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hello everyone
i have a question and i need help please
i live in EGYPT and and i'm going to travel to USA next week my question about updating my phone .. here in EGYPT last update is 2.3.5 ... so can i update my phone in USA and use the phone with new update after i come back to EGYPT !!!!
i dont think the u.s. has any further updates...i have the international version and live in the u.s. and had to flash updates with odin to get higher than 2.3.4
i'm working as a co-pilot so i travel alot so can i update my phone in any country and then use it in EGYPT ??!!
Makdo said:
i'm working as a co-pilot so i travel alot so can i update my phone in any country and then use it in EGYPT ??!!
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if you got i9100, you can update anywhere via odin and use the phone anywhere... because international unlocked version will work any sim any where. minus 3g data that might not work on every carriers.
if you want kies to do that [dont know why you want that] you have to be running europe / asia ROM as theese two are the most frequent updated.
I got my wife a E2306 (16bg) for Christmas. I charged it, updated the firmware then put in her Tmo (USA) sim card. It says the firmware is up to date but she's only on A.2.99 and from what I've read on this forum and the Sony site, she should be on A.2.167. Do you know if this is due to being in the U.S. or something else? Do I just have to flash the latest firmware to it? Not looking to ROM or root her phone. It's an unlocked model so it shouldn't have to do with my carrier. Especially since I updated prior to putting in the SIM for the first time.
In USA, the latest available firmware is 2.99, so your phone is up to date. You could flash a firmware from another country if you'd like to have a 2.167 version. Use Xperiafirm to check the available versions from the diferent countries for your model.
Thank you!
I apologize if this is a stupid question since there are several threads about flashing different firmware.. Having not had a Samsung phone since S7 Edge, the process seems to have changed a bit. I bought a Verizon S9+ from a family member for cheap and I'm currently a subscriber on T-mobile. I'd like to flash over to the T-mobile firmware.
Current Baseband is G965USQU1ARB6
I believe this means that I'm on the v1 bootloader.
My understanding is I need to flash to the U1/unlocked firmware without a SIM and then flash to the T-mobile firmware after that. Correct?
Any rationale to picking a specific firmware since it appears there have been several updates since my current one? I assume once I get T-mobile on there I would get OTA updates via T-mobile from then on, correct?
Also, when I switch to T-mobile will I be able to get on the 600 Mhz Band 71 for T-mobile's LTE or are the radios actually different in the different carrier versions of the phone?
Thanks in advance for any help, and I'm sorry again if this is a stupid question - just having a hard time with the changes in firmware flashing that occurred after S8 came out apparently ://
The radios are identical between all U and U1 models, but the firmware isn't. You will find a Verizon phone won't work on TMB without flashing for several reasons (wrong APN which isn't editable, for one).
The latest U1 build is ARF4. That's also available as a U build for TMB. Flash to the U1 then to U. Use normal CSC so it will factory reset both times. You'll be golden.
If you want to be able to switch again, I recommend you block any updates TMB pushes once you're back on U, as newer U builds update the bootloader and you won't be able to flash back to U1 until it gets updated.
Good luck.
CrazyApe18 said:
The radios are identical between all U and U1 models, but the firmware isn't. You will find a Verizon phone won't work on TMB without flashing for several reasons (wrong APN which isn't editable, for one).
The latest U1 build is ARF4. That's also available as a U build for TMB. Flash to the U1 then to U. Use normal CSC so it will factory reset both times. You'll be golden.
If you want to be able to switch again, I recommend you block any updates TMB pushes once you're back on U, as newer U builds update the bootloader and you won't be able to flash back to U1 until it gets updated.
Good luck.
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Thanks for the reply! I flashed the U1 firmware and used normal CSC to factory reset. Then I flashed the TMB one. When I boot up it still says Verizon and the software version says VZW/VZW/VZW still. Should I have inserted the TMB sim prior to the second flash? Did I hose myself now that I've flashed the latest version and its still VZW? Thanks
kjdBonez said:
Thanks for the reply! I flashed the U1 firmware and used normal CSC to factory reset. Then I flashed the TMB one. When I boot up it still says Verizon and the software version says VZW/VZW/VZW still. Should I have inserted the TMB sim prior to the second flash? Did I hose myself now that I've flashed the latest version and its still VZW? Thanks
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If you took TMBs newest OTA, you're screwed. You'll have to wait for an updated U1 build. No one knows when that may arrive.
My Xperia 1 is on HK firmware and hasn't gotten updates for over three months. Other regions have gotten the latest updates to fix the bugs but I still have to stand the crappy fingerprint sensor. Now I decide to flash SEA firmware but I hear that if I do so, I can't use VoLTE. Is that true? Does VoLTE support have anything to do with firmwares, SIMs, carriers, etc.? Thx.
Ningyou Higeki said:
My Xperia 1 is on HK firmware and hasn't gotten updates for over three months. Other regions have gotten the latest updates to fix the bugs but I still have to stand the crappy fingerprint sensor. Now I decide to flash SEA firmware but I hear that if I do so, I can't use VoLTE. Is that true? Does VoLTE support have anything to do with firmwares, SIMs, carriers, etc.? Thx.
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If you live in HK, are using a local carrier and are on the HK firmware, then VoLTE will work.
If you live in HK and flash a non-HK firmware, VoLTE will no longer work.
MeltdownSpectre said:
If you live in HK, are using a local carrier and are on the HK firmware, then VoLTE will work.
If you live in HK and flash a non-HK firmware, VoLTE will no longer work.
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Actually I'm in mainland China and using China Unicom, but VoLTE is working fine.
Ningyou Higeki said:
Actually I'm in mainland China and using China Unicom, but VoLTE is working fine.
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HK firmware might have the necessary IMS profiles for VoLTE to work in China, which is why it could be working.
You could try flashing to a different regions firmware, if it still works, great. If not, you can flash back to the HK firmware.
MeltdownSpectre said:
HK firmware might have the necessary IMS profiles for VoLTE to work in China, which is why it could be working.
You could try flashing to a different regions firmware, if it still works, great. If not, you can flash back to the HK firmware.
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In present situation I am busy working at home and have to use the phone a lot, so I have to think twice before doing so. That's why I asked the question first.?
Chinese carriers' VoLTE works on SEA firmware, but the signal strength is rather poor, you can simply flash the SEA firmware and receive OTA updates if you don't mind the signal problem. If you can't bear it, you can try this method to get VoLTE working normally. Beware that OTA updates would be unavailable, you'll have to repeat following steps every time you update.
1. Download both HK and SEA firmware.
2. Make a copy of these four files from HK firmware:
Code:
oem.map
oem_other.map
oem_other_X-FLASH-CUST-A2CD.sin
oem_X-FLASH-CUST-A2CD.sin
3. Paste them into SEA firmware folder.
4. Flash the firmware. (If you want to keep your data and apps, delete files starting with name "appslog diag userdata" before flashing.)
Singhoi Mo said:
Chinese carriers' VoLTE works on SEA firmware, but the signal strength is rather poor, you can simply flash the SEA firmware and receive OTA updates if you don't mind the signal problem. If you can't bear it, you can try this method to get VoLTE working normally. Beware that OTA updates would be unavailable, you'll have to repeat following steps every time you update.
1. Download both HK and SEA firmware.
2. Make a copy of these four files from HK firmware:
Code:
oem.map
oem_other.map
oem_other_X-FLASH-CUST-A2CD.sin
oem_X-FLASH-CUST-A2CD.sin
3. Paste them into SEA firmware folder.
4. Flash the firmware. (If you want to keep your data and apps, delete files starting with name "appslog diag userdata" before flashing.)
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Thx very much! Could I try Taiwan firmware instead to get better signal and avoid replacing OEM files? Although it has slower updates than SEA one, it is still much faster than HK one. And it seems that no one complains its signal.
Ningyou Higeki said:
Thx very much! Could I try Taiwan firmware instead to get better signal and avoid replacing OEM files? Although it has slower updates than SEA one, it is still much faster than HK one. And it seems that no one complains its signal.
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TW firmware doesn't support Chinese carriers' VoLTE, I've tried before.
Singhoi Mo said:
TW firmware doesn't support Chinese carriers' VoLTE, I've tried before.
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Update finished. I tried calling and no VoLTE icon appeared by the signal icon or on the UI of dialer, but LTE icon didn't change to H+/3G. Did that mean VoLTE was enabled?
Edit: VoLTE seems to work now. I typed *#*#4636#*#*, and in Phone Info I saw Voice Network Type is LTE, and Signal Strength is -82 dBm 58 asu which may be a good signal.
Singhoi Mo said:
Chinese carriers' VoLTE works on SEA firmware, but the signal strength is rather poor, you can simply flash the SEA firmware and receive OTA updates if you don't mind the signal problem. If you can't bear it, you can try this method to get VoLTE working normally. Beware that OTA updates would be unavailable, you'll have to repeat following steps every time you update.
1. Download both HK and SEA firmware.
2. Make a copy of these four files from HK firmware:
Code:
oem.map
oem_other.map
oem_other_X-FLASH-CUST-A2CD.sin
oem_X-FLASH-CUST-A2CD.sin
3. Paste them into SEA firmware folder.
4. Flash the firmware. (If you want to keep your data and apps, delete files starting with name "appslog diag userdata" before flashing.)
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please explain method flash rom for resolve this problem . thank you.
Hi Everyone,
Can anyone help me with process for flashing UK version firmware of XQ-BC52 on Taiwan version of XQ-BC72. I need to know which firmware files such as ".ta" or any other files to be removed from firmware folder before flashing. The UK or US customization versions supports volte and Wifi calling in my country.
Currently the Taiwan firmware version is at 61.0.A.23.20 (android 11) and UK firmware version is at 61.1.A.2.211 (android 12)
Can I just flash the .oem files of UK firmware to TW firmware?. But, since device firmware versions are different, flashing may fail and corrupt the device. Can you confirm if this is safe to flash?.
Request your help!
ralf_waldo said:
Hi Everyone,
Can anyone help me with process for flashing UK version firmware of XQ-BC52 on Taiwan version of XQ-BC72. I need to know which firmware files such as ".ta" or any other files to be removed from firmware folder before flashing. The UK or US customization versions supports volte and Wifi calling in my country.
Currently the Taiwan firmware version is at 61.0.A.23.20 (android 11) and UK firmware version is at 61.1.A.2.211 (android 12)
Can I just flash the .oem files of UK firmware to TW firmware?. But, since device firmware versions are different, flashing may fail and corrupt the device. Can you confirm if this is safe to flash?.
Request your help!
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I think yes but r u sure that customized UK fw supports voLTE and WIFI calling? the switches are in the settings? because I have the same model but with eea customized and have no volte or/and vowifi switches.... My carrier supports them btw
I've been told the customised SEA also has Volte and VoWifi wnabled, but I never got any joy out of it when I flashed it into my HK BC72 device. I have tried the previous firmware revision of the UK one, but nothing there either.
Ndlelex said:
I've been told the customised SEA also has Volte and VoWifi wnabled, but I never got any joy out of it when I flashed it into my HK BC72 device. I have tried the previous firmware revision of the UK one, but nothing there either.
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So if I flash it to my XQ-BC52 will it affect anything? I don't want to lose anything, but I want to use volte I have no idea why it isn't enabled when all of the carriers on my country support it
I would first update it to the newest TW Firmware and check if it works (so you can update, without loosing personal data).
If it still doesn't work, I would try the HK firmware, because of Over-The-Air–Updates (OTA). I have VoLTE and VoWifi in Switzerland with this firmware.
If it still doesn't work, try the BC-52 firmwares (but you loose OTA Updates).
Please just check after flashing a new firmware if you have the functions. If it works, first do a repair with Sony Companion before starting to install everything (like apps, files....). This makes a clean install and avoids a lot potential of failures/problems.
I bought the phone in Etoren and it is the model XQ-BC72, I live in the UK, and the update I received via OTA and is installed is 61.1.A.2.211 release-keys. you shouldn't, I guess Sony recognizes you're in the UK and installs the correct one
LaceeWearsPrada said:
So if I flash it to my XQ-BC52 will it affect anything? I don't want to lose anything, but I want to use volte I have no idea why it isn't enabled when all of the carriers on my country support it
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You won't lose your data if you explicitly tell it not to clear userdata off your phone, if that's what you mean. If, however, you're referring to certain functionalities I sometime hear of getting lost, then I myself haven't noticed such with all versions of firmware I have tried out so far.
PlatinCH said:
I would first update it to the newest TW Firmware and check if it works (so you can update, without loosing personal data).
If it still doesn't work, I would try the HK firmware, because of Over-The-Air–Updates (OTA). I have VoLTE and VoWifi in Switzerland with this firmware.
If it still doesn't work, try the BC-52 firmwares (but you loose OTA Updates).
Please just check after flashing a new firmware if you have the functions. If it works, first do a repair with Sony Companion before starting to install everything (like apps, files....). This makes a clean install and avoids a lot potential of failures/problems.
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I've yet to do a clean install, the way you have described it. I guess I'll do it just like that when I've given up on trying to activate VoLTE and VoWifi on my phone. It's interesting that your Hong Kong phone has that function over there. I suppose there is some substance in Sony's insistence that the one's network provider be engaged as well.
I was considering getting the Xperia 1 IV which would be a nice upgrade from my Xperia 1 II but with volte not working it would push me away. I managed to get it working on my Xperia 1 II by simply flashing SEA firmware. It was straight forward and has worked flawlessly with OTA updates. It doesn't look like the Xperia 1 IV will work that way. Even if I was to flash SEA firmware it looks like volte still wouldn't work. Come on Sony sort this problem out