Which of all the stock firmware is bug free for our z ultra? no lag, battery life, everything working perfect. I am reading everywhere that people where having trouble with kitkat, lollipop with sound, camera, reboots, freezing and so on
I think you should experience it on your own, because not everyone has those problems, for me it is. 283
teddy74eva said:
I think you should experience it on your own, because not everyone has those problems, for me it is. 283
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Can I flash any stock firmware with flashtool even if I have the unlockable bootloader from Bell?
Yup, it will work fine with unlocked bootloader
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Yup, it will work fine with unlocked bootloader
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No I mean I have the bell c6806, this model has the locked bootloader and there is no way to unlock it from what I has read.
Do you think its ok to use flashtool to flash any stock firmware on my c6806?
Yes, of course, you can flash any stock firmware you want, it doesn't matter if bootloader is locked, unlocked or unable to be unlocked
teddy74eva said:
Yes, of course, you can flash any stock firmware you want, it doesn't matter if bootloader is locked, unlocked or unable to be unlocked
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Perfect thanks i will try theme if I can find ftf files, I found 2 and will give theme a try later today
There is a program called XperiFirm from which you can download any ftf you want from any carrier, market and for any model, just select your desired model and firmware, download the package and make note of its location on your PC, then fire up flashtool, select bundle -> create, navigate to the place I've mentioned earlier, choose the phone's model from the grey list, add customisation and version if you like and add the parts at the bottom, then click create, when it is created you are ready to flash it, it will already be available in the flashing menu sorry for my English, it is not my native lang but I've tried to explain it as hard as I could, you can find better explanations with pics in the XperiFirm thread
teddy74eva said:
There is a program called XperiFirm from which you can download any ftf you want from any carrier, market and for any model, just select your desired model and firmware, download the package and make note of its location on your PC, then fire up flashtool, select bundle -> create, navigate to the place I've mentioned earlier, choose the phone's model from the grey list, add customisation and version if you like and add the parts at the bottom, then click create, when it is created you are ready to flash it, it will already be available in the flashing menu sorry for my English, it is not my native lang but I've tried to explain it as hard as I could, you can find better explanations with pics in the XperiFirm thread
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Thats great thanks I will check it out and try to find a firmware that is running perfect om my phone
The best IMHO
Hello,
I believe 14.4.A.108 is the most stable one (4.4.4).
Much better than Lollipop.
Guerrick said:
Hello,
I believe 14.4.A.108 is the most stable one (4.4.4).
Much better than Lollipop.
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Thanks is the battery life better than 5.0.2?
coco1476 said:
Thanks is the battery life better than 5.0.2?
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I haven't paid attention to that... It looks quite okay with no abnormal battery drain. But I can't say whether it's better than 5.0.2 when it comes to battery life.
However, more than battery life, I can tell you that you'll experience a phone far more smoother and pleasant to use with 4.4.4... Now that's only my opinion but I have noticed a world of difference between the two (4.4.4 vs 5.0.2).
Guerrick said:
I haven't paid attention to that... It looks quite okay with no abnormal battery drain. But I can't say whether it's better than 5.0.2 when it comes to battery life.
However, more than battery life, I can tell you that you'll experience a phone far more smoother and pleasant to use with 4.4.4... Now that's only my opinion but I have noticed a world of difference between the two (4.4.4 vs 5.0.2).
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Thanks for the info I will give it a shot for a few days
Related
So I have had the THL W3+ (dual core) for months now and I have to admit that it is a great phone. However, I believe that it would run a million times better with Jellybean installed. It comes with ICS and there has been no update released (right?)
So I was wondering if there was any way to get Jellybean on this device. It runs the MTK6577 processor on which Jellybean has been installed on other phone so I don't see why the W3+ hasn't got the update yet.
Thanks in advance!
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So I have had the THL W3+ (dual core) for months now and I have to admit that it is a great phone. However, I believe that it would run a million times better with Jellybean installed. It comes with ICS and there has been no update released (right?)
So I was wondering if there was any way to get Jellybean on this device. It runs the MTK6577 processor on which Jellybean has been installed on other phone so I don't see why the W3+ hasn't got the update yet.
Thanks in advance!
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I need jellybean for the same phone too. please do let me know when you get the update.
thanks.
thlmobile said:
I send a message to the customer service of this site in thlmobilestore.com, they said THL W3 + phone has been discontinued, and recently they launched THL W8 +, configuration is very good.
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So there is no way I can get Jellybean on my THL W3+ ?
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So there is no way I can get Jellybean on my THL W3+ ?
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I guess we have to wait for ThL to release an update, or wait for someone who can help us port jellybean.
I'm a novice but if I happen to successfully port jellybean, I'll post the link
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I guess we have to wait for ThL to release an update, or wait for someone who can help us port jellybean.
I'm a novice but if I happen to successfully port jellybean, I'll post the link
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Thank you, that would be great! I wish I could help but I'm a newbie. I just know the technical jargon.
However, I just stumbled on a result on google in which a customer review said that "since the just new jelly bean update" the phone runs much smoother? I don't even know how to check for an update because I don't have the option under Settings > About Phone.
iwillthinkofsomething said:
Thank you, that would be great! I wish I could help but I'm a newbie. I just know the technical jargon.
However, I just stumbled on a result on google in which a customer review said that "since the just new jelly bean update" the phone runs much smoother? I don't even know how to check for an update because I don't have the option under Settings > About Phone.
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There's no option to check for update in the phone menus.
The update will be posted on their website http://en.thl.com.cn/Download/Index.html
About the review you came across, I've also seen it before.
Being desperate for jellybean update, I even registered on that website in order to contact the person who made that comment.
But I was dissapointed as the name wasn't clickable despite registration.
Right now, I even doubt that comment cos I've searched extensively for jellybean without success.
Maybe the person doesn't know how to check Android version.
luminelx64 said:
There's no option to check for update in the phone menus.
The update will be posted on their website
About the review you came across, I've also seen it before.
Being desperate for jellybean update, I even registered on that website in order to contact the person who made that comment.
But I was dissapointed as the name wasn't clickable despite registration.
Right now, I even doubt that comment cos I've searched extensively for jellybean without success.
Maybe the person doesn't know how to check Android version.
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Any firmware you suggest? The one that came with my phone had issues with the G-Sensor and the update the official website offers doesn't let me have apps like Viber and Grindr.
iwillthinkofsomething said:
Any firmware you suggest? The one that came with my phone had issues with the G-Sensor and the update the official website offers doesn't let me have apps like Viber and Grindr.
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The firmware that came with my phone allowed Viber. And it's the same version on the website. You should click on "w3 dual core version" not "w3 upgrade" as that upgrade is meant for the MT6575 single core version only.
I saw a comment on the firmware talking about G sensor. I think it would fix your problem. it says " Oct. 8, 2012 update: 1. Optimize the shooting effect of rear camera; 2. Improve the compatibility of the G-sensor to solve the problems of some gravity sensor failure; "
Right now I'm using a firmware labeled ThL.w3.121113.6577.COM.EN
I got it from a Russian forum where they claimed it was the latest official firmware (contrary to what I saw in the linkhttp://en.thl.com.cn/Download/Index.html I posted earlier)
Before I recommend a firmware, what version are you running currently?
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The firmware that came with my phone allowed Viber. And it's the same version on the website. You should click on "w3 dual core version" not "w3 upgrade" as that upgrade is meant for the MT6575 single core version only.
I saw a comment on the firmware talking about G sensor. I think it would fix your problem.
Right now I'm using a firmware labeled ThL.w3.121113.6577.COM.EN
I got it from a Russian forum where they claimed it was the latest official firmware (contrary to what I saw in the linkI posted earlier)
Before I recommend a firmware, what version are you running currently?
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I'm running the rom I found on needrom the website. Not sure which version it is. It comes with Samsung SIII wallpaper and sound effects. I don't like it though.
I tried to find the firmware you are using ATM but I can't find a download link. Do apps like Viber work on it? And the G-sensor?
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I'm running the rom I found on needrom the website. Not sure which version it is. It comes with Samsung SIII wallpaper and sound effects. I don't like it though.
I tried to find the firmware you are using ATM but I can't find a download link. Do apps like Viber work on it? And the G-sensor?
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Ok I understand.
First, it's better you get this firmware http://en.thl.com.cn/Download/detail_55.html just click on download.
I advice you first of all install the one at link above and test it.
very soon, I will post the link to the latest firmware I'm running.
I need so search my browser history for it.
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Ok I understand.
First, it's better you get this firmware just click on download.
I advice you first of all install the one at link above and test it.
very soon, I will post the link to the latest firmware I'm running.
I need so search my browser history for it.
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I'm finding it difficult flashing this ROM since I'm not sure which ZIP file to flash. There are no ZIP files, only RARs. And they include unnecessary stuff like USB VCOM DRIVER
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I think I will keep this frimware (the one I said I got from needrom). I just flashed gapps so App store works great. I'd love it if you could post when the Jelly Bean update comes out. I believe this phone could be great with a little more support. Jelly Bean would make it so much more smooth!
iwillthinkofsomething said:
I'm finding it difficult flashing this ROM since I'm not sure which ZIP file to flash. There are no ZIP files, only RARs. And they include unnecessary stuff like USB VCOM DRIVER
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I think I will keep this frimware (the one I said I got from needrom). I just flashed gapps so App store works great. I'd love it if you could post when the Jelly Bean update comes out. I believe this phone could be great with a little more support. Jelly Bean would make it so much more smooth!
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ok, I assumed you knew how to flash using SP Flash Tool.
Anyway this is the link to the firmware http://yadi.sk/d/pSQ23rqr29rai
It can only be flashed using SP Flash tool. not from recovery as you did with your current ROM.
if you don't know how to use the tool, you might need to wait for jellybean update.
But hey... even if they release jellybean won't it be in the same format as the one you just got from their site?
they even bundled it with sp Flash tool.
luminelx64 said:
ok, I assumed you knew how to flash using SP Flash Tool.
Anyway this is the link to the firmware
It can only be flashed using SP Flash tool. not from recovery as you did with your current ROM.
if you don't know how to use the tool, you might need to wait for jellybean update.
But hey... even if they release jellybean won't it be in the same format as the one you just got from their site?
they even bundled it with sp Flash tool.
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I actually just learned to use it. That comment about the Jelly Bean update format being the same made me REALLY motivated.
I'm flashing the latest firmware from their official site although I'm pretty sure that is the firmware which doesn't support apps like Viber. Thanks a lot
luminelx64 said:
ok, I assumed you knew how to flash using SP Flash Tool.
Anyway this is the link to the firmware http://yadi.sk/d/pSQ23rqr29rai
It can only be flashed using SP Flash tool. not from recovery as you did with your current ROM.
if you don't know how to use the tool, you might need to wait for jellybean update.
But hey... even if they release jellybean won't it be in the same format as the one you just got from their site?
they even bundled it with sp Flash tool.
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Can you help me reinstall this phone's recovery without using recovery mode? Is that possible at all? Because at this point recovery mode keeps flashing purple colours like the screen goes really weird and all I can do is just restart the phone back into the OS. And the latest firmware doesn't have google apps such as the play store so I need to flash those, but without recovery working I can't.
iwillthinkofsomething said:
Can you help me reinstall this phone's recovery without using recovery mode? Is that possible at all? Because at this point recovery mode keeps flashing purple colours like the screen goes really weird and all I can do is just restart the phone back into the OS. And the latest firmware doesn't have google apps such as the play store so I need to flash those, but without recovery working I can't.
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That happened to me too when I flashed a recovery I downloaded.
The latest firmware I flashed overwrote the recovery to the default.
I'm pretty sure the official firmware you downloaded will solve the problem cos it's exactly the same version that shipped with my phone (version; Oct. 8, 2012). Viber and play store worked perfectly.
In case you only want the recovery back, here's how:
to flash a recovery using sp Flash tool.
what you need is an image file called recovery.img and a scatter file.
1. Create a new folder. Preferably in a path without special characters (just to be safe). example C:\User\recovery
2. Locate these two files inside the official firmware you downloaded, and extract them into the created folder.
recovery.img and MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt
Switch off your phone and Do not connect phone to PC yet.
3. Run the Flash Tool and click on Scatter-loading and point it to the MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt file
4. Only the RECOVERY option should be ticked by now.
5. Click on download then connect your phone using the USB cable.
It would download the recovery image to your phone and show a green circle as sign of completion.
That's it.
EDIT: Don't forget to backup your data
EDIT 2: Since you want to flash the official firmware, it will automatically repair your recovery.
in that case just skip steps 1-2 and start from step 3 above and when you get to step 4, all the options will be ticked.
thlmobile said:
I send a message to the customer service of this site in thlmobilestore.com, they said THL W3 + phone has been discontinued, and recently they launched THL W8 +, configuration is very good.
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If they discontinue w3+ and refuse to update it, they will do the same for w8+, refusing to update to Android 4.2 or 5.0
luminelx64 said:
That happened to me too when I flashed a recovery I downloaded.
The latest firmware I flashed overwrote the recovery to the default.
I'm pretty sure the official firmware you downloaded will solve the problem cos it's exactly the same version that shipped with my phone (version; Oct. 8, 2012). Viber and play store worked perfectly.
In case you only want the recovery back, here's how:
to flash a recovery using sp Flash tool.
what you need is an image file called recovery.img and a scatter file.
1. Create a new folder. Preferably in a path without special characters (just to be safe). example C:\User\recovery
2. Locate these two files inside the official firmware you downloaded, and extract them into the created folder.
recovery.img and MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt
Switch off your phone and Do not connect phone to PC yet.
3. Run the Flash Tool and click on Scatter-loading and point it to the MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt file
4. Only the RECOVERY option should be ticked by now.
5. Click on download then connect your phone using the USB cable.
It would download the recovery image to your phone and show a green circle as sign of completion.
That's it.
EDIT: Don't forget to backup your data
EDIT 2: Since you want to flash the official firmware, it will automatically repair your recovery.
in that case just skip steps 1-2 and start from step 3 above and when you get to step 4, all the options will be ticked.
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Thank you SO much!
iwillthinkofsomething said:
Thank you SO much!
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You are welcome.
Sent from my ThL W3 using xda app-developers app
Updating the phone now. Hope it has the one-handed feature!
I would like a working FTF of this, I guess I should reconsider my rooting attempt and try the steps on the .475 rather than .471. Since my bootloader is unlocked, I have to use FlashTool for all updates until we have custom ROMs out.
E90 Commie said:
I would like a working FTF of this, I guess I should reconsider my rooting attempt and try the steps on the .475 rather than .471. Since my bootloader is unlocked, I have to use FlashTool for all updates until we have custom ROMs out.
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Is it possible to Re-Lock the bootloader?
Request 475 FTF
E90 Commie said:
I would like a working FTF of this, I guess I should reconsider my rooting attempt and try the steps on the .475 rather than .471. Since my bootloader is unlocked, I have to use FlashTool for all updates until we have custom ROMs out.
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I did not know that once the bootloader is unlocked you can no longer use Sony Bridge, now I am waiting for .475 FTF please, thanks
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E90 Commie said:
I would like a working FTF of this, I guess I should reconsider my rooting attempt and try the steps on the .475 rather than .471. Since my bootloader is unlocked, I have to use FlashTool for all updates until we have custom ROMs out.
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Do I need special USB drivers for the FlashTool to work ?
yeeson said:
Request 475 FTF
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Bro on the first main post. go to chech it out. now i m downloading. please try to make it root for us. thanks you soooooo much.:good:
Me also just update to latest 14.1.B.0.475 firmware, not sure what had been updates but obvious feel it run much smoother than before.
Possible only minor fine tunes / bugs fixed. Still running older UI.
Andrewtst said:
Me also just update to latest 14.1.B.0.475 firmware, not sure what had been updates but obvious feel it run much smoother than before.
Possible only minor fine tunes / bugs fixed. Still running older UI.
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Screen sensitivity still there a bit...does your still does it?
kingrichards said:
Screen sensitivity still there a bit...does your still does it?
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I only have slightly when in 1st initiate firmware.
It is completely gone for me when update to .471 which means no issue for me in .475
.475 seems to have better battery life. Waiting to complete my 1st full run.
avsquare said:
.475 seems to have better battery life. Waiting to complete my 1st full run.
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.475 battery is far far better, now I am satisfied with the battery life.
How I can get update
Currently, my baseband is 14.1.B.0.461, how I can get update? Thx.
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
Hi , i wasnt so satisfied with my new update , little lags and mode reasons
So i was wondering if i can downgrade to the older build? Please help
You can use flashtool to flash a FTF
(there is a Thread at the top of the general section whwre you can find all avaliable FTFs for Z2)
(flashtool from > flashtool.net)
Hint~ holding volume down is flashmode, volume up is fastboot
if you need anything just reply, i assume your competent enough to figure out the simple parts
Envious_Data said:
You can use flashtool to flash a FTF
(there is a Thread at the top of the general section whwre you can find all avaliable FTFs for Z2)
(flashtool from > flashtool.net)
Hint~ holding volume down is flashmode, volume up is fastboot
if you need anything just reply, i assume your competent enough to figure out the simple parts
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Gee thanks dude ! I owe you one
just one question though ... how can I know what was my previous version to flash ? or it doesn't matter ? I just choose which one I want ?
If it does matter ... how can I know what to choose and if it doesn't then what should I choose ?
PS : I am already familiar with all the XDA stuff , (rooting unlocking boot loaders , "customizing" and all that).. but I am new on Sony products I don't want to break any thing haHA
madshark2009 said:
Gee thanks dude ! I owe you one
just one question though ... how can I know what was my previous version to flash ? or it doesn't matter ? I just choose which one I want ?
If it does matter ... how can I know what to choose and if it doesn't then what should I choose ?
PS : I am already familiar with all the XDA stuff , (rooting unlocking boot loaders , "customizing" and all that).. but I am new on Sony products I don't want to break any thing haHA
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Settings>about>build number
Bigger the total number the newer the firmware is
I recomend the one that ends in 314
(dont remember entire build number)
(its the only one that ends in 314 i do believe)
Envious_Data said:
Settings>about>build number
Bigger the total number the newer the firmware is
I recomend the one that ends in 314
(dont remember entire build number)
(its the only one that ends in 314 i do believe)
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No I know how to find my current build , I am just wondering , there are different versions of the same version , for example : there are 12 regions or more that have one version , which region should I use as my region doesnt show in the list ... I am from Israel and I dont see any Israel word in the list XD
so I can choose careless of my region ? like if I choose 314 UK will it work properly ? or how does that work exactly ?
If you've never flashed a different region or firmware, then type the following in your dialer:
*#*#SERVICE#*#*
Then select service info, then software info.
That should tell you what customization number and region you currently have. Then go to the link posted above, and find that same region firmware but for 314
bdithug said:
If you've never flashed a different region or firmware, then type the following in your dialer:
*#*#SERVICE#*#*
Then select service info, then software info.
That should tell you what customization number and region you currently have. Then go to the link posted above, and find that same region firmware but for 314
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And how exactly can I type letters in dialer?
madshark2009 said:
And how exactly can I type letters in dialer?
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Use the numbers for service
*#*#7378423#*#*
Envious_Data said:
Use the numbers for service
*#*#7378423#*#*
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Phone software:
1278-4770_23.........(etc firmware number)
Generic_user
Customization version :
1281-8401_R2B
Which should i choose ? Genir version? Or?
madshark2009 said:
Phone software:
1278-4770_23.........(etc firmware number)
Generic_user
Customization version :
1281-8401_R2B
Which should i choose ? Genir version? Or?
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Any Generic version of your choice
Envious_Data said:
Any Generic version of your choice
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thanks man ! I already done it thanks to you
one question though ...
I know that the Xperia z2 charging is pretty slow as hell , but it takes like 4 minutes to charge each % is that slow in all devices ? or is it just mines ?
madshark2009 said:
thanks man ! I already done it thanks to you
one question though ...
I know that the Xperia z2 charging is pretty slow as hell , but it takes like 4 minutes to charge each % is that slow in all devices ? or is it just mines ?
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I dont actualy know, it takes a total of 5 hours to charge mine from <%10 to about 100%
Mine charges very slow 2-4 hours should be total for normal Z2
Hey guys, has anyone downgraded to 4.4.2 without wiping data? I just want to downgrade to gain root access.
Vic. said:
Hey guys, has anyone downgraded to 4.4.2 without wiping data? I just want to downgrade to gain root access.
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Curious about this as well
Vic. said:
Hey guys, has anyone downgraded to 4.4.2 without wiping data? I just want to downgrade to gain root access.
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Interesting question my friend
But I dont think its possible , because by downgrading you be using Flashtool and it does wipe every thing (not including photos and other personal stuff if youre backed up with an SD card in your phone ...) but to be honest I dont know any other way that doesnt wipe any thing if you find out let me know
PS : I did downgrade , and it did wipe the whole phone storage
madshark2009 said:
Interesting question my friend
But I dont think its possible , because by downgrading you be using Flashtool and it does wipe every thing (not including photos and other personal stuff if youre backed up with an SD card in your phone ...) but to be honest I dont know any other way that doesnt wipe any thing if you find out let me know
PS : I did downgrade , and it did wipe the whole phone storage
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You can flash without wiping, I was talking about whether I will get bootloops if I downgrade without wiping.
Envious_Data said:
I dont actualy know, it takes a total of 5 hours to charge mine from <%10 to about 100%
Mine charges very slow 2-4 hours should be total for normal Z2
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btw , why is the Xperia z2 volume on AUX and headphones is so low ? is there a mod or any thing that increase it ?
madshark2009 said:
btw , why is the Xperia z2 volume on AUX and headphones is so low ? is there a mod or any thing that increase it ?
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I dont actualy know, try a headphones boost mod if avaliable.
Hi new user here. I checked the website and I see I have the latest Android version but in the website it shows android 9 but I have android 8. I am wondering if android 9 is released in Canada. Thanksh
https://xpericheck.com/device/G8341
A lot regions skipped November/Pie (probably due to time constraints or ignorance) and are being pushed out now as we speak.
Techamazon said:
https://xpericheck.com/device/G8341
A lot regions skipped November/Pie (probably due to time constraints or ignorance) and are being pushed out now as we speak.
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Ya but even there there is no mention of G8343 variant. You can't search it lol.
https://xpericheck.com/device/G8343
Not sure why Canadians have a different version since the US is the same as ROW (except JP). Oh well... Anyhow, expect updates to start being pushed from the 6th all the way to the 14th. After that, nothing will happen till January. But judging from the average time it seems you belong to the week 2 category (10-14th).
I couldn't wait for it so I flashed the US firmware since I don't care for the fingerprint reader
Phat-T said:
I couldn't wait for it so I flashed the US firmware since I don't care for the fingerprint reader
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Why not flash a European firmware?
Umm from what I remembered, European firmwares uses the 4G symbol instead of LTE. That's the only reason I chose the US firmware haha
Phat-T said:
Umm from what I remembered, European firmwares uses the 4G symbol instead of LTE. That's the only reason I chose the US firmware haha
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Lol hahaha. Anyways can you help me flash the firmware? I am not so sure how to flash 2 different variants
PM'd you
I want to flash aslwell and have rooted my Samsung device but never a sony
So I have no Idea how to get the roms or apks to flash my phone with and what applications are used to flash Sony phones
Addy1993 said:
So I have no Idea how to get the roms or apks to flash my phone with and what applications are used to flash Sony phones
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flashing a sony phone is different to that of samsung. You have to backup drm key(ta partition) before you even unlock your bootloader, because without that you camera will become useless. I cant give you links but I am sure if you look around you will find them. After unlocking your bootloader it is very simple. Just flash a kernel and the rom that you want to.
The application we use for flashing kernels for sony phones is flashtool. Just make sure you have the right kernels and files before flashing.
Goodluck.
My bootloader is unlocked already I just can't find a rom that will work for an xz1 can you give me a hint on what exactly to search. There is no support for the xz1 and as for backing up the drm key where is that found?
Addy1993 said:
My bootloader is unlocked already I just can't find a rom that will work for an xz1 can you give me a hint on what exactly to search. There is no support for the xz1 and as for backing up the drm key where is that found?
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Yup there isn't really much or any support at all for Sony phones nowadays. I didn't find any good custom ROMs so sorry I wouldn't be the right person to advice you. And as for DRM keys. Once you unlock it. It's gone. I heard they have introduced some fixes or something. I don't know.
Need help
Can you give me guidance on how to with out braking my phone
As soon as you said you had 8.1 on your phone I knew this would be an interesting read.. Not sure how long ago you. unlocked your BL but once you did it you lost your DRM keys, though if you had read a bit you would have realized that.. there is a DRM fix for oreo (8.0), Pie is debatable as the camera appears to work without one but a few other thing appears to be missing related to video and sound enhancements without a DRM fix.. Now as far as flashing go it's time for you to do your homework as there are a few guidelines for using Flashtool and Newsflasher.. no disrespect here but hunt them down and read through them before you do anything else to your phone..