[Q] Lollipop TFT file ? - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Hi all, Im a little lost here. My Z Ultra has an unlocked bootloader. I still havent received an OTA notification for lollipop. (I'm running KitKat). I have a C6833, I just tried updating through the sony software, it did find the update but said my phone had modified software and therefore could not proceed.
So how do I upgrade to Lollipop ? I have tried looking for a TFT rom for the update but havent found one yet. My girlfriend upgraded OTA and its got the 14.5.a.0.242 . Havent found that TFT file for download though
EDIT: Well, for anyone interested, i found this :
http://techbeasts.com/2015/04/14/up...icial-android-502-lollipop-145a0242-firmware/

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[Q] Looking for firmware 10.1.1.A.1.307

Hi folks,
since yesterday I am the proud owner of a new Xperia Tablet Z, version SGP312 (the wifi version with 32GB).
After reading a lot in this forum about the latest 4.2 firmware with phone GUI I would like to stay with the 4.1 firmware that is currently installed on my tablet but update it to the latest 4.1 firmware out there which is the 10.1.1.A.1.307.
Unfortunately, I can't find the 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware for the SGP312 tablet version as an .FTF file anywhere.
Does anyone of you have this firmware installed and is able to provide the above mentioned file or does anyone know where I could possibly find it in the depths of the Internet?
Any help is much appreciated.
Kind regards to everyone.

[Q] No mobile network or invalid SIM with with 7/8 ROMS. Why?

I've been using the pac-man ROM for over a year now, but it's a very old version, buggy and outdated. I wanted to try Kit Kat or basically just find a stable ROM, but pretty much ALL of the ROMS i've tried end up unable to find any mobile network or display the SIM card as invalid. Even when I search for networks or try to add a network manually, it still doesn't stick. Occassionally it'll even find the my local network when I go in settings and do a network search, my network being that of China Unicom, but it always results in failure to subscribe, please try again later. This has happened on a good 7 out of 8 ROMS i've flashed. The ONLY ROM i've ever been able to find a network on and thus make it usable has been the old 2013 pac-man 3.99 build. I've searched the forum and google for answers, such as flashing a particular modem or whatnot, but haven't found any solutions.
Does anyone have any ideas? It'd be greatly appreciated. I really need an updated ROM! :fingers-crossed:
If it matters:
Network: China Unicom
I've tried: 4.4.4 CM11, Stone UI hD3, Carbon KK Unofficial 2014-12, CM10.2 nightly, CM 11 M9, KitKat CarbonCN, PC Honami KK RC3, and Xperia Z Z1-1.4.
Only working ROM so far: pa_togari-3.99-RC2-20131104
To use the more modern ROMs you will have to be on a 4.4.4 FTF or you will get baseband issues ie SIM cant connect to network etc
blueether said:
To use the more modern ROMs you will have to be on a 4.4.4 FTF or you will get baseband issues ie SIM cant connect to network etc
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It's been over a year since I unlocked and flashed my phone, and I haven't done any flashing since, so I kind of forget some of the procedures and technical aspects.
I'm going over the FAQ now, and one thing it says is "Never Flash a FTF to a ZU GPe." What is a GPe, and how can we make sure we are not using it?
It also mentioned I should use Sony PC Companion to update to the newest firmware. This means it will update to 4.4.4 FTF right, or do I need to find this and flash it manually? Likewise, after I'm on 4.4.4, I assume my phone will be reverted back to stock. Would I have to root it and unlock the bootloader again?
I remember when doing all this for my phone the first time, since my phone was a Chinese model, 6833 I believe, I went through hell and back for several weeks until it flashed and took the current ROM properly. Something about buggy firmware in that paritcular model, although it's been so long I forgot all the details. I'm worried that I'll run into a similar situation with 4.4.4... Thanks for any help, truly appreciated.
Spixe1 said:
It's been over a year since I unlocked and flashed my phone, and I haven't done any flashing since, so I kind of forget some of the procedures and technical aspects.
I'm going over the FAQ now, and one thing it says is "Never Flash a FTF to a ZU GPe." What is a GPe, and how can we make sure we are not using it?
It also mentioned I should use Sony PC Companion to update to the newest firmware. This means it will update to 4.4.4 FTF right, or do I need to find this and flash it manually? Likewise, after I'm on 4.4.4, I assume my phone will be reverted back to stock. Would I have to root it and unlock the bootloader again?
I remember when doing all this for my phone the first time, since my phone was a Chinese model, 6833 I believe, I went through hell and back for several weeks until it flashed and took the current ROM properly. Something about buggy firmware in that paritcular model, although it's been so long I forgot all the details. I'm worried that I'll run into a similar situation with 4.4.4... Thanks for any help, truly appreciated.
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I tried to update to KK via Sony Pc Companion, but it says my phone is up to date. I assume it says that because it's not seeing any official firmware, due to the flashed ROM. Even when choosing the option to "repair my phone" which says it will re-install the latest available firmware, it states that there is no software available for my device. If memory serves me correct, I must first flash back to my oldest stock firmware that came with my phone, then I can use PC companion to update to KK, and then maybe unlock bootloader and root again, and then I'll be able to flash new ROMs and have a working mobile network, does that sound right?
Out of curiosity, since it's 4.4.4 ROMs that don't seem to work (network wise), doesn't that mean 4.3 ROMs should find a network just fine?
Spixe1 said:
I tried to update to KK via Sony Pc Companion, but it says my phone is up to date. I assume it says that because it's not seeing any official firmware, due to the flashed ROM. Even when choosing the option to "repair my phone" which says it will re-install the latest available firmware, it states that there is no software available for my device. If memory serves me correct, I must first flash back to my oldest stock firmware that came with my phone, then I can use PC companion to update to KK, and then maybe unlock bootloader and root again, and then I'll be able to flash new ROMs and have a working mobile network, does that sound right?
Out of curiosity, since it's 4.4.4 ROMs that don't seem to work (network wise), doesn't that mean 4.3 ROMs should find a network just fine?
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I cant remember where/when the baseband changed, it has been updated several times. I would just go straight to 4.4.4 and not worry about PC Companion - Just use the latest flashtool (http://flashtool.net).
Grab a 4.4.4 (aka x.x.x.108 or .118) FTF from the FTF thread in the dev section and flash that. That will wipe all user data (so back it up) and install a new /system image. You will have to root the device again abut 4.4.4 is easy to root now with the easyroot tool. Then you should be on the latest baseband and all the new ROMs should work - 4.4.4 and 5.0.x
Thanks blueether, I'll give that a go and report back (hope you don't mind). Here's hoping (since i know the 6833 chinese model is finicky)...
Spixe1 said:
Thanks blueether, I'll give that a go and report back (hope you don't mind). Here's hoping (since i know the 6833 chinese model is finicky)...
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You mentioned I should get a *.108 or 118 in order to get the ROMs working again (mobile network wise).
I found in the FTF repository: STOCK ROM] [FTF] Xperia Z Ultra 6833 14.4.A.0.118 "VodaFone UK" and also "SRF FR".
I'm using a 6833 in China, however. My guess is these wouldn't work because they require different networks.
Doesn't matter? Or perhaps, I just flash any 118, and that will give me the newest firmware. Then I can flash other ROMs (that use the same firmware), which will have updated modems, and consequently get my network signal back. Is this how it works? Want to be 100% sure before I go flashing with firmware that would make my phone unusable. Thanks for any advice!
Spixe1 said:
You mentioned I should get a *.108 or 118 in order to get the ROMs working again (mobile network wise).
I found in the FTF repository: STOCK ROM] [FTF] Xperia Z Ultra 6833 14.4.A.0.118 "VodaFone UK" and also "SRF FR".
I'm using a 6833 in China, however. My guess is these wouldn't work because they require different networks.
Doesn't matter? Or perhaps, I just flash any 118, and that will give me the newest firmware. Then I can flash other ROMs (that use the same firmware), which will have updated modems, and consequently get my network signal back. Is this how it works? Want to be 100% sure before I go flashing with firmware that would make my phone unusable. Thanks for any advice!
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any 108 or 118 for the c6833 should work just fine

Flash official Lollipop 5.1 without unlocking BL and root?

Hello to everyone!
My sister has a Moto E 1gen and she's still on 4.4.4. I wonder is there a way to flash new Brazilian 5.1 Lollipop without rooting the device and unlocking it's bootloader? Maybe something like flashing FW via Odin for Samsung phones or Flashtool for Xperia ones.
Thanks in advance!
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Download the correct 5.1 OTA for KK 4.4.4 and put the file on sd card, go to about phone > System updates and check for updates.
The only 5.1 image for XT1021 I've found is Brasil one. I think I need Retail Europe version. Could you provide me any links?
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I have finally managed to fix my V10 after installing H901 software on my H960A machine. It was a pain in the arse, but now I'm finally back on H960A
However, since installing the stock FW, I haven't got an update. When I check manually, it says the software is up to date, even though it's on 5.1.1.
It's a Switzerland version of the stock software and I'm in Slovakia btw.
Now, the question is: will I eventually get the update, or should I find and install another version of the stock ROM?
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