Pitzmans said:
hello everyone,
a friend has recently bought a Sony xperia z2 for me from china and the model i got is the china unicom model (l50u)
the phone is censored on the stock rom it has, cannot use any applications that aren't Chinese government approved i guess (no google play, gmail, etc and you can only download Chinese apps through sony select which is in Chinese and cannot be changed)
this phone model is physically different than the rest of the sony xperia z2 (2.2mm taller, no mic holes, different slot locations )
anyway i unlocked the bootloader (before i really knew what it means, i wanted to root the phone) and then i flashed it with some other official roms using flashtool
when the phone runs on a different rom, everything works great except for the sim not working (the phone is supposedly simfree as it recognizes my not-china-unicom sim) and when its on the stock rom only the sim works and the phone is pretty much useless to me but a weird camera
before i started noobing around the device i updated its firmware through Sony's pc program which gave me the files to create the ftf file from and some more TA files in which one of the is called simlock.ta
i tried installing Emma and see if the phone is registered as simlocked but i couldn't get it to work (it seem like it is no longer for non-sony employees people)
so i ask you. is there any way for me to use this phone with a different official rom and make the sim work with it? is there anything i should know about? any help is appriciated as im new to this community (which i enjoyed lurking around in the past) and to this area in android devices (as i was quite pleased with the Os as is on previous devices)
thank you for your time, and keep being a great community
any help is appreciated
Phone's Details :
CV: 1285-4242_R13A
Model :L50u
FW: 17.1.f.0.60
Brand :China Unicom
Sim lock status on service window is all 0
DRM keys are gone [unknown error][active]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
today i solved this problem with the help of Olberd and Chesterr
First i flashed to Generic Euro Rom from this thread
using Flashtool
then i rooted the phone using EasyRoot V8(check if your device works with it in it's current state)
then i installed SuperSU
then i installed Nut's Dual Recovery(locked) [you can probably check for a newer version and or change to an unlocked bootloader version]
then i flashed the radio drivers:
for the L50t (given to me by Olberd): Here
for the L50u (made by me using Olberd's files as a base*): Here
(put the driver zip on the root folder of the phone, restart and press the volume down button when the phone vibrates, untill the blue led lights, navigate to "flash zip.." and choose the driver zip)
now both the phone and the sim work, so far everything works fine ill update if there are any issues with the phone.
thanks everyone for your time and help!
*: take any of these 2 zip files and put your current original firmware's radio drivers - i used a root browser on the original firmware to get the radio drivers (copied them to a folder i can access normally on the phone) [search for the files you see in the zip].
NOTE : Use the drivers suitable for your phone, although they work on both phones they cause weird shutting down issues when installed on the wrong phone
Update : i checked all the links and wrote notes about EasyRoot , Nut's Duel Recovery and how to make the flashable zip file . i'm sorry but i cannot help with newer problems because i dont have this phone anymore as i posted before. i got some PMs and emails from sony support forum and im redirecting people here.
Update 2: apparently the google drive link became locked due to some google's change, so i updated the link so its downloadable again.
Pitzmans said:
hello everyone,
a friend has recently bought a Sony xperia z2 for me from china and the model i got is the china unicom model (l50u)
the phone is censored on the stock rom it has, cannot use any applications that aren't Chinese government approved i guess (no google play, gmail, etc and you can only download Chinese apps through sony select which is in Chinese and cannot be changed)
this phone model is physically different than the rest of the sony xperia z2 (2.2mm taller, no mic holes, different slot locations )
anyway i unlocked the bootloader (before i really knew what it means, i wanted to root the phone) and then i flashed it with some other official roms using flashtool
when the phone runs on a different rom, everything works great except for the sim not working (the phone is supposedly simfree as it recognizes my not-china-unicom sim) and when its on the stock rom only the sim works and the phone is pretty much useless to me but a weird camera
before i started noobing around the device i updated its firmware through Sony's pc program which gave me the files to create the ftf file from and some more TA files in which one of the is called simlock.ta
i tried installing Emma and see if the phone is registered as simlocked but i couldn't get it to work (it seem like it is no longer for non-sony employees people)
so i ask you. is there any way for me to use this phone with a different official rom and make the sim work with it? is there anything i should know about? any help is appriciated as im new to this community (which i enjoyed lurking around in the past) and to this area in android devices (as i was quite pleased with the Os as is on previous devices)
thank you for your time, and keep being a great community
any help is appreciated
Phone's Details :
CV: 1285-4242_R13A
Model :L50u
FW: 17.1.f.0.60
Brand :China Unicom
Sim lock status on service window is all 0
DRM keys are gone [unknown error][active]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your z2 is 2.2mm taller then it is the L50t China Mobile Model, The L50t uses TD LTE for 4G, the 3G is locked to China Mobile, but roaming with China Mobile Sim card is fine, it means you can only use China Mobile Sim card if you travel outside China. You can try to buy a unlock code, but only 3G will work, 4G LTE will never work unless you are in China.
coolmingli said:
If your z2 is 2.2mm taller then it is the L50t China Mobile Model, The L50t uses TD LTE for 4G, the 3G is locked to China Mobile, but roaming with China Mobile Sim card is fine, it means you can only use China Mobile Sim card if you travel outside China. You can try to buy a unlock code, but only 3G will work, 4G LTE will never work unless you are in China.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
this is the l50u model of china unicom and im currently in the middle east and the my sim works on the device, i dont think you read through the whole thing :S
the device apears to be sim free since any sim i insert into it when its on the china unicom rom works, but when i flash it to other roms only the sim doesnt work
Pitzmans said:
i tried installing Emma and see if the phone is registered as simlocked but i couldn't get it to work (it seem like it is no longer for non-sony employees people)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Emma actually works. You need to copy the customization file when you initially extracted the zip, into the installation directory.
It was something that I actually missed too and there is a guide on Sony which tells you that. Once you copy that, Emma will work.
Pitzmans said:
this is the l50u model of china unicom and im currently in the middle east and the my sim works on the device, i dont think you read through the whole thing :S
the device apears to be sim free since any sim i insert into it when its on the china unicom rom works, but when i flash it to other roms only the sim doesnt work
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you found an uncensored firmware which works on the L50U yet?
BTW, its not the SIM that is disabled, its the whole GSM/UMTS/LTE radio functionality that gets disabled. My phone keeps telling me its in Airplane mode when its not. Also its confused about where the covers are for SIM/charger/microSD and keeps telling me I've left one open when I haven't.
Does anyone have the blob_fs files from C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs starting FILE_ which you would get if you upgraded a real model D6503 to 17.1.1.A.0.402 as I'd like to try rebuilding the FTF but specifying model L50U in the build process to see if that would work?
If you have the blob_fs files for building the Generic FTF, then please post them here?
TIA
banjo67xxx said:
Have you found an uncensored firmware which works on the L50U yet?
BTW, its not the SIM that is disabled, its the whole GSM/UMTS/LTE radio functionality that gets disabled. My phone keeps telling me its in Airplane mode when its not. Also its confused about where the covers are for SIM/charger/microSD and keeps telling me I've left one open when I haven't.
Does anyone have the blob_fs files from C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs starting FILE_ which you would get if you upgraded a real model D6503 to 17.1.1.A.0.402 as I'd like to try rebuilding the FTF but specifying model L50U in the build process to see if that would work?
If you have the blob_fs files for building the Generic FTF, then please post them here?
TIA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yea, the sim is unlocked by all means but it wont work on any other rom (i flashed a few : RU and UK unbranded ) both work fine except the SIM. (as far as i noticed everything else worked fine)
i posted on sony's support forum and got no help really.
also posted Here but nobody could help me
i got the "official" rom for l50u from when i updated it, i just have really bad upload rate and i saw no interest in it - i can upload it for you but it may take some time.(i also still has the FILEs )
i also tried flashing combination of roms (excluding things on the list) but that didn't work, and the new easy easy root didn't work on the l50u as well
i figured the only thing i could do is customize a rom like CyanogenMod using this? (their link is broken but if you change "other" to "copylefts" it works)
but i currently don't have the knowledge and more importantly the time and patience : |
a friend also took it to an official sony retailer but he couldn't do anything about it and also said the warranty is voided as i unlocked the boot loader before there was a way to back up the drm keys)
so tell me what you think and need from me and ill upload it for you.
thanks for your time and have a great weekend.
I am having the same issue with l50t phone, I was unable to get google apps to work on the china rom, and reading the forms they say it needed to be rooted to make changes to the host file.
I use doomlords "Z2_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-438-v05" after unlocking the bootloader, but that stopped my wifi from working. Mobile network still worked though.
Then I tried using cyanogenmod but had no service.
Finally I flashed it using "Canada - unbranded - 1281-9709" (I didn't back up the original) and still no service.
I have checked the IMEI number and it is still there.
Have you or anyone out there have an answer? Please and thank you
Pitzmans said:
so tell me what you think and need from me and ill upload it for you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately, I need help from those millions of people with a standard D6503 model, not us few who have the L50u and L50t models.
*YOU* reading this with a D6503 model - Please can you go to re-upgrade your working 17.1.1.A.0.402 firmware (no need to go ahead with the upgrade in reality) and send us the blob_fs files from C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db ?
I'd really like to know if Flashtool can decrypt your D6503 blob_fs files and make a working L50u FTF from them.
Thanks.
Maybe someone can help me get going to get the SIM working.
What I've found is that the radio is turned off.
Dialed *#*#4636#*#*, but am unable to turn on the radio or select radio band (get "set [usa band] unsuccessful")
Also could not select preferred network type. I also can't change this under network mode in mobile network settings.
Please help me to figure how I can get network service.
Bump - problem solved [so far]
Pitzmans said:
Bump - problem solved [so far]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Pitzmans, how did you solve it?
Have you got the radio to work with a non-Chinese flash? or have you found a way to unlock the Chinese OS so we can get apps from Google Play store?
TIA Banjo
banjo67xxx said:
Hi Pitzmans, how did you solve it?
Have you got the radio to work with a non-Chinese flash? or have you found a way to unlock the Chinese OS so we can get apps from Google Play store?
TIA Banjo
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
its all in the first post, i updated it
Pitzmans said:
its all in the first post, i updated it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
does this method get google play services to work? are there any issues?
boy1991 said:
does this method get google play services to work? are there any issues?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well yes, you can read the issue i had in the quote on the first post.
when i flashed to other roms Google services worked (search, gmail, play store and i guess the rest too but i don't use them) but the sim did not.
so this method flashes a stock rom and installs the radios drivers basically.
Help needed !
Pitzmans said:
well yes, you can read the issue i had in the quote on the first post.
when i flashed to other roms Google services worked (search, gmail, play store and i guess the rest too but i don't use them) but the sim did not.
so this method flashes a stock rom and installs the radios drivers basically.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, I have the same problem as you. I follow your instructions to flash but it says "drivers need to be installed". See attached picture. I am using windows 8.1.
derrickhjk said:
Hi, I have the same problem as you. I follow your instructions to flash but it says "drivers need to be installed". See attached picture. I am using windows 8.1.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you need to install drivers for your device :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
install the fastboot and flashtool drivers along with the z2 drivers
i will post the original l50u radio drivers tommorow or later today so if you got the l50u model you should wait.
Pitzmans said:
you need to install drivers for your device :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
install the fastboot and flashtool drivers along with the z2 drivers
i will post the original l50u radio drivers tommorow or later today so if you got the l50u model you should wait.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi. I manage to install and flash successfully. But now I have another problem. My phone now is unable to have any signals. I am using China UniCom SIM card. I guess I need the L50U radio drivers files. And also instructions on how to flash the radio drivers files. Thanks.
derrickhjk said:
Hi. I manage to install and flash successfully. But now I have another problem. My phone now is unable to have any signals. I am using China UniCom SIM card. I guess I need the L50U radio drivers files. And also instructions on how to flash the radio drivers files. Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
this is quite unrelated, it seem like this is a windows 8 issue, try this solution :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35386496&postcount=21
First post updated, added L50u drivers.
Pitzmans said:
this is quite unrelated, it seem like this is a windows 8 issue, try this solution :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35386496&postcount=21
First post updated, added L50u drivers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, The phone works OK.... now able to access to play store, gmail, facebook, youtube, etc.....working perfectly except that it does not have any radio signals except WiFi..... must I install the L50U radio drivers ??? Please provide instructions on how to flash the L50U radio drivers..... Thanks....
derrickhjk said:
Hi, The phone works OK.... now able to access to play store, gmail, facebook, youtube, etc.....working perfectly except that it does not have any radio signals except WiFi..... must I install the L50U radio drivers ??? Please provide instructions on how to flash the L50U radio drivers..... Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
check the first post of the thread
Related
Ok quick run down of what I done so far.
Received phone on Thursday at work. Phone was locked to Orange UK
I came here and found out how to get unlock code ([email protected]) :-D
So while I waited for the unlock code to come through I thought I would change the rom.
I flashed the phone with the rom from the following post.
[ROM][ENG] TG01/T01A Debranded UK + Manila Sense 2.5 v0.011 (14/04/2010) More RAM!!
Flash went fine.
I just got my unlock code so inserted my sim (02 UK).
My problem is I have no unlock request and the attenna icon constantly has 3 dots animating after it and when I click it, it says "searching..."
Any ideas?
Gaz25 said:
Ok quick run down of what I done so far.
Received phone on Thursday at work. Phone was locked to Orange UK
I came here and found out how to get unlock code ([email protected]) :-D
So while I waited for the unlock code to come through I thought I would change the rom.
I flashed the phone with the rom from the following post.
[ROM][ENG] TG01/T01A Debranded UK + Manila Sense 2.5 v0.011 (14/04/2010) More RAM!!
Flash went fine.
I just got my unlock code so inserted my sim (02 UK).
My problem is I have no unlock request and the attenna icon constantly has 3 dots animating after it and when I click it, it says "searching..."
Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where did you buy it? I think you have the same problem as other guys. But lets check first. Try to put other sim cards and let see what hapening.
I got off someone on ebay. Came with all original box etc...
I will try with another sim.
Gaz25 said:
I got off someone on ebay. Came with all original box etc...
I will try with another sim.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tell me wen you tried an other sim card and whats happening and try to flash original ROM not modified one.
I been trying to find original rom but can't find one anywhere. Any pointers? :-D
Gaz25 said:
I been trying to find original rom but can't find one anywhere. Any pointers? :-D
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This will give you the original ROM (Orange branded (unless you use the Italian one!!)), but you'll need your IMEI to download.
Will it still work even though I have windows 6.5 installed?
Gaz25 said:
Will it still work even though I have windows 6.5 installed?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.toshiba-europe.com/mobil...te&WCE=&WCU=;LANG=1;PID=84;TYP=13;PNT=0;SEC=3
That is the official site and you can chose one of them. There are fr,en,it,sp and gr languages.
Just need your IMEI to download it.
Your work but have modified internal registers. So I am not sure if coming from there your problem or because the ex owner did something with the radio. I have
post that I say, you can put more than 3 times your unlocking code, but I don't know how many times you can put it. May be 10 or 100 or ~ times, now buddy know exactly. Personally I put it something like 15 times but I am not sure. If it is completely locked and the ex owner block the radio. Solution is to use orange sim card, turbo sim (I don't like it) or call orange and see what they say. Just need to try everything before.
But before that I told you lets try.
1 Put original ROM and see if then you have the unlocking msg with your card or other different than orange or than your original provider. If possible try 2/3 different sim card.
2 If 1 didn't work try to put sim from original provider and see if work.
3 If 1st not work and 2nd work then the problem is with the radio.
4 Need to call your provider to see if they have any solution.
5 If they haven't solution, try turbo sim or use sim from original provider until we find solution how to change the radio.
6 Now we are in ROM test development so may be there we go to have new solution.
Who know ?
Well I downloaded the rom and started the update. Phone rebooted and I got the white screen saying it was downloading something something, can't remember the message but its part of the flashing process.
Anyway this only seem to take about 2mins???. When I did my first flash with the custom rom it took about 10minutes! So then the phone rebooted, back into the phone and nothing has changed! To me it still looks like the same custom rom I had before.
I'm going to try another sim now and will get back to you later.
Cheers for the help so far :-D
Gaz25 said:
Well I downloaded the rom and started the update. Phone rebooted and I got the white screen saying it was downloading something something, can't remember the message but its part of the flashing process.
Anyway this only seem to take about 2mins???. When I did my first flash with the custom rom it took about 10minutes! So then the phone rebooted, back into the phone and nothing has changed! To me it still looks like the same custom rom I had before.
I'm going to try another sim now and will get back to you later.
Cheers for the help so far :-D
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wen you flash a custom ROM you can't see difference because is the same just missing some program and change some registers. 90% custom Roms you can see differences is inside the programs. Added or deleted programs. This change if is not good may cause a bugs (errors).For this I told you to change to original Rom. To try things how it come from shop and try find solution.
And wen you try other sim card post all msg you receive. And all steps you doing.
From my experience (my phone is locked to Docomo), If I flash UK original rom and put non-Docomo sim, the phone will show sim locked screen and allow me to enter unlock code while Debranded rom (from arag0n) doesn't.
I got this rom from mr.mike (only for T-01A) but I'm not sure that his original rom is the old 6.5 UK rom or new 6.5 UK rom (voice problem fixed).
sorry bojan6 I think there was some missunderstanding there so i will explain more.
-When i got the phone, it had original rom which had windows 6.1 installed.
-I installed a custom rom which had windows 6.5 and manila sense 2.5. this rom took about 10 minutes to install.
-As you requested I downloaded the rom from toshiba's website. I ran the install and it only seemed to take 2mins to install, alot quicker than the custom rom.
After installing the rom I expected manila to be gone and the 3 stripes menu thing to be back and all the Orange branding to be there but it wasn't it still looked like the custom rom and is debranded.
Any way I tried a t-mobile sim and still the same problem. Put in an orange sim and it worked fine.
ok I think the problem is the rom is not installing right.
I get the following error.
SD downloading failed
Invalid Variant!!!
I thing is the radio problem.How long do you left the sim card try to connect? Did you try before the change other sim card wen it was still with wm 6.1?
Did you try to enter in phone settings ? If in phone settings you receive msg insert Network PUK that mean you have problem with the radio.
Gaz25 said:
ok I think the problem is the rom is not installing right.
I get the following error.
SD downloading failed
Invalid Variant!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This msg you have wen you try to install not original rom in phone. Just need to use tg01_sddl+.exe I uplaod it for you.
thanks bojan6 that worked. I can report the phone is now unlocked.
So it would seem that you must have an official rom to unlock the phone.
Gaz25 said:
thanks bojan6 that worked. I can report the phone is now unlocked.
So it would seem that you must have an official rom to unlock the phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great news. I am happy you have unlocked your phone.
So now you can change your Rom and play with it.
Any chance of repeating the procedure with another phone ?
Can u suggest the list of roms u've used?
had the same issue, this is what i done
i had the same problem, i flashed my phone with a cooked rom then tried to unlock it and it would not bring up the sim locked screen, i tried for hours and then i thought if i reflashed the phone with the original uk orange rom then this must work??? i flashed the rom and as soon as i put a none orange sim in the unlock request popped up, i then entered my unlock code and the phone unlocked straight away. i then reflashed with a cooked rom from here and all is well, phone unlocked and debranded YERRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!! anymore advice needed then just PM me, many thanks to this forum and the people who reply to threads...................
I have just bought a tg01 unlocked mobile phone. I was wondering if I should try some of the latest roms that are available on this forum. At the moment I believe the rom on the phone is a cooked version and the details I have found are below.
os version - 5.2.23563 (23563.5.5.0)
manilla version - 2.5.20121412.1
The phone at the moment is prone to the odd lockup for no obvious reason and I cannot connect the tg01 to my laptop that is running windows xp.
I have tried both activesync and mass storage and the phone will not connect but it does get a charge from the usb cable when plugged into my laptop.
If a rom upgrade is a good idea then would my phone remain unlocked after the flash ? I have no actual unlock code because the phone was sold to me in an unlocked state.
Thanks
Hello, everybody. First, I am posting in this subforum because my particular device doesn't have a subforum. Feel free to move this thread if it may belong to a more appropiate subforum.
I'm going to describe the device briefly, since I think it's not very known outside my country (Chile). The XT605 (Known internally as Motorola Jorian, and as Motorola Master by my network operator [Nextel Chile]) is a GSM/UMTS device, with PTT functionality (it has a dedicated button for it). It runs Gingerbread, and there are not even official ROMs for it (Motorola's webpage doesn't have it). It has QWERTY keyboard. It seems to be the GSM version of Motorola Admiral (which is CDMA, sold in United States by Sprint/Nextel, I think).
Now, my problem is that I can't use the phone without a SIM. I've tried editing build.prop, starting with camera button pressed, and trying to use "Boot Android (No BP)" (the option doesn't even exist in the Fastboot menu). It keeps stuck in "Emergency Calls only" "No SIM". The phone works well when using SIM.
Also, if I put another operator SIM, the phone asks to delete all private data before allowing me to use the phone. I don't know to which data exactly refers to, so I haven't proceeded with it.
Thank you in advance, and sorry if I made some grammar mistakes.
Nothing?
Bump. Same phone, same country, wondering how to root it. Glup.
I no longer use the XT605, but Motofail can be used to root it.
Shooting Star Max said:
It runs Gingerbread, and there are not even official ROMs for it (Motorola's webpage doesn't have it).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Buddy,
Maybe it is a little bit late, but doing a quick research I found out this http://www.taringa.net/posts/celulares/16686324/Firmware-Motorola-Master-XT605.html
It is the official firmware for the Motorola XT605 Nextel Mexico, yet it might work with your carrier, it basically is the same.
This saved my phone from being a brick.
Now, my problem is that I can't use the phone without a SIM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I dont't know why, this happens but this is not present with the firmware I'm using, try flashing this and see what happens
Jorghe1025 said:
Hi Buddy,
Maybe it is a little bit late, but doing a quick research I found out this http://www.taringa.net/posts/celulares/16686324/Firmware-Motorola-Master-XT605.html
It is the official firmware for the Motorola XT605 Nextel Mexico, yet it might work with your carrier, it basically is the same.
This saved my phone from being a brick.
I dont't know why, this happens but this is not present with the firmware I'm using, try flashing this and see what happens
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just for information for other users, the Nextel Mexico ROM works well with the Chilean version of the XT605. There is some bloatware, but it can be easily be removed with ES File Explorer or Titanium Backup (once you are root, though). Also, there are some OTAs available, that you can get before rooting (when rooting, you lose the ability to receive OTA updates).
hey guys i need the fastboot driver for this device i cant get rsd lite to recognize it
i really need it so if u can help somehow itll be pretty cool
Weird problem ....phone doesn't recognize sim.
5.1.1 cm12.
Thanks for any suggestion
rockky said:
Weird problem ....phone doesn't recognize sim.
5.1.1 cm12.
Thanks for any suggestion
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does it show up on stock? Which rom are you using?
Is it your Sim or do you need your signal? If that you have to enter the apn manually
Did you install/Update to CM 12.1 build?
Do you have baseband unknown under settings>About phone?
If you are new to CM12.1 and have baseband unknown issue. This is a common issue going around for CM based ROMs
you may need to flash stock sony FTF if yours is a non GPE model and then root and flash recovery.
You will get baseband back
sjesudasan said:
Did you install/Update to CM 12.1 build?
Do you have baseband unknown under settings>About phone?
If you are new to CM12.1 and have baseband unknown issue. This is a common issue going around for CM based ROMs
you may need to flash stock sony FTF if yours is a non GPE model and then root and flash recovery.
You will get baseband back
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello to you, I know you posted this a while ago, but I'm having the same problem on a Z ultra bought second hand... I have the error message invalid sim card after inputing the sim code (so the sim card is detected, and is working in another phone) I also have the error unknown baseband as you described. In the same way, when in service menu, if I want to check SIM lock in service info, the app freeze too without displaying anything.
I don't know what the other owner did to the phone though.
any clue for what to do ? I flashed the latest original rom ( 14.4.A.0.108) through flashtool - still sim card invalid -, then tried to flash through cwm another rom, but still the same.
There is also another bug, i don't know whether it's linked or not, but i can't take a picture with the camera app, the app freeze when I click the button !
Any help would be gladly appreciated !
Hi Kwenteen,
Did you get "unknown baseband" after flashing some ROM? If yes, try flashing KitKat ROM first and then see if you get baseband. I'm suspecting the flashing process didn't go well.
This is a known bug with CM12 ROM for ZU go to dial pad and dial *#06# and the Imei will show up if it shows unknown either flash the Modem zip or flash the stock ROM again
sjesudasan said:
Hi Kwenteen,
Did you get "unknown baseband" after flashing some ROM? If yes, try flashing KitKat ROM first and then see if you get baseband. I'm suspecting the flashing process didn't go well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello sjesudasan, thanks for your help,
I tried to flash numerous original roms, starting all the way down to 290, which is 4.3, that displayed properly the emei number, but didn't allow me to pass phone calls (sim card detected, ask for pin code, then no service)
And I can't enter any APN.
On top of that, I am now unable to flash anything with xperia flashtool anymore, getting a null error then error flashing. Aborted. when trying to flash any firmware and the device doesn't boot anymore either. I guess the last flash went wrong even if it didn't display any error, but I assumed that as long as I was able to put the phone in flashmode, I would be able to flash anything, and get away from softbrick ?
when trying to fix with Xperia compagnon, I get the error "UEGetPhoneInfoMissingInfo "
Thank you for your suggestion sairaj rane, unfortunately I already tried that, went back to original firmware, I even flashed the modem zip. None of those solution worked for me.
Thank you for your help !
Hello, after 2 weeks of trouble just to get back with a functionning 5.1.1 ROM, I now have an original sony rom fixed by xperia compagnion.
I have the same error, can't get to the network. Phone ask for simcode, I enter it, and then no error, just no connexion to the network.
I have a recognized emei number, but the ICCID says unknown...
Is it normal ?
Thanks for the help anyway !
kwenteen said:
Hello, after 2 weeks of trouble just to get back with a functionning 5.1.1 ROM, I now have an original sony rom fixed by xperia compagnion.
I have the same error, can't get to the network. Phone ask for simcode, I enter it, and then no error, just no connexion to the network.
I have a recognized emei number, but the ICCID says unknown...
Is it normal ?
Thanks for the help anyway !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried the repair function of xperia companion?
itsmeluigi said:
Have you tried the repair function of xperia companion?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately, yes.
It worked in a way that allowed me to retrieve the phone from a pretty hard brick, in conjunction with the use of the test point method and s1tool …
but even after this awakening from the dead, still no network connection.
Have you checked the six golden Pins inside the Phones SIM Slot? (Hard to see)
Once my phones one was bent. Had to correct them with a fine tool. Sim recognized since then.
kwenteen said:
Unfortunately, yes.
It worked in a way that allowed me to retrieve the phone from a pretty hard brick, in conjunction with the use of the test point method and s1tool …
but even after this awakening from the dead, still no network connection.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks itsmeluigi,
I just checked that, dremelled the protective shield to access them, and probed them with a multimeter. No good, everything is fine there !
kwenteen said:
Thanks itsmeluigi,
I just checked that, dremelled the protective shield to access them, and probed them with a multimeter. No good, everything is fine there !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tried to flash with another cable on another Pc with another Firmware download (Source)?
itsmeluigi said:
Tried to flash with another cable on another Pc with another Firmware download (Source)?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep, done that too...
To be honest, I really don't know what to do.
I don't know if that can be linked, but the phone is also unable to be unlocked, despite the code provided by sony, matching the imei number !
Hello guys, i have a big problem on that device, the version is PLK-L01C10B140
After i put the sim on slot1 or slot2 (also if the device is turned on), the phone ask me to insert pin
until is is ok
so need to reboot (because above the screen i have the signal with a x.
after reboot system know the sim is inside but i cant do nothing
if i try to activate sim not work...and also, when the device reboot, not need to ask me again the pin of the sim??
try a different sim, check the basebands from youre carrier are supported by the phone
i try different sim but not work. can i change the baseband?
When did the problem showed up?
Are your rooted/Xposed? If yes, please try to get the phone fully stocked and test it. I suggest you to flash original firmware.
Not root. Original fw. Also cant find fw for mine version
Benz83 said:
Not root. Original fw. Also cant find fw for mine version
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I found this:
http://www.hihonor.com/it/support/details/index.html?DOC_ID=91047
It's west European firmware, C432.
Infact i try It but not work. Info the microSD. Extract the file (inside or not inside the dir dload) .
I do not understand..? Can you please explain yourself better?
Which firmware version do you have at the moment?
Well, i think the firmware is PLK-L01C10B140
I try to download zone update.zip ( the Steps usually are copy the file into the phone or microSD in the directory dload). Every time i try to update the phone at 2% give me error. Someone tell me i Need to unlock the booloader
Benz83 said:
Well, i think the firmware is PLK-L01C10B140
I try to download zone update.zip ( the Steps usually are copy the file into the phone or microSD in the directory dload). Every time i try to update the phone at 2% give me error. Someone tell me i Need to unlock the booloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It will not work because the region is different (C10/C432).
For your device, try this one:
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1046/g104/v54152/f1/full/update.zip
seems website not work
Benz83 said:
seems website not work
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It works for me, try again and check if DNS is correct.
I did It, but is Stuck at 19%. Need to reboot the phone or try to download again
Hi, I've got the same problem, I insert my sim card into the phone, phone ask me Pin code but he doesn't detect mobile network.
i've sent my phone to After Sales Services, they said me for them the only problem on my phone was my Broken screenbut nothing about network, they've repaired my phone and send me back.
I received it yesterday but the problem still the same, I insert my sim and mobile network isn't detected.
During 4/5 months all works great so i'm thinking the problem comes from phone or android firmware.
Build : C432B380
EMUI : 4.0.1
Android 6.0
Could someone help me please ?
I have T-Mobile in the US, and they recently got rid of one of the bands my phone was relying heavily on, so I want to be able to do calls over wi-fi and VoLTE which is not currently a feature with the international firmware I have. Since the Z5 Compact hardware technically has the capability to do this with other carriers using the EE firmware, and the XZ1 Compact is specifically able to do this with T-Mobile with the US firmware, is there a way to either flash just the bits I need or root and install the whole XZ1 Compact ROM on my Z5 Compact?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, I've been reading about how folks buying the XZ1 Compact are flashing bits and pieces to get wi-fi calling and VoLTE working with the fingerprint reader (normally disabled in the US version), and thought if there's a trick I can do with my existing phone it might save me $500.
Z5 Compact stock rom already have VoLTE and VoWiFi function, but the option only appear if the network supports it, but probably not on the us firmware?
gspbeetle said:
Z5 Compact stock rom already have VoLTE and VoWiFi function, but the option only appear if the network supports it, but probably not on the us firmware?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have Hong Kong firmware that came with the phone. T-Mobile doesn't support the phone here in the US, but I did notice that there are firmware versions (Czech, Austrian, a couple others) that are T-Mobile branded. Is it worth a try to flash one of those (assuming it does include VoLTE), or for this purpose, would T-Mobile in another country be considered another carrier?
T-Mobile here in the US seems to be heading toward 100% VoLTE with only one 2G band left in my area. However, at least in the US, T-Mobile has not certified the Z5 Compact for VoLTE. I think the only Sony phone they've certified is the new XZ1 Compact. Does that mean I'm out of luck, or is there some kind of work-around?
I also have this issue, but I'm more of a noob to this than most people here, including the OP. I have a few fundamental (probably stupid) questions:
bokononisidore said:
I have T-Mobile in the US, and they recently got rid of one of the bands my phone was relying heavily on, so I want to be able to do calls over wi-fi and VoLTE which is not currently a feature with the international firmware I have.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1.) How do you know this? How do you track what band(s) your phone is using?
bokononisidore said:
T-Mobile here in the US seems to be heading toward 100% VoLTE with only one 2G band left in my area. ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1.a.) Again, how do you know that there's only that one band left?
bokononisidore said:
I have Hong Kong firmware that came with the phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
2.) How can I check exactly what firmware I have? I got an international version when I ordered it from Amazon, so I didn't even have to flash anything to enable the fingerprint sensor. I also know it was from a Spanish country because everything was in Spanish when I booted it for the first time. But how do I know verify which version it is exactly?
Also, OP, did you ever resolve this?
I don't use forums too much, so I have a feeling I'm going to be commenting here within the quote. Sorry about that. I hope this is helpful.
fr0zensphere said:
I also have this issue, but I'm more of a noob to this than most people here, including the OP. I have a few fundamental (probably stupid) questions:
1.) How do you know this?
I called T-mobile, and this is what they told me. In fact, it was so bad for their customers in my area that they were offering a special deal on new phones just to people in my service area.
How do you track what band(s) your phone is using?
I can't remember the code I used, but google "hidden codes xz1 compact" and you'll find a service code to see the settings. Be careful not to use one that will reset the phone.
1.a.) Again, how do you know that there's only that one band left?
Both through speaking with their tech support and reading their press releases online.
2.) How can I check exactly what firmware I have? I got an international version when I ordered it from Amazon, so I didn't even have to flash anything to enable the fingerprint sensor. I also know it was from a Spanish country because everything was in Spanish when I booted it for the first time. But how do I know verify which version it is exactly?
This is going to be in one of those service codes.
Also, OP, did you ever resolve this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I ended up buying an XZ1 Compact and flashed the firmware for the international version with one portion using the US firmware. What I originally wanted to do couldn't be done with the old phone.
I made myself a file of notes back the first time I was taking care of all of this. These are not my words, but direct quotes from various forums, but I didn't keep all the sources so I'm afraid I'm unable to cite them properly. However, before embarking on this process, I should tell you that I haven't had any push updates since I did this over a year ago, and I haven't figured out how to repeat the process to update with new firmware. Good luck!
You can probably try googling some phrases from these in quotes to find the original sources:
I tried just those two files and didn't have any luck.
ETA - man, am I dumb! I accidentally was flashing the system_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin and vendor_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin files from the US firmware instead of the CE firmware! Once I used the correct files, it worked perfectly.
So to summarize (and definitely do at your own risk!)
0) I backed everything up.
1) I didn't load drivers because I had them.
2) I followed the directions at the link below to get xperifirm and newflasher, then used xperifirm to download the Xperia XZ1 poplar roms for G8432 Central Europe 1
3) I copied the two files listed above to my newflasher directory.
4) I shut down the phone, waited 5 seconds, then held down the volume down key and plugged it into my PC using a USB A to C cord.
5) I ran newflasher as administrator, and chose N when it asked if I wanted to load a driver
6) When newflasher told me I was done, I unplugged the phone and started it up.
The fingerprint scanner works, group texting works, and my system is showing the same signal strength!
See my screens in the prior 2 posts. It's really much easier than what you are describing. Download the Customized UK firmware from Xperifirm. Download the Customized US firmware from Xperifirm. Copy the system sin file and vendor sin file from UK firmware and replace the files in US firmware with the copied files. Flash the modified US firmware using newflasher tool. Bingo!
So I decided to take the plunge on this with the XZ1 Compact at least. Not only do I have the fingerprint sensor working, but also WiFi Calling and VoLTE on T-Mobile US.
I took the oem_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin from the US Customized version, and overwrote the one included with the UK (Device is UK Model) version, and then proceeded to flash with Newflasher.
Everything seems to be working without issue. I couldn't possibly enjoy this phone more now.
I am being a bit lazy and will refer you to XZ1 Compact thread. pbarrette has done amazing job with figuring out all the bits and writing out how stuff works
Start reading from this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...9&postcount=35
Most informative post is here https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...&postcount=105
In summary, oem.sin from XZ1 Compact "Customized US" should be used to flash XZ1. All other *.sin etc files should be from XZ1 firmware (can use other region for fingerprint reader support).
Create folder caled 'partition', extract partition.zip into that folder and it will get flashed.
To put the phone in flash mode, you need to:
1] Power the phone off.
2] Press and hold the Volume Down Button.
3] While doing #2, plug the phone into your computer.
Device Manager should show an Unknown or Other device. Quite possibly the one above what you think is the right one.
It will have a device descriptor like this USB\VID_0FCE&PID_B00B in the "Details" tab.
Run newflasher and answer Y to the GordonGate driver.
It will exit after having dumped a zip file into the newflasher directory.
Unzip and install that driver for the device described above.
---
I know userdata.sin and fota-reset.ta is responsible for wiping userdata so its safe to delete these two files in case you need to keep userdata, but cust-reset.ta and master-reset.ta somebody need to try and let us know if these two files is also responsible for wiping userdata. The rest of ta files is ALWAYS recommended for flashing, don't skip it! Simlock.ta is by default skipped so you no need to delete it.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2018/01/2...-firmware-for-xperia-xz-premium-xz1-and-more/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz1/help/flashing-international-firmware-model-t3683552
maybe best description
A quick update since my last reply:
I mentioned not being able to repeat the process. Turns out, it's because I didn't have the driver installed, which is basically step one. So user error, not related to any risk or issue with having flashed the custom rom to the phone.