Hello
Is available US 2.3.7.0 firmware version for Stratos with disabled OTA?
or
Is any guide to turn off OTA notifications on stock firmware 2.3.7.0 ?
1. Want to have old button mapping
2. I do not want to get messages about new firmware updates.
Thank you a lot.
Any modifications that prevent OTA may also break other things, I would say that the safest way is to fake the fingerprint in build.prop to show the current version instead. This would require an unlocked bootloader and root access. But you can also install the old button layout if you upgrade, provided you have unlocked bootloader too, search the forum for the thread about it.
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My current version of Xperia Z ultra is 14.6.A.0.368. I have rooted the same. Now new version 14.6.A.1.216 is released, I can update it through OTA or through flashtool.
My question is that if I update through OTA, will I loose the Root or not. Is there any steps through which I can update and preserve my Root status.
Please reply.
nitinji said:
My current version of Xperia Z ultra is 14.6.A.0.368. I have rooted the same. Now new version 14.6.A.1.216 is released, I can update it through OTA or through flashtool.
My question is that if I update through OTA, will I loose the Root or not. Is there any steps through which I can update and preserve my Root status.
Please reply.
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If your system is currently rooted, especially if you out your apps have applied any changes to the /system partition. the OTA will download but will not flash. So effectively you will not be able to upgrade via OTA, let alone lose root.
I have posted instructions to upgrade to 216 with root in the general section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...rade-to-rooted-5-1-1-lollipop-14-6-1-t3242755
So I'm about to purchase the Xperia X and I live in the US. Is it better for me to buy the US version with a warranty and flash the firmware to enable the fingerprint sensor to work or should I buy the international version and if I did will it work okay in the US? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
if you bought US version. Just flash stock rom of other region. UK/europe/ MENA etc, and finger sensor will work. its more of software thing then hardware.
you can download other ftf (stockroms) using xperifirm under FLASHTOOL (www.flashtool.net)
Just flash european version of a firmware and you are good to go. I don't understand Sony's decision on this subject. Everyone has it available, but not USA.
You can flash the other regions firmware and BOOM! you have your fingerprint sensor activated.
The better thing you might not know is your device is still available for the official OTA, of that region. Just make sure you don't flash the 1 sim firmware for the 2 sims and vice versa..
robocopvn said:
You can flash the other regions firmware and BOOM! you have your fingerprint sensor activated.
The better thing you might not know is your device is still available for the official OTA, of that region. Just make sure you don't flash the 1 sim firmware for the 2 sims and vice versa..
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I'm in the US and bought an imported ZX1 Compact with the fingerprint sensor enabled off of eBay, running Android 8.0.0. I'm getting notifications about an OTA system update from Sony; if I allow it will it disable the fingerprint sensor, or is that at a lower level than the OS?
jml74 said:
I'm in the US and bought an imported ZX1 Compact with the fingerprint sensor enabled off of eBay, running Android 8.0.0. I'm getting notifications about an OTA system update from Sony; if I allow it will it disable the fingerprint sensor, or is that at a lower level than the OS?
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If you've already flashed another firmware region that had the finger-print enabled, everything OTA update you're going to receive will be specified for that region devices and you will not lose finger-print function. Don't worry.
In a nutshell, just think that after flashing EU firmware (for example), you're owning the EU Xperia device, not US anymore!
robocopvn said:
If you've already flashed another firmware region that had the finger-print enabled, everything OTA update you're going to receive will be specified for that region devices and you will not lose finger-print function. Don't worry.
In a nutshell, just think that after flashing EU firmware (for example), you're owning the EU Xperia device, not US anymore!
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i never tested that because USA firmware are for F5121 only and i have F5122,
but what you are saying make sense. if software updated only looks for the current version/build/region running on device irrespective of #imei & serial etc before pushing UPDATE then YES device once had USA firmware when left Sony Factory and Flashed EU firmware should get EU based OTA only ....
Please do let us know what happens
My question was about an imported G8441 that already had the fingerprint activated, I was worried that doing an OTA update in the US might overwrite it. However, based on robocopvn's comments above I went ahead and allowed the update (and one that came immediately after it) and everything is all good.
jml74 said:
My question was about an imported G8441 that already had the fingerprint activated, I was worried that doing an OTA update in the US might overwrite it. However, based on robocopvn's comments above I went ahead and allowed the update (and one that came immediately after it) and everything is all good.
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I actually clearly answer your question.
it's about the firmware you're running on your Xperia, not about the actually location you stay on earth when you hit the update button, thank you!
Hello, my Amazfit Pace international has unlocked. With a stock US 2.8.5.0 firmware.
Actually I just want to install Alipay. But unfortunately it failed. So now I am thinking to change to Stock Chinese firmware.
I can find a thread about returning to Stock US firmware but no about Stock CN firmware for Pace.
Thank you so much.
jackyzrk said:
Hello, my Amazfit Pace international has unlocked. With a stock US 2.8.5.0 firmware.
Actually I just want to install Alipay. But unfortunately it failed. So now I am thinking to change to Stock Chinese firmware.
I can find a thread about returning to Stock US firmware but no about Stock CN firmware for Pace.
Thank you so much.
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Use this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261700138
Thank you very much for your kindly reply. Everything work.:good:
Saratoga79 said:
Use this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261700138
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Can dd-mm date mod be installed over this rom?
It is technically possible to change the firmware on the Amazfit Pace International version to the stock Chinese version, but it is not recommended as it may cause issues with the device's functionality and compatibility with apps, as well as voiding the warranty.
If you still wish to proceed with the firmware change, you will need to download the Chinese firmware for the Amazfit Pace, which can be found on various websites that offer firmware downloads. You will also need to use a third-party tool like the Amazfit Flash Tool to flash the firmware onto your device.
However, please note that changing the firmware on your device can be risky, and may potentially damage your device. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the firmware you are downloading is from a trusted source, as downloading firmware from an unverified source can expose your device to malware and other security risks.
Hello!
First of all, I'm a novice and have no knowledge of how the firmware is constructed, e.g. wrt any dependencies between BL, AP, CP and CSC. I've searched the S9+ forums without finding answers - I have however found threads concerning downgrading but they seem not to answer my exact question.
I'm currently on the latest build of Android 10 for my region (SM-G965F, 965FXXU7DTAA). Completely stock, no modifications.
I read in an S7 thread that someone had been able to downgrade to a previous FW version with a lower BL version than the phone currently was on by doing the following:
- downloading and extracting the FW wanted
- removing the sboot and the modem parts of the firmware
- repacking the remaining parts
- flashing with odin
According to him/her, this worked, the phone booted succesfully, even though he/she at that point hadn't yet tested it to the full extent and in all aspects.
My question: Would this even be possible for the S9+? I.e. only flashing the AP and CSC parts of the desired FW via Odin while leaving BL and CP parts untouched? Would it even work, and if so, is it possible to say/know anything about adverse effects. Is the phone likely to brick? Knox?
Excuse me if this is obvious to you all, but I'm curious about this as I am currently not satisfied with Android 10.
I should add that I'm aware that it is currently possible to downgrade to latest version of Pie the "regular way", but I'm looking for options, if any, to go even further back
Rgds,
sten_amund
sten_amund said:
Hello!
First of all, I'm a novice and have no knowledge of how the firmware is constructed, e.g. wrt any dependencies between BL, AP, CP and CSC. I've searched the S9+ forums without finding answers - I have however found threads concerning downgrading but they seem not to answer my exact question.
I'm currently on the latest build of Android 10 for my region (SM-G965F, 965FXXU7DTAA). Completely stock, no modifications.
I read in an S7 thread that someone had been able to downgrade to a previous FW version with a lower BL version than the phone currently was on by doing the following:
- downloading and extracting the FW wanted
- removing the sboot and the modem parts of the firmware
- repacking the remaining parts
- flashing with odin
According to him/her, this worked, the phone booted succesfully, even though he/she at that point hadn't yet tested it to the full extent and in all aspects.
My question: Would this even be possible for the S9+? I.e. only flashing the AP and CSC parts of the desired FW via Odin while leaving BL and CP parts untouched? Would it even work, and if so, is it possible to say/know anything about adverse effects. Is the phone likely to brick? Knox?
Excuse me if this is obvious to you all, but I'm curious about this as I am currently not satisfied with Android 10.
I should add that I'm aware that it is currently possible to downgrade to latest version of Pie the "regular way", but I'm looking for options, if any, to go even further back
Rgds,
sten_amund
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admittedly, i TL : DR all of it, but on the S7, downgrading the bootloader was possible for a while, thats not the case here. You can only flash F/W with the same or higher BL version. If there is an android 9 version available with the same BL, then you can flash it all you like. www.sammobile.com/firmwares is where you need to go to look. But use the frija tool or SamFirm to actually d/l the zip unless you like wasting 2 hours of your life
Thanks for the reply
I'm aware that I am able to downgrade to the latest version of Pie, which has the same version BL as my current Android 10. But my question is rather if it is possible at all to flash only the AP and CSC sections of a previous FW (with lower BL version) and leave the current Android 10 BL and AP untouched as it is on the phone?
Sorry if I was unclear in my first post
Rgds,
sten_amund
sten_amund said:
Thanks for the reply
I'm aware that I am able to downgrade to the latest version of Pie, which has the same version BL as my current Android 10. But my question is rather if it is possible at all to flash only the AP and CSC sections of a previous FW (with lower BL version) and leave the current Android 10 BL and AP untouched as it is on the phone?
Sorry if I was unclear in my first post
Rgds,
sten_amund
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As long as the previous firmware is the same bit number you can flash either. You would have to flash all the files as the 10 bootloader more than likely isn't going to boot pie. 5th Digit from the far end of build is your bit number.
Thank you for your reply - good input wrt 'bootability'.
I'll downgrade to the latest version of Pie the regular way.
rgds,
sten_amund
It's my first time here, and much of this is new to me.
Anyways, I have an S21 (Snapdragon) with Multi-CSC? OYN, XAA/XAA/XAA that I use in Singapore. (SM-G991U)
I just learnt that apparently OTA updates are only given after the location of where the device is being used corresponds with the CSC.
What would my options be now, to update my phone? (Being able to have OTA updates would be preferable)
I know of (just learnt):
• Changing CSC via the phone app (using IMEI number). Never tried and I don't know if I'll get an error code. My main concern is that I'll not be able to update if I get firmware for Exynos instead (S21s in Singapore are Exynos), if I even get a Singaporean CSC on there.
• Flashing/ updating using Odin? (Heard it doesn't work anymore for changing CSC? I have One UI 3.1)
• Updating using ADB?
I'd love to learn something about this whole CSC mess too so I can understand what's happening and how everything works. And if it's not possible to get OTA updates, the best way to update my phone then. Thanks
mavcyh said:
It's my first time here, and much of this is new to me.
Anyways, I have an S21 (Snapdragon) with Multi-CSC? OYN, XAA/XAA/XAA that I use in Singapore. (SM-G991U)
I just learnt that apparently OTA updates are only given after the location of where the device is being used corresponds with the CSC.
What would my options be now, to update my phone? (Being able to have OTA updates would be preferable)
I know of (just learnt):
• Changing CSC via the phone app (using IMEI number). Never tried and I don't know if I'll get an error code. My main concern is that I'll not be able to update if I get firmware for Exynos instead (S21s in Singapore are Exynos), if I even get a Singaporean CSC on there.
• Flashing/ updating using Odin? (Heard it doesn't work anymore for changing CSC? I have One UI 3.1)
• Updating using ADB?
I'd love to learn something about this whole CSC mess too so I can understand what's happening and how everything works. And if it's not possible to get OTA updates, the best way to update my phone then. Thanks
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Hi Mate
OTA are strictly Active CSC related , independent of the country you are using the phone. I have Spanish active CSC and i get the OTA in Panama
So you will get a new OTA as soon as available , the latest for you CSC (XAA) firmware is:
Date
Version
2021-06-27
11
PDA
CSC
G991U1UEU4AUF5
G991U1OYM4AUF5
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s21/firmware/SM-G991U1/XAA/download/G991U1UEU4AUF5/1557396/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s21/firmware/SM-G991U1/XAA/download/G991U1UEU4AUF5/1557396/
You can change the CSC but it will depend in what firmware you have and what CSC available that firmware has.
To your questions
1 You will not get an Exynos firmware in your phone as you can not force an exynos CSC into an Snapdragon , Singapore does not have Snapdragon firmware , so you can not force a Singapore CSC into your phone
2 Flashing new firmware does not change the CSC anymore ( in my case did not)
3 Update with ADB ? not sure what you mean but if you mean firmware , no is not possible
MAX 404 said:
Hi Mate
OTA are strictly Active CSC related , independent of the country you are using the phone. I have Spanish active CSC and i get the OTA in Panama
So you will get a new OTA as soon as available , the latest for you CSC (XAA) firmware is:
Date
Version
2021-06-27
11
PDA
CSC
G991U1UEU4AUF5
G991U1OYM4AUF5
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s21/firmware/SM-G991U1/XAA/download/G991U1UEU4AUF5/1557396/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s21/firmware/SM-G991U1/XAA/download/G991U1UEU4AUF5/1557396/
You can change the CSC but it will depend in what firmware you have and what CSC available that firmware has.
To your questions
1 You will not get an Exynos firmware in your phone as you can not force an exynos CSC into an Snapdragon , Singapore does not have Snapdragon firmware , so you can not force a Singapore CSC into your phone
2 Flashing new firmware does not change the CSC anymore ( in my case did not)
3 Update with ADB ? not sure what you mean but if you mean firmware , no is not possible
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Thanks for the reply. Problem is, I've constantly checked for updates but I'm still stuck on the February patch which should actually have even came preinstalled on the phone. (basically, I've not received a single OTA update). This has led me to believe that the country you use your phone in affects receiving OTA updates.
I doubt there's other reasons why I wouldn't receive the updates (since other people have said that location/ connecting to the telco network? affects OTA updates).
Anyways, so to clarify, my only options to update then would be to use:
• Smart Switch (holding off because it is disabled from an app having device ownership)
• ADB (sideloading OTA update)
• Odin (unfamiliar with its uses)
I'm just looking for the path of least resistance to get my phone updated right now. And just to confirm, updating/ flashing (are they the same?) software will not wipe my phone?
Thanks.
mavcyh said:
Thanks for the reply. Problem is, I've constantly checked for updates but I'm still stuck on the February patch which should actually have even came preinstalled on the phone. (basically, I've not received a single OTA update). This has led me to believe that the country you use your phone in affects receiving OTA updates.
I doubt there's other reasons why I wouldn't receive the updates (since other people have said that location/ connecting to the telco network? affects OTA updates).
Anyways, so to clarify, my only options to update then would be to use:
• Smart Switch (holding off because it is disabled from an app having device ownership)
• ADB (sideloading OTA update)
• Odin (unfamiliar with its uses)
I'm just looking for the path of least resistance to get my phone updated right now. And just to confirm, updating/ flashing (are they the same?) software will not wipe my phone?
Thanks.
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Hi
Is hard to say what really going on , as i said I have an active CSC from one country and live in another and get the OTA with no problem ( lot of people do)
Easiest option for me would be doing updates manually with odin , download the correct firmware and flash using the home-csc file , that way the phone will not be wipe , will be like a regular OTA
Check this threads , here and here even if the thread talks about an exynos the procedure is still valid for a snapdragon
I still dont get OTAs. I flahed BTU, PHE and OXD but nothing. anyone else facing this?
I flahed with odin.