Should I update to 4.3? And some questions

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bero1608

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So hello, I'm new here on xda developers but I always checked the site :)

I purchased this mobile two days ago. Already rooted but I haven't updated to 4.3 cuz I heard that there are lots of bugs.

So what should I do? Is wi-fi improved? And how I can backup my files, cuz I installed many games and I don't want to do it again.

Also, will I have to root it again?
 

Sadman Khan

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Wifi is improved
If you update via PCC or OTA, you won't lose data. However if you flash via flashtool and tick "wipe data", you will lose data
Lastly you have to root again and there's no root method out yet which does not involve wiping data.if you have to root it again, you WILL lose your data as all the methods indirectly require you to do so
By the way, updating via Sony Update Service (SUS), wipes data

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bero1608

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Wifi is improved
If you update via PCC or OTA, you won't lose data. However if you flash via flashtool and tick "wipe data", you will lose data
Lastly you have to root again and there's no root method out yet which does not involve wiping data.if you have to root it again, you WILL lose your data as all the methods indirectly require you to do so
By the way, updating via Sony Update Service (SUS), wipes data

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Okay, I will update from Sony PC Companion. So FolderMount won't work :(

Wish there was easy root method...

Anyone working on it?
 

Sadman Khan

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I've heard that the devs are busy. However they might work on in it once the latest update is out. A new update has been certified which might be a bug-fixing one. Should hit us mid-March.


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---------- Post added at 04:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:37 PM ----------

Oh as for your first question, i think you should update.
The only bugs i faced was that music led pulse does't work all the time (the light just stays on and doesn't blink)
Also FB calender sync does not work.
Other than that 4.3 is FAR better than 4.1.2 in terms of performance,looks and everything else. Go for it

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bero1608

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Thanks alot!

okay I will update anyway. And is it possible to back-up data after rooting?
 

Sadman Khan

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Once rooting gets here, yeah sure. Using titanium backup.
And you wouldn't lose data now via PCC so no problem

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bero1608

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Okay I updated, now I will root.

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Edit: Couldn't manage to root :(

I have locked bootloader so I can't root, atm I hope.

I trust in you DooMLoRD :D

Hope you will find out soon how to root Xperia SP with locked BL
 
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Dathrex

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Oh man I am in same situation-updated,can't root foldermount won't work,4.3 lags it needs optimizing so I am stuck and waiting for doomlord....

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jawe83

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4.3 is horrible, I've used it for 4 days... constant lagging, sometimes fc's, even random reboots :-\ This is not how this phone should work :-\ Now I have eXistenZ and it's better but still not as good as it should.
It would seem like ram management issues.

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Wifi is improved
If you update via PCC or OTA, you won't lose data. However if you flash via flashtool and tick "wipe data", you will lose data
Lastly you have to root again and there's no root method out yet which does not involve wiping data.if you have to root it again, you WILL lose your data as all the methods indirectly require you to do so
By the way, updating via Sony Update Service (SUS), wipes data

Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Wow, I didn't know that updating via SUS wipes your data. Thank you for the info! :good:
 
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KaosStorm

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From what I've gathered by reading lots of comments about 4.3, the update it's a mixed bag (probably region-dependent) since for me it was one of the best things to happen to my stock SP: it looks better, it feels better, it barely lags, it barely hangs. I flashed the generic US ftf (since the OTA kept failing over and over again) and I'm glad I did it.
 

mrhnet

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Okay I updated, now I will root.
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Edit: Couldn't manage to root :(
I have locked bootloader so I can't root, atm I hope.
I trust in you DooMLoRD :D
Hope you will find out soon how to root Xperia SP with locked BL
See whether this helps..
-->> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2646904
Same info here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2648538
(See second part below, for locked BL)
(strictly speaking, this is not "rooting" the stock rom, rather a means of having a rooted stock 4.3 rom, without unlocking the BL).
#I've managed to get it done... For this, I had to downgrade to 4.1.2 (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50356952&postcount=8), root 4.1.2 (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2405933), and install CWM (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2352920), then followed the instructions (to get root 4.3) in above links. Had to erase all data in the process.
*[backed up the TA partition while rooted at 4.1.2, just in case it might be needed later.. (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598)]
My phone model: c5303
#For backing up data WITHOUT root, I used the app "Backup & restore" which comes with stock rom (under 'Tools'). However, it didn't restore my game data properly. Alternatively, can try backup and restore with ADB (http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19225467/backing-up-android-device-using-adb), but I couldn't try it's restore function yet, so not sure whether it works. If you've backed up the data while at 4.1.2 rooted (initially) with titanium backup, there's not much of a dilemma I suppose..
Dunno whether this provides any solution to your problem, but glad if this helps anyone. Just sharing my experience..
 
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bero1608

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See whether this helps..
-->> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2646904
Same info here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2648538
(See second part below, for locked BL)
(strictly speaking, this is not "rooting" the stock rom, rather a means of having a rooted stock 4.3 rom, without unlocking the BL).
#I've managed to get it done... For this, I had to downgrade to 4.1.2 (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50356952&postcount=8), root 4.1.2 (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2405933), and install CWM (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2352920), then followed the instructions (to get root 4.3) in above links. Had to erase all data in the process.
*[backed up the TA partition while rooted at 4.1.2, just in case it might be needed later.. (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598)]
My phone model: c5303
#For backing up data WITHOUT root, I used the app "Backup & restore" which comes with stock rom (under 'Tools'). However, it didn't restore my game data properly. Alternatively, can try backup and restore with ADB (http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19225467/backing-up-android-device-using-adb), but I couldn't try it's restore function yet, so not sure whether it works. If you've backed up the data while at 4.1.2 rooted (initially) with titanium backup, there's not much of a dilemma I suppose..
Dunno whether this provides any solution to your problem, but glad if this helps anyone. Just sharing my experience..

Thanks for reply!

I'm waiting for new firmware so I'm not rooting atm

Thanks anyway
 

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    Wifi is improved
    If you update via PCC or OTA, you won't lose data. However if you flash via flashtool and tick "wipe data", you will lose data
    Lastly you have to root again and there's no root method out yet which does not involve wiping data.if you have to root it again, you WILL lose your data as all the methods indirectly require you to do so
    By the way, updating via Sony Update Service (SUS), wipes data

    Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
    1
    Okay I updated, now I will root.

    --------------------------------------------

    Edit: Couldn't manage to root :(

    I have locked bootloader so I can't root, atm I hope.

    I trust in you DooMLoRD :D

    Hope you will find out soon how to root Xperia SP with locked BL
    1
    Wifi is improved
    If you update via PCC or OTA, you won't lose data. However if you flash via flashtool and tick "wipe data", you will lose data
    Lastly you have to root again and there's no root method out yet which does not involve wiping data.if you have to root it again, you WILL lose your data as all the methods indirectly require you to do so
    By the way, updating via Sony Update Service (SUS), wipes data

    Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

    Wow, I didn't know that updating via SUS wipes your data. Thank you for the info! :good:
    1
    Okay I updated, now I will root.
    --------------------------------------------
    Edit: Couldn't manage to root :(
    I have locked bootloader so I can't root, atm I hope.
    I trust in you DooMLoRD :D
    Hope you will find out soon how to root Xperia SP with locked BL
    See whether this helps..
    -->> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2646904
    Same info here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2648538
    (See second part below, for locked BL)
    (strictly speaking, this is not "rooting" the stock rom, rather a means of having a rooted stock 4.3 rom, without unlocking the BL).
    #I've managed to get it done... For this, I had to downgrade to 4.1.2 (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50356952&postcount=8), root 4.1.2 (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2405933), and install CWM (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2352920), then followed the instructions (to get root 4.3) in above links. Had to erase all data in the process.
    *[backed up the TA partition while rooted at 4.1.2, just in case it might be needed later.. (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598)]
    My phone model: c5303
    #For backing up data WITHOUT root, I used the app "Backup & restore" which comes with stock rom (under 'Tools'). However, it didn't restore my game data properly. Alternatively, can try backup and restore with ADB (http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19225467/backing-up-android-device-using-adb), but I couldn't try it's restore function yet, so not sure whether it works. If you've backed up the data while at 4.1.2 rooted (initially) with titanium backup, there's not much of a dilemma I suppose..
    Dunno whether this provides any solution to your problem, but glad if this helps anyone. Just sharing my experience..