I imported from the UK. I was able to change certain things but my Google maps voice is still in UK and some websites open their UK site
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I think itll change if you flasht US customized unbranded which you can find on XperiFirm (i havent checked but should be there) and flash it with Flashtool.
Z5 compact hasn't been released or even announced for the United States. According to XperiFirm there is no US firmware.
Then bummers, hell have to wait untill officiall one is released to be able to flash it
try Sony installer , see if it finds it, it worked for me
I have the Z5 Compact on its way to me. Plan on flashing the Customized CE1 firmware on it as soon as I get it. I'll update with results once I get it. Google Play should still be registered to the US and pick up on the maps and all from that.
Yeah her voice is just British for turn by turn
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Very strange. I have the Taiwan version of the phone, and when I set it to English (American) during setup, my turn by turn was in American English. I later flashed the phone to an Austrian firmware, and everything is still American English. Also, I'm a little confused how the OP is seeing UK websites. How would that have anything to do with the type of firmware he has on his phone? Shouldn't browsers recognize his location by his IP?
I am having a problem with the stock weather app. It is in Celsius but I need it to be in Fahrenheit. There are no settings inside the app so how can that be changed?
BigHulkDiesel said:
I am having a problem with the stock weather app. It is in Celsius but I need it to be in Fahrenheit. There are no settings inside the app so how can that be changed?
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I had the exact same problem with the Taiwan version of the phone. Its craziness to me that there isn't a place to convert temperature scales. Such a basic feature. I ended up just downloading the Yahoo weather app, which does the job well enough in whatever scale I want.
I also imported and am deeply confused as to why so many of you seem to be having issues... When you first get the phone during the initial setup they ask what region you are in; all you had to do was choose United States...
jevyjav said:
I also imported and am deeply confused as to why so many of you seem to be having issues... When you first get the phone during the initial setup they ask what region you are in; all you had to do was choose United States...
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I don't think that did anything for me with the native weather app (did't change it from Celsius to Fahrenheit). All it did was insure that my date and time was accurate. Is the native weather app on your device in Fahrenheit?
I did get my Z5 Compact and the very first thing I did was to install the Customized Central Europe 1 firmware using FlashTool and XperiFirm. I also checked off on all the wipe options when I flashed the firmware. Upon boot I picked English (United States) and everything I use has been native to the US. The stock Weather app is garbage and I see no way to adjust any settings with it either. Hopefully they can fix that in a future update. My calendar however still displays the temp in F which is really nice. I use the Weather Channel app for weather anyway so its no big deal.
I think I'd want to keep my firmware as UK because they get Marshmallow first
. Just use a different weather widget.
Oh I remember the stock one IS kinda cool though with the animation. Oh well
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Notchr302 said:
I think I'd want to keep my firmware as UK because they get Marshmallow first
. Just use a different weather widget.
Oh I remember the stock one IS kinda cool though with the animation. Oh well
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If you don't mind me asking where did you hear that UK is getting Marshmallow first? The UK firmware did not even get the 32.0.A.5.32 update while the others did.
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If you don't mind me asking where did you hear that UK is getting Marshmallow first? The UK firmware did not even get the 32.0.A.5.32 update while the others did.
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It is not set in stone but suggested through several articles that I've read. This is the first I heard although of an exclusion of the firmware update. Is this true that the UK model was the only one excluded? This makes no sense
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Notchr302 said:
It is not set in stone but suggested through several articles that I've read. This is the first I heard although of an exclusion of the firmware update. Is this true that the UK model was the only one excluded? This makes no sense
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It wasn't the only one excluded but it did not receive that update. Granted it did the latest 32.0.A.6.152 update at the same time as everyone else, so who really knows. But if you take a look at the Z5 Premium right now on XperiFirm, the Customized UK version is 32.0.A.6.115 while the Customized CE1 version is 32.0.A.6.170.
So in my very limited sample size and recent experience with these Sony firmwares, it seems like the UK gets the big updates along with everyone else (not first), while other regions such as CE1 gets the incremental updates.
If anyone with more experience wants to chime in, I am more than happy to be corrected.
I switched my wife's Z5C voice to English US. I don't remember where but it exists.
I just got mine (from HK). After activating it in the US, I immediately got the message that a firmware update was available. Try going to the regional settings. You can change the voice as well. Mine was changed automagically.
Try changing the DNS settings in the phone to use a US provider? The *might* help, but it's just a guess.
Related
Hey all, NTT DOCOMO just pushed out OTA R1EA029 to my Xperia...still Android 1.6 however. I was not able to go through and notice any differences, however it does appear to break root. Since it broke root and I don't have a second phone to take pictures I have no photographic proof as of now. If desired, I will attempt to dump and upload for the community.
Thanks.
You can try to root again using the root exploit APK, hopefully its still work with the new firmware.
The best thing to do with new firmware i think is download the Benchmark app, then we compare to latest firmware benchmark point. If its significantly higher, then people might get moved to use it then you dump the ROM without wasting effort.
But if its roughly the same, i think most of us will wait. its 20 days more for Android 2.1 Update from SE
You mean R2EA029 or R1EA029? if it is R1, it is obviously an old version.
It is R1...so old news then
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Actually not quite that much 'old news' as R1...029 seems to be the highest any R1 has ever gone. So, wouldn't count it out that easily.
guy2545, may I ask whether SP-Mode applications are coming with that update or anything else?
I have mine on generic R2...26 but I'd be interested in whether or not the SP mode is coming with this update (as it fits with the SP-Mode-comes-in-September announcement)
I don't think they changed much. I think the only thing they really did was add support for SP mode, other than that I haven't noticed any real differences.
What is SP mode?
Thanks, zporkz. I hope SP mode will run on non-Docomo firmware, too... woud hate to have to go back and flash the ol' docomo one.
@JamesBarnes:
It's something Japan-specific... it's basically http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-mode for smartphones.
Yeah I'm going to have to go with zporkz on this. I have only noticed a few more icons on my launcher, but haven't messed with them much.
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Thanks, zporkz. I hope SP mode will run on non-Docomo firmware, too... woud hate to have to go back and flash the ol' docomo one.
@JamesBarnes:
It's something Japan-specific... it's basically http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-mode for smartphones.
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Well its more of having an app to do @docomo.ne.jp emails and being able to do deco mail etc... I'm currently using imode.net (same ¥300yen charge) with imoni app, so I don't see the point in changing, since imode.net also works with any browser. You have to change your 3G AP to the new one as well.
Nor is it going to give you an i-mode browser. Was just at an izakaya just now and their coupon offer doesn't work with smart phone, meh.... so a regular keitai is still handy for some services.
Firmware info is here:
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/support/utilization/software_update/version_up/so01b/android1_6/0830.html
1. SP Mode APN added.
2. POBox touch 3.0 IME added.
3. Back up and Restore application added.
4. Mediascape updated to allow deletion of cover art.
http://www.ptcrb.com/ctiastaff/complete/view_complete_request.cfm?modelid=16755
just a thought, maybe that's newer?
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just a thought, maybe that's newer?
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Hmmm I'm running build r2bao26 on my x10i, so should i upgrade? I'm rooted if that matters. Looking at that list seems like i'm out dated. I did get this phone from att so it came with their build but it seems to be working so i never did the next step to change to x10a. Should I convert to x10a? It is recommended for my phone model but i dont see a point. I still get 3g service on att and edge on tmobile
i heard it's an update to support foma mail or something.
For anyone curious how SP mode works, you just set your APN to the spmode settings. Then you download an app for sp mode. It looks like SP mode gives you push email.
Also, when I signed up, it was free for 6 months.
Sony released a new firmware update for the Ultra and Z1 today. I haven't received it yet, have you?
Change log (YES):
- Optimized touchscreen sensitivity, for both finger gestures and writing / sketching with pencils, metal pens and selected styluses
- Re-calibrated the display ever so slightly, to ensure viewing experiences remain bright & bold
- Economised power consumption for longer battery life
- Streamlined Exchange connection for faster email sync, display and download
Source: Android Police
When someone does get it, can they please state their model no. and country of origin for the phone so that we can change our CDAs to swiftly download the update.
Most countries for example still do not have the. 532 update for the c6833.
Thanks
liqn7 said:
When someone does get it, can they please state their model no. and country of origin for the phone so that we can change our CDAs to swiftly download the update.
Most countries for example still do not have the. 532 update for the c6833.
Thanks
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Will do, although o2 in UK are renowned for being pretty slow with their updates.
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Sony released a new firmware update for the Ultra and Z1 today. I haven't received it yet, have you?
Change log (YES):
- Optimized touchscreen sensitivity, for both finger gestures and writing / sketching with pencils, metal pens and selected styluses
- Re-calibrated the display ever so slightly, to ensure viewing experiences remain bright & bold
- Economised power consumption for longer battery life
- Streamlined Exchange connection for faster email sync, display and download
Source: Android Police
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Thanks for letting us know and listing the changelog. I have a good feeling about this update, no more sticky screen I hope. Will be interesting to see what changes they've made to the display too. #StrokeyBeardMoment
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LordManhattan said:
Sony released a new firmware update for the Ultra and Z1 today. I haven't received it yet, have you?
Change log (YES):
- Optimized touchscreen sensitivity, for both finger gestures and writing / sketching with pencils, metal pens and selected styluses
- Re-calibrated the display ever so slightly, to ensure viewing experiences remain bright & bold
- Economised power consumption for longer battery life
- Streamlined Exchange connection for faster email sync, display and download
Source: Android Police
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Cheers Lord.
I'll revert back to stock now and see if New Zealand has the update...
A good 'update' however doesn't sound like the issues have been resolved.
I checked for my phone. Not yet received any updates.
Model: C6802.
Country: India.
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same here no updates for the C6833 in the US, and on sony's website it still shows 510
pandurang_m said:
I checked for my phone. Not yet received any updates.
Model: C6802.
Country: India.
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It's being released to carriers first so won't be pushed for probably a couple of weeks.
nihal1983 said:
same here no updates for the C6833 in the US, and on sony's website it still shows 510
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nihal1983 said:
same here no updates for the C6833 in the US, and on sony's website it still shows 510
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Well... perhaps exciting news.. I plugged it in to Sony PC companion, and apparently its downloading an update.
I'm already on .532, so perhaps I do get this update. will keep you informed.
** Update: False alarm. No update here either. It just updated overtop and installed .532 again.. bummer!
hamdogg said:
Well... perhaps exciting news.. I plugged it in to Sony PC companion, and apparently its downloading an update.
I'm already on .532, so perhaps I do get this update. will keep you informed.
** Update: False alarm. No update here either. It just updated overtop and installed .532 again.. bummer!
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Gutted, was getting excited :sly:
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nihal1983 said:
same here no updates for the C6833 in the US, and on sony's website it still shows 510
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6833 isn't a US based device. Might be sold by a US third party retailer but the phone is for another region. So you will only get the update when that region has it pushed out. FYI
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:cyclops:Some more info:
Sony has announced through their website the release of a maintenance firmware for the Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra.
"The update is now rolling out to unlocked models around the world. Carrier versions in some regions may have to wait a little longer for the updates."
Z1- “tweaked the camera algorithm for even better all round performance”.
Ultra - "we've optimized touchscreen sensitivity, for both finger gestures and writing / sketching with pencils, metal pens and selected styluses"
Both devices: "re-calibrated the display ever so slightly, to ensure viewing experiences remain bright & bold
economised power consumption for longer battery life, streamlined Exchange connection for faster email sync, display and download
So looks like we should get it sooner rather than later... keep hitting that update button!! and share the FTF!!
Perhaps the Z1 camera port will enable better images for us too... :cyclops:
I'm guessing this will be the last update before we got to 4.3 or even 4.4 next year..
The update is starting to roll out now to unlocked devices
Right?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...-display-tweaks-longer-battery-life-and-more/
14.1.B.2.257 firmware is gonna come on Xperia Z Ultra soon Should come in a day..
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Spectre51 said:
6833 isn't a US based device. Might be sold by a US third party retailer but the phone is for another region. So you will only get the update when that region has it pushed out. FYI
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I thought so too but my C6833 model according to the CDA actually said USA in the location field of the build.prop.
Got it from a tech press demo in Berlin so not sure where they sourced it from.
Have listed the CDA here in the compilation thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460015 I'ce since changed it to France to get the .532 update.
No one else has listed that CDA so I suppose its possible?
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I thought so too but my C6833 model according to the CDA actually said USA in the location field of the build.prop.
Got it from a tech press demo in Berlin so not sure where they sourced it from.
Have listed the CDA here in the compilation thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460015
No one else has listed that CDA so I suppose its possible?
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Could be as a demo or preproduction model but not retail that's for sure.
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nihal1983 said:
same here no updates for the C6833 in the US, and on sony's website it still shows 510
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Strange... I have an unlocked C6833 and I received the .532 update about a week and a half ago and I live in the US... Just too bad I cracked my screen at the Bears game last Thursday, rendering it completely useless
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liqn7 said:
I thought so too but my C6833 model according to the CDA actually said USA in the location field of the build.prop.
Got it from a tech press demo in Berlin so not sure where they sourced it from.
Have listed the CDA here in the compilation thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460015 I'ce since changed it to France to get the .532 update.
No one else has listed that CDA so I suppose its possible?
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If you updated the firmware in the US, and have the country and language set for english US, then it should now have the US build number.
Mine was Hong Kong, and now has a New Zealand country number. (although i saved my original FTF) so if hong Kong get the update before New Zealand I can snap it up
bkk99213 said:
The update is starting to roll out now to unlocked devices
Right?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...-display-tweaks-longer-battery-life-and-more/
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Unlocked devices = devices not locked by carrier
Its not unlocked bootloader devices.
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I got an update now, BUT it's an update for the gallery The wait continues!
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Have people only been having phantom click issues with the 532 update? I'm still on 510 and not having any noticeable issues with it aside from occasional random reboots (does it entirely on its own when not in use) but the screen works fine with no random clicks so I've not done the 532 update, if these issues are specific to the 532 update I'm hoping the sensitivity changes they've mentioned fix this.
John
Ok so I have 3 major problem with this phone, I ordered this phone online and I don't think its a US version since I have a bunch of Chinese/Japanese apps...
first problem that really bugs me is that sometimes the signal disconnects randomly and I have to do a manual search (Settings/more/mobile network setting/network operators) to get it to work. I have t mobile all my settings are set to tmobile ... I don't know because its a foreign phone the radios aren't meant to work with us careers or the problem is from something else ...
Second problem is (this only happened to me twice) over the night my battery drains out.
Third problem is sleep of death, after the last update it only happened once but I want to know if anyone else is experiencing this.
over all I think this phone has good quality built but the software optimization is as good as a beta!
Do you have any ideas? Is there any US version or close to US version android system for this phone that I can install without rooting? Something with asian apps
shahabk818 said:
Ok so I have 3 major problem with this phone, I ordered this phone online and I don't think its a US version since I have a bunch of Chinese/Japanese apps...
first problem that really bugs me is that sometimes the signal disconnects randomly and I have to do a manual search (Settings/more/mobile network setting/network operators) to get it to work. I have t mobile all my settings are set to tmobile ... I don't know because its a foreign phone the radios aren't meant to work with us careers or the problem is from something else ...
Second problem is (this only happened to me twice) over the night my battery drains out.
Third problem is sleep of death, after the last update it only happened once but I want to know if anyone else is experiencing this.
over all I think this phone has good quality built but the software optimization is as good as a beta!
Do you have any ideas? Is there any US version or close to US version android system for this phone that I can install without rooting? Something with asian apps
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I have this phone since yesterday but I can already tell you, that from what I know, there is no official version for the US market, yet...
I read something about a version comming up for Verizon I think. Anyways, this could explain your network connection problems. I would imagine that Z2 should offer a world wide network support, but perhaps it is not in this case.
The network problems could explain also battery drain. If the signal is bad or the phone keeps searching for network, the battery will die rapidly.
What I can recommend is to try and run the repair phone option from Sony Suite that you install on your pc or mac. It will wipe and reset your phone but also update firmware, if applicable.
If this does not help, then you will either have to return the phone or wait for some US firmware including US modem versions for the phone.
shahabk818 said:
Ok so I have 3 major problem with this phone, I ordered this phone online and I don't think its a US version since I have a bunch of Chinese/Japanese apps...
first problem that really bugs me is that sometimes the signal disconnects randomly and I have to do a manual search (Settings/more/mobile network setting/network operators) to get it to work. I have t mobile all my settings are set to tmobile ... I don't know because its a foreign phone the radios aren't meant to work with us careers or the problem is from something else ...
Second problem is (this only happened to me twice) over the night my battery drains out.
Third problem is sleep of death, after the last update it only happened once but I want to know if anyone else is experiencing this.
over all I think this phone has good quality built but the software optimization is as good as a beta!
Do you have any ideas? Is there any US version or close to US version android system for this phone that I can install without rooting? Something with asian apps
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The first problem can be solved by flashing with flashtools, choose which country u like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Hope the second and third solved by this
styguan said:
The first problem can be solved by flashing with flashtools, choose which country u like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Hope the second and third solved by this
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It doesn't have united states and also i don't want to root
Is there a way to flash a legit firmware without root?
No root required to flash using flashtool.
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It doesn't have united states and also i don't want to root
Is there a way to flash a legit firmware without root?
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Xperia z2 is not yet released in USA try any other country
Root not required for flashing
styguan said:
Xperia z2 is not yet released in USA try any other country
Root not required for flashing
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What do you recommend for T Mobile USA? Am I gonna lose all my data?
shahabk818 said:
What do you recommend for T Mobile USA? Am I gonna lose all my data?
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First of all - check did you got Sony Z2 or Chinese copy.
Try to check IMEI with Sony.
Second...
Z2 is quad bend device and it'll work on all continents but if you got Chinese only version (apparently it's a bit bigger, only few mm, I saw that info in screen protectors thread) then you are screwed.
I had many signal problems when I flashed German, UK, Italy....any other firmware except t-mobile fw from my country.
I had same problems, no 4g, signal lost every few minutes and battery drain (device is trying to connect to network but it can't and that's killing battery).
What you can do is (!first check do you have original Z2! - Otherwise you could brick your device)
Download few firmwares and try...
It would be best if you could find Global Generic firmware but I'm not sure there is Global for Z2.
Wipe all!
That's important to get rid of all Chinese apps and letters.
Yes, you'll lose data but who cares...
You need working device, right?
Not device with your data which cannot connect to network...
Test one fw by one and you'll find what's best for your region.
You don't have to root device, just enable develiper menu in settings and enable usb debugging.
Download flashtool (v16) and flash firmware by firmware until you find the best for you.
There's a big chance LTE won't work on those fw...
You'll have to wait for US firmware because of baseband files...
Battery will be OK after that..
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What do you recommend for T Mobile USA? Am I gonna lose all my data?
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try the best which suits you ,if u go for india there are some pre-installed apps which u may like or not
i did not tried any new FIRMWARES ,try countries like uk because english is the standard there
in flash tools uncheck wipe data so your old data will not be lost , but installing fresh firmware with wipe is best
what is sleep of death
if its something like you cannot wake up your phone for example when you recieve a whatsapp message and cannot open screen I have the same ****ty thing
I installed Canada version ... I'm gonna test it for a day
Thank you all for your help guys
Alright so my reception problem is solved but ever since i flashed canadian version my battery life became shorter...
shahabk818 said:
Alright so my reception problem is solved but ever since i flashed canadian version my battery life became shorter...
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Did u find any background running apps from Canada version this may decrease ur battery
I do try to switch of lte which eats battery
Try to find in Canada firmware for does anybody has the same problem
I have an extremely poor reception in Canada. I bought my Z2 in Hong Kong and it is on 17.1.1.A.0.402. So does flashing to 17.1.A.2.55 fix this reception issue?
Flashing no firmware will fix your reception issue
Infact most of the issues the Z2 has is caused by google due to Z2 running 4.4.2, 4.4.2 has alot of base module issues and they are not present in 4.4.3 or 4.4.4
Reception issues seem to be common globaly, this apears to be 402 firmware, 55 and 69 both have no issues to do with mobile reception, or at least to me i haven't seen any
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Thanks Envious, I flashed to 17.1.A.2.55 and I get way better reception now! Now this is the phone I want to keep
s4kel said:
Thanks Envious, I flashed to 17.1.A.2.55 and I get way better reception now! Now this is the phone I want to keep
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Whenever sony releases 4.4.3/4.4.4 you should have alot less issues
4.4.2 android we all know its self has some issues
Im quite sure 402 firmware its self is generally buggy, not so in noticable ways but underthe system you could say
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Hi; is there an update for z3v with build N° 23.1.D.0.239 ?
i cant find it in xperifirm !!
Latest firmware for Z3v in xperifirm is 23.0.E.1.44 / R19B
Do you have the most recent Xperifirm?
This is also the latest firmware that VZW will send if you check for software updates.
yes my device shows 23.0.E.1.44 / R19B . and in right side in the same line S/O !
and it tells me that if it is S/O; i should use the software updater for the latest update so i did but i get the message error during DM session
is this officiel firmware ?
mohkam84 said:
is this officiel firmware ?
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Where in the world did you get that?
GigaSPX said:
Where in the world did you get that?
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i had the same question !!
we got to ask bridge's users (own a z3v) to find out if this build firmware is officiel
mohkam84 said:
i had the same question !!
we got to ask bridge's users (own a z3v) to find out if this build firmware is officiel
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Well I have PC companion, and I can't have it find my Z3v. It doesn't even share the same screen as that. If you have it, download and share it so we can confirm it too
Its sony bridge for mac like PC companion for pc
(that's my friend's device)
mohkam84 said:
Its sony bridge for mac like PC companion for pc
(that's my friend's device)
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Oh I know. See if he can download it and try it. I've stayed positive for months now since I got my phone, but I'm starting to lose my patience now. lol
mohkam84 said:
is this officiel firmware ?
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What blows my mind is how he got that info. It really makes it interesting that he found it through Apple hardware through Sony software. Hopefully that sort of made sense.
Bruce Lee said:
What blows my mind is how he got that info. It really makes it interesting that he found it through Apple hardware through Sony software. Hopefully that sort of made sense.
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Exactly this. Nowhere else on the internet has the update version number as precise as that. Download it, share it on here, you're making headlines everywhere. Xperiablog, GSMArena, Android Authority, etc.
Trying to see if I can access it.
However, the dang Sony Bridge application will not recognize my Z3v being plugged in
srsaloom said:
Trying to see if I can access it.
However, the dang Sony Bridge application will not recognize my Z3v being plugged in
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The TC is quite mysterious. He doesn't directly respond to sharing other information about it.
What I do guess is trying to reinstall the program based in a different region. Try somewhere in Europe or northern Europe. Wherever it seems that Lollipop was first released and see if the phone would get recognized there. Or even try to mimic the settings from the picture posted somehow.
I loaded this on my Macbook.
It would not recognize my Z3V either.
GigaSPX said:
The TC is quite mysterious. He doesn't directly respond to sharing other information about it.
What I do guess is trying to reinstall the program based in a different region. Try somewhere in Europe or northern Europe. Wherever it seems that Lollipop was first released and see if the phone would get recognized there. Or even try to mimic the settings from the picture posted somehow.
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I set my vpn in france & london. Neither yielded a different file. I guess the program just goes off of system language (hence the French in the OP's followup)
Well I'll be damned how Verizon could just hold onto it to put bloat in it.
I updated my recently bought tablet to Lollipop. I wanted to root it before I do it, but it was some hell of a trouble for me to get root because instructions were all over the place. I gave up on it halfway, go back to Kit Kat, then flashed the official Lollipop firmware. I have to say, it feels just as smooth if not better, and the whole Material design looks dazzling. Once it's going for the Z3v, I'm pretty sure it's definitely worth it despite all that's said from experience on the Galaxy S5.
One thing I do hope they add is a Clear All button for the Recents menu. It'd be convenient, but definitely a lot more convenient on the tablet because of the bigger touchscreen area.
A Tech guy I spoke to 2 days ago (during a service call) informed me that the Z3v voLTE update is scheduled for the end of the month!
I assume that would be included in the Lollipop update?!?
GigaSPX said:
The TC is quite mysterious. He doesn't directly respond to sharing other information about it.
What I do guess is trying to reinstall the program based in a different region. Try somewhere in Europe or northern Europe. Wherever it seems that Lollipop was first released and see if the phone would get recognized there. Or even try to mimic the settings from the picture posted somehow.
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i was working my friend so i cant respond
before u juge me the device its not mine i think i told u so; so i cant play with it. the owner was wondering if this is an officiel update for the phone so i post this question to knew about it than i ask him to send me a screen capture to share it with u all
and i told him to upload the firmware but he told me that he didnt find it in bridge contents folder's ..........
DJ Sandman said:
A Tech guy I spoke to 2 days ago (during a service call) informed me that the Z3v voLTE update is scheduled for the end of the month!
I assume that would be included in the Lollipop update?!?
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Oh gawd I hope that's true.
Sad to say, but I don't believe a word regarding updates (much less anything else) a Verizon rep or tech says to me anymore. I guess that makes me a bitter old man. lol
So I got this Chinese version One ME. Since the firmware is some China Mobile modded system, its pretty useless as it is (no Google services etc...). From what I read the India firmware (0PLAIMG_HIMA_ACE_ML_DTUL_L50_SENSE70_hTC_Asia_India_1.11.720.6_Radio_1.1506V24P21.2008.0505_HDT[W.T]_release_437175_signed) should work on it. But I am stuck at the upgrade...
The phone is brand new, not used, not setup beyond putting going through the process to start it. I put the firmware on an SD card. I renamed the file to '0PLAIMG.zip' and put it in the root directory of the SD card. I then rebooted in Download mode and get to choose Vol up to initiate the flashing process. I then hit Power key to confirm.
However instead of going through the process, the screen goes blank - It switches off. I can reboot it to the normal system, but I cannot flash it.
I am wondering...
1. is this firmware not going to work?
2. Do I need to do a S-Off (and how do I do this? dont have a Windows machine)
3. Does it need a SIM card inside for it to update the firmware
4. Am I missing something else?
any help much appreciated!
I Think The Chinese Versions Hardware Is Different.Or Maybe It's A Copy.You can Try to Flash It on a PC or Install custom Recovery.
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Atifbaig786 said:
...You can Try to Flash It on a PC or Install custom Recoveru.
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thanks, but as I mentioned I dont have access to a Windows PC. Whats this 'Recoveru' ? Is this a spelling error - meant to say Recovery? If so, where do I find a Recovery that works with this phone?
Thanks for correcting the spelling Error.My God I could Have Got arrested And Been jailed for About Eternity For That or Worse Hanged Till death.
Thank you for enlightening Me with the Gracious Knowledge of English.
You saved My Life And For That.Now To The Post.
Let's First Consider the chinese phones they have a completely different user interface and very often also a different hardware that better fits the Chinese mobile networks and might not work as well outside of China.
Google is also blocked in China, therefore you won't be able to access most google services on a Chinese phone and there is no google app store in the Chinese phone. For that reasons,Chinese phones are NOT SOLD outside of China.
People based outside of China should buy the ROW version of the phone.
Unfortunately, some people buy the Chinese phones, root them, modify them, add bloatware, and sell them online to customers outside of China.
Unsurprisingly, phones that are modified in such a way do not run the original version of the software intended by Lenovo. Cannot be updated to new software release, or if you update them you will end up with Chinese firmware.
Now for your Phone Custom Recoveries and ROMs are available But They Will also End Up Like The ROM.
But If the countries Have Matched Hardware Or The Phones are Specifically Designed For Your Area You might Succeed In Doing So.
But With Some Major Changes To the Hardware could Result In Some Bad Manner.
Now You can Backup your firmware on a PC and try To Unlock Your Phone Then Flash The Firmware.
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Atifbaig786 said:
Thanks for correcting the spelling Error.My God I could Have Got arrested And Been jailed for About Eternity For That or Worse Hanged Till death.
Thank you for enlightening Me with the Gracious Knowledge of English.
You saved My Life And For That.
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No problem, glad to be of help! (actually was thinking there might be some software/app or process called Recoveru...) Not been flashing stuff for a while, and last time did Xiao Mi's, so the process is probably not the same...
Atifbaig786 said:
Let's First Consider the chinese phones they have a completely different user interface and very often also a different hardware that better fits the Chinese mobile networks and might not work as well outside of China. Google is also blocked in China, therefore you won't be able to access most google services on a Chinese phone and there is no google app store in the Chinese phone. For that reasons,Chinese phones are NOT SOLD outside of China. People based outside of China should buy the ROW version of the phone. Unfortunately, some people buy the Chinese phones, root them, modify them, add bloatware, and sell them online to customers outside of China.
Unsurprisingly, phones that are modified in such a way do not run the original version of the software intended by Lenovo. Cannot be updated to new software release, or if you update them you will end up with Chinese firmware.
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I am well aware of that, as I have been living here in lovely China for rather too long... but thats another story. Perhaps consider for a second that I may have got this phone for a present, use it not only in China, but also outside, and believe I can make it work like any international HTC... So, now back onto the actual problem:
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Now for your Phone Custom Recoveries and ROMs are available But They Will also End Up Like The ROM.
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you mean I I can get firmware, that will make it work internationally, or I cannot not? Sorry, but I dont get your meaning on this
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No problem, glad to be of help! (actually was thinking there might be some software/app or process called Recoveru...) Not been flashing stuff for a while, and last time did Xiao Mi's, so the process is probably not the same...
I am well aware of that, as I have been living here in lovely China for rather too long... but thats another story. Perhaps consider for a second that I may have got this phone for a present, use it not only in China, but also outside, and believe I can make it work like any international HTC... So, now back onto the actual problem:
you mean I I can get firmware, that will make it work internationally, or I cannot not? Sorry, but I dont get your meaning on this
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I meant For Your model.But(Again)If the hardware is Different,what can One say.
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Atifbaig786 said:
I meant For Your model.But(Again)If the hardware is Different,what can One say.
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Right, so you mean it could work, but again, it may not. Perhaps worth trying a variety of ROM's if what I am doing is correct (the flashing procedure I mean). I guess I wanted to make sure I am not missing something in the flashing procedure, as I have never flashed a HTC before.
thanks anyhow! I do appreciate it
oranabana said:
Right, so you mean it could work, but again, it may not. Perhaps worth trying a variety of ROM's if what I am doing is correct (the flashing procedure I mean). I guess I wanted to make sure I am not missing something in the flashing procedure, as I have never flashed a HTC before.
thanks anyhow! I do appreciate it
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Having Exotic Hardware Do Mean Exotic Experience(Sometimes not In a good way)
Having a Chinese Device Doesn't mean You can't flash a Different Regional Firmware On it.Maybe The Firmware files Got Mixed During Downloading(Correct Term Corrupted).Sometimes It do Work.I had a Note 3 a Few Years Ago.I bought it during a Trip to KSA It had a Different Firmware KSA version to be Specific,I just Downloaded My region's Firmware and Flashed It via Odin.No Unlocking bootloader no S-off no storage Protection that is why I do prefer Samsung Or Nexus Over other Companies Due to Their Open Source Software and Having a Unlocked Bootloader and hardware Being Literally Identical In Different Regions.
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