Hi,
i have purchased Sony Ultra Z C6806 from Bell, there software still 4.2.2 and build number 14.1.B.1.532
Software is Old, and i would like to flash it to the Android KitKat Version 4.4.X how is this possible? and for sure i dont Care if my phone become Unbranded
Or how can we convert the bell C6806 to Ultra Z C6806 google play Edition.
please if you have any suggestion how to do it let me know.
Thanks.
ziadsa said:
Hi,
i have purchased Sony Ultra Z C6806 from Bell, there software still 4.2.2 and build number 14.1.B.1.532
Software is Old, and i would like to flash it to the Android KitKat Version 4.4.X how is this possible? and for sure i dont Care if my phone become Unbranded
Or how can we convert the bell C6806 to Ultra Z C6806 google play Edition.
please if you have any suggestion how to do it let me know.
Thanks.
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GPe is not going to happen soon by the looks, two devs have bricked their Ultras so far...
I'm guessing that your ultra is locked to Bell? then the only option as far as I know is using Bell released firmware untill it is unlocked from Bell
blueether said:
GPe is not going to happen soon by the looks, two devs have bricked their Ultras so far...
I'm guessing that your ultra is locked to Bell? then the only option as far as I know is using Bell released firmware untill it is unlocked from Bell
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Hi,
my phone is unlocked, i have unlocked it already doe its sim lock free. but unlocking simlock has nothing to do with firmware flash.
so i guess nothing can be done for branded phone to be flashed with google play edition?
Thanks.
ziadsa said:
Hi,
my phone is unlocked, i have unlocked it already doe its sim lock free. but unlocking simlock has nothing to do with firmware flash.
so i guess nothing can be done for branded phone to be flashed with google play edition?
Thanks.
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Well if it is bootloader unlocked and you want 4.4 have a look at the omni or one of the two CM11 threads.
As for GPe no non GPe are running a GPe rom yet that I know of, there are a few builds that get some way through the boot process but not to a usable system yet
ziadsa said:
Hi,
my phone is unlocked, i have unlocked it already doe its sim lock free. but unlocking simlock has nothing to do with firmware flash.
so i guess nothing can be done for branded phone to be flashed with google play edition?
Thanks.
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Your phone is CARRIER-unlocked - that is not the same thing as having an unlocked bootloader.
As far as I am aware, ALL Bell Xperia Z Ultra's have a locked bootloader that *cannot* be unlocked.
If you plug your phone in to your computer and run the PC Companion - you can upgrade to 290 - you just cannot have root given the locked bootloader and that the only tested method to root at the moment requires an unlocked bootloader.
Hassan is of course completely right. He's been in pain for too long now, and I'm starting to understand that Bell is indeed the spawn of Satan himself.
You'll never be able to flash a non-Sony ROM on your Ultra, unless Bell chooses to give you the unlock key, or if the world's most competent dev figures it out himself (which has happened several times before, but don't count on it).
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
So if I understand bell choose to lock our device right?! I think it's time to have a nice talk with a supervisor I didn't want to go bell but the Zu is exclusive to bell here.
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too bad we had bell bad software ,y phone crash 4 times a day and go dea screen and we are stuck at 4.2, bell is pain to update there devices, it takes years.
I'm on 4.3 dogg rom from bell Xzu just follow the thread
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---------- Post added at 05:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:16 PM ----------
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495875
[ROM][LB/UB] Full Stock C6833/6802 14.1.B.2.257 Deodex + Root + DualRecovery
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Bell updated their device.
4.4.2 got released for our Bell model. Just hook up to PC Companion. Did my update today.
Now to see if root is available.
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ooppee said:
Bell updated their device.
4.4.2 got released for our Bell model. Just hook up to PC Companion. Did my update today.
Now to see if root is available.
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Root on Stock Sony 4.4.2 with a locked bootloader is only available via installing via a recovery, which can only be installed from a rooted device or via the exploit found in 4.2 (532).
Which means you will have to downgrade to 532, install [NUT]'s dual recovery (no need to root first, flash the C6806 rooted 757 zip in recovery and then flash the stripped c6806 757 ftf file.
Of course, you could have done that for a short while using the US generic / unbranded files posted in the dev thread.
As far as I know the bootloader is locked on the bell version and cannot be unlocked which is the reason I won't buy it even though they are selling used for cheap in my area
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pTeronaut said:
Root on Stock Sony 4.4.2 with a locked bootloader is only available via installing via a recovery, which can only be installed from a rooted device or via the exploit found in 4.2 (532).
Which means you will have to downgrade to 532, install [NUT]'s dual recovery (no need to root first, flash the C6806 rooted 757 zip in recovery and then flash the stripped c6806 757 ftf file.
Of course, you could have done that for a short while using the US generic / unbranded files posted in the dev thread.
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I'm in the same boat. I rooted my Bell Ultra Z right after I bought it, but then I accidentally upgraded to .757, and now I need to get back to 532 to be be able to root it and get rid of all this bell crap installed on the phone. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction? This is all so confusing to me because of the whole locked bootloader issue.
Related
Thanks to baileyjr for posting the necessary files!
I / flashtool has compiled a working flashable FTF for the C6833 LTE Version of our wonderful Xperia Z Ultra.
Link: https:// docs .google. com/file/d/0Bzddg8fRvBuQekFJTG9LOF8xbVE/edit
Had to separate the link in order to be allowed to post it
Enjoy :good:
@MOD please allow me to post the link. Thanks
iDroid7 said:
Thanks to baileyjr for posting the necessary files!
I / flashtool has compiled a working flashable FTF for the C6833 LTE Version of our wonderful Xperia Z Ultra.
Link: https:// docs .google. com/file/d/0Bzddg8fRvBuQekFJTG9LOF8xbVE/edit
Had to separate the link in order to be allowed to post it
Enjoy :good:
@MOD please allow me to post the link. Thanks
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Which region firmware is this?
Also, is anyone going to try and flash this to C6802 to see if it is going to activate LTE?
jewelkobayashi said:
Which region firmware is this?
Also, is anyone going to try and flash this to C6802 to see if it is going to activate LTE?
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I think it is UK, Europe for sure. Unbranded, too.
I actually flashed a C6802 Firmware on my C6833 which took away LTE, but left everything else in tact.
Unfortunately from what I have read the C6802 simply lacks the LTE chip on the SOC so actually there is no way to get LTE.
But feel free to try. If all fails you can still always flash back.
iDroid7 said:
I think it is UK, Europe for sure. Unbranded, too.
I actually flashed a C6802 Firmware on my C6833 which took away LTE, but left everything else in tact.
Unfortunately from what I have read the C6802 simply lacks the LTE chip on the SOC so actually there is no way to get LTE.
But feel free to try. If all fails you can still always flash back.
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Thanks for reply
I am battling a different problem at the moment, so cannot try today.
I hope someone has the time to try it out, since from what I understand, C6802 does indeed have same SoC as C6833, which is SD800 MSM8974
There were discussions that 'maybe' the antenna could be different, but my gut feeling says it is the same.
Lets see..
rgBPola enclosed
jewelkobayashi said:
Thanks for reply
I am battling a different problem at the moment, so cannot try today.
I hope someone has the time to try it out, since from what I understand, C6802 does indeed have same SoC as C6833, which is SD800 MSM8974
There were discussions that 'maybe' the antenna could be different, but my gut feeling says it is the same.
Lets see..
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This work just fine. Got back LTE radio and everything seems to be as it should....except SOD.
I do everything with ticking an un-ticking optimized background, rebooting etc without any luck.
Followed by a crashdump
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stigkris said:
This work just fine. Got back LTE radio and everything seems to be as it should....except SOD.
I do everything with ticking an un-ticking optimized background, rebooting etc without any luck.
Followed by a crashdump
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Did you flash 6833 firmware direct?
Can it be that the your prop file is not modified? I have no idea if this helps, just a guess..
jewelkobayashi said:
Did you flash 6833 firmware direct?
Can it be that the your prop file is not modified? I have no idea if this helps, just a guess..
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Yes did flash direct via Flashtool in flashmode. Without any errors.
Only when it goes to"sleep", ...SOD and followed by a crashdump.
What could be wrong with my build.prop file?
stigkris said:
This work just fine. Got back LTE radio and everything seems to be as it should....except SOD.
I do everything with ticking an un-ticking optimized background, rebooting etc without any luck.
Followed by a crashdump
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You get LTE enabeld？How to do it？
I have C6802 too, but it is Hong Kong version.
I flashed the firmware but can't use the LTE.
beenoliu said:
You get LTE enabeld？How to do it？
I have C6802 too, but it is Hong Kong version.
I flashed the firmware but can't use the LTE.
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I have an C6833.
LTE version of C6802
Hello XDA Community
I seek a small bit of help if you could please help
I have a Sony Xperia Z Ultra o2
Model number C6833
Build number 14.1.B.1.510
I read here and noticed other user have managed to flash there devices to stock unbranded aka no bloatware which my phone is full of sadly
can anyone confirm if this will work as in if i were to flash this will this be the unbranded rom file i am looking for?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2446525
I am very confused as i am used to Google Nexus and Samsung Galaxy devices...Sony is like new territory for me lol
guess what i am after is flashing my phone with the international unbranded rom if thats available anywhere and how do i flash it with which program etc etc
i know samsung devices used to use odin and stuff like that but thats a different ball game i guess
look forward to receiving your help
encryptioncsta said:
Hello XDA Community
I seek a small bit of help if you could please help
I have a Sony Xperia Z Ultra o2
Model number C6833
Build number 14.1.B.1.510
I read here and noticed other user have managed to flash there devices to stock unbranded aka no bloatware which my phone is full of sadly
can anyone confirm if this will work as in if i were to flash this will this be the unbranded rom file i am looking for?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2446525
I am very confused as i am used to Google Nexus and Samsung Galaxy devices...Sony is like new territory for me lol
guess what i am after is flashing my phone with the international unbranded rom if thats available anywhere and how do i flash it with which program etc etc
i know samsung devices used to use odin and stuff like that but thats a different ball game i guess
look forward to receiving your help
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Unbranded does not mean no bloatware. It just means, that it is not a carrier branded version like vodafone or t-mobile, o2 or whatever with their special software installed.
What you want is a vanilla android version for the Xperia Z ultra.
Look in the development forums. Maybe someone is working on this.
With root access you can also delete unwanted apps, though in the newer android versions, you can also disable unwanted apps what essentially freezes them.
lol i don't mean bloatware in that way i am fine with sonys UI its just o2 version has o2 bootup and loadsa of o2 software pre installed and i would like to flash it to the international unbranded carrier free
if this what i am looking for?
encryptioncsta said:
lol i don't mean bloatware in that way i am fine with sonys UI its just o2 version has o2 bootup and loadsa of o2 software pre installed and i would like to flash it to the international unbranded carrier free
if this what i am looking for?
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yes. All Sony goodness without carrier bloat.
This one is for ya
They are both about the same price, so which is the more desirable/better version ?
Lets throw in a poll while we're at it..............
This article basically says that text, icon, and font size (which are very important factors to me) are larger on the Google Play edition, but the Sony version has better software optimization for this device.
http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/20/5229978/sony-xperia-z-ultra-z-ultra-google-play-edition-review
Which one runs graphics intensive games more smoothly ?
Tough call - totally depends on your personal preference. I'd go with the Sony version as it's almost as clean as the stock android and I actually like their walkman, album app (& album widget) better than the stock versions.
Sony version. You can flash the GPe ROM on the Sony version, but you can't flash a Sony ROM on the GPe version (yet).The stock Sony ROM is very good.
Sent from my Z Ultra
How about Google Wallet with NFC?
Nexus (Google) edition seems to work for sure, but how about Sony version?
mingkee said:
How about Google Wallet with NFC?
Nexus (Google) edition seems to work for sure, but how about Sony version?
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All/most 4.4 Phones work with wallet from what i understand, certainly the stock Sony one does. I have it set up on mine right now (haven't the opportunity to use it yet but maybe tomorrow for lunch I can try.
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We may be able to flash a duel boot to allow sony rom and GPE rom soon.
Go for the Sony one. Like LordManhattan said, you can use GPE on it if you wish. And trust me, Sony's optimisations on stock rom, are better.
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Sadman Khan said:
Go for the Sony one. Like LordManhattan said, you can use GPE on it if you wish. And trust me, Sony's optimisations on stock rom, are better.
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Indeed. I love AOSP, but Sony did a great job with their version, and that's why I've mostly been using stock since I got it last September.
Sent from my Z Ultra
Maybe this has been repeated ad nauseam already but the Sony edition will do Tmobile LTE right? That's concerning thing to me since the GPE is the north american version. Or have I got this all wrong?
Sony edition being the C6833 of course.
adibeckett said:
Maybe this has been repeated ad nauseam already but the Sony edition will do Tmobile LTE right? That's concerning thing to me since the GPE is the north american version. Or have I got this all wrong?
Sony edition being the C6833 of course.
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C6806 and C6833 work with T-Mobile HSPA and LTE.
mingkee said:
C6806 and C6833 work with T-Mobile HSPA and LTE.
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Thanks for the fast reply! I also assume that both version will get the Kitkat 4.4.3 update at the same time?
If that so, I might as well get the C6833.
mingkee said:
How about Google Wallet with NFC?
Nexus (Google) edition seems to work for sure, but how about Sony version?
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_Dennis_ said:
All/most 4.4 Phones work with wallet from what i understand, certainly the stock Sony one does. I have it set up on mine right now (haven't the opportunity to use it yet but maybe tomorrow for lunch I can try.
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I can verify google wallet works with mox ROM which is Sony based.
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adibeckett said:
Thanks for the fast reply! I also assume that both version will get the Kitkat 4.4.3 update at the same time?
If that so, I might as well get the C6833.
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Sony sell both the c6806 and c6833 LTE versions, the GPe only comes in the c6806 flavour
The GPe will get the update to 4.4.3 well before Sony release it for their own phones, but once released for the GPe it should only be a day or two before it's ported to the Sony hardware - as long as there isn't too big a change to the kernel.
LordManhattan said:
Sony version. You can flash the GPe ROM on the Sony version, but you can't flash a Sony ROM on the GPe version (yet).The stock Sony ROM is very good.
Sent from my Z Ultra
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is there a noob friendly guide on how to do this? sorry this is my first android device and i'm new to this scene.
henryonxda said:
is there a noob friendly guide on how to do this? sorry this is my first android device and i'm new to this scene.
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Read the stickies at the top of this section, then read them again
It works like this:
Downgrade (see my down grade thread)
Root (see LordManhattan's thread or mine)
Back up TA
Flash latest Sony FTF
Unlock BL
Flash boot.img of the rom you want (extracted from the zip file)
Boot into recovery and wipe as needed
Flash ROM
henryonxda said:
is there a noob friendly guide on how to do this? sorry this is my first android device and i'm new to this scene.
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Do whatever Blueether said. If that's incredible confusing to you since it's your first Android, PM me, BUT try it out yourself first, since I usually don't help people through PM (unless you're completely lost).
Sent from my Z Ultra
blueether said:
Read the stickies at the top of this section, then read them again
It works like this:
Downgrade (see my down grade thread)
Root (see LordManhattan's thread or mine)
Back up TA
Flash latest Sony FTF
Unlock BL
Flash boot.img of the rom you want (extracted from the zip file)
Boot into recovery and wipe as needed
Flash ROM
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LordManhattan said:
Do whatever Blueether said. If that's incredible confusing to you since it's your first Android, PM me, BUT try it out yourself first, since I usually don't help people through PM (unless you're completely lost).
Sent from my Z Ultra
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Thank you so much for the swift response. I will definitely try this out myself before I PM anyone.
henryonxda said:
Thank you so much for the swift response. I will definitely try this out myself before I PM anyone.
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Just read the guides, all the info you need is there, it can just be a bit daunting at first. Those instructions are minimalistic and are a reference so you can see the steps needed, there is of course more to it than that but you can see what you need to look into
Nvm, pretty much set on the Sony version.
Thanks everyone!
hey guys, im from the UK and have not got the .69 or .402 update ( unbranded and unlocked ) could i flash the germany .402 firmware and it would have no consequences?
many thanks
J
Yes! My phone came with UK unbranded firmware and flashed the German unbranded 2 days ago. Works like a charm! Actually I highly recommend doing that ASAP cause the UK firmware is known for getting released 2 weeks later after a new firmware gets rolled out! So you don't have to worry about waiting for future updates...
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Yes I flashed to the new German update from .55 in Canada and works well.
- Sent From My Xperia Z2 On Bell
kbadone said:
Yes! My phone came with UK unbranded firmware and flashed the German unbranded 2 days ago. Works like a charm! Actually I highly recommend doing that ASAP cause the UK firmware is known for getting released 2 weeks later after a new firmware gets rolled out! So you don't have to worry about waiting for future updates...
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acheney1990 said:
Yes I flashed to the new German update from .55 in Canada and works well.
- Sent From My Xperia Z2 On Bell
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I'm new to Sony myself, after 4 Samsung flagships.
Anyone care to give to some insights about what to do? Except Untick 'data' under 'wipe' when I get there? I have Taiwan Z2 on .69 which i got OTA from my previous .55
I downloaded this file "D6503_17.1.1.A.0.402_DE Unbranded.ftf" which i believe is the unbranded Germany .402
Thank you!
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If I unlock my bootloader, will that wipe the data off the phone?
Edit: actually do I need to unlock bootloader to install the latest firmware?
thanks
Jay01 said:
If I unlock my bootloader, will that wipe the data off the phone?
Edit: actually do I need to unlock bootloader to install the latest firmware?
thanks
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Yes. unlocking bootloader will wipe the data on the device, so DO BACKUP.
And no. You don't need to Unlock BL to flash Stock ROM. Only to flash custom kernels and ROMs and which is not even always the case
stanley08 said:
Yes. unlocking bootloader will wipe the data on the device, so DO BACKUP.
And no. You don't need to Unlock BL to flash Stock ROM. Only to flash custom kernels and ROMs and which is not even always the case
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Thanks mate - so flashing a stock ROM won't wipe my phone?
Sorry for the N00B questions, I've always had a Nexus, now jumped ship to Xperia
Thanks again
Jay01 said:
Thanks mate - so flashing a stock ROM won't wipe my phone?
Sorry for the N00B questions, I've always had a Nexus, now jumped ship to Xperia
Thanks again
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No. Flashing stock won't wipe ur phone. I did so yesterday, with Sony Updater Service (SUS) And it asked if i wanted to wipe or not. I chose not to wipe. And it didn't. Everything working fine till now... Look at my Signature, I also.. Got to be Recognized on xda for Helping Samsung Users. But i'm a Sony Noob.
Cheers!
As the title states I got a few of these prototype Xperia C6806 phablets. I can take pix or supply any other info needed. I would like to root them but not at the cost of soft or hard bricking them.
I did the *#*#7378423#*#*# and it says the bootloader is unlockable.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Model: c6806
android version: 4.2.2
baseband version: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-002000-04
kernel version: 3.4.0-perf-g80b2106-02004-g2b8995d
[email protected] #1
Thu Jul 18 20:45:28 2013
Build 14.1.B.1.435
From the *#*#7378423#*#* menu:
phone software version:1271-5715_14.1.B.1.435
file system version: AMERICAS-LTE_14.1.B.1.435
S1 boot version: 1270-3115 S1_BootMSM8974_LA1.0_50
ETS software version: 1271-4054_21
LTE bands: gsm850/gsm900/gsm1800/gsm1900
UMTS_BC1/UMTS_BC2/UMTS_BC4/UMTS_BC5/UMTS_BC8
LTE_BC1/LTE_BC2/LTE_BC4/LTE_BC5/LTE_BC7/LTE_BC8/LTE_BC17
So it has the correct LTE bands for the C6806 Google play edition Americas (as listed in the wikipedia entry) but it has the Sony standard android version...not the Google play edition android version.
I would like to root it.
SnoopyII said:
As the title states I got a few of these prototype Xperia C6806 phablets. I can take pix or supply any other info needed. I would like to root them but not at the cost of soft or hard bricking them.
I did the *#*#7378423#*#*# and it says the bootloader is unlockable.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Model: c6806
android version: 4.2.2
baseband version: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-002000-04
kernel version: 3.4.0-perf-g80b2106-02004-g2b8995d
[email protected] #1
Thu Jul 18 20:45:28 2013
Build 14.1.B.1.435
From the *#*#7378423#*#* menu:
phone software version:1271-5715_14.1.B.1.435
file system version: AMERICAS-LTE_14.1.B.1.435
S1 boot version: 1270-3115 S1_BootMSM8974_LA1.0_50
ETS software version: 1271-4054_21
LTE bands: gsm850/gsm900/gsm1800/gsm1900
UMTS_BC1/UMTS_BC2/UMTS_BC4/UMTS_BC5/UMTS_BC8
LTE_BC1/LTE_BC2/LTE_BC4/LTE_BC5/LTE_BC7/LTE_BC8/LTE_BC17
So it has the correct LTE bands for the C6806 Google play edition Americas (as listed in the wikipedia entry) but it has the Sony standard android version...not the Google play edition android version.
I would like to root it.
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this is not the ZU GPe... its the ZU C6806 for American bands...
and its a VERY early build..
http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=24317
DooMLoRD said:
this is not the ZU GPe... its the ZU C6806 for American bands...
and its a VERY early build..
http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=24317
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Thanks for replying doomlord. Can I root it easily? would I need to upgrade it to 4.4.2 stock oem rom first?
OTA update doesn't show any firmware updates available (which I know is common for prototype phones)
No, just keep yourself on the current firmware and:
- Root using Bin4ry's root tool
- Backup the TA partition
- Update to the latest firmware (.757) using Flashtool
- Unlock the bootloader using Flashtool
- Root by flashing Jackie's kernel
All the steps are here.
LordManhattan said:
No, just keep yourself on the current firmware and:
- Root using Bin4ry's root tool
- Backup the TA partition
- Update to the latest firmware (.757) using Flashtool
- Unlock the bootloader using Flashtool
- Root by flashing Jackie's kernel
All the steps are here.
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Thanks Lord Manhattan. None of the root solutions worked (bin4ry's root tool, kingoroot, 1 click root, and vroot.
***UPDATE*** after running the program 3 more times it finally worked (Kingoroot was the program that worked...I think) I am going to try to do the rest of the process.
***UPDATE 2*** Got the 1st unit done. Now I have 4 more to do. Thanks DoomLord & Lord Manhattan.
3 of them are already updated to .757/rooted/bootloader unlocked/and custom recovery installed. 2 more to go.
SnoopyII said:
3 of them are already updated to .757/rooted/bootloader unlocked/and custom recovery installed. 2 more to go.
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are you sure these are prototypes?
because you cannot unlock bootloaders & flash custom kernels on prototypes
DooMLoRD said:
are you sure these are prototypes?
because you cannot unlock bootloaders & flash custom kernels on prototypes
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That's what I thought too. I have had quite a few prototype / engineering sample phones and most of them are locked down pretty hard.
When they boot up they say "this device is a prototype. Accordingly it collects and sends usage information to Sony Mobile in order for us to improve the device."
On the back of the devices they had the sony name and the xperia logo covered with black tape. On the front they had a silver tape 5 digit number covering the sony name. They were represented to me to be prototypes. Maybe they were internal close to final prototypes.
Also Antutu installs and runs which other Z Ultra prototypes would not install or run. It would pop up and warn you (as Sony didn't want the specs leaked) I can screen cap or post any of the info from 1 of the non-upgraded units.
SnoopyII said:
That's what I thought too. I have had quite a few prototype / engineering sample phones and most of them are locked down pretty hard.
When they boot up they say "this device is a prototype. Accordingly it collects and sends usage information to Sony Mobile in order for us to improve the device."
On the back of the devices they had the sony name and the xperia logo covered with black tape. On the front they had a silver tape 5 digit number covering the sony name. They were represented to me to be prototypes. Maybe they were internal close to final prototypes.
Also Antutu installs and runs which other Z Ultra prototypes would not install or run. It would pop up and warn you (as Sony didn't want the specs leaked) I can screen cap or post any of the info from 1 of the non-upgraded units.
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So... like... where did you get them?
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LordManhattan said:
So... like... where did you get them?
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And what do you have planned for them?
LordManhattan said:
So... like... where did you get them?
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Local freight auction. I have gotten a lot of odd, obscure, and interesting phones, etc. from them.
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And what do you have planned for them?
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I think I am going to keep 1 to goof around with(til I get bored and move on to the next play phone) A friend already bought 1 and another friend wants 1 too. So the 2 that are left I will probably sell locally or on that one online auction site.
SnoopyII said:
Local freight auction. I have gotten a lot of odd, obscure, and interesting phones, etc. from them.
I think I am going to keep 1 to goof around with(til I get bored and move on to the next play phone) A friend already bought 1 and another friend wants 1 too. So the 2 that are left I will probably sell locally or on that one online auction site.
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If you are certain that their bootloader can be unlocked then why don't you sell it off/send one to a developer?
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This shows up on the first bootup after factory resetting the phone.
SnoopyII said:
This shows up on the first bootup after factory resetting the phone.
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That's prototype firmware... Had seen similar things on the Z2...
Doing a loader.sin flash in flashtool will tell details of device
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If you are certain that their bootloader can be unlocked then why don't you sell it off/send one to a developer?
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I think the bootloader is unlocked as I flashed the jackie kernel to 3 of them and in the "about info" it shows jackies kernel. The service menu shows "bootloader unlocked"
I sent the IMEI's to the Sony Dev site and they sent back the bootloader unlock codes (which I unlocked using the flashtool)
I didn't know if I would be violating forum rules by even mentioning selling one.
Also, so far none of them have shown any weird prototype behavior.
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I think the bootloader is unlocked as I flashed the jackie kernel to 3 of them and in the "about info" it shows jackies kernel. The service menu shows "bootloader unlocked"
I sent the IMEI's to the Sony Dev site and they sent back the bootloader unlock codes (which I unlocked using the flashtool)
I didn't know if I would be violating forum rules by even mentioning selling one.
Also, so far none of them have shown any weird prototype behavior.
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Nah, I don't think you're breaking any rules. You didn't steal them, so you're on dry ground (I think). The bootloader is indeed unlocked, but I would've flashed a generic and official firmware to get rid of the prototype status. Who knows what tracking services and stuff like that is running on those things.
@DooMLoRD is probably interested in some files or something before you flash anything?
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LordManhattan said:
Nah, I don't think you're breaking any rules. You didn't steal them, so you're on dry ground (I think). The bootloader is indeed unlocked, but I would've flashed a generic and official firmware to get rid of the prototype status. Who knows what tracking services and stuff like that is running on those things.
@DooMLoRD is probably interested in some files or something before you flash anything?
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Okay. I have 2 that are untouched.
I thought I did flash the stock .757 (C6806_14.3.A.0.757_1276-1569_R3C.ftf is the name of the file I flashed)
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Okay. I have 2 that are untouched.
I thought I did flash the stock .757 (C6806_14.3.A.0.757_1276-1569_R3C.ftf is the name of the file I flashed)
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Okay, but does it still say prototype even after you've flashed 757?
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LordManhattan said:
Okay, but does it still say prototype even after you've flashed 757?
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Yes it does. That same popup shows up on the first boot. I factory reset, clear the cache, and clear the davlik cache before & after flashing.
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Yes it does. That same popup shows up on the first boot. I factory reset, clear the cache, and clear the davlik cache before & after flashing.
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Hmm, that's kind of strange @DooMLoRD? Or?
Hi All!
I have a T-Mobile version of Z2. If I flash the unlocked firmware version will I receive OTA updates for this? Or Sony checks my IMEI and give me update acorrdingly? I want to rid all of the T-Mobile bloatwares
Thanks!
Hi,
there are two ways to get rid of this:
1st install any official Rom via Flashtool (so your warranty isn't broken).
2nd way is to root device and just change the customer ID then you get the official Sony Firmare via Sony Update Service.
Via Flashtool you've got the option to flash back the T-Mobile Firmware.
Greets,
n3087
AttilaGolik said:
Hi All!
I have a T-Mobile version of Z2. If I flash the unlocked firmware version will I receive OTA updates for this? Or Sony checks my IMEI and give me update acorrdingly? I want to rid all of the T-Mobile bloatwares
Thanks!
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n3087 said:
Hi,
there are two ways to get rid of this:
1st install any official Rom via Flashtool (so your warranty isn't broken).
2nd way is to root device and just change the customer ID then you get the official Sony Firmare via Sony Update Service.
Via Flashtool you've got the option to flash back the T-Mobile Firmware.
Greets,
n3087
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Thanks! So, if I understand correctly if I flash the official unlocked ROM via Flashtool, after that when a new update comes in OTA I will get the T-Mobile version because the phone's customer ID?
Anyone else
If you update with an OTA on an unlocked bootloader you will brick your device for sure so dont do it, just flash stock kernel and relock your bootloader and then you can update with an OTA.
Hope this is enough info.
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Pandemic said:
If you update with an OTA on an unlocked bootloader you will brick your device for sure so dont do it, just flash stock kernel and relock your bootloader and then you can update with an OTA.
Hope this is enough info.
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I'm talking about locked bootloader, but network unlocked. I bought my phone from T-Mobile, but with SIM unlocked and I think I will get the general firmware earlier than T-Mobile version, plus bloatfree.
Flash Generic FTF and all updates you receive via OTA will be for that Generic FTF, no T-Mobile stuff will be installed it if via OTA if you have network free firmware.
Hope that helps you
I am on T mobile Croatia. I flashed inernational rom with flashtool, after that i got 4.4.4 OTA same day it was released. No root, no unlocked bootloader.
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