Updates for branded Z5C - Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys.
I have an Orange-branded Z5C from Poland.
Is it possible to flash a stock (non-branded) ROM and get normal OTA updates (to Marshmallow) from Sony on such device? Or is it dependant on the device itself? Orange Poland doesn't really seems to care about updating the phone.
Greets

I've done it with my Vodafone IT Z5C
http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/126-sony-xperia-z5-compact-e5823

Razorbacktrack5535 said:
I've done it with my Vodafone IT Z5C
http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/126-sony-xperia-z5-compact-e5823
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So regular unlocking and installing a stock firmware will cause the updates to treat the device as a non-branded one?
Can the bootloader be relocked?
Greets

Artanis02 said:
So regular unlocking and installing a stock firmware will cause the updates to treat the device as a non-branded one?
Can the bootloader be relocked?
Greets
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All done without unlocking the bootloader.
My Z5C is without network lock
Received last OTA without problems

Holy **** it worked!
And it even left all of my apps and settings on
Thank you so much :*

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[Q] Debrand unlocked phone

Hey guys,
first post here. =D
I have a Vivo branded phone (Carrier from Brazil). It's unlocked, but I can't yet update to 2.1 because unlocking does not unbrand. =/ Vivo is only releasing the 2.1 on the last week of november.
There is a lot of information here in the forum, but I found it a little confuse - too much information.
So my question, is there a safe way to unbrand my 1.6 X10a without rooting it?
Thanks!
jufranz said:
Hey guys,
first post here. =D
I have a Vivo branded phone (Carrier from Brazil). It's unlocked, but I can't yet update to 2.1 because unlocking does not unbrand. =/ Vivo is only releasing the 2.1 on the last week of november.
There is a lot of information here in the forum, but I found it a little confuse - too much information.
So my question, is there a safe way to unbrand my 1.6 X10a without rooting it?
Thanks!
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YES, i do it
mipepim said:
YES, i do it
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Sorry, what would it be?
Does the replacement method on SEUS works?
jufranz said:
So my question, is there a safe way to unbrand my 1.6 X10a without rooting it?
Thanks!
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Install this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825675
Use this to change region - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828163
XperiaX10iUser said:
Install this -
Use this to change region - [
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Tks! But to do that I need to root right? Another question (sory, i'm new to the android plataform) I must update prom 1.6 to, 2.1 World generic then change the code to 2.1 Brazil generic, right?
How can I save the Branded Firmware if I need it in the future?
So, can anyone confirm that the SEUS method to debrand the X10 still works?
jufranz said:
Tks! But to do that I need to root right? Another question (sory, i'm new to the android plataform) I must update prom 1.6 to, 2.1 World generic then change the code to 2.1 Brazil generic, right?
How can I save the Branded Firmware if I need it in the future?
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1- if you update your phone from 1.6 to 2.1, the code will stay the same (Brazil stays Brazil) unless you use the flash tool to upgrade with another firmware.
2- You can try to download the flash tool with the right firmware if it's available, else, just use the 12XX-XXXX code on your phone (under the battery on the sticker) and rebrand using the different methods available on XDA.
jufranz said:
So, can anyone confirm that the SEUS method to debrand the X10 still works?
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If you mean the one where you have to quickly replace a file while it's updating, no it doesn't work anymore.
BingoRingo said:
If you mean the one where you have to quickly replace a file while it's updating, no it doesn't work anymore.
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It doesn't, sad =/ LoL
Let's root and unbrand then =D
How can I backup my actual firmware?
Tks!

[Q] Will flashing my 920 lock it?

Hello! I've got a 920 Vodaphone-branded phone that bricked today, and was looking through Navifirm for a nice ROM to flash on it. The thing is, I've been using it on AT&T for a while (I wasn't the one who purchased it, so I don't know if it came unlocked or if someone had to unlock it) and don't want to be locked out of AT&T. What should I look for in Navifirm to indicate that it's a ROM which will work on AT&T? Or are devices unlocked from the hardware?
Thanks!
matthewthepc said:
Hello! I've got a 920 Vodaphone-branded phone that bricked today, and was looking through Navifirm for a nice ROM to flash on it. The thing is, I've been using it on AT&T for a while (I wasn't the one who purchased it, so I don't know if it came unlocked or if someone had to unlock it) and don't want to be locked out of AT&T. What should I look for in Navifirm to indicate that it's a ROM which will work on AT&T? Or are devices unlocked from the hardware?
Thanks!
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The ROM that you flash has nothing to do with SIM-locking. Just like how you cannot unlock your phone by flashing an unbranded ROM, you also won't be able to lock your phone by flashing a branded ROM.
So it's safe to flash a ROM of your own choosing. It will not lock your phone
Hope this helps!
hawc1506 said:
The ROM that you flash has nothing to do with SIM-locking. Just like how you cannot unlock your phone by flashing an unbranded ROM, you also won't be able to lock your phone by flashing a branded ROM.
So it's safe to flash a ROM of your own choosing. It will not lock your phone
Hope this helps!
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Thanks! But if that's true, what are the SimLock files for in Navifirm+?
matthewthepc said:
Thanks! But if that's true, what are the SimLock files for in Navifirm+?
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That I'm not sure. But people haven't reported sim-locks when flashing their phone. Otherwise many of us wouldn't be here

flashing firmware

hey guys i have a z2 d6503 in canada with the unlocked boot loader option as yes and i am on firmware .55, how can i upgrade the firmware and will everything still work or will it have any issues flashing different country firmwares? any help would be greatly appreciated .
bboi26 said:
hey guys i have a z2 d6503 in canada with the unlocked boot loader option as yes and i am on firmware .55, how can i upgrade the firmware and will everything still work or will it have any issues flashing different country firmwares? any help would be greatly appreciated .
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
the only problem i beleive you'll have is waiting till that country's update is released to get it
bboi26 said:
hey guys i have a z2 d6503 in canada with the unlocked boot loader option as yes and i am on firmware .55, how can i upgrade the firmware and will everything still work or will it have any issues flashing different country firmwares? any help would be greatly appreciated .
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On stock .55, if you unlock the bootloader you don't lose things like x-reality. But it looks like with the .402 update, you do. I know monx is prepping a workaround on his custom ROM, so that might fix it. You won't have any issues with different country firmwares, aside from what ron3000 mentioned regarding updates. But you have to relock your bootloader to get updates via PC Companion or OTA.
Just grab the latest version of Flashtool; you can lock/unlock the bootloader, flash firmware FTFs and kernels with it.
And of course .. be careful

can i flash .402 even though...

hey guys, im from the UK and have not got the .69 or .402 update ( unbranded and unlocked ) could i flash the germany .402 firmware and it would have no consequences?
many thanks
J
Yes! My phone came with UK unbranded firmware and flashed the German unbranded 2 days ago. Works like a charm! Actually I highly recommend doing that ASAP cause the UK firmware is known for getting released 2 weeks later after a new firmware gets rolled out! So you don't have to worry about waiting for future updates...
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Yes I flashed to the new German update from .55 in Canada and works well.
- Sent From My Xperia Z2 On Bell
kbadone said:
Yes! My phone came with UK unbranded firmware and flashed the German unbranded 2 days ago. Works like a charm! Actually I highly recommend doing that ASAP cause the UK firmware is known for getting released 2 weeks later after a new firmware gets rolled out! So you don't have to worry about waiting for future updates...
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acheney1990 said:
Yes I flashed to the new German update from .55 in Canada and works well.
- Sent From My Xperia Z2 On Bell
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I'm new to Sony myself, after 4 Samsung flagships.
Anyone care to give to some insights about what to do? Except Untick 'data' under 'wipe' when I get there? I have Taiwan Z2 on .69 which i got OTA from my previous .55
I downloaded this file "D6503_17.1.1.A.0.402_DE Unbranded.ftf" which i believe is the unbranded Germany .402
Thank you!
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If I unlock my bootloader, will that wipe the data off the phone?
Edit: actually do I need to unlock bootloader to install the latest firmware?
thanks
Jay01 said:
If I unlock my bootloader, will that wipe the data off the phone?
Edit: actually do I need to unlock bootloader to install the latest firmware?
thanks
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Yes. unlocking bootloader will wipe the data on the device, so DO BACKUP.
And no. You don't need to Unlock BL to flash Stock ROM. Only to flash custom kernels and ROMs and which is not even always the case
stanley08 said:
Yes. unlocking bootloader will wipe the data on the device, so DO BACKUP.
And no. You don't need to Unlock BL to flash Stock ROM. Only to flash custom kernels and ROMs and which is not even always the case
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Thanks mate - so flashing a stock ROM won't wipe my phone?
Sorry for the N00B questions, I've always had a Nexus, now jumped ship to Xperia
Thanks again
Jay01 said:
Thanks mate - so flashing a stock ROM won't wipe my phone?
Sorry for the N00B questions, I've always had a Nexus, now jumped ship to Xperia
Thanks again
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No. Flashing stock won't wipe ur phone. I did so yesterday, with Sony Updater Service (SUS) And it asked if i wanted to wipe or not. I chose not to wipe. And it didn't. Everything working fine till now... Look at my Signature, I also.. Got to be Recognized on xda for Helping Samsung Users. But i'm a Sony Noob.
Cheers!

[Q] Z2 firmware upgrade

Hi All!
I have a T-Mobile version of Z2. If I flash the unlocked firmware version will I receive OTA updates for this? Or Sony checks my IMEI and give me update acorrdingly? I want to rid all of the T-Mobile bloatwares
Thanks!
Hi,
there are two ways to get rid of this:
1st install any official Rom via Flashtool (so your warranty isn't broken).
2nd way is to root device and just change the customer ID then you get the official Sony Firmare via Sony Update Service.
Via Flashtool you've got the option to flash back the T-Mobile Firmware.
Greets,
n3087
AttilaGolik said:
Hi All!
I have a T-Mobile version of Z2. If I flash the unlocked firmware version will I receive OTA updates for this? Or Sony checks my IMEI and give me update acorrdingly? I want to rid all of the T-Mobile bloatwares
Thanks!
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n3087 said:
Hi,
there are two ways to get rid of this:
1st install any official Rom via Flashtool (so your warranty isn't broken).
2nd way is to root device and just change the customer ID then you get the official Sony Firmare via Sony Update Service.
Via Flashtool you've got the option to flash back the T-Mobile Firmware.
Greets,
n3087
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Thanks! So, if I understand correctly if I flash the official unlocked ROM via Flashtool, after that when a new update comes in OTA I will get the T-Mobile version because the phone's customer ID?
Anyone else
If you update with an OTA on an unlocked bootloader you will brick your device for sure so dont do it, just flash stock kernel and relock your bootloader and then you can update with an OTA.
Hope this is enough info.
Sent From My Z2 On Mw Revolution V2.4
.. A Piece Of Art From A Rom ..
Pandemic said:
If you update with an OTA on an unlocked bootloader you will brick your device for sure so dont do it, just flash stock kernel and relock your bootloader and then you can update with an OTA.
Hope this is enough info.
Sent From My Z2 On Mw Revolution V2.4
.. A Piece Of Art From A Rom ..
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I'm talking about locked bootloader, but network unlocked. I bought my phone from T-Mobile, but with SIM unlocked and I think I will get the general firmware earlier than T-Mobile version, plus bloatfree.
Flash Generic FTF and all updates you receive via OTA will be for that Generic FTF, no T-Mobile stuff will be installed it if via OTA if you have network free firmware.
Hope that helps you
I am on T mobile Croatia. I flashed inernational rom with flashtool, after that i got 4.4.4 OTA same day it was released. No root, no unlocked bootloader.
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