Hello guys!
I have a Neo V from Brasil and it's full of bloatware from TIM provider...
I want to flash the latest retail firmware available not only to get rid of this bloatware but to be up-to-date with the most recent firmware...
Which firmware should I use? It doesn't have to be from Brasil, but it would be nice if it had Portuguese-BR as an available language.
I've never had a Sony E. smarthpone, only Samsung's, but I believe the process of flashing is the same, regarding the different flashing apps, right? Samsung uses "Odin" and SE uses "Flashtool" ?
Thank you!!
Yep, use Flashtool. I believe all versions support every language. Every firmware had it's own bloatware, I bought mine off contract, and it also had apps like Xperia hotshots, UEFA and SE 999 facebooks apps on it. Maybe you could also just delete the bloatware manually.
I think xperia hot shots and all that stuff come's with all firmwares (region), but you can uninstall them like normal apps...
sdk16420 said:
Yep, use Flashtool. I believe all versions support every language. Every firmware had it's own bloatware, I bought mine off contract, and it also had apps like Xperia hotshots, UEFA and SE 999 facebooks apps on it. Maybe you could also just delete the bloatware manually.
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thank you... can you point me to the latest generic Neo V firmware?
thank you!!
EDIT: guys, FlashTool and Wotan does pretty much tha same thing? Can I use Wotan to select a "Generic" firmware and flash my Neo V?
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-neo-v-mt11/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
thanks everyone!
hi there, I have a small problem. my SK17i has VODAFONE_HU_WORLD_I_1249_9390 FW (here is list where I've found http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26426481&postcount=64). Is there any what that I can change FW from vodafone hungary to some other, like world generic? I'm planing to use wotan (to buy account). I'm for serbia which is downmap from hungary
Anyone? Some tip? Advice?
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Hi everyone i buy this tablet from honkong and i want to install uk firmware but i didnt find uk ftf can anybody help me about upload or finding on internet? Thanks from now and sorry for my bad english
i found global ftf and install this firmware at the startup system didnt ask me my region i only set language and thats all thanks everyone
Hi, is it possible to flash FW from Sony Experia S55t CDA 1288-1433 (China Mobile) to D2502 CDA 1288-9415. My daughter is moving to Europe so if possible this is the easiest way to get all the Google etc. apps.
Or should I root and install Google play instead
I never stopped using my SK17i, I've had at least 10 of them over the years, but recently I lost it and had to get a replacement.
I found a brand new one on ebay, but it has 4.0.2.A.0.58 FW.
I used to have all the SK17i FW saved, so I could re-flash any replacements I got, but my HDD crashed and I lost them all.
Does anyone have the last .587 FW... the 'generic world' version... not the vodafone or india one?
[ROM] [SK17/Mini Pro]4.1.B.0.587 Generic version
Here is official generic version of firmware update 4.1.B.0.587 for XMP. CDA SI number is 1249-7380 - Generic CE3 WORLD Downloaded by Sony PC Companion and by Flashtool created .ftf file Download: Google Drive http://goo.gl/O6lSN...
forum.xda-developers.com
I searched every link on the forum and google and they are all dead.
Would be much appreciated.
SK17Me said:
I never stopped using my SK17i, I've had at least 10 of them over the years, but recently I lost it and had to get a replacement.
I found a brand new one on ebay, but it has 4.0.2.A.0.58 FW.
I used to have all the SK17i FW saved, so I could re-flash any replacements I got, but my HDD crashed and I lost them all.
Does anyone have the last .587 FW... the 'generic world' version... not the vodafone or india one?
[ROM] [SK17/Mini Pro]4.1.B.0.587 Generic version
Here is official generic version of firmware update 4.1.B.0.587 for XMP. CDA SI number is 1249-7380 - Generic CE3 WORLD Downloaded by Sony PC Companion and by Flashtool created .ftf file Download: Google Drive http://goo.gl/O6lSN...
forum.xda-developers.com
I searched every link on the forum and google and they are all dead.
Would be much appreciated.
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I have already replied to you in another thread.
Pasting links here also in case you didn't see it.
Here are some links for .587 FW:
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Mini Pro SK17 - Android 4.0.4 SK17i_4.1.B.0.587.ftf | Original Flash File Website GivemeRom
www.givemerom.com
Download Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro (SK17i) Firmware v.4.1.B.0.587 (4.0). Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro (SK17i) smartphone Firmware v.4.1.B.0.587 (Android 4.0). Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini pro
x-drivers.com
customized for Middle East Asia:
Download Firmware for Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17I Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4
View Secifications of Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17I Mobile and Download Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 Firmware
samsony.net
customized for India:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17i Stock ROM Firmware (Flash File)
Download the official Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17i Stock Firmware (Flash File) for your Sony Smartphone. We also provide all other Sony Stock Firmware for free.
xperiastockrom.com
As I said in other thread, I'm not sure which one you exactly are looking for (some are customized for MEA and for India, first two links are most likely generic .587 FW). Please note that I have not tested any of those as I don't have Mini Pro. I just googled the links. Best of luck and let us know if it worked.
Thank you mate, I'm in UK so was looking for the "generic world" one, I got the first 2 you posted on download, thanks.
Hello,
I got a totaly stock phone, I read trough some topic, but don't know how to flash this generic firmware.
Android ver:2.3.3 Build:4.0.A.2.235
But I can not do nothing (log in google etc) this android version is so old, I would like to try first the last factory firmware, I guess this is it. How could I Flash to the phone?
Thanks in advance!
ts easy peasy to do, but you need the correct adb/fastboot drivers and flashtool versions, and that parts a nightmare.
I normally have to do this every couple of years if/when I lose or drop/break my phone and can never remember how I previously did it so I ended up making some notes and storing the correct stuff.
All of the drivers you need are bundled with flashtool 0.6.9.1
Here is the driver bundle from flashtool 0.6.9.1
But I would recommend using flashtool 0.9.18.6 to flash your rom because it has an option to exclude the 'simlock.ta' (previous version doesnt) and this will/could simlock your phone.
You need to connect your phone to PC and go in to the settings in your phone and change USB connection modes. Each time u do that, new drivers will be installed. Then power off ur phone and hold the 'down' volume button on the side and insert your USB lead a couple of seconds later.... then more drivers will be installed.
Then flash your rom with flashtool, and remember to 'exclude' the 'simlock.ta' (it's a checkbox option)
Edit: Btw, if u wanna root ur phone I use eroot_v1.3.4, works like a charm. Its in chinese but just click the big green button and it will root ur phone and install superuser.
Thanks, I was only able to try it out now and it worked. I can not install the flashtool verzion 0.9.18, win10 didn't allow it because it's contain a virus (win said) but i found somewhere 0.9.10.1.
Now have android 4.0.4. Play and browser not working, but for playing music and video its ok.
Maybe If have more time i will try some custom rom.
Which rom aru you using @SK17Me ?
Rewonka said:
Thanks, I was only able to try it out now and it worked. I can not install the flashtool verzion 0.9.18, win10 didn't allow it because it's contain a virus (win said) but i found somewhere 0.9.10.1.
Now have android 4.0.4. Play and browser not working, but for playing music and video its ok.
Maybe If have more time i will try some custom rom.
Which rom aru you using @SK17Me ?
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I use 4.1.B.0.587. If you install total commander (or anything similar explorer) using flashtool, then you can download apps from anywhere, put them on your SD card and install them with total commander... no need for google play.
Browser is hit and miss... some pages load, but most dont.
I have all the cyanogenmod firmwares for SK17i (CM 10 - CM 13) which bring later android versions, though I've never tried them. I can upload them if u wanna try any.