I was wondering how Carrier and Country affect getting updates? I have a Z Ultra 6802 (HK - came with Chinese apps) and haven't seen the 501 update on my phone yet and I really don't want to unlock the bootloader.
So I guess my ultimate question is: Will I get the update in the US while on AT&T? (I'm ok waiting, just want to know)
Thanks,
toonhead
toonhead85 said:
I was wondering how Carrier and Country affect getting updates? I have a Z Ultra 6802 (HK - came with Chinese apps) and haven't seen the 501 update on my phone yet and I really don't want to unlock the bootloader.
So I guess my ultimate question is: Will I get the update in the US while on AT&T? (I'm ok waiting, just want to know)
Thanks,
toonhead
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Eventually. Or you can do what I did and flash a generic 510. Then use PC companion to repair if it doesn't work properly. When repaired, a new version of 510 is installed by Sony that works.
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Sebring5 said:
Eventually. Or you can do what I did and flash a generic 510. Then use PC companion to repair if it doesn't work properly. When repaired, a new version of 510 is installed by Sony that works.
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Does this require unlocking the bootloader or root? I don't want to so that quite yet...
Thanks for the reply!
Toonhead
toonhead85 said:
Does this require unlocking the bootloader or root? I don't want to so that quite yet...
Thanks for the reply!
Toonhead
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No, neither is required.
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No, neither is required.
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Awesome! I'll have look into this. Thanks a bunch!
Sebring5 said:
No, neither is required.
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can you explain step by step how to do this?
kramdens said:
can you explain step by step how to do this?
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Look at the opening posts for both these threads. The first shows you how to flash the firmware that will need repair and the second will show you how to repair.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2422521
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425363
Sebring5 said:
Look at the opening posts for both these threads. The first shows you how to flash the firmware that will need repair and the second will show you how to repair.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2422521
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425363
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Thanks, flashed 510! That was easy Even tho I saw no problems, I repaired anyways.
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Hi,
i had an issue with the touchscreen of my xperia u, so i gave it in to be fixed. When i got it back, they had replaced my ICS with a gingerbread rom. Weirdly, there were some french bloatware apps on the phone, which werent there before, even when i had gingerbread. After getting the phone i tried to update back to ICS, but both pc companion and sony update says, i have the latest software. It's ridiculous becuase i was apble to update the same phone to ICS 6 months ago. I'm running out of options, i dont want to root my phone, so has anyone got any ideas.
i looked everywhere but i couldnt find someone who was experiencing quite the same problem. I live in SRI LANKA. is the issue with the french rom. Any help would be appreciated.
haritha said:
I'm running out of options, i dont want to root my phone, so has anyone got any ideas.
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Flash a stock ICS ftf, done.
XperienceD said:
Flash a stock ICS ftf, done.
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Hi, im sorry if this is a noob question, but does that require unlocking the bootloader?
haritha said:
Hi, im sorry if this is a noob question, but does that require unlocking the bootloader?
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No. Give this a read - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775
XperienceD said:
No. Give this a read - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775
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thanks dude. ill try this out.:good:
Is it possible to root the ultra without unlocking the bootloader? I'm not familiar with Sony, I haven't used a Sony phone since Xperia play. Or do I need to do the unlock method first?
Thanks in advance.
RealityFails said:
Is it possible to root the ultra without unlocking the bootloader? I'm not familiar with Sony, I haven't used a Sony phone since Xperia play. Or do I need to do the unlock method first?
Thanks in advance.
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Read my friend read. There are multiple threads with the instructions on getting root with a locked bootloader. but life is so much easier with it unlocked.
[NUT]'s posts are a good place to start, and the guides at the top od this section
blueether said:
Read my friend read. There are multiple threads with the instructions on getting root with a locked bootloader. but life is so much easier with it unlocked.
[NUT]'s posts are a good place to start, and the guides at the top od this section
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According to all tutorials you need to unlock the bootloader I wanna avoid and have root access
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According to all tutorials you need to unlock the bootloader I wanna avoid and have root access
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read again then... look for threads that look like: [root][LB]...
Tried that. Is there anyone from the states who can help me? I don't want to unlock my bootloader. And my build number xxxxxxx757
FFS mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712899
Life is not that difficult is it?
Can lead a horse to water... But can't make him drink (if the water is not from "the states" anyway)
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Tried that. Is there anyone from the states who can help me? I don't want to unlock my bootloader. And my build number xxxxxxx757
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I'll come over to your house and we'll get it rooted. Just joking and I must say there is a lot of outdated info even in the stickies. It took me a lot longer than it should to figure out what was currently correct.
blueether said:
FFS mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712899
Life is not that difficult is it?
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I seen that thread, but he says he hasn't tested it on my model version and I don't want to ruin my phone
Does your mommy still wipe your butt too, RealityFails?
Here you go: http://bit.ly/1p4EFRa
Forgive me if this is stupid, its the only solution I have been able to come up with to my original issue (here if anyone has a better solution http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798335)
Because I cant access my recovery I need to flash a stock firmware to basically wipe the slate and start again. The only issue I have is that the only ftf file I can find for the UK is unbranded whilst my phone is locked on EE, if I was to flash the unbranded file will it play nicely or are things going to go from bad to worse? I would guess that it probably wouldn't work, but it there's no harm in checking.
so nobody knows the answer to this?
SxcKieranGrr said:
Forgive me if this is stupid, its the only solution I have been able to come up with to my original issue (here if anyone has a better solution http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798335)
Because I cant access my recovery I need to flash a stock firmware to basically wipe the slate and start again. The only issue I have is that the only ftf file I can find for the UK is unbranded whilst my phone is locked on EE, if I was to flash the unbranded file will it play nicely or are things going to go from bad to worse? I would guess that it probably wouldn't work, but it there's no harm in checking.
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It should work but I think the SIM won't work. Then again, I don't know anything about locked carriers (Never had one).
If your bootloader is unlocked, try the EMMA service by Sony. It finds your phone's stock firmware if you're on a custom ROM with unlocked bootloader.
HussainQ said:
It should work but I think the SIM won't work. Then again, I don't know anything about locked carriers (Never had one).
If your bootloader is unlocked, try the EMMA service by Sony. It finds your phone's stock firmware if you're on a custom ROM with unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks for the reply. I don't have a unlocked bootloader though and without the possibility of unlocking it too.
SxcKieranGrr said:
Thanks for the reply. I don't have a unlocked bootloader though and without the possibility of unlocking it too.
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Try the Sony Update Service.
It should automatically find the latest firmware for your device and flash it.
HussainQ said:
Try the Sony Update Service.
It should automatically find the latest firmware for your device and flash it.
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You absolute hero! finally I've got stock back. I owe you a beer.
SxcKieranGrr said:
You absolute hero! finally I've got stock back. I owe you a beer.
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I don't drink -_-
HussainQ said:
I don't drink -_-
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Then I'll have one for you.
Im a root user. I would to know if blocking the BL again i can update my firmware from PC companion.
Use the Xperia Flashtool and you should have no issues even if you have an unlocked BL
ardentis said:
Use the Xperia Flashtool and you should have no issues even if you have an unlocked BL
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Thanks for your answer man . You mean download the last FW from XperiFirm and then Flash it with Flashtools? Do you know if I can get the official firmware from another side?
I have another question. My phone has unlocked bootloader. Is there a possibility to lock it again? I have not any keys...
saydcold said:
Thanks for your answer man . You mean download the last FW from XperiFirm and then Flash it with Flashtools? Do you know if I can get the official firmware from another side?
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XperiFirm in lastest Flashtool
xernes said:
I have another question. My phone has unlocked bootloader. Is there a possibility to lock it again? I have not any keys...
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Right now i don't think so. Nobody posted any thread to that yet
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XperiFirm in lastest Flashtool
Right now i don't think so. Nobody posted any thread to that yet
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yep you can re lock it i have done it using flash tool there is a button BLU click it and follow to re lock your BLU :good:
Right now i don't think so. Nobody posted any thread to that yet
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yep you can re lock it i have done it using flash tool there is a button BLU click it and follow to re lock your BLU
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@BOLEK_PL
You were wrong...
@kpbs92
Thanks, now my phone is locked again.
xernes said:
@BOLEK_PL
You were wrong...
@kpbs92
Thanks, now my phone is locked again.
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Good to hear that
As title really, can't really find a definitive answer.
It was a UK Tesco handset but unlocked to all, and still running the standard Moto stock firmware.
Any help would be appreciated.
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As title really, can't really find a definitive answer.
It was a UK Tesco handset but unlocked to all, and still running the standard Moto stock firmware.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
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not sure about tesco but i got marshmallow on my xt1524 a few weeks back and i bought retail from argos so im guessing there will be an update for u
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not sure about tesco but i got marshmallow on my xt1524 a few weeks back and i bought retail from argos so im guessing there will be an update for u
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I just found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66479281&postcount=113
Can I download that and just install it without rooting/custom recovery?
Regards
junglebungle said:
I just found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66479281&postcount=113
Can I download that and just install it without rooting/custom recovery?
Regards
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Hmm I'm not sure sorry... for me I installed custom recovery relatively easily so I'd do that tbh
chandyy said:
Hmm I'm not sure sorry... for me I installed custom recovery relatively easily so I'd do that tbh
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I need to unlock bootloader and root for that though don't I? I don't want to root as I use banking apps/Sky Go and I will lose those.
junglebungle said:
I need to unlock bootloader and root for that though don't I? I don't want to root as I use banking apps/Sky Go and I will lose those.
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You can unlock bootloader, install TWRP and install 6.0 stock rom without rooting.
chandyy said:
You can unlock bootloader, install TWRP and install 6.0 stock rom without rooting.
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Thanks for the help man! I'll try this now.