is this different?).

The run that "AFTER" bat file

When should I install a recovery tool, like

CWM for locked bootloaders

? Before I attempt the above, or after (or do I loose it in the update, so do I do it twice??)

Thanks all!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello,

UPDATE OP for 223 firmware to root ;)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] urbanaspect:
I followed this process which worked fine, allowing me to upgrade to 195 and retain root (allowing me to remove Sony bloatware). A further OTA upgrade to 223 has failed though, does this mean I have to repeat the process?

Furthermore, anticipating 4.1.2, will I once again have to downgrade to 303 to have root in JB?

Gutted my bootloader is locked, managed to install cyanogen 10 on my arc s which I wanted to put on the T.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello yes you need to come back on 303 because it's not the same FW...

I update OP With generic CH File...before it was an other!

Generic CH is the single ROM I found with 223 OTA UPDATE ;)

Envoyé depuis mon LT30p avec Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] icstm:
Hi thanks for your great work.

I followed your simple steps for the 195 update (I think you deleted that text).

As I had rooted the phone whilst still on 303, you had provided a simple path.

For that all I had to do was run a "BEFORE script" do the over the air update then run an "AFTER" script.

Can I not do something simple again?

Do I have to install a ROM via PC? I thought to do that you have to install CWM recovery?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello,

I don't understand all that you say (my poor English)

But if you are ROOT with 195 juste flash 303 FW with "WIPE data" uncheck...in order to keep your data :)

Then ROOT with the package in FIRST post...and update to 223 via OTA just after ;)

Yes you can flash CWM for locked bootloader in 223 :)

Envoyé depuis mon LT30p avec Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] icstm:
Thanks, I understand what you are suggesting, but my quetion is different.

Previously you had 2 methods in the first post to get to 195 with root.

Your previous instructions (method 1) for getting to 195 rooted did not require any flashing, if you were already root on 303.

You simply updated with OTA and ran a script afterwards.

Is that not possible any more?

You seem to be suggesting that the ONLY way to get to 223 with root is to first flash a downgrade (what you used to call method 2)

thanks again for your help.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Yes I delete the "first way" because this ROM don't allow 223 OTA UPDATE...

But I if you are on an 195 with ROOT with 223 OTA access but failing... you can run the file"runme before OTA" just before retry ;)

Envoyé depuis mon LT30p avec Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] icstm:
great, that is what I was hoping you would say!

so now, I will sit tight and await my 223 OTA, Then I will follow the "first way" hoping that still works.

Even for the 195 I had to run the "runme before OTA", but it meant I did not have to use flashtool to get the 195.

though TBH Jelly Bean should be here in a few weeks anyway...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
For JB i think we will need a computer (too BIG update) :(

Envoyé depuis mon LT30p avec Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] SWFlyerUK:
Do we know was .233 changes?

Just recieved the update in the UK through PC Companion but no list of changes.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
I don't know sorry...bug fix :p

Envoyé depuis mon LT30p avec Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] jmaciascz:
dont work ota update 223 =(
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello,

Do you use ONLY the file in FIRST post???

Do you follow EXACTLY the different step???

Envoyé depuis mon LT30p avec Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] szabogabor10:
It works like a charm. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Torres77an:
Yes you must downgrade first to the firmware that gets OTA updates like the one described in this forum.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] koky_p:
Hello

I want to thank you all of you for the efforts.

I had .195 installed and I have follow all the steps and it seems that worked.

I have now .223 version, and the only problem that I got is the Wi-Fi. When I try to connect it says always "autentication problem". I dont have sure about my Mac address if it has changed or not...

Does anyone have problems like this?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello,

No problem for me :)

Try to WIPE cache if you have CWM installed...if not try to restart all steps ;)

Envoyé depuis mon LT30p avec Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] LitoNi:
what happens if i repair it with Sony PCC? or SEUS?

I think i messed up my system audio and i dont have a back up >.>

will my root still be there?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
No you will loose it :(

Envoyé depuis mon LT30p avec Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] JJD809:
Only the day before yesterday I updated my phone to 7.0.A.3.223. Now the 9.1.A.0.489 version shows as available on PC Companion. Anyone else got this as well? wil this OTA root method work as well?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Gasai Yuno:
9.1.A.0.489 is the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean firmware, according to Xperia Blog.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Maybe, but we can find that out.

But if you have that update available, please update and create the ftf and share it here....EVRYONE will love you for it

EDIT

Or if you are worried about root, i will do it,

but please you need to do this first

goto your build.prop file which is in the system folder.

open it and look for the line that starts

ro.semc.version.cust

AT the end of that line is an 8 digit number, please send me that number.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Demazda:
Well, it's available for me too, and I'd love to upload .ftf file if it can help root and create custom roms based on it.

But unfortunately, I don't know how to create it (I know, I'm a little noobish), but if you tell me how, I'll do it for sure.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Just do what i said about finding that 8 digit number in your build.prop

i will do the rest
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] crazymister:
I got it too. Downloading right now and will make ftf

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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Ok thanks.

I am backing up now inpreparation.

What FW are you on now (Region) and do you know your customasation number...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Demazda:
It is 1265-1626

But I did not update for now, using Xperia T Curiosity 1.3 rom, based on Sony ICS firmware.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello,

It the FIRMWARE i post in FIRST POST...you can flash it and then you got the update ;)

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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Used the custamasation number, and I am updating now
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] crazymister:
1269-8706

My version is dutch T-Mobile skyfall edition

Ftf it's being uploaded right now. Well provide link when it's uploaded

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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Dave****:
Worked perfectly, I was on TMobile stock 195 (bootloader locked down:() and now I am on rooted 223 and all is good, well, I noticed it now takes a while to find service after boot, but apart from that it's fine (and tbh it might have taken that long to find service before).

I followed this in order to do it though as I don't really know what I am doing so thanks to Ldsundance also!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] korny1000:
@ crazymister

Did you manage it to keep root on JB?

Where can I find the file you uploaded for download?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] crazymister:
I got root, BUT, I have unlocked bootloader. I did have to flash root package separately.

Uploading Ftf again as we speak since my box account apparently has a 10gb public download limit...

Will post new link here tomorrow.

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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] crazymister:
Link for jb software.

Xperia T (LT30P)_9.1.A.0.489_T-mobile Skyfall.part1.rar - 512.00 MB

Xperia T (LT30P)_9.1.A.0.489_T-mobile Skyfall.part2.rar - 59.41 MB

Download both files and unpack with winrar or similar.

Will post all other links in AI1 thread.

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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] icstm:
So I am waiting for the OTA update for JB, as that appears the easiest way to KEEP root if you already have it.

Two things to check (as they could supper my plan).

1) Do we think a 500Mb file will be sent OTA?

2) For those who were 195 rooted, did they manage to get 223 WITHOUT first

flashing

303 back on - ie if you are using the flash tool, then you might as well flash JB now?

3) Are there issues keeping (or getting) root on JB with a locked bootloader?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] JJD809:
OTA does not send the complete file package as you have with an ftf for instance. Only the files that changes and new files are sent, so the upgrade package boils down to something in the region of, say, 50 MB, or similar

I had to downgrade from 195 to 303 before I could upgrade to 223. It is a requirement as the loophole hack to root the phone was closed on updates after 303 so those scripts wont work and therefore you have to go back to 303 first.

This method of rooting via OTA as provided by black97one worked like a charm the first time to go to 195 but now the second time when rooting/upgrading to 223 I just got one annoying problem. I cannot change the theme. When selecting Themes, I just get a black screen and by pressing the back button I'm back to the home screen. Sellecting Wallpaper works OK and I can change wallpapers, just not themes. Not really a problem, just an annoyance. I also had to run the runme-AFTER-OTA-UPDATE.bat a few times before it took hold, but in the end it worked and the phone was rooted, so, thanks again black97one !

My phone is a UK O2 JB-themed one, but I have installed so many .ftf's I have lost all JB themes but that's besides the point. The point is, my bootloader is locked it is one of those that cannot be unlocked so I'm in the same situation as you.

I'm also oohing and aahing if I should just install the complete new JB ftf and get done with it, or should I wait until one of those clever devs comes up with a way to root the phone with locked bootloaders that's easy to follow for n00bs like us! ;) The catch is, if you flash the ftf, then no more root and you are stuck with all the bloatware, and other unwanted stuff.

...and then you still have to downgrade, do the process and start over again, getting all your data back and so on, and on, and on....
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Gasai Yuno:
Here's the problem: as far as I know, 2.3 to 4.0 updates were not available over the air. Only via SEUS/PCC.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] icstm:
Thanks that was very informative.

I did not realise that they actually closed a "loophole" in 195 which meant you cannot update in the same way.

That implies that to get/keep or retain ROOT you need to have the flashtool installed regardless of a locked bootloader.

I would not want to give up root, and given that some people seem to have issues installing or getting all features in JB to work, I will wait for these to iron themselves out. When someone like black97one posts a fool-proof method I shall go with that. Though OTA were 50Mb for little Sony updates, a new O/S from Google will be larger, so might not be 500, but still in the hundreds.

Also if Timescape goes, does that mean the phonebook will no longer merge FB, LinkedIn and Gmail contacts together? I like the way it is a one stop shop for people (a bit like the people app on Win8)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] ethan92:
Can it work in xperia tx 7.0.a.3.212? I saw that the downgrade rom is for lt30, can it be use on my lt29?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello,

I think you must downgrade to your own TX Firmware ;)

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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] ethan92:
Which version can i use? I found .307 one in ALL IN ONE thread, can i use that?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Yes
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] ethan92:
Thank you:thumbup:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
There is never a need to write a post to say thanks.

If you feel the need to thank anyone on this forum then please just hit the thanks button.

It means a whole lot less reading for us on here that are trying to help.

:)