Flashing FTF from SGP521 to SGP561? - Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
I have been reading forum couple days and still don't have clear understanding of situation with firmware for Z2 tablet.
I have Z2 SGP561 (locked to Verizon) and stuck with 4.4.2 (no root) and want to upgrade it to 5.1 or 6.0.1 + root
There is very good article that describes how to flash ANY firmware build for ANY Sony Xperia device
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/
But it doesn't describe what will happen with device if I flash firmware from another model.
Can anyone explain - will I brick my SGP561 if I flash it using FTF for SGP521 (Network: GLOBAL-LTE, Version: 23.5.A.1.291 / R3D)
for example from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/ftf-vmo-ru-ua-kz-t3433098/
What will be result? Device will loose radio module? or loose some radio bands?
or FTF doesn't touch radio and I will latest available android with no issues?
Thanks.

It should not flash as your SGP561 is a Verizon only Model. I have the SGP521 that is the unlocked world model. Verizon likes to lock down devices and I don't know if that model has the bands for other phone carriers. (The firmware for the SGP521 is going to change the band menu to look for this) you may no longer get a signal and the 521 has phone calling support that I know Verizon blocks. I would search the forums to see if a update for Verizon is around as it is never a good idea to try and mix device firmware.

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I recently bought a Z Ultra off ebay and when I received it realised that it was the XL39H Chinese version. It doesn't have gapps and most features only work in Chinese.
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Someone said on another post that XL39H is just a sticker on the box and the phone itself still says C6802, but in my case it says XL39H in About Phone and on the device itself...
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at the moment I would say you are good to flash either c6802 or c6833 firmware to the phone. Flashinf c6833 wont harm the phone but it will call itself c6833 and will have a LTE option (that will do nothing)
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Hi, I flashed a native XL39H (chinese version) with a C6833 latest version using Emma (it asked me to choose the phone model and I put C6833), and I have noted that the sim card does not register when switching on, and the IMEI is disappeared in settings (unknown when doing *#06#)... what to do in order to recover sim functionality ? The IMEI appears if I connect to Emma and now it is like a C6833 but I don't know really what to do for resolve the problem. Let me know your help. I don't see now the popup to choose the phone model so in Emma only the C6833 firmware is shown. I would like the phone working as usual....even without 4G...
vocodervocoder said:
Hi, I flashed a native XL39H (chinese version) with a C6833 latest version using Emma (it asked me to choose the phone model and I put C6833), and I have noted that the sim card does not register when switching on, and the IMEI is disappeared in settings (unknown when doing *#06#)... what to do in order to recover sim functionality ? The IMEI appears if I connect to Emma and now it is like a C6833 but I don't know really what to do for resolve the problem. Let me know your help. I don't see now the popup to choose the phone model so in Emma only the C6833 firmware is shown. I would like the phone working as usual....even without 4G...
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xl39h is c6802
try these ...might lead you in the right direction (maybe flashtool instead of Emma? I had to since I have a C6806)
EDIT
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http://techbeasts.com/how-to-install-and-use-sony-flashtool-on-xperia-devices/
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http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
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http://techbeasts.com/root-install-cwmtwrp-on-xperia-z-ultra-android-511-lollipop-146a0368/
blueether said:
at the moment I would say you are good to flash either c6802 or c6833 firmware to the phone. Flashinf c6833 wont harm the phone but it will call itself c6833 and will have a LTE option (that will do nothing)
What version of the firmware is it on? if it is on .290 then follow my downgrade guide to get it to .532 if you want to root it. Then follow LordManhatton's guide for rooting, backing up the TA and unlocking the bootloader. Then get ready to flash away (fully charged of cause)
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Thanks for the great information. i did follow and successfully flashed it with C6833_14.6.A.1.236_SA.ftf. my problem is the customer, who wants it "calling and texting like it previously was, when on the old chineese rom"! i am in shirt because I've no clue on how to bring back the baseband.

[Q] Is SGP621 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA FTF for 4G?

I´m new into flashing a tablet with LTE/4G, so if this question is stupid excuse me.
I flashed with success a xperia z2 fone via flashtool to lollipop 5.02 (generic baltic) but there´s all the way 4G included.
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juanitolo said:
I´m new into flashing a tablet with LTE/4G, so if this question is stupid excuse me.
I flashed with success a xperia z2 fone via flashtool to lollipop 5.02 (generic baltic) but there´s all the way 4G included.
But the z3 tablet has different versions with/without 4G/LTE and I don´t want to do something wrong.
Therefore my question, is the above file the file I have to use for flashing the 4G tablet?
Thanks in advance
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Hi, open the dialer and type *#*#7378423#*#* now you are in the service menu. Choose service info -> model info and there you see the model number. If it is SGP621 the mentioned ftf is the right one to flash.
lowtraxx said:
Hi, open the dialer and type *#*#7378423#*#* now you are in the service menu. Choose service info -> model info and there you see the model number. If it is SGP621 the mentioned ftf is the right one to flash.
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Okay thanks
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juanitolo said:
Okay thanks
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP621DE LTE seems to be its the right one
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Hello,
I was thinking of following the Dexteroid guide to flash my Telus Moto E 2015 to android 5.1 as I would like the additional performance as I have no idea when Telus will get around to authorizing the 5.1 OTA update.
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