yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 General] Risc0n:
Haha, thanks posted at same time I see!
[Xperia Z2 General] kersey:
Ha Ha, have been beaten to it, I was up to 75%...never mind. Glad someone got it out there to share. I can go to bed now there's a working link :good:

Edit: Here's an additional link to LenAsh's for anyone who's interested:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_X-lgHxHTJMRDZJZGNGQmV4X2M/edit?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z2 General] DrearierJester1:
- Device: Xperia Z2 (D6503)

- Build number: 17.1.2.A.0.323

- Android version: 4.4.2

- Customization version: 1281-2651

- Region: United Kingdom

- Branding: Vodafone UK

Download Link: https://mega.co.nz/#!IBgWjZZC!F5H1cVh5gnctMSlKUA88vuFTiODCJzTz3sNIeVUC5Ac
[Xperia Z2 General] skuko:
just making sure guys (searched the thread, didn't find the answer)

these stock FTFs will also put the kernel back from Z2_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-4.4.2_17.1.A.2.36.img to stock, correct?

thanks and sorry for being a complete newb :)
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
Here is 17.1.2.A.0.323 Firmwares I have on my Server :)

http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/Sony/Xperia+Z2/D6503/Branded/17.1.2.A.0.323/

The OP is welcome to add my links as I will be updating them when new firmwares come out.
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Can you flash a Vodafone branded on any Z2?
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
Yes you can. I have the Vodafone Branded Ireland on my Z2 from Singapore

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Thanks. Is it worth it to update from 314 to 323? Any changes?
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
I think .323 is just carrier changes.

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] rb69:
so it didnt do SIM lock correct? and what about TA - is it included in FTF or excluded - though during flash I can always exclude.

any noticeable changes compared to 314?
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
It depends who makes it. I make them without TA. Also it doesn't sim unlock that's a conpletly different sperate from software..

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Does anyone know how the batterylife is on 323?
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
Same as 314 expected. My experience today bears that out.

Unless you are a Voda customer with a liking for their branding (not much of it and removable), there is no obvious point in flashing.
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Thanks. I am not a Voda customer so i will stay with 314 if there is no difference.
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
I'm not convinced that the baseband included with Vodafone 323 is 3 UK friendly...
[Xperia Z2 General] BanziBaby:
Update centre shows the update for .314 but says a computer is needed, opened PC Companion & it then goes through the update process but stops with message that software has been modified :(

Hopefully the UK generic unbranded .314 firmware will be posted here soon :)

On .402 I used Philz recovery from DoomLord & SuperSU (even bought the pro version) but had issues with slow SU prompts & AdAway always failing to apply the hosts file so removed SuperSU manually (the remove root option in SuperSU didn't work & just froze) & installed CWN SuperUser which works fine.

I would rather stick with Philz & not have to install the dual recovery & would like to know if that is possible & also the best way to root .314 when the UK generic unbranded is posted?
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
No, u need to wait until DooMLorD build a new advanced Stock Kernel.

Nut Kernel is CR friendly.
[Xperia Z2 General] nerobot:
Anyone got an O2 UK version? I rooted mine and looking for something to unroot just in case. Thanks.
[Xperia Z2 General] Risc0n:
Can someone make an FTF of the UK 314 firmware please?
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
Here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ESvfVtZzEwMFBzeWpDQUxudmM/edit?usp=sharing

MIRROR

https://mega.co.nz/#!nJ4X3IxB!7x1OcvhOxqhnG03Msdzng07U8RR3DHtU15s0y8ffJzY
[Xperia Z2 General] Risc0n:
Wow, that was quick! Many thanks! :D
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
Pixie dust...

Enjoy
[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
You can use XperiaFirm to download and then generate FTF by using flashtool.
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
Which is pointless if someone has already done it... but an option and not difficult if not.
[Xperia Z2 General] El.Guaje:
I think it's not difficult. Took above 5 mins to make a FTF.
[Xperia Z2 General] gautampw:
Any mirrors? Download always fails halfway for me
[Xperia Z2 General] bigbud13:
Same here, we need a few mirrors.If anyone who grabbed it could re-up n post link:fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z2 General] superfire71:
D6503_Customized US_1281-9709_17.1.2.A.0.314_R4A

There is an update to the Customized US v314 - it was 314_R3A, now its 314_R4A.

I created FTF and uploaded to Google Drive

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Hl8DtRlLLmRVhwTlpnVnRfT1E/edit?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z2 General] Risc0n:
I have a Macbook, there is no OSX version of XperiaFirm.
[Xperia Z2 General] SwiftSmoke:
Model: d6503

Version:- 17.1.2.A.0.314

Country:- UK Generic

Link:- http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/general/firmware-17-1-2-0-314uk-generic-t2854764
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
A bit late?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54948262&postcount=621
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
Indeed, except your file is over quota and unavailable for download currently.

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Or Linux.
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
Mega Mirror added
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
I`ve posted a link to my server several times here

http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/Sony/Xperia+Z2/
[Xperia Z2 General] gautampw:
I was asking for mirrors for firmwares of D6502
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
I`ll get to them when I can. I just havent had time to make the FTF files for every model yet.
[Xperia Z2 General] gautampw:
Sure. Thanks. I tried Xperia Firm but I am not getting any good speeds. I was getting 20-30 KBps so I decided to download ftf instead
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
I get good speeds from Xperia firm. Took 10 seconds to download. Uploading it now

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z2

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Here ya go :)

http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/Sony/Xperia+Z2/
[Xperia Z2 General] gautampw:
That's so nice of you !! Downloading now, will take an hour for me I guess
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
I'll add the new uploads tomorrow, thanks. Anyone tried the root methods on the .323 firmwares directly? Do they still work?
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
V12 works on 323 - you have to run it twice as it hangs first time.
[Xperia Z2 General] enjelpuspa:
It needs decryption key. Share please :D
[Xperia Z2 General] nigsy116:
Can someone give me an indication as to how long the tool takes to run. My phone connected fine tool checked and confirmed root; installed tool box to device but has been sat for 30mins on this line:

Running installftkit as root thru sysrun

Don't want to unplug the USB cable!!
[Xperia Z2 General] devilmax93:
Really appreciated

Thanks for better servers and download links since last time they are much easier to download.
[Xperia Z2 General] Spectre51:
Xperia Z2 D6503

17.1.2.A.0.314

1281-9709_R4A

US Retail

http://d-h.st/Q29
[Xperia Z2 General] DrearierJester1:
Sorry this is the full link:

https://mega.co.nz/#!IBgWjZZC!F5H1cVh5gnctMSlKUA88vuFTiODCJzTz3sNIeVUC5Ac
[Xperia Z2 General] daxcimix:
italian tim .314

Hello here the firmware brand TIM country Italy:

Firmware: D6503_17.1.2.A.0.314_TIM.ftf

File log flashtool: flashtool_2014-08-25_05-54-37.log

File checksum md5: CHECKSUM.md5 (353B790DB81278F698CC4428F0B83527).

Note:

During dumping i have include the file fota-reset.ta, but during flashing this file will be ignored, i think isn't a problem. Right?

Sorry for my english
[Xperia Z2 General] BeetoCarvalho:
New Firmware D6543 DTV Brazil

New Firmware D6543

Device: Xperia Z2 LTE-A (D6543)

CDA: 1281-5466

Market: Brazil

Operator: Cistomized BR

Release: 17.1.2.A.0.314 / R6A

Network: DTV-LTE

Size: 1GB

FTF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-ZoEbRM2IsNVUFDeG11UXVaVzg/edit?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z2 General] dokujaryu:
Is this the firmware PC Companion in US keeps asking me to install even though I already have international 314 installed?
[Xperia Z2 General] Spectre51:
No if you have a different firmware installed that has a different customization number then you only get updates for that firmware no matter what your device came with originally.

Sent from my OnePlus One
[Xperia Z2 General] dokujaryu:
Bizarre. Well, in any case, I'm assuming this one you linked is the stock 314 if I had purchased from here: http://www.sonymobile.com/ca-en/products/phones/xperia-z2/

My phone was purchased imported from Singapore, but I'll load up this one and see if it stops complaining. It just keeps downloading the 314 update like I don't have it and saying it can't verify the download. Really annoying.
[Xperia Z2 General] Spectre51:
Not sure if Canada's version is a different customization version or not. Mine is from the US http://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/phones/xperia-z2/

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] dokujaryu:
Just FYI. Installing this did work properly and stop the upgrade notifications from PC Companion and the phone's updater.
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
The customization is exactly the same. Canada uses US Customized for the unlocked phones.
[Xperia Z2 General] Spectre51:
Good to know.

Sent from my OnePlus One
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
The ones for D6502 India isn't really the ones, but actually European German firmwares and they don't recognize the sim. :/
[Xperia Z2 General] Rhaski:
Cheers for sharing, can I get an MD5 on that firmware?
[Xperia Z2 General] head0c1:
EE stock firmware

Does anyone have the latest EE stock firmware for the Z2 D6503
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
Sorry talking Bollocks, UK unbranded works fine.
[Xperia Z2 General] dokujaryu:
I downloaded XperiFirm firmware downloader and tried to make my own FTF from the 314 stock firmware and it was a different size than both the one linked at the 1st post and the one linked from Spectre51. I was worried I did the process wrong.

I used the guide from here:

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/

But I didn't do step 5 as it was optional.

Did I do something wrong or is size inconsistency something common?

Also, the guide says to exclude the ST folder. Is this actually recommended?

Also, none of the sha1sums match up. All are R4A.

Using latest Flashtool to make FTF: a42d8bebbdcf55f78f28714b3c6e75a395f9ed10

OP Post: 23070e196428ddc04630080ea9624382469b4b7d

From Spectre51: 480fba94401068ac0edba516762c8bd9149a2de4

Using guide from Xperia Blog: ef0eef54dea54ce4661e979aee4f077f1abdd13d
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
I believe not carrying out step 5, and not omitting ST, Is probably the reason for the different file sizes. As for sha1sum not matching, they shouldn't if files (sizes) don't match should they?
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
I'll update the first post with new links next weekend, I'm currently on vacation in Canada and I have still so much to see and visit here :)
[Xperia Z2 General] rotsloeh:
hi guys, i was wondering which firmware gives out the best battery life? i've read in a few forums that .314 had a slightly lower than previous firmware.
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
They're all much the same, and this is very dependent on individual usage, so not something anyone can comment on definitively.

Suggest you try them. Battery life is not an issue with this phone, irrespective of f/w.
[Xperia Z2 General] dilpreetpuri:
general query

Guys i am a newbie on this forum and i just have 1 simple question

I have upgraded my Z2 to the official update(17.1.2.A.0.314) BY MISTAKE and due to that my battery life Sucks

I have decided to use the flash tool to bring it to the previous version

Now I am not sure which is the file I need to download

I see that on the first page links have been given for Indian version mobile

But I am not sure if that's the version I need to download and install or not

Can someone please share the link for the official Sony version prior to .314 as that version gave me good backup

Any video how to flash using the flash tool as mentioned on the first page wud be really appreciated

Please help me guys
[Xperia Z2 General] enjelpuspa:
Hi, I am facing some issue while going to flash 323. The .ftf file did not show up on Firmware Selector (on Flashtool), what should I do? I have copied the .ftf file into c:/flashtool/firmwares but the result was same. Any help? :crying:
[Xperia Z2 General] nobnut:
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the battery life on .314. Nothing at all.

Anyway, The firmware I had before .314 was 17.1.1.A.0.438. Look in the OP.

I believe that was the previous firmware.
[Xperia Z2 General] hitsugy:
Hello Guys. After updating my Z2 6543 to the '.314' version I started to have a 'awake lock' symptom', which means that my battery ran out really quickly. I tried to delete a lot of apps in order to find out if one of them was causing the issue, but I haven't had any success on this.

So, before flashing another firmware (6503 are all compatible with my phone's model) I will try a FULL WIPE, specially because I have some friends using the same firmware without any problems. And the question is: How do I perform a FULL WIPE?

Also, did anybody have this problem? If yes, what did you do to correct it?

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z2 General] nhayrl:
ftf for verizon z2 d6708

Hi sir i am from philippines also.Sir do u have a stock firmwareor rom, ftf files for verizon D6708.I was unlucky to flash A WRONG FIRMWARE,Now icant open my phone anymore.PLEASE HELP IF YOU HAVE or if you where i can download one thanks and regards...
[Xperia Z2 General] imgoingtowin:
How do you tell which country's firmware is currently installed on the phone?
[Xperia Z2 General] Tsnatcha:
I'm wondering the same thing. Exclude TA or not!?

njo¡! via tapaTlk Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
In flashtool there are three boxes for formatting (system/data/cache) tick them and you have a full wipe, once you've done that and flashed your stock rom reinstall apps from play store (not backups) to ensure you don't reintroduce the problem.
[Xperia Z2 General] hitsugy:
Thank you so much for the info! ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] ffun161:
thanks for the very detail information. can i know whether the same rooting procedure can be used to root Z3?:p
[Xperia Z2 General] BlackMN:
Can i flash the D6503 ftf for my D6502 device ?
[Xperia Z2 General] zadusimple:
Yes you can, However you need to flash D6502 baseband (modem) separatelyon the ROM. Make sure you perform a complete backup before doing so.
[Xperia Z2 General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Any news of a new update?
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
Not a question anyone can answer on here. Suggest you use a tool like Xperifirm periodically to check for yourself.

Or wait until the OP of this thread provides an update.
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
No new update atm, I think the Z3 family has the priority now. Hopefully we get those software features soon for the Z2 too :)
[Xperia Z2 General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
I have the impression that we were forgotten ...
[Xperia Z2 General] Rick Poldo:
I have that same feeling, but I hope that when the Z3 is released, they remember us again ... :(
[Xperia Z2 General] pepinocho9:
Mexican model firmwares

I noticed that firmwares for Xperia Z2 sold in Mexico by Telcel are not on the forum.

Is there anything I can do to post them? I've got a mexican Z2.
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
Please feel free to upload and I add them to the first post!
[Xperia Z2 General] Rana747:
cannot update no more

I cant seem to update my z2 OTA or using sony PCC anymore after flashing through flashtool the Germany unbranded firmware. My boot-loader was unlocked but not rooted. It says that I have a modified software so cant update. The update keeps showing up on phone but after download is complete it says that its unverifiable and cant install.

Please any help would be much appreciated. Thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
You can't update a phone with

unlocked

bootloader via OTA or the PC Companion. You need to relock the bootloader again or just use any custom rom for unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Z2 General] Rana747:
thanks.

I relocked the bootloader using flashtool. Now updated
[Xperia Z2 General] agasin:
This rom is the retail Brazil?

This rom is the retail Brazil? My phone came with the rom VIVO. Can I flash this with no problems, or I'll lose something, like digital tv?
[Xperia Z2 General] Rick Poldo:
Yeah man, lose the digital tv, but when you have new updates appear faster
[Xperia Z2 General] florian.lagg:
need ROM for national Roaming

Hi,

as options in ROM's are different...

I need settings to turn national roaming ON, and international roaming OFF/ON based on my current demand.

This is missing in my current ROM.

I am in Austria (German speaking, but no issues with English ROM), my provider is 'Drei'.

My Bootloader is locked, so I'm stuck with official ROMs.

Which ROM should I use?

Thanks in advance!

edit: trying 'Roaming Control Trial' from Play Store in the meanwhile.
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
The US Customized has what you are looking for.
[Xperia Z2 General] GAVANA:
ftf

hi

someone has ?, FTF ZT 1281-1390.2

thank you

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hello

someone has ?, FTF 1281-1390.2 ZT

thank you
[Xperia Z2 General] xerwudjohn:
remove custom kernel?

if i will flash this firmware is there any possibility that my phone will be back to normal? and the custom kernel will also removed?
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
Yes there is a possibility, and flashing a ftf will replace whatever kernel you are currently using.
[Xperia Z2 General] Bee-Pi:
Thank you so much for hosting this awesome list.

Can you please provide the MD5s of all of them so I can verify that the downloaded files are completed without errors?

Also, what's the source of these files? I see you named them all as "customized", what does it mean?

Thank you very much again!
[Xperia Z2 General] xerwudjohn:
how about bootloader?

how about the bootloader? i unlocked the bootloader of my z2. will it relock too? if not, sony announce that we will loosing DRM keys and affect our camera quality, x-reality, or triluminous if we loose the DRM Keys if we unlock bootloader.
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
If you've already unlocked your bootloader, without first backing up you DRM keys, your DRM keys are gone. Flashing a stock rom won't relock your bootloader but neither will it restore your DRM keys.
[Xperia Z2 General] xerwudjohn:
is there a way?

if that so, is there a way how to restore a drm key? i think its not possible. right?
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
You can restore it if you have a, device specific, backup. If not then no sorry you can't recover the DRM keys.
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
23.0.1.A.0.167

Certified

We saw this number allready on remote testing project.
[Xperia Z2 General] adhit28:
does make any sense about build number?

i mean, more big that number is more stable or somethin like that

can somebody explain to me?

what advantages about build number?

such as US(R3A), UK(R4A), IND(R8A)
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Build number

Its just a number to indicate firmware generation and version

Per version sony trys improving, so yes in some logic, bigger number is better

Customization numbers are different aka RU 128-xxx-xxx , its a number that reperesents the customizatiins that has for a region, country or brand

Build number as in R82(RU) is region number, its kinda like. Customization number.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Im just checking here daily waiting for a 23.~ EU, RU, UK FTF to show up

Any'hoo, someone said the 4.4.4 update was coming around the end of the month, can someone confirm or atleast give me hope in which im not the only one who believes this?
[Xperia Z2 General] gadjet:
Feel ya envious_data, I now know what an expecting mum feels waiting for this one...

p.s Norti I will mirror on google drive an uploaded.to when it lands if any help?
[Xperia Z2 General] fccr1990:
Anyone with Proximity Sensor issues?

Hi, I already installed most of the compatible stock roms for my Z2 and non of those made my Proximity Sensor/Ambient light work. After installing newest existenz rom (3.1.0) and hard reboot, it started working, even having the double tap option on. If you are kind of desperate because it's not working well, try this alternative.
[Xperia Z2 General] muhammadshais:
Lol same here
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Im hoping they fix a couple of majour issues

Ram management, wifi base module and framework loop process

Are 3 of them
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
Of course, you post the links to the new fw and I'll add them in the first post ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
Maybe some Guys with stock ROM can check through OTA if its available until is released on the server.
[Xperia Z2 General] AlanDS:
It's not released on OTA at the moment. I am hoping to get it somwhere around 20th of this month.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Usualy it shows up on xda before Most People are able to download it via OTA Or OTG
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
After seeing the buttload of leaks of 4.4.4 and using some

Its definatly worth it

There are some small delays but they are not lag,

Animations are very smooth

Ui is responsive

Ui is smooth

Heating is 0

And just tonnes of other improvements
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
OTA is usually available 2-4 weeks after PC Companion update,
[Xperia Z2 General] total360:
Having played with the Z3 today, I really hope that the new 4.4.4 software gets released this week. The experience was a lot more Google Now based and seemed a lot cleaner....
[Xperia Z2 General] Haptein:
I wish México would get some love. Anyway here's our latest version.

Model: D6503

Ver. 17.1.A.2.36

Country: México

Provider: TELCEL

Customization number: 1281 - 5458 R7A

https://mega.co.nz/#!thoz3ZIA!Eb83tlYBsjByok-mgJmPIWqY0nZ8_tvgFnXKO58CHoM
[Xperia Z2 General] AnMobi:
Thanksss!!!!!
[Xperia Z2 General] Pumpino:
Why is it that the Xperia Z and Z1 received 4.4.4 before the Z2?
[Xperia Z2 General] NetSkill:
Beacause they preparing z3 features for our z2
[Xperia Z2 General] pepinocho9:
Mexican stock firmware

Well, somebody uploaded it 2 days ago. Mine was tested and flashed succesfully ona a D6503.

Model: D6503

Version: 17.1.A.2.36

Country: Mexico

Provider: Telcel GSM MX

Customization number: 1281-5458 R7A

Link1: https://mega.co.nz/#!N903VB4K!RyB_Gl5NXFbN8mt0r3PuTbNbrHouN5pIgg11kVj-dKs

Mexican firmware is old :/
[Xperia Z2 General] benjmiester:
Do I need to reflash firmware if I installed a non stock rom with bootloader unlocked and have issues with data not coming back on after being on wifi? I feel like I borked my baseband or modem. Do I need to reflash the rom if I do end up doing a firmware reflash?
[Xperia Z2 General] Haptein:
Since the latest available version in Mexico (at least for the most popular carrier) is 17.1.A.2.36. Anyone know what is the sum of all we're missing?
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
What exactly are you asking?

Are you asking about 4.4.4 because thats said to be end of this month till mid next month
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
I think, he asks the changes between the Mexican older firmware version and the latest available. It's mostly new application versions and bugfixes.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Ok

For .32 its mostly bug fixes over performance enhancements

Should be somewhere on the sony mobile site
[Xperia Z2 General] CxXRAZIELXxR:
OTA Updates

If I install a stock rom (tft) and relock the bootloader can I receive OTA updates? coming soon 4.4.4 for example :)
[Xperia Z2 General] benjmiester:
If I did a full wipe when flashing to a non-stock rom (was on .314 u.s. originally), do I need to reflash firmware if I had issues with data connection? Attempt #7 to find any sort of info regarding this.
[Xperia Z2 General] osbertc0ol:
One more Q lolol

My z2 is running doom kernel with unlocked bootloader right now, is it safe to do OTA update?

Thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] FrosteezBR:
It will refuse to update by Sony PC companion,if is from the update center app you can lost root privileges