I bought xperia z5 compact from ebay. I am in Egypt it has lollipop and does not give me update notification. In addition, nfc does not work. When I turn it on it returns off by itself. Please help.
If you are using Windows, download and install the FlashTool (klick) and after that klick on the XPeriFirm (XP) button. There you select your device, country, provider etc. and download the latest firmware. After that you can install it directly.
Berni-0815 said:
If you are using Windows, download and install the FlashTool (klick) and after that klick on the XPeriFirm (XP) button. There you select your device, country, provider etc. and download the latest firmware. After that you can install it directly.
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I downloaded and installed it but when I launch the application and connect the phone to the computer it does not give me any information. So, what is wrong?only written connect a phone or an accessory and on the left inactive words(in grey ) like connected item:, soft ware: and so om.
It's not that easy!
Install FlashTool.
You have to set your windows computer to a mode where it does accept unsigned drivers. Please search the internet how to do that.
You have to install the drivers that are residing in a subdirectory named "drivers" of the FlashTool directory.
You need fastboot, the next one (name forgotten) and sony z5 compact drivers (I hope, I remember the names correctly)
Start FlashTool.
Click on the XP button.
Now XPeriFirm should start. If not, there is no way to get the firmware this way.
Maybe you can download XPeriFirm manually, but that hasn't worked here.
If you do not know what you are doing, you should consult the internet for further answers.
I haven't used FlashTool since a very long time.
So I can't say if it is still working as expected.
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You have to download XPeriFirm from here.
Expand the zip file and copy the file "XperiFirm-x64.exe" (or "XperiFirm-x86.exe", if you are working in a 32 bit environment) as "XperiFirm.exe" to the folder <users>/<your_user_name>/.flashTool
Then the XF button in FlashTool is working (see attached pictures)
Berni-0815 said:
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You have to download XPeriFirm from here.
Expand the zip file and copy the file "XperiFirm-x64.exe" (or "XperiFirm-x86.exe", if you are working in a 32 bit environment) as "XperiFirm.exe" to the folder <users>/<your_user_name>/.flashTool
Then the XF button in FlashTool is working (see attached pictures)
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Thanks a lot for your kind reply. I want to understand why is my xperia z5 compact which I bought last month from ebay as new unlocked ( running lollipop) keeps displaying the message your device is up to date when I check for updates through setting/about phone/ software updates. Whereas there are two updates officially launched which is android 6 then android 7.1.1. by sony. And how to manually makes these updates? Thanks in advance
Maybe you've bought a device is cannot be updated? I really don't know.
NFC is there or not.... but with punched sony z5 compacts from china / hong kong nfc will not work same as LTE 800 MHz 20 you will be out of signal.... your imei is not 35428207...... Iam Sure....
M1cr0n Cell said:
NFC is there or not.... but with punched sony z5 compacts from china / hong kong nfc will not work same as LTE 800 MHz 20 you will be out of signal.... your imei is not 35428207...... Iam Sure....
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Thank you. You are right. But is LTE does not work at all in this case or partially? And is there any solution for this problem like a third party application or any solution? Thanks in advance.
M1cr0n Cell said:
NFC is there or not.... but with punched sony z5 compacts from china / hong kong nfc will not work same as LTE 800 MHz 20 you will be out of signal.... your imei is not 35428207...... Iam Sure....
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I hope to find a solution especially for Nfc. Thank you
LTE will work.... but not 800MHz LTE Band 20. Instead, there is LTE Band 19, which is used only in Japan. LTE 1800MHz band 3 , 2100MHz Band 1 or 2600MHz Band 7 will work. Problem is signal outer the Cities.... in the Villages, operators use only 800MHz LTE there.... better area 4 signal distribution than 1800 and 2100MHz.
So you will have signal in the city.... but maybe nothing at a cottage... or you will loose signal on the road.
you can check this Czech program, at googleplay, yes it´s Czech made free and perfect- no ads, and you see in the log or real-time where are you are or have been connected.... frequencies and lots of datas.... i love this programme. I am not sure if it woks abroad.... but it should.... or try some simmilar program.
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NFCs antennas are not included, in japanese models, they were not-available, and I think in some pieces they are added....but they still will not work, because some restriction still is there in Cracked-rooted Firmware E5823 something japanese is still there So no if you want NFC, LTE 800.... buy used Z5 compact from original distribution. I have 3 new pieces now like a new, I have refubrished them by myself.... Like a new Original Sony LCDs original sony batteries, original IMEI motherboards, original sony case interior. Just perfect. Mine hobby.
I would like to use NFC for opening doors in the garage instead of chip on the keys.... it should work, but don´t know "how to."... maybe it is possible If i want to take money from ATM, there is NFC lock on doors, if i acivate NFC, it opens the doors it is good But how to open doors with NFC in da house....
I must ask somebody if it is possible.... I like openning the doors with NFC I dont use it for payment, but for opening the doors
I have lost the keys one day in a car, and doors locked.... 2:00 AM WTF! I had to get out of the garrage and knocked on someones window 2:00 AM freezing..... please help me This NFC unlocking should be very very good in this situation. I had to little crash the doors to get to the garrage and mine keys
I dont know if NFC or some programme can copy datas from key chip..... maybe YES?
It would be great.....NFC chip clone.... hmmmmm
M1cr0n Cell said:
LTE will work.... but not 800MHz LTE Band 20. Instead, there is LTE Band 19, which is used only in Japan. LTE 1800MHz band 3 , 2100MHz Band 1 or 2600MHz Band 7 will work. Problem is signal outer the Cities.... in the Villages, operators use only 800MHz LTE there.... better area 4 signal distribution than 1800 and 2100MHz.
So you will have signal in the city.... but maybe nothing at a cottage... or you will loose signal on the road.
you can check this Czech program, at googleplay, yes it´s Czech made free and perfect- no ads, and you see in the log or real-time where are you are or have been connected.... frequencies and lots of datas.... i love this programme. I am not sure if it woks abroad.... but it should.... or try some simmilar program.
NetMonster – Aplikace na Google Play
Aplikace pro monitorování mobilní sítě
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NFCs antennas are not included, in japanese models, they were not-available, and I think in some pieces they are added....but they still will not work, because some restriction still is there in Cracked-rooted Firmware E5823 something japanese is still there So no if you want NFC, LTE 800.... buy used Z5 compact from original distribution. I have 3 new pieces now like a new, I have refubrished them by myself.... Like a new Original Sony LCDs original sony batteries, original IMEI motherboards, original sony case interior. Just perfect. Mine hobby.
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Is the fingerprint working in the models you have? As it was stated that the fingerprint is not available in the US market. If they are like new exactly and have all the features work, I want to buy a black colored one so what is the price?
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Is the fingerprint working in the models you have? As it was stated that the fingerprint is not available in the US market. If they are like new exactly and have all the features work, I want to buy a black colored one so what is the price?
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So there is no solution for the nfc problem?
M1cr0n Cell said:
LTE will work.... but not 800MHz LTE Band 20. Instead, there is LTE Band 19, which is used only in Japan. LTE 1800MHz band 3 , 2100MHz Band 1 or 2600MHz Band 7 will work. Problem is signal outer the Cities.... in the Villages, operators use only 800MHz LTE there.... better area 4 signal distribution than 1800 and 2100MHz.
So you will have signal in the city.... but maybe nothing at a cottage... or you will loose signal on the road.
you can check this Czech program, at googleplay, yes it´s Czech made free and perfect- no ads, and you see in the log or real-time where are you are or have been connected.... frequencies and lots of datas.... i love this programme. I am not sure if it woks abroad.... but it should.... or try some simmilar program.
NetMonster – Aplikace na Google Play
Aplikace pro monitorování mobilní sítě
play.google.com
NFCs antennas are not included, in japanese models, they were not-available, and I think in some pieces they are added....but they still will not work, because some restriction still is there in Cracked-rooted Firmware E5823 something japanese is still there So no if you want NFC, LTE 800.... buy used Z5 compact from original distribution. I have 3 new pieces now like a new, I have refubrished them by myself.... Like a new Original Sony LCDs original sony batteries, original IMEI motherboards, original sony case interior. Just perfect. Mine hobby.
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But as I understand, this is not Japanese version , i.e this is not SO-02H, but it is E5823 as you know. In the japanese version SO-02H, there is no NFC as indicated in the specs. Mine has NFC, I doenloaded app to check and it said yes support NFC. I have NFC icon but does not turn on. When I turn it on , it gets gry and then returns off. So, still do not understand why NFC does not work? And is there a solution for this problem?
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So there is no solution for the nfc problem?
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elbakhshawangy said:
So there is no solution for the nfc problem?
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So, can I use NFC while it is turnning off?. As it is exist and the antenna exists. and if I understands well from your reply, it is a software issues in the japanese fixed program. If yes how can I fix this? Can I use the NFC while it is off? and in what applications? I want to aslo ask if the one I have is not original?. My imei is :354187076594552. Thank you for your kind help.
A weird thing is when I enter to Google the IMEI to check it will say z5 not Z5 compact. So, I am very confused, I bought it new from ebay.
elbakhshawangy said:
Is the fingerprint working in the models you have? As it was stated that the fingerprint is not available in the US market. If they are like new exactly and have all the features work, I want to buy a black colored one so what is the price?
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Hello, fingerprint we have from the beginning since 2015 in EU I don´t understand why in US it was not available.... My brain doesnot takes it maybe mafia cutting fingers in US italian style... but models sold in Italy are with finger print sensor I am sure... Maybe some one from Sony in Japan knows, why US don´t have fingerprint sensors activated... or why they are deactivated
I have 3 white like a new, now i want to rebuild 4.th piece.... No black. Only Whites, because black doesnot matter only white are perfect.... Im joking....but yes only white packs are original SONY. Blacks are copies.
frames complete with lcd and glass by SONY, so i dont need to be ****ed with glue problem. There are only white megapacks available in EU- frame+ lcd + screen glued from Sony. And sorry it is not possible to send it to USA,
duties and taxes are BIG comedy in EU....
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So there is no solution for the nfc problem?
But as I understand, this is not Japanese version , i.e this is not SO-02H, but it is E5823 as you know. In the japanese version SO-02H, there is no NFC as indicated in the specs. Mine has NFC, I doenloaded app to check and it said yes support NFC. I have NFC icon but does not turn on. When I turn it on , it gets gry and then returns off. So, still do not understand why NFC does not work? And is there a solution for this problem?
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Open back doors.... easily... watch back side..... both hands ready and right hand push front frame, left hand push backwards..frame.. push... and use nail or something... when you see space, i start near camera---- guitar pick and open the phone from back.... glue will work after... no problem.... if you make it clever.... pop it up... and there must be NFC antenna on batery.... sticked.... if not, you dont have NFC
toothpick also works fine when you want to enter Z5c from behind bambooo quality toothpick-not copies easy rotate... with toothpick down .... and it will open if there is not NFC antenna, you can be sure, you are not first who opened this phone A: it is SO-02H cracked to E5823 so without NFC, or B: someone stole it whed changed batery.... and destroyed it
I know it is difficult to remove NFC antenna for the first time. when you want get to the motherboard and everything...... you will destroy it.... I know... it si not easy for first time to pop it off.... I have destroyed one- .... but I know.... Now i Know....needle you need to take NFC off the batery, but you must be very very carefull
If you disassamble NFC.... okey you can reassamble Z5 compact complete... disassamble NFC is first difficult step, and not easy.
I am sure, you don´t have NFC upon batery.... it is missing.... so that´s what I think.... software says you have, real hardware check says no you dont have NFC man
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Anyone know which model xperia active st17i or st17a will work with 3g tmobile usa?Thanks
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Anyone know which model xperia active st17i or st17a will work with 3g tmobile usa?Thanks
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ST17a, even though it is not sure if it will completely work.
2011 Xperia phones are mainly for Europe and Asian market.
was there any resolve on this, I am thinking about buying an active as well, and would like to use 3g on t-mobile.
any help is appreciated, thanks!
st17a + T-mobile = edge only...
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was there any resolve on this, I am thinking about buying an active as well, and would like to use 3g on t-mobile.
any help is appreciated, thanks!
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unfortunately, the st17a will not recieve T-Mobile
3g. at least, that's what i'm experiencing thus far.
which is kinda disappointing. all things considered, i
think the xperia active is a great phone. it's durable,
compact and very water resistant. i like that i can leave
it in my back pocket and go about my day. not something
i could get away with when i had my garminfone.
it could use more horsepower all around though. i hope it
did well enough in the market to warrant an upgraded
successor. i'd like to see it come back with a faster cpu,
more ram, definitely a better camera(8 megapixels or
more, though 5 isn't bad), diver-grade water resistance
and of course, support for 4g speeds accross all major us
carriers.
i'm a little puzzled as to why it was stifled in the first place.
but after witnessing what happend to the galaxy s3 when
it hit t-mobile, i'm not so surprised.
here's what's funny to me though: in my frustrations i found
a taredown of the xperia mini pro on ifixit.com. scroll down a bit
to where it shows an exposed shot of the x10's chipset and it lists
the qualcomm rtr6285, which i think is basically the phone's radio
transciever. now the 'mainboard' of my T-Mobile garminfone also
contains the qualcomm rtr6285. well, since the xperia active is
supposedly an ip-67 certified version of the xperia mini pro, then
it must also contain a similar chipset. at least in my mind, it should
be rockin' the same radio chip. this is my first post, so i can't include
external links. just google: "sony ericsson xperia x10 mini pro e10i
taredown" and the link should be one of the first results.
the garminfone works just fine on t-mobile's 3g network.
therefore, the xperia active should also function since it
theoretically uses the same radio. i could be wrong, since
i've yet to open my st17a and verify that it does contain
the same qualcomm radio chip... i emailed sony about
this and they basically told me that they won't help.
so, here i am holding out for the next gen xperia active...
there really should be more options for this type of smartphone.
however powerful and impressive alot of the newer devices are,
they're still not rugged enough to resist water or an eight foot
drop to the ground.
yep it does not work
Bought the phone about a month ago, I'm very satisfied with it. Only drawback is that it doesn't work with T-Mobile's 3G network in the United States, but it connects to 2G/Edge just fine. I like the small size, so many smartphones are big and take up a lot of pocket space, this one fits easily into my pocket and doesn't get in the way at all.
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source: amazon reviews for st17a
it should work with at&t networks...straight talk...net10...etc
sk17a use 850/1900 3g band
tmobile: 1700/2100
at&t: 850/1900
As the tilte says I have a broken Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP321. It freezes constantly and artifacts etc and everything keeps force closing and the device just hard reboots. It's a hardware problem. The closest board replacement I can see is a USA SGP351 and I live in Ireland. Should this just work ok and all that should be different are the LTE bands? My network Meteor uses 800mhz and 1800mhz and I heard USA uses 1700-2000mhz meaning it will probably still work in some areas. I'm not too fussed if it doesn't, but should everything else function correctly if I buy the replacement board Wi-Fi etc?
Thanks in advance.
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As the tilte says I have a broken Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP321. It freezes constantly and artifacts etc and everything keeps force closing and the device just hard reboots. It's a hardware problem. The closest board replacement I can see is a USA SGP351 and I live in Ireland. Should this just work ok and all that should be different are the LTE bands? My network Meteor uses 800mhz and 1800mhz and I heard USA uses 1700-2000mhz meaning it will probably still work in some areas. I'm not too fussed if it doesn't, but should everything else function correctly if I buy the replacement board Wi-Fi etc?
Thanks in advance.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290179
Also, SGP351 uses slightly different firmware, than SGP321.
Rootk1t said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290179
Also, SGP351 uses slightly different firmware, than SGP321.
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Alright thanks so the main difference is that I wouldn't be able to use lte. As long as the tablet still works and uses Wi-Fi it's ok. That's the closest motherboard variant I could find on eBay with the only others being the Wi-Fi only. Since mine has the aim slot I was thinking what if the hardware doesn't work properly with a Wi-Fi only board because it's different.
EDIT: The motherboard in it either has failing RAM, EMMC or the GPU is failing. Everything just force closes and it keeps lagging then restarting. It's a bonus to even get the option to have 3G just once it works on Wi-Fi. I took a gamble and bought it faulty for €80 but it looks like the LCD itself is worth that much so it's definitely woth repairing at €85 for that motherboard. I know the Wi-Fi only version uses a different kernel and firmware though the boards look alike apart from the SIM slot and mobile radio antenna etc. but I didn't wanna risk buying a Wi-Fi only oard for this tablet in case something doesn't work properly over it.
Everything else seems fine the speakers, cameras and battery etc.
Ok, sorry about this bit of a noob (and the MIUI forums are a bit sarcy) you guys are usually helpful..ok, i bought a redmi 5 + from ebay, it came as the chinese model i.e MEE7 (not MET7 or MEG7) now when i boot up it says 'unlocked' under the Mi logo and there's a unlocked padlock symbol, the MIUI version is Global 9.5 Stable 9.5.11.0 (NEGMIFA) which i received as an OTA (so i assume i can get OTAs for this phone even though it's Chinese?)...now i've been told that i can't get band 20 (via MIUI forums and said i was ripped off) after checking on LTE discovery i'm on band 7 (i'm in the UK and with EE and i seem to get 4G+) is band 20 that important? how can i check what bands this phone has got? is band 20 faster? on net velocity i get 35.25mps download and 19.72mps upload., is this ok?..also will i be hampered in anyway with regards to future updates, including Oreo and MIUI 10...any help would be great guys, and cheers for helping a noob.
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Band 20 is an issue in some countries where it is used more, and not in others. Don't know about the UK, but it is being rolled out more and more across Europe.
It's important because it's a low frequency band for good coverage both outdoors over a long range and deep indoors. This is the band that also gives you the good converge inside of the buildings.
Higher frequency bands have more capacity. Lower frequency bands have better coverage.
You shouldn't be missing anything else. Your phone should update fine with the global rom.
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You shouldn't be missing anything else. Your phone should update fine with the global rom.
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Ok cool, so i'm not crippled by the fact it's a chinese model then (as it updates fine via OTA) by the way how can i check what bands are on this phone?? the apps i've tried just tell the band being currently used (in my case 7) but nothing tells you what is available (on Mediatek you can use engineering mode) does a mode exist for QC snapdragon?
But : are you sure your are getting 4g+ and not only 4g?
Because many xiaomi phones including the 5 plus don't have interband carrier aggregation on bands 3+7 (only intraband which is used in China).
There is however a patch on the miui forum to enable it. But some users have reported that the resulting speeds are slower than 4g. Others haven't said anything.
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Yes, search Google for the ### code tu access the engineering info. You can see the bands there.
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But : are you sure your are getting 4g+ and not only 4g?
Because many xiaomi phones including the 5 plus don't have interband carrier aggregation on bands 3+7 (only intraband which is used in China).
There is however a patch on the miui forum to enable it. But some users have reported that the resulting speeds are slower than 4g. Others haven't said anything.
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Yes, search Google for the ### code tu access the engineering info. You can see the bands there.
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Tried all codes on here with no luck in any answering what available bands there are??
http://www.hardreset.info/devices/xiaomi/xiaomi-redmi-5-plus/codes/
it says 4G+ in the notification panel (next to my battery percentage) and i posted the mps in the first post...do those speeds (in your opinion) equate to 4G+...i just want to know if band 20 is unlocked? but there is no way of bloody checking?!
seedaripper said:
Tried all codes on here with no luck in any answering what available bands there are??
http://www.hardreset.info/devices/xiaomi/xiaomi-redmi-5-plus/codes/
it says 4G+ in the notification panel (next to my battery percentage) and i posted the mps in the first post...do those speeds (in your opinion) equate to 4G+...i just want to know if band 20 is unlocked? but there is no way of bloody checking?!
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There are at least three versions of this same model (not variant);
First, the chinese version that was the first available in stores like Aliexpress, Gearbest and others (I bought this), it has firmware only in chinese and english and then to solve this some sellers flashed international rom to devices that were dispatched for other places in the world out of China and some devices came unlocked out of the box.
A second version precharged with international firmware (by the manufacturer) with more languages for the great demmand in the world.
These two previous versions came with the bands 4G: FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8 and there´s no way to enable more bands cause is a limitation hardware related.
A third version Global that came with the bands 4G:FDD LTE B1: 2100/B3: 1800/B4: 1700/B5: 850/B7: 2600/B8: 900/B20: 800MHz for a difference about 25Usd at starting in february; in red marked the added bands.
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There are at least three versions of this same model (not variant);
First, the chinese version that was the first available in stores like Aliexpress, Gearbest and others (I bought this),
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Is yours the MET7 or MEE7 version?? (i have MEE7) does this make a difference?
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A second version precharged with international firmware (by the manufacturer) with more languages for the great demmand in the world.
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How do i know which version is which? (as i stated in OP when i boot phone it says unlocked on bootscreen with an open padlock, do you think it's the seller who did this or the factory? )
SubwayChamp said:
These two previous versions came with the bands 4G: FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8 and there´s no way to enable more bands cause is a limitation hardware related.
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So it's safe to say it doesn't have band 20 then? as i said before via lTE discovery it says band 7 (but i get 4G+ and very fast speeds)...
SubwayChamp said:
A third version Global that came with the bands 4G:FDD LTE B1: 2100/B3: 1800/B4: 1700/B5: 850/B7: 2600/B8: 900/B20: 800MHz for a difference about 25Usd at starting in february; in red marked the added bands.
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So should i really worry at not having band 20, or should i ask for a swap to a global version if it's going to cause me problems in the future with regards to OTAs (i.e MIUI 10 and Oreo etc) i have received working OTAs recently with no problems...
thanks for answering.
See.
seedaripper said:
Is yours the MET7 or MEE7 version?? (i have MEE7) does this make a difference?
How do i know which version is which? (as i stated in OP when i boot phone it says unlocked on bootscreen with an open padlock, do you think it's the seller who did this or the factory? )
So it's safe to say it doesn't have band 20 then? as i said before via lTE discovery it says band 7 (but i get 4G+ and very fast speeds)...
So should i really worry at not having band 20, or should i ask for a swap to a global version if it's going to cause me problems in the future with regards to OTAs (i.e MIUI 10 and Oreo etc) i have received working OTAs recently with no problems...
thanks for answering.
See.
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Mine is MEE7 version, there is no substantial differences, most likely is a method to mark the batches simply.
This version is the first chinese anyway the second has the same bands enabled, only the differences are the firmware pre-installed. Other simply way to check this is that this version came into a box very red with all chinese letters and the second comes in a red-orange-ish. Yes, sellers unlock bootloader in this first version to can flash international firmware more easily and without risks to brick device.
If your carrier works in the band 7 for 4G and also 4G+ then it has to work normally, Many countries don't work with the band 20, any of the bands allows implement the most advanced features so them depends on the carrier it mean that an operator can improve the reachability in a band but improve the strength signal in other; first option is most used in cities with less population to reach great distances and a second is used to improve the quality when demand it's highly required.
No worry about OTAs, updates, miui 10, this version is absolutely functional and working great.
@seedaripper
Hi
If you can get hold of an O2 SIM try and see if it will work in your phone, if it does you have Band 20 (800), as O2 only use Band 20 in UK.
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SubwayChamp said:
Mine is MEE7 version, there is no substantial differences, most likely is a method to mark the batches simply.
No worry about OTAs, updates, miui 10, this version is absolutely functional and working great.
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great stuff, thanks for clearing that up. I was told that I was duped by miui forum member as I have a rigged phone?? Made me worry a bit, to be honest my signal isn't super great indoors is there anyway to change that?
Stransky said:
@seedaripper
Hi
If you can get hold of an O2 SIM try and see if it will work in your phone, if it does you have Band 20 (800), as O2 only use Band 20 in UK.
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Nice one mate, I'll ask around. Ya for the heads up.
Stransky said:
@seedaripper
Hi
If you can get hold of an O2 SIM try and see if it will work in your phone, if it does you have Band 20 (800), as O2 only use Band 20 in UK.
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Did I answer this?
seedaripper said:
great stuff, thanks for clearing that up. I was told that I was duped by miui forum member as I have a rigged phone?? Made me worry a bit, to be honest my signal isn't super great indoors is there anyway to change that?
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No, I´m very prideful for this device, it´s not a fake at all, the great difference is only the two bands enabled in the global (really) version but I didn´t need this.
There is something that I noted like a difference within miui roms and any aosp based rom, the signal in aosp roms is slightly better than in miui roms. A simple way to see the strength is going to Settings/about phone/status/sim status you will see a range normally between (in my experience);
- In aosp based roms it´s -83 to -91
- In miui or miui based roms it´s -91 to -97
When the level is more (in a negative scale) it´s mean better signal. That´s about cellullar signal not specifically the uploading/downloading of data, for this there should be an application in Play Store also some custom tweaked roms can improve this.
SubwayChamp said:
- In aosp based roms it´s -83 to -91
- In miui or miui based roms it´s -91 to -97
When the level is more (in a negative scale) it´s mean better signal. That´s about cellullar signal not specifically the uploading/downloading of data, for this there should be an application in Play Store also some custom tweaked roms can improve this.
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Ok so i'm getting 83dBm 57 asu? don't you mean when the level is 'less' in a negative scale i.e the lower the better?
Yes, i'm pleased by the phone, just a bit worried about future updates, to be honest (with regards to it being a foreign ROM on a Chinese phone) i don't use my data much (only when travelling abroad or journeys within the UK) otherwise i leech from wifi...looking forward to MIUI 10 (and fingers crossed an Oreo update in its wake)
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Ok so i'm getting 83dBm 57 asu? don't you mean when the level is 'less' in a negative scale i.e the lower the better?
Yes, i'm pleased by the phone, just a bit worried about future updates, to be honest (with regards to it being a foreign ROM on a Chinese phone) i don't use my data much (only when travelling abroad or journeys within the UK) otherwise i leech from wifi...looking forward to MIUI 10 (and fingers crossed an Oreo update in its wake)
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No, definitely you don´t have nothing to worry about, remember that really all R5+ are chinese, I just referred to a chinese version to indicate how it´s recogniced the first version but Xiaomi considers all these versions like upgradable.
You have an excellent signal strength, you forgot the symbol (-) and it´s correct the stated before, in a positive scale a superior number is more and in a negative scale an inferior number is in the same way by the logic of the opposites; more.
I just received my Xperia 1 IV USA version today from FocusCamera.com today, I was a little skeptical if it was even the USA version, since it wasn`t shipping from Sony until next week, I originally had pre-ordered on Sony website, then with a little looking around I had found the USA version on ebay in-stock, then I saw the seller name and went to there website yesterday and verified with there live chat that in fact it was in stock and would ship, so I ordered and use next day air shipping, everything works flawless and actually has the 5G bands like my Pixel 6 Pro, so I can get proper 5g speeds, on Band N71, That was missing from the Global version I was using 2 weeks ago, now I need the Firmware from Sony so I can root. I`m a happy camper
Congratulations
What carrier are you using it on?
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What carrier are you using it on?
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yeah I had t-mobile then I switched to GoogleFi last month, and wifi calling works perfect, inside my work place service from all carriers suck, since it big steel building, but my Xperia 1 IV will say emergency calls only, but I can receive calls and make calls and receive text, ad everything just like had full bars of carrier service.
I guess you were not able to root it?
To know exactly how capable the device is then its necessary take modem logs and let smart people parse it.
https://cacombos.com/contribute "Qualcomm" section for Sonys.
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I guess you were not able to root it?
To know exactly how capable the device is then its necessary take modem logs and let smart people parse it.
https://cacombos.com/contribute "Qualcomm" section for Sonys.
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Unfortunately not, so this will be going back for refund, I can`t justify spending 1600.00 on phone and not able to root and do with it what I want with it, but there`s always the global version I could go back too, I`m going return it and wait and see if Sony does eventually allow it to unlock the bootloader, until then I`ll just use my Pixel 6 pro for now.
Can you please let me know if :
a. the NA model has Dual SIM support ?
b. Face unlock works (was told the fingerprint scanner is a bit finicky)
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Can you please let me know if :
a. the NA model has Dual SIM support ?
b. Face unlock works (was told the fingerprint scanner is a bit finicky)
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a. there is dual sim support, but you will lose the micosd card, because Sim 2 uses the microsd slot
b. no face unlock and both global and USA version`s the fingerprint readers worked perfect.
Is the 5G SA standalone or NSA only?
Should be both on all versions, USA model difference is mmWave support.
Would also like to know if they finally enabled 5G SA on T-Mobile with this year models.
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Would also like to know if they finally enabled 5G SA on T-Mobile with this year models.
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You can know that without buying phone. Download the firmware with xperifirm, extract modem.img and use ELFextract to extract your hw variants .mbn file. This will reveal the carrier/band policy files (in policyman folder) which live in the modem. There you can see which bands are enabled for specific operators and if they are enabled for SA and NSA.
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You can know that without buying phone. Download the firmware with xperifirm, extract modem.img and use ELFextract to extract your hw variants .mbn file. This will reveal the carrier/band policy files (in policyman folder) which live in the modem. There you can see which bands are enabled for specific operators and if they are enabled for SA and NSA.
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Thanks for the tip. I got as far as extracting mbn files. I can't seem to find ELFextract tool you've mentioned. I'm assuming this is different than readelf utility.
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yeah I had t-mobile then I switched to GoogleFi last month, and wifi calling works perfect, inside my work place service from all carriers suck, since it big steel building, but my Xperia 1 IV will say emergency calls only, but I can receive calls and make calls and receive text, ad everything just like had full bars of carrier service.
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Thank you for confirming that Google fi does utilize Wi-Fi calling on the Xperia 1 IV.
Hi, i bought a unlocked xq-bc62 in US. I travel a lot and discovered 5G won't work in several carriers networks, no matter what I do in the phone ( I spend more time outside US). I called the carriers support and they confirmed their network doesn't have any lock preventing the use of overseas 5G bought phones. So far, I tried to use it in Portugal, UK, Ireland and Brazil but 5G is not recognized by the phone. I changed the sim for a 5G local one, changed ASN, manually chose network (5G ones are not displayed) and no success. I even tried to pray, but again, no success. I contacted Sony Support and they said phone will only work in 5G in 2 of the 3 main carriers in US and not outside US, despite the phone tech specs says it will work in all the frequencys used by above carriers. There are some threads here that confirm xq-bc62 Is not a full 5g phone. All said and done, my Question: is it possible to flash another region Image like xq-bc52 or xq-bc72 in this hardware? Will it work fine and, mainly, will 5G networks be accessible outside US? Tks
Some times its hardware but you can try mtk engineer mode settings there may be something of use there
If you can get the original vendor file usually have (user low ship...) its usually international
Unless the phone is using 4.5G and not real 5G
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Hi, i bought a unlocked xq-bc62 in US. I travel a lot and discovered 5G won't work in several carriers networks, no matter what I do in the phone ( I spend more time outside US). I called the carriers support and they confirmed their network doesn't have any lock preventing the use of overseas 5G bought phones. So far, I tried to use it in Portugal, UK, Ireland and Brazil but 5G is not recognized by the phone. I changed the sim for a 5G local one, changed ASN, manually chose network (5G ones are not displayed) and no success. I even tried to pray, but again, no success. I contacted Sony Support and they said phone will only work in 5G in 2 of the 3 main carriers in US and not outside US, despite the phone tech specs says it will work in all the frequencys used by above carriers. There are some threads here that confirm xq-bc62 Is not a full 5g phone. All said and done, my Question: is it possible to flash another region Image like xq-bc52 or xq-bc72 in this hardware? Will it work fine and, mainly, will 5G networks be accessible outside US? Tks
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Yep, the US models have numerous disabled features and run late on updates. I've also noticed it's crippled or disabled while roaming. I'm not sure if it's directly from disabled features or it it has been blocked by telcos because it malfunctions. (It gets kicked off cell towers in the US)
The US model has slightly different radio hardware so I would expect problems flashing the OS from another region. There are some tricks for changing the feature lists that might be a safer bet.
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Yep, the US models have numerous disabled features and run late on updates. I've also noticed it's crippled or disabled while roaming. I'm not sure if it's directly from disabled features or it it has been blocked by telcos because it malfunctions. (It gets kicked off cell towers in the US)
The US model has slightly different radio hardware so I would expect problems flashing the OS from another region. There are some tricks for changing the feature lists that might be a safer bet.
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How would one check what is and isn't turned on network wise??
I was able to flash the XQ-BC52 ROM in my XQ-BC62 hardware. So far, working fine in 4G+, but I´m in area with no 5G coverage. Tomorrow I will go to an 5G area and check f it worked. If not, I will try the XQ-BC72. I will keep you posted.
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Yep, the US models have numerous disabled features and run late on updates. I've also noticed it's crippled or disabled while roaming. I'm not sure if it's directly from disabled features or it it has been blocked by telcos because it malfunctions. (It gets kicked off cell towers in the US)
The US model has slightly different radio hardware so I would expect problems flashing the OS from another region. There are some tricks for changing the feature lists that might be a safer bet.
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Would you mind to message me what tricks you are talking about? Tks
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Would you mind to message me what tricks you are talking about? Tks
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Maybe something along the lines of Getting VoLTE and VoWiFi on unlisted carriers by flashing mbn file or 5II/1&5III VoLTE patch. [Guide to release the root] or https://band.radio/
I haven't rooted yet so I haven't tried them. I bring a T-Mobile LG Velvet 5G with me when I travel. It's a little slower but doesn't have all the telco problems.
Test done, xqbc-52 doesn't see 5G network as well. XQ-BC72 SEA is a no go, don't even recognize the SIM card in the phone.
Will try another firmwares and the tweaks kevinmcmurtrie mentioned above, but my feeling is: I paid the 5G price for the Phone and actually got a a 4G Phone. Very frustrated with Sony. Thinking seriously about going back to Samsung.
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Test done, xqbc-52 doesn't see 5G network as well. XQ-BC72 SEA is a no go, don't even recognize the SIM card in the phone.
Will try another firmwares and the tweaks kevinmcmurtrie mentioned above, but my feeling is: I paid the 5G price for the Phone and actually got a a 4G Phone. Very frustrated with Sony. Thinking seriously about going back to Samsung.
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But hey here's the pros, best physical camera sensors, Micro SD card Slot and headphone jack...
UPDATE!!! 5G is working!!!!! After Several Attempts, I finally got 5G. What worked for me, in Claro BR Network, was flash a Hybrid ROM. I Flashed A XQ-BC52 ROM with Modem files from XQ-BC72. So far everything working as it should. My only concern, next month I will be in Germany, may I have trouble in LTE over there with XQ-BC72 modems?
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But hey here's the pros, best physical camera sensors, Micro SD card Slot and headphone jack...
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Tks for the spirits up Ainz_Ooal_Gown. The main reason I Bougth Sony 1 iii is the 3,5 mm jack. I hate USB adapters......
Ok, major setback. it worked for 3 hours and when I turned on my second Sim card the phone 5G was gone. Turned it off, reset radio configs, but no success. Apparently turning the second sim on override the BC72 configs. Time to get serious now and root the phone, what I'm very reluctant to do.
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UPDATE!!! 5G is working!!!!! After Several Attempts, I finally got 5G. What worked for me, in Claro BR Network, was flash a Hybrid ROM. I Flashed A XQ-BC52 ROM with Modem files from XQ-BC72. So far everything working as it should. My only concern, next month I will be in Germany, may I have trouble in LTE over there with XQ-BC72 modems?
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How did you manage to do that? Could you please explain the process?
Settings, Network & internet, Smart connectivity and turn off. On by default. See if it works. I found where I am at it tends to look for wifi over 5G.
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How did you manage to do that? Could you please explain the process?
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That's what I want to more..i have the xq-bc72 on mint mobile and no5g.even my kids xiaomi 11 5g ne has 5g on mint.
I am on Mint, T-mobile towers. 5G works great, has to be in your settings. For MMS use the T-mobile APN settings.
I would like to activate 4g+ on my xq-bc52!
how to do ?
thank you.