Now I updated my Z5C to MM using the Singapore FTF. As I live in Spain, wonder if there are differences between the firmwares supplied for each country, and btw is there to get the FTF file for each country.
You can flash any firmware from any country. Just use the "unbranded" or "generic" or "customised" ones for your model number. There are just different kinds of bloatwares in each region and you can uninstall them
One difference in the Dutch (NL) firmware, and possibly others, is that instead of 'LTE' and 'LTE+' in the statusbar it shows '4G' and '4G+'.
YwaFTW said:
One difference in the Dutch (NL) firmware, and possibly others, is that instead of 'LTE' and 'LTE+' in the statusbar it shows '4G' and '4G+'.
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So it's safe to dirty flash an ftf? Normally I would just wipe it all, but I need to keep some banking applications etc
Gomezie said:
So it's safe to dirty flash an ftf? Normally I would just wipe it all, but I need to keep some banking applications etc
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Yes! I have a Dutch (NL) phone, flashed an unbranded Lollipop FTF over it months ago (from Austria or so), and now I flashed the Marshmallow 6.0 unbranded Singapore FTF. All works fine.
Of course there might be minor problems, but those would also occur if you did a normal update. But that really depends per phone and such.
Also. Don't get scared when flashing a FTF takes 15 minutes or so and it looks like Flashtool is hanging. Especially the system.sin flashing takes a good 10 minutes. But just give it time.
Feel free to contact me if you need help.
Thanks mate.. Greatly appreciate your response
Hmm kinda think its weird that carrier branded version get online way faster then the unbranded one
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One difference in the Dutch (NL) firmware, and possibly others, is that instead of 'LTE' and 'LTE+' in the statusbar it shows '4G' and '4G+'.
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That's one of the questions I had, now my Z5C shows LTE instead of 4G. Wonder if there's a way to get the right FTF for each country latter...
Gomezie said:
So it's safe to dirty flash an ftf? Normally I would just wipe it all, but I need to keep some banking applications etc
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I had problems yesterday when I dirty flashed MM. Play store and google services didn't work at all. Finally I wiped everything and installed again.
Jose Viegas said:
I had problems yesterday when I dirty flashed MM. Play store and google services didn't work at all. Finally I wiped everything and installed again.
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Yeah that's not an option for me as I need to keep my apps and data
I dirty flashed. Updating Google Services took 20 minutes and restarted a few times, as it would get stuck, but finally it went through and everything works fine including Play Store.
Sadman Khan said:
You can flash any firmware from any country. Just use the "unbranded" or "generic" or "customised" ones for your model number. There are just different kinds of bloatwares in each region and you can uninstall them
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What is the one with the least bloatware installed?
pannekoek28 said:
If you have root, you could backup using titanium backup and restore when you have the new version
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Thanks mate.. wouldn't I need to unlock my bootloader to get root though?
I have a license for Titaniumbackup already
I flashed the Singapore ftf without any wiping and everything is working fine. I didn't lost anything. Even my home screen it's the same with all my shortcuts and widgets.
Some firmwares may disabled the VoLTE if that country/carrier doesn't has VoLTE and some VoLTE got different standard/settings too I've heard. Like if I flash the Singapore MM, my HK VoLTE probably will brick out. But other then VoLTE, everything else should work without problem.
Jose Viegas said:
I had problems yesterday when I dirty flashed MM. Play store and google services didn't work at all. Finally I wiped everything and installed again.
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just upgrade play services app to ***-4**,you can find it at apkmirror.com
before update,LP rom got a ***-2** play app. But MM need ***-4** version,after upgrade,everything should work fine.
And for Z5c ,it should be ***-446
amazingd said:
just upgrade play services app to ***-4**,you can find it at apkmirror.com
before update,LP rom got a ***-2** play app. But MM need ***-4** version,after upgrade,everything should work fine.
And for Z5c ,it should be ***-446
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Yeah, I did all that without success before a wipe clean install.
RiTCHiE007 said:
Hmm kinda think its weird that carrier branded version get online way faster then the unbranded one
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I was wondering about that too. Anyone know why that is?
DrYnternet said:
What is the one with the least bloatware installed?
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Nordic - Bloat can be uninstalled or disabled. 4G icon, no persistent NFC icon.
I'm wondering if not being able to turn off the VoLTE Provisioning Flag in the INFO menu is specific to certain firmwares. I'm using the Singapore firmware and I can't seem to turn it off.
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Hey, I'm on rogers in Canada and was having a hell of a time getting rooted 2.3.3 on my phone without unlocking the bootloader(no point in unlocking the BL for just root .... especially w/the warranty problems). I figured I'd give Working Root on 2.3.3 ! a try but had trouble finding the right firmware to downgrade to and when I tried to update OTA it kept failing after downloading and trying to install it (looked like it went all the way through the process but the phone would reboot and say "update failed").
1./ Did a clean install of the Xperia_Play_Release_Generic_UK.ftf (it's .184) with flashtool and then re-setup my apns to get 3g etc working. I downloaded the generic ftf off a thread on these forums but couldn't remember exactly which thread so I recompressed it and uploaded it to multiupload to make it a little easier to get all the needed files
2./ Rooted with Chainfire's Gingerbreak apk
3./ OTA update and it worked (before I did a clean install I was having the ota update fail, probably because I had removed a few system apps via root uninstall, I just made sure that all I did this time after the fresh install was root and then update)
Note on Gingerbreak: I've seen this exploit take 5 minutes or a few hours to grant root on devices. Be patient, if it's still hasn't worked try re-seating or swapping your memory card for a different one and try again. Also be sure you're on 2.3.2, SE patched gingerbreak in their release of 2.3.3.
[FAQ]
1./ I don't have ota updates available in my country, will this still work for me?
Answer: Yes, this installs the global firmware to your phone, after that your phone will look for global updates rather than carrier specific updates.
2./
nelly_boy said:
I used the above processes to get back to 2.3.2. All good but data dont appear to be working. Phone calls everything else is fine. Data is enabled but I never get G H or E in the status bar.
Any ideas? Do I neeed to get onto wifi to download carrier settings?!?!
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step 1./ google your carriers apn settings
step 2./ enter them in settings/wireless & networks/mobile network settings/Access Point Names (make sure you set up your mms apn if you want working mms as well, info for your carrier is available on google, that's where I found mine.)
step 3./ Profit
ncaissie said:
Yes you can use wi-fi. and Like I said OTA is safe it is the PC update that bricks.
Just follow those steps. It's easier than I expected.
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The things not mentioned in the OP is that you need to download a file manager to install the Gingerbreak. And you need to enable the “Unknown Sources” in the apps settings to install Gingerbreak.
After it roots it will reboot and you should see a new app called Superuser in your app list.
Then get Titanium Backup to uninstall thing you don’t want or move apps fully to the SD card. If you are not in the UK the BBC player is no good to you. I think there is a thread with a list of apps you can safely remove
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thanks just to clarify.
We can use a rogers branded xperia play and flash the uk firmware? will it not mess up anything?
RacecarBMW said:
thanks just to clarify.
We can use a rogers branded xperia play and flash the uk firmware? will it not mess up anything?
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Not at all. You just have to re-setup your apn settings.
I'm using a Rogers Play on the UK firmware on a Bell sim card
Thanks for that man I'm gonna give it a go right now
update: hells yea boy! it worked! it worked! rooted 2.3.3!!!!!!!
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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Hey, I'm on rogers in Canada and was having a hell of a time getting rooted 2.3.3 on my phone without unlocking the bootloader. I figured I'd give Working Root on 2.3.3 ! a try but had trouble finding the right firmware to downgrade to and when I tried to update OTA it kept failing after downloading and trying to install it (looked like it went all the way through the process but the phone would reboot and say "update failed").
1./ Did a clean install of the Xperia_Play_Release_Generic_UK.ftf with flashtool and then re-setup my apns to get 3g etc working. I downloaded the generic ftf off a thread on these forums but couldn't remember exactly which thread so I recompressed it and uploaded it to multiupload to make it a little easier to get all the needed files
2./ Rooted with Chainfire's Gingerbreak apk
3./ OTA update and it worked (before I did a clean install I was having the ota update fail, probably because I had removed a few system apps via root uninstall, I just made sure that all I did this time after the fresh install was root and then update)
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You beat me to the punch , I was gonna try that last night but was having connect to network problems.
@Emann56 - Was still your idea, just figured I'd try it with a fresh install of a different firmware and post my epic results. All thanks goes to you and whoever helped with your thread ofc and especially Chainfire!
thatsupnow said:
Thanks for that man I'm gonna give it a go right now
update: hells yea boy! it worked! it worked! rooted 2.3.3!!!!!!!
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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That was my reaction too Still can't wait for CM7 on this puppy though tbh.
Will this work in the Netherlands or will there be no OTA update available?
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@Emann56 - Was still your idea, just figured I'd try it with a fresh install of a different firmware and post my epic results. All thanks goes to you and whoever helped with your thread ofc and especially Chainfire!
That was my reaction too Still can't wait for CM7 on this puppy though tbh.
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Yea man I had cm 6.1.3 on my x10 and I loved it! Already loving the rooted 2.3.3!
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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Will this work in the Netherlands or will there be no OTA update available?
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You would have to find that out for yourself, it's in settings/about phone/Software Update/Update Now. If this says no updates available then I guess OTA updates aren't available in that region at the moment.
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That was my reaction too Still can't wait for CM7 on this puppy though tbh.
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Oh god yes please. I miss my power control in notification and the screen on/off animations
thanks ma man worked like a champ.
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Will this work in the Netherlands or will there be no OTA update available?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14690329&postcount=29
that's what I think, basically your phone will stop asking for Netherlands ota updates and search the net for UK updates.
Willis111 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14690329&postcount=29
that's what I think, basically your phone will stop asking for Netherlands ota updates and search the net for UK updates.
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Willis111 is right, I performed the process here in the US today and no troubles finding the OTA update, despite the message there was no OTA before I flashed to .184 UK generic. Should work for you as well.
axiomjunglist said:
Willis111 is right, I performed the process here in the US today and no troubles finding the OTA update, despite the message there was no OTA before I flashed to .184 UK generic. Should work for you as well.
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Thanks for confirming
Thanks for the thread. Just one question. I'm on 2.3.3 (no root) and dont want to wait longer for a working 2.3.3 GingerBreak. But i want to keep all my apps/settings. Can i downgrade to .184 UK generic without losing all my data?
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Another question:
1./ Did a clean install of the Xperia_Play_Release_Generic_UK.ftf with flashtool and then re-setup my apns to get 3g etc working.
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If i dont do a clean install...what about the apns? Will they stay too? In my own thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14705145&postcount=4
FrAsErTaG said that i can choose to not flash the userdata. I already found the option within the Flashtool. Are my apns a part of the userdata or will they get overwritten/deleted anyway?
Edit: Forget everything. It worked
I didnt wipe anything or "clean" my system. I just did the downgrade. After that, i got 1 issue. I always got this message: "android.process.acore has stopped". Google said that this is an issue with synchronize the contacts, etc. But i didnt freak out I just installed GingerBreak, did the root, then the OTA, and after OTA everything was fine again. Now i have full rooted 2.3.3
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Thanks for confirming
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Happy it works!
Thanks for the info, I can confirm that this procedure worked for me as well. I'm now running v2.3.3 Rooted with a locked bootloader on my originally locked R800a from Rogers!
How do you do an OTA update on Rogers if it is not here yet?
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How do you do an OTA update on Rogers if it is not here yet?
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My XPlay was originally purchased from Rogers. But since I've had it, I unlocked its network, flashed it with the Generic UK .184 firmware and Rooted it with GingerBreak v1.20. When I checked under "Settings\About phone\Software update\" and manually searched for an update, it was able to find it, download it and install it.
Sweet, Thanks
Hello all,
Since OTA updates are beginning to be pushed out, I think this issue might deserve its own thread outside of the development thread.
Has anyone received OTA updates after they've flashed their phone to a different ROM over the original ROM?
I'm currently on my original RM-821_Polkomtel_Poland_VAR242600_v2_6_Black (059R079) ROM. I would like to flash it to an unbranded German or UK ROM, but I'm afraid that might prevent OTA updates.
Thanks in advance.
hawc1506 said:
Hello all,
Since OTA updates are beginning to be pushed out, I think this issue might deserve its own thread outside of the development thread.
Has anyone received OTA updates after they've flashed their phone to a different ROM over the original ROM?
I'm currently on my original RM-821_Polkomtel_Poland_VAR242600_v2_6_Black (059R079) ROM. I would like to flash it to an unbranded German or UK ROM, but I'm afraid that might prevent OTA updates.
Thanks in advance.
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Flashing a ROM from a different product code does not affect the delivery of OTA updates. OTA updates will then be based on the newly installed ROM. Meaning if you flash unbranded German ROM you will get unbranded German ROM OTA updates
klcow said:
Flashing a ROM from a different product code does not affect the delivery of OTA updates. OTA updates will then be based on the newly installed ROM. Meaning if you flash unbranded German ROM you will get unbranded German ROM OTA updates
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Thanks! Has this been confirmed? I'm only asking because I've seen people say yes and no lol Thanks again.
hawc1506 said:
Thanks! Has this been confirmed? I'm only asking because I've seen people say yes and no lol Thanks again.
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yup, I can confirm it because a few days back when I flashed the german Vodafone pre-portico rom, I got the german portico update. Was originally using EE UK firmware and flashing around to see which firmware is the most stable .
P.S: I later flashed back to EE firmware and also got the EE portico update, so flashing different ROMs does not screw up the OTA system.
klcow said:
yup, I can confirm it because a few days back when I flashed the german Vodafone pre-portico rom, I got the german portico update. Was originally using EE UK firmware and flashing around to see which firmware is the most stable .
P.S: I later flashed back to EE firmware and also got the EE portico update, so flashing different ROMs does not screw up the OTA system.
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You are a life saver.
So in the event that my phone needs to be repaired under warranty, will Nokia be able to tell that I've flashed my phone if I flash it back to my Polish ROM?
Thanks!
hawc1506 said:
You are a life saver.
So in the event that my phone needs to be repaired under warranty, will Nokia be able to tell that I've flashed my phone if I flash it back to my Polish ROM?
Thanks!
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That I am not sure :\ I hope not, because I am one of those people who flashed other ROMS to test. Sorry can't help you bout that.
klcow said:
That I am not sure :\ I hope not, because I am one of those people who flashed other ROMS to test. Sorry can't help you bout that.
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Not a problem : ) I just hope there isn't some sort of "flash counter" or something. I had an HTC HD2 and I was used to flashing all sorts of stuff on it. The Devs made it so that it was possible to return the phone to factory condition just in case.
klcow said:
yup, I can confirm it because a few days back when I flashed the german Vodafone pre-portico rom, I got the german portico update. Was originally using EE UK firmware and flashing around to see which firmware is the most stable .
P.S: I later flashed back to EE firmware and also got the EE portico update, so flashing different ROMs does not screw up the OTA system.
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+1, I flashed a few Roms then flashed pre portico EE rom and straight away found ota portico update. Have since gone back to CV_GB unbranded rom but still no portico update.
The only problem when you flash other ROM is that every time you backup your phone, it will show you the backup process, but really will not save the setting and app installed and every time you want to restore your phone, you may need to install and setup everything manually unless you have the original product code install in your phone. 100 %Tested.
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The only problem when you flash other ROM is that every time you backup your phone, it will show you the backup process, but really will not save the setting and app installed and every time you want to restore your phone, you may need to install and setup everything manually unless you have the original product code install in your phone. 100 %Tested.
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Thanks for that, I thought it only went on my outlook id.
halabibk said:
The only problem when you flash other ROM is that every time you backup your phone, it will show you the backup process, but really will not save the setting and app installed and every time you want to restore your phone, you may need to install and setup everything manually unless you have the original product code install in your phone. 100 %Tested.
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Oh okay, I don't use the backup anyway except for text messaging. Is it safe to assume that text messaging will not be backed up as well?
Thanks!
hawc1506 said:
Oh okay, I don't use the backup anyway except for text messaging. Is it safe to assume that text messaging will not be backed up as well?
Thanks!
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I didn't pay attention to the SMS, so I don't know..
The only problem when you flash other ROM is that every time you backup your phone, it will show you the backup process, but really will not save the setting and app installed and every time you want to restore your phone, you may need to install and setup everything manually unless you have the original product code install in your phone. 100 %Tested.
I can't receive anything
strange, text messaging backup works even if I flash another rom (different product code). After restore, all my stuff is inside as usual...
the sms backup is not device specific.... it's synced with your live account...
I have the WP8's and all the SMS from both phone numbers are synced to both phones....
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
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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..
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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
Hello
Version China XQ-BC72 can flash rom HK international version ?
Thanks!
Hello there
Hi there,I think it could.Usually it can flash in same modle.I conform its all BC72 in HK and TW.
Where can we flash the HK firmware?
chungdae said:
Where can we flash the HK firmware?
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Its not listed yet in HK.Some say to be in the middle of July.It will be there just before it be on the market.
zzxd828 said:
Its not listed yet in HK.Some say to be in the middle of July.It will be there just before it be on the market.
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Ah OK thank you
With 1ii, it's possible to flash HK, TW or EU ROMs but you will not get mobile signal. I tried all kind of ROMs but had to come back to stock Chinese ROM at the end.
It's lucky that in chinese ROM we still have Google Service and all you need is install Play Store APK, unlike Huawei or some others. Bloatwares can also be uninstalled easily.
I'm having 1iii XQ-BC72 now and pretty sure it will be the same. But need to wait for Xperifirm to release firmwares of other market first then I will try and come back here.
tatdatnt said:
With 1ii, it's possible to flash HK, TW or EU ROMs but you will not get mobile signal. I tried all kind of ROMs but had to come back to stock Chinese ROM at the end.
It's lucky that in chinese ROM we still have Google Service and all you need is install Play Store APK, unlike Huawei or some others. Bloatwares can also be uninstalled easily.
I'm having 1iii XQ-BC72 now and pretty sure it will be the same. But need to wait for Xperifirm to release firmwares of other market first then I will try and come back here.
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Your post really help me. My friend ask me about 1iii china local without Google app and service is it possible to run on TW HK Global rom. Thanks and wait your next test on 1iii China local version.
tatdatnt said:
With 1ii, it's possible to flash HK, TW or EU ROMs but you will not get mobile signal. I tried all kind of ROMs but had to come back to stock Chinese ROM at the end.
It's lucky that in chinese ROM we still have Google Service and all you need is install Play Store APK, unlike Huawei or some others. Bloatwares can also be uninstalled easily.
I'm having 1iii XQ-BC72 now and pretty sure it will be the same. But need to wait for Xperifirm to release firmwares of other market first then I will try and come back here.
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You couldn't get any signal back in 1 II because the CN model is XQ-AT72 while HK and TW are XQ-AT52. That's a different model with different baseband configuration.
But this time with 1 III, All three regions are sharing the same model XQ-BC72. So cross-region flashing shouldn't be a problem.
I have successfully flashed TW ROM on XQ-BC72 CN version using newflasher. Everything works fine
jsshenyuxi said:
I have successfully flashed TW ROM on XQ-BC72 CN version using newflasher. Everything works fine
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Plz guide
dungnghien said:
Plz guide
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Newflasher what version
jsshenyuxi said:
I have successfully flashed TW ROM on XQ-BC72 CN version using newflasher. Everything works fine
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where did you download this rom?
dungnghien said:
where did you download this rom?
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I downloaded this rom by XperiFirm.Then using newflasher v48 to flash
jsshenyuxi said:
I downloaded this rom by XperiFirm.Then using newflasher v48 to flash
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specific instructions please
acatoan said:
Your post really help me. My friend ask me about 1iii china local without Google app and service is it possible to run on TW HK Global rom. Thanks and wait your next test on 1iii China local version.
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Hi. Just have time to test with TW firmware and it worked, full Google services and no bloat-wares.
Nimda01 said:
You couldn't get any signal back in 1 II because the CN model is XQ-AT72 while HK and TW are XQ-AT52. That's a different model with different baseband configuration.
But this time with 1 III, All three regions are sharing the same model XQ-BC72. So cross-region flashing shouldn't be a problem.
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Yes it seemed so.
jsshenyuxi said:
I have successfully flashed TW ROM on XQ-BC72 CN version using newflasher. Everything works fine
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Confirmed.
tatdatnt said:
Hi. Just have time to test with TW firmware and it worked, full Google services and no bloat-wares.
Yes it seemed so.
Confirmed.
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Im flash tw firmware and bootloop, plz help
dungnghien said:
Reflash with Original firmware and repair with Companion, After this reflash with Firmware TW
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can you make a step by step guide for flashing it?
So, somebody flashed TW FW ok, somebody failed, what is the reason ?
Those who flased their device OK, PLEASE, tell us in detail how you did it ?
hi, i am using sony 1 mark 3 SO-51B docomo version.I have question is this version can flash global rom or not?
Thanks a lot.
lemon90 said:
hi, i am using sony 1 mark 3 SO-51B docomo version.I have question is this version can flash global rom or not?
Thanks a lot.
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Doubt it.
lemon90 said:
hi, i am using sony 1 mark 3 SO-51B docomo version.I have question is this version can flash global rom or not?
Thanks a lot.
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Even if it would be able to be flashed, OTA update system will not work on non native f/w (((
DennisDD78 said:
Even if it would be able to be flashed, OTA update system will not work on non native f/w (((
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I have the BC72, will the phone gets OTA update if I flash another version of BC72? Thanks for your reply.
[email protected] said:
I have the BC72, will the phone gets OTA update if I flash another version of BC72? Thanks for your reply.
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No, it won`t get OTA if you flash f/w from non native region, even if you flas f/w from BC72 to BC72.
I got BC72 from China, flashed to Russian f/w 2 months ago, and it didn`t get OTA until i flashed back native China f/w.
It`s very sad, i agree. (((
I had Xperia 5 before X1 III, such a great phone, one of the last REAL Sony devices, with Sony Mobile`s soul, so friendly and hassle-free, and now I am so regret that I exchanged Xperia 5 to this wierd, strange and unfriendly device Xperia 1 III.
DennisDD78 said:
No, it won`t get OTA if you flash f/w from non native region, even if you flas f/w from BC72 to BC72.
I got BC72 from China, flashed to Russian f/w 2 months ago, and it didn`t get OTA until i flashed back native China f/w.
It`s very sad, i agree. (((
I had Xperia 5 before X1 III, such a great phone, one of the last REAL Sony devices, with Sony Mobile`s soul, so friendly and hassle-free, and now I am so regret that I exchanged Xperia 5 to this wierd, strange and unfriendly device Xperia 1 III.
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My Xperia BC72 f/w is Global-C2-user so I do not know which version it is. Somebody on XDA says that it is HK version. I do get OTA update so it should be the native region. My f/w has all the Google apks including the message and dialer. Do you know which f/w does not has the Google apks? Thanks for your reply.
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My Xperia BC72 f/w is Global-C2-user so I do not know which version it is. Somebody on XDA says that it is HK version. I do get OTA update so it should be the native region. My f/w has all the Google apks including the message and dialer. Do you know which f/w does not has the Google apks? Thanks for your reply.
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Global C2 is HK, you are right. It comes with all Google services and apps installed from the box, and if you get OTA it is your native f/w.
Chinese (NOT HK or TW!) XQ-BC72 devices comes without Google apps from the box, however, it does has Google services inside the f/w, and you can install Google apps (market, gmail, youtube e.t.c) manually with no problem, so it won`t be almost any difference between HK and Chinese rom after you install the apps manually by yourself.
DennisDD78 said:
Global C2 is HK, you are right. It comes with all Google services and apps installed from the box, and if you get OTA it is your native f/w.
Chinese (NOT HK or TW!) XQ-BC72 devices comes without Google apps from the box, however, it does has Google services inside the f/w, and you can install Google apps (market, gmail, youtube e.t.c) manually with no problem, so it won`t be almost any difference between HK and Chinese rom after you install the apps manually by yourself.
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If I flash Chinese f/w even though I will not get OTA update but I should be able to flashed the updated Chinese f/w without problem right?
[email protected] said:
If I flash Chinese f/w even though I will not get OTA update but I should be able to flashed the updated Chinese f/w without problem right?
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Yes, you can flash updated f/w with Newflasher from any XQ-BC72 to any QX-BC72 with no problem, but you must remember the main thing - OTA update system stops working on non native f/w!
I don`t see any reason for you to flash your HK device to China f/w, it doesn`t have any sense. But to flash Chinese device to a global ROM (HK, TW, SEA, RUS...) definitely makes sense if only OTA system could work after that (((
DennisDD78 said:
Yes, you can flash updated f/w with Newflasher from any XQ-BC72 to any QX-BC72 with no problem, but you must remember the main thing - OTA update system stops working on non native f/w!
I don`t see any reason for you to flash your HK device to China f/w, it doesn`t have any sense. But to flash Chinese device to a global ROM (HK, TW, SEA, RUS...) definitely makes sense if only OTA system could work after that (((
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Thank you very much for your reply. I agree with you that it does not make sense to flash Chinese f/w to HK f/w. It just that I do not like the look of Google apks and the Google calendar does not have a year view. You are right, losing OTA update is a problem. I will just disable the Google apks and chose some other equivalent apks.
DennisDD78 said:
Yes, you can flash updated f/w with Newflasher from any XQ-BC72 to any QX-BC72 with no problem, but you must remember the main thing - OTA update system stops working on non native f/w!
I don`t see any reason for you to flash your HK device to China f/w, it doesn`t have any sense. But to flash Chinese device to a global ROM (HK, TW, SEA, RUS...) definitely makes sense if only OTA system could work after that (((
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My phone is now on f/w HK 61.0.A.14.3. Will the phone get boot loop if I use the newflasher to flash previous version f/w CN 61.0.A.11.92. Thanks for your reply.
[email protected] said:
My phone is now on f/w HK 61.0.A.14.3. Will the phone get boot loop if I use the newflasher to flash previous version f/w CN 61.0.A.11.92. Thanks for your reply.
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Would you tell me, please, your device was Chinese BC72 out of the box?
You won't get bootloop if you set actice slot A before flashing, the exact command for this look in the instructions please.
And i highly recommend to you to make a f/w repair procedure with Xperia companion, after Newflasher flashing.
DennisDD78 said:
You won't get bootloop if you set actice slot A before flashing, the exact command for this look in the instructions please.
And i highly recommend to you to make a f/w repair procedure with Xperia companion, after Newflasher flashing.
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If I make a f/w repair procedure with Xperia companion will my phone get back the HK f/w. I just want to try different f/w. I am using mate 40 rs now, the xperia 1 iii is just one of many phones I try out. Thanks for your reply.
[email protected] said:
If I make a f/w repair procedure with Xperia companion will my phone get back the HK f/w. I just want to try different f/w. I am using mate 40 rs now, the xperia 1 iii is just one of many phones I try out. Thanks for your reply.
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I've got you. Yes, you can try to flash CN f/w on your HK device, but it doesn't make any sense. CN f/w is poor, it doesn't have any google apps pre-installed, however, it does have a google services, you just need to install g apps manually by yourself.
Try SEA f/w instead od CN
I just like to try f/w with different apps instead of g apps. If the SEA f/w is similar to HK f/w with g apps then I am not so interest in it unless it has some features different than the HK f/w.
DennisDD78 said:
I've got you. Yes, you can try to flash CN f/w on your HK device, but it doesn't make any sense. CN f/w is poor, it doesn't have any google apps pre-installed, however, it does have a google services, you just need to install g apps manually by yourself.
Try SEA f/w instead od CN
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[email protected] said:
I just like to try f/w with different apps instead of g apps. If the SEA f/w is similar to HK f/w with g apps then I am not so interest in it unless it has some features different than the HK f/w.
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Try the CN f/w then
DennisDD78 said:
Would you tell me, please, your device was Chinese BC72 out of the box?
You won't get bootloop if you set actice slot A before flashing, the exact command for this look in the instructions please.
And i highly recommend to you to make a f/w repair procedure with Xperia companion, after Newflasher flashing.
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My device is HK BC72 out of the box (I think) since the software info says GLOBAL-C2-user. I am afraid that if I flash a previous software version I might get boot loop due to anti roll back. I just had a hard brick on my Mi 11 due to flashing an android 12 version. I do not want to brick my new xperia so soon. I should be able to fix the boot loop using Xperia companion right?
DennisDD78 said:
Try the CN f/w then
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I would have done that if the CN version is also 61.0.A.14.3. I do not want to brick the phone due to anti roll back.
[email protected] said:
My device is HK BC72 out of the box (I think) since the software info says GLOBAL-C2-user. I am afraid that if I flash a previous software version I might get boot loop due to anti roll back. I just had a hard brick on my Mi 11 due to flashing an android 12 version. I do not want to brick my new xperia so soon. I should be able to fix the boot loop using Xperia companion right?
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Not everyone bootloop can be fix by XC recovering. If you will flash the device without changing slot, you won't be able to repair the device with XC, for example.
There's no anti roll back protection on Xperias, as i know. You may flash the older f/w back with no problem, just chande to slot A as active before flashing.
[email protected] said:
I would have done that if the CN version is also 61.0.A.14.3. I do not want to brick the phone due to anti roll back.
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I flashed back my device from newer RU f/w to older CN f/w, and it flashed great. After that i made a companion repair, and now i'm using it.