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[Q] Which 2.2 ROM for Australian phone in USA

Hi,
I've recently moved from Australia to the USA (with an AT&T sim) and would like to upgrade to 2.2. Kies still does not have an image available so I'm looking to flash it myself but not sure which ROM file to use.
The phone is unlocked and unbranded. The version details are:
PDA: I9000DTJG4
PHONE: I9000DTJG3
CSC: I9000XSAJG2
I've been reading about the I9000UGJK3 image but I believe that installs the Bell branding on the phone, which I'd like to try avoid.
Which image should I be using?
Thanks
Ivan

use information from this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810232
to locate your code
then use information from this topic to flash your phone, using the ROM for your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853950
if the KIES comes back with no results for Froyo, then that means it has not been released yet for Australia region, and you will have to pick from any of the other flavours available
or stay in 2.1

Thanks for the quick reply.
According to regedit I have a GT-I9000HKAXSA. This doesn't seem to be listed as a "known" product code just yet. Which might explain why Kies doesn't have an update for it yet.
I guess what I'm trying to determine is a) can any image be placed on any phone? b) if yes, then what would be the best image if I wanted to flash my phone and have it work in the USA on AT&T (I'm trying to make sure that my correct 2/3G bands are still going to work post flash)

Dude, I did this tonight and it worked
http://webtrickz.com/how-to-update-...oid-2-2-froyo-via-kies-anywhere-in-the-world/
And I'm in Australia on the optus network
I just couldn't believe the lag and I didn't want to root my phone just yet
I also couldn't believe that Vodafone got froyo straight out of the box!
when it says "refresh" after you've done the regedit bit it means hit your home button. worked straight away

Vodafone straight out of the box?!? Where did you hear that? Not true I'm with vodafone australia and we got eclair, I did the reg edit to get XXJPO like you
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Thanks Guys, I managed to sort this by using Odin and putting I9000XWJPA on it. Almost bricked the thing b/c I didn't read all the documentation completely!
Seems to be working like a charm at the moment.

(How-To)update the Samsung drivers on 7720.

Allot of us forced the mango update on Zune, but did not get the new drivers from Samsung.
So here it is a quick and dirty way of getting you phone up to date
Download the package from Here.
Unrar it to you pc.
Plug in you Omnia ,make sure Zune is not open.
If you have windows x64 click on the update-driversx64.bat shortcut.
If you have windows x86 click on the update-driversx86.bat shortcut
Follow the promps...
Notes:
You doing this at you own risk.
update can take up to 30 minutes
Tested in windows xp with an unbranded Omnia7, in windows vista or seven you may need to run the shortcut as an administrator.
After the update your Firmware version should be 24.11.8.5 and Bootloader version should be 5.8.1.9
You doing this at you own risk.
Good Luck.

As I see from FW number and BL version, these should be drivers from KH5 FW.
What's the difference, if any at all, with KH2 FE, i. e
FW 2424.11.8.2
BL 5.8.0.8
Radio is the same in both - 2424.11.7.2
rgds

I updated to Mango and ended up with the 2424.11.8.2 firmware instead of 2424.11.8.5 as well. Very tempted to use this method to update my Omnia 7. Will using this method cause any problems updating via Zune in the future?

timolol said:
I updated to Mango and ended up with the 2424.11.8.2 firmware instead of 2424.11.8.5 as well. Very tempted to use this method to update my Omnia 7. Will using this method cause any problems updating via Zune in the future?
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No,since this is an official update.
Sent from my OMNIA7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

cerato said:
As I see from FW number and BL version, these should be drivers from KH5 FW.
What's the difference, if any at all, with KH2 FE, i. e
FW 2424.11.8.2
BL 5.8.0.8
Radio is the same in both - 2424.11.7.2
rgds
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As far as i know they are the same.

i have the unofficial RTM.will work anyway?

andw93 said:
i have the unofficial RTM.will work anyway?
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Im not 100% sure but it should, the update only goes thrue if required by the device, if the devices does not need it or not compatible the update gets discarded.

I had the Mango flashed following threads from here from a month or so ago , a night or 2 ago i got 1 update (A Samsung update) i have had no others though i have the fw and bl mention in the first post . Am i up to date with only this one update ??
Others have mentioned "Beta clean ups" i haven't had these

Good. I got problems updating the drivers via zune. I guess those are official I'll be updating soon.
Thank you

worked like a charm, I needed this to get the wifi tethering to work, had the option there any everything but needed the sammy drivers.

I have an Omnia 7 that is "3" branded. I was running RTM 7220, plugged my phone into zune and it had 10 updates..
am I right in thinking I now have official Mango? so confused as everyone else seems to say the update hasn't come for us yet, but mines there now with hidden wifi and everything..

Installed the update and it works like a charm. Thank you.
Before :
FW : 24.11.2.3
Bootloader : 5.2.1.4
After:
FW : 24.11.8.5
Bootloader : 5.8.1.9

Hi guys,
I'm getting update error on Mango 7720.
This is my Mango upgrade path..
NoDo -> ISV Beta -> 7403 -> 7720
I've been unable to install the Samsung Firmware, all I get is:
Error:
Update device 9d76937d - e66da2ea - e6327312 - f45fcae9 Complete with error code
: 80180048, error message: IU (Image Update) installation failed due to an error
.
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The only restore point that I have is NoDo+Prov.cab that brought my phone to the Beta path (takesonetomango tool). Meaning that if I connect my phone to Zune, it says that the 'ISV Beta' update is available.
Anyone have any idea on how I could get the latest firmware? or possibile unprovision my phone so I could get on the normal path..and hopefully get the firmwares through the official production server?
I'm hoping that I won't need to reflash my device as it contains many SMS messages that I'd like to keep.

Works perfectly.
But I dont see any changes, what does this update exactly do?

Qtek8020User said:
Works perfectly.
But I dont see any changes, what does this update exactly do?
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For one it updates the sensor drivers, for instances, without this update the compass does not work.

Is this WP7_ENGINEER or WP7_PRODUCT???

vosathanh said:
Installed the update and it works like a charm. Thank you.
Before :
FW : 24.11.2.3
Bootloader : 5.2.1.4
After:
FW : 24.11.8.5
Bootloader : 5.8.1.9
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Strange, I went from NoDo through the Mango RTM process and my boot loaders the same yours, but my FW: 2424.11.8.5..has my update screwed up? Lol

Spookidoodles said:
Strange, I went from NoDo through the Mango RTM process and my boot loaders the same yours, but my FW: 2424.11.8.5..has my update screwed up? Lol
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I went from Mango beta 7712, but FW and BL version very old

all is good...forced mango
and this has update all my sammy drivers on my three handset

techdave said:
Hi guys,
I'm getting update error on Mango 7720.
This is my Mango upgrade path..
NoDo -> ISV Beta -> 7403 -> 7720
I've been unable to install the Samsung Firmware, all I get is:
The only restore point that I have is NoDo+Prov.cab that brought my phone to the Beta path (takesonetomango tool). Meaning that if I connect my phone to Zune, it says that the 'ISV Beta' update is available.
Anyone have any idea on how I could get the latest firmware? or possibile unprovision my phone so I could get on the normal path..and hopefully get the firmwares through the official production server?
I'm hoping that I won't need to reflash my device as it contains many SMS messages that I'd like to keep.
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I'm getting the same error. This is really frustrating.

Quantum OEM CAB update collection

Here's a collection of the OEM CAB updates for the Quantum captured via wireshark.
CAB updates can be pushed to your phone via cabsender:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248799
Instructions on how to capture OEM updates:
Startup WireShark and monitor you internet connection in promiscuous mode. Enter filter: "http.request" (without the double quotes). Start to update your phone. You'll see all the webrequests it makes. You'll also see which cab-files will be downloaded for your language packs.
If you capture a new update, please feel free to post the link here and I will update accordingly.
LG C900
AT&T USA
Mango Drivers - 1.1.6.10 (July 2011)
Code:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/dflt/2011/07/398423_lg_c900_att_us_1.1.6.10.pks_75c0157f6913f0d58c86948e75cdee54c902bdf3.cab
LG C900B
BELL MOBILITY CANADA
Mango Drivers - 1.0.8.10 (August 2011)
Code:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/dflt/2011/08/404437_lg-c900b-bel_ca-1.0.6.10-1.0.8.10.pks_76e8c8d16d3dd7edced6edc54ca3af32d392bb13.cab
BELL WIRELESS ALLIANCE (Sasktel)
Mango Drivers - 1.0.12.10 (August 2011)
Code:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/dflt/2011/08/404440_lg-c900b_sas-ca_1.0.10.10-1.0.12.10.pks_e1c3fc9a8742526abbda9f90a5091faefc46cd73.cab
LG C900K
TELSTRA AUSTRALIA
Pre-Mango Drivers - 1.0.3.10 (March 2011)
Code:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/dflt/2011/03/277837_lg-c900k_telstra_australia_1.0.3.10.pks_8e3ed40d6d05dd14eb6093719c438015bbaed4ab.cab
Mango Drivers - 1.0.4.10 (August 2011)
Code:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/dflt/2011/08/407132_lg-c900k_telstra_australia_1.0.4.10.pks_fc3cabb639ca7155c11bd5cfe4d2981e7b2a82a5.cab
WIFI Tethering Drivers - 1.0.5.10 (December 2011)
Code:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/dflt/2011/12/437223_lg-c900k_telstra_australia_1.0.5.10.pks_1e2a877b551d2497396bf1d07bf19c833d78381a.cab
TELECOM NEW ZEALAND
Mango Drivers - 1.0.2.10 (August 2011)
Code:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/dflt/2011/08/408841_lg-c900k_telecomnz_newzealand_1.0.2.10.pks_c01c2a54e1dc9743d62ef5b7943524690d0b909b.cab
Post-Mango Drivers 1.0.3.10 (October 2011)
Code:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/dflt/2011/10/412129_lg-c900k_telecomnz_newzealand_1.0.3.10.pks_be97cba8476b2201602512e5180515f0a445013a.cab
Also, here is a way to capture OEM updates for other providers without having to flash a different ROM - change these registry keys (STRING not DWORD):
AT&T
Code:
[HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo\]
MobileOperator = ATT-US
MOName = AT&T Wireless
OEMDeviceName = PACIFIC_ATT_US
BELL
Code:
[HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo\]
MobileOperator = BEL-CA
MOName = BELL
OEMDeviceName = PACIFIC_BEL_CA
BELL WIRELESS ALLIANCE (Sasktel)
Code:
[HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo\]
MobileOperator = SAT-CA
MOName = SASKTEL
OEMDeviceName = PACIFIC_SAS_CA
TELSTRA AUSTRALIA
Code:
[HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo\]
MobileOperator = STR-AU
MOName = Telstra
OEMDeviceName = PACIFIC_TEL_AU
TELECOM NEW ZEALAND
Code:
[HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo\]
MobileOperator = TEL-NZ
MOName = Telecom New Zealand
OEMDeviceName = PACIFIC_TNZ_NZ
Other keys that can be adjusted and have an impact:
Code:
FirmwareRevision
RadioSoftwareRevision
MODeviceName
OemName
Thank you to heatcliff for the info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306415
Just for the heck of it, here is list of other MobileOperator values
Code:
000-33
000-88
SMC-HK
ONE-GH
ROG-CA
VOC-MZ
SFR-FR
ORG-GB
ORG-FR
SWI-CH
FON-CL
FON-GT
LUS-CA
SIN-AU
SIN-SG
TMO-DE
TMO-HR
TMO-CZ
TMO-HU
TMO-MK
TMO-NL
TMO-SK
TMO-GB
TMO-US
ORG
VOD-NL
STR-AU
TMO
TLC-MX
ATT-US
VOD-AL
VOD-AU
ROG-CA
VOD-CZ
VOD-EG
VOD-FO
VOD-FJ
VOD-DE
VOD-GR
VOD-HU
VOD-IN
VOD-IE
VOD-IT
VOD-MT
FON-ES
VOD-NZ
VOD-PT
VOD-ZA
VOD-ES
VOD-GB
VOC-LS
VFQ-QA
VOD-IS
VOD
VOD-CD
In case you haven't developer unlocked your phone then follow these steps:
Enable the MFG application:
Code:
Go to dialer and enter ##634# then pressing call.
Launch the MFG application, then enter 277634#*# as password.
Developer unlock (DWORD):
Code:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\Security\LVMod
DeveloperUnlockState = 1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg
PortalUrlProd = 0
PortalUrlInt = 0
According to this post, these are the only values you need to change to trigger an update from a different carrier/model:
abyjohnponvelil said:
I made the following registry changes to my focus and got the update notification in Zune for the update 7.10.8107 and reverted to the default values before updating. The update went smoothly and the device is working fine.
[HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo\]
MobileOperator = VOD-IT
MOName = Vodafone
OEMDeviceName = ATLANTIC_VDF_IT
MODeviceName = LG E-900
OemName = LG
Keep the backup securely for future use if needed.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21160598&postcount=1

hi, i am in INDIA with AT&T unlocked Quantum. I want Wifi Tethering.
Does any of the above .cab provide that ?
Also, is AT&T having the latest drivers , i see the version as 1.1.16 , while others are in 1.0.X

none have wifi tethering. Also the version numbers are misleading, ATT actually has the oldest drivers. You can open the CAB files inside winrar and then open the sub-cab files and view the dates they were modified.

which one has the latest drivers for Mango.
I am planning to push the TELECOM NEWZEALAND CABs to my Quantum. As it has some post mango drivers released on OCTOBER2011
Whats your recommendation on the same?

Thanks bob. This is awesome. If I had a spare Quantum, I'd try to send other model cabs to my C900AT.

Can i push the latest drivers to my AT&T Quantum ?
Will it cause any issues to the device ?

if you have an ATT rom installed, it should already offer you those drivers.

I mean to ask, can i push the Telstra drivers to my AT&T quantum ?
Will it cause any issues to my device ?

I have flashed all carriers ROMs to my c900b and updated them all full via official updates, so in that sense it should be ok. However, I have never successfully sent a drivers cab from another provider to my phone - i tried to send the ATT drivers to my bell rom but it failed to install. no harm was done.

One last question to you. ? I got a AT&T sim unlocked mobile with me.
If i Flash another ROM to this mobile, do i need to buy Sim unlock code again from the Carrier of the ROM.?
Can you please clarify?

the unlocked state of the phone has remained intact for me while flashing all roms available on c900b

Thanks for the info. I tried flashing the Telecom-NZ firmware and it is successful.

Telstra WIFI tethering drivers update found and posted:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/m..._1e2a877b551d2497396bf1d07bf19c833d78381a.cab

yakaaithiri said:
Thanks for the info. I tried flashing the Telecom-NZ firmware and it is successful.
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did you send the NZ cab update? or did you flash the NZ firmware?

actually, i tried flashing both NZ and telstra ROMs.
I found Telstra to be more smooth and faster that NZ.
I flashed the ROMs directly, did tried to send the Firmwares.

ok, I am confused. can I take the Telstra wifi cabs and install them on my ATT LG Quantum C900 by changing the registry keys to Telstra? Or do I have to wait for an official ATT US update (if there ever will be one)?

According to me,
you can't take the telstra cab and flash . there is a problem with the firmware number , AT & T current firmware and Radio SW version is 1.1.16.0 but for telstra after this update it just came to 1.0.5.10. Even though you change the registry keys , it wont gets successfully installed.
But, give it a try , flashing with a wrong cab wont cause any damage to the device.The update will fail thats it. I have tried to flash many other cabs file to my quantum and nothing ever has happened till now.
All the best.

A question about WIFI
Hello there everyone,
Do any of you know if any of those firmwares and their corresponding updates add the capacity for connecting to hidden WIFI networks?? Microsoft included that on Mango, but LG seems to have omited its implementation, perhaps because of drivers related issue.
I know for sure the BELL-CA updates does not include it. But I need it. Have any of you seen this functionality in any of the roms after they have being updated?
Best regards to all,
Zedd.

zeddicus71 said:
Hello there everyone,
Do any of you know if any of those firmwares and their corresponding updates add the capacity for connecting to hidden WIFI networks?? Microsoft included that on Mango, but LG seems to have omited its implementation, perhaps because of drivers related issue.
I know for sure the BELL-CA updates does not include it. But I need it. Have any of you seen this functionality in any of the roms after they have being updated?
Best regards to all,
Zedd.
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Sasktel (Bell Wireless Alliance) does not include the ability to connect to hidden wifi either.
Maybe the Telstra firmware does? It has wifi tethering so it should have an updated driver.

update
Has anyone been able to update the phone to a newer version than 7.10.7720.68? Via the CAB's posted on XDA? Can you even install them on these phones, do they work? I am a noob with WP flashing
How about langauge? I'd like to install Finnish but IDK how to do it..anyone know how to do it?
EDIT:
I went to reg edit and changed the Operator values from AT&T to Telstra AU. Installing updates right now.....going at 7.10.8107. Thanks for great guides!
7.10.8112.7...........
7.10.8773.98...........
EDIT 2: Can't install lang pack.. anyone know why? It throws a strange error :/

[Q] Xperia V update from android 4.1.2 to 4.3 / firmware 9.1.A.1.140 to 9.2.a.2.5

Good day, I have a problem with my android and firmware update. I have seen some blogs about xperiaV posting that they already have JB 4.3 update and the latest version of firmware 9.2.a.2.5.. I am wondering how they update it 'cause when i connect my phone to Pc and run the PC Companion, i check the update and it says my phone/tablet is up to date, but the android version of my phone was still 4.1.2 and the firmware version is 9.1.a.1.140.. I don't understand what is the problem of my phone or at my PC Companion Software. I tried also connecting my phone to internet and check for update and still it says my system is up to date. My main concern why i wanted to update my phone, it is because my phone is now dead signal as in no signal (by the way i'm form the Philippines using Smart Communication Network postpaid) I've already switching the network from GSM only and to other choices provided but still no signal. I tried switching my Airplane mode and it displays an airplane icon on the signal area (I think airplane mode is working well, never tried using is). I've read some blogs also that you need to root your phone and flash the firmware and so on to update the android version, but i think its just changing the room, not really updating the system. I don't want to do that 'cause my phone might turn into bootloap 'cause i don't have much knowledge on doing that. I've read also some blogs stating that there is a bug or network issue on version 4.1.2. So i am looking forward from anybody here in the forum who can help or teach me what to do to update my android and firmware version.

I am not sure of it useful to 'upgrade" the phone to solve a problem - this problem of yours. If I were you I'd use the repair my phone option in PC-Companion first, and then see what happens with the phone signal.

You can simly flash any ftf file for your phone with flashtool. Not the sony one. You don't need root access for it

#Mr. Peter-K I've tried it already just a minute ago and still no use. Related to the blogs that i have read regarding on the 4.1.2 version network bug. there problem has been solve after updating the version of there android.
#Mr. Jimmy i'm new here, i hve knowledge on doing flash but i dont have any idea what file to download so that i can update the version of my android to 4.3 and the firmware also. I would like to ask you help if its ok for you,.

kubri said:
#Mr. Peter-K I've tried it already just a minute ago and still no use. Related to the blogs that i have read regarding on the 4.1.2 version network bug. there problem has been solve after updating the version of there android.
#Mr. Jimmy i'm new here, i hve knowledge on doing flash but i dont have any idea what file to download so that i can update the version of my android to 4.3 and the firmware also. I would like to ask you help if its ok for you,.
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Look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648320
Download 9.2.A.2.5 unbranded coming from Singapore or HongKong (since you're from Asia) and follow the instructions to flash.
Good luck

istux said:
Look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648320
Download 9.2.A.2.5 unbranded coming from Singapore or HongKong (since you're from Asia) and follow the instructions to flash.
Good luck
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So sir after i dowload the firmware and do the flash method,will the android version also be upadated automatically??

kubri said:
So sir after i dowload the firmware and do the flash method,will the android version also be upadated automatically??
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Yes, 9.2.A.2.5 firmware is android 4.3 :good:

Follow up question. Base on my current system version that i have witch is "Build 9.1.A.1.140, do i need to update my system first to 9.2.A.1.210 or its ok if i will go directly to 9.2.A.2.5?

kubri said:
Follow up question. Base on my current system version that i have witch is "Build 9.1.A.1.140, do i need to update my system first to 9.2.A.1.210 or its ok if i will go directly to 9.2.A.2.5?
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You can jump straight to 9.2.A.2.5
It's important that you wipe all your data... and Flashtool will do it for you automatically if you don't change anything just before flashing

Mr. Istux got an OT question here. I have concern also on my network set up. I want to unlock my network so that i can use other sim card. My phone is Lock to Smart Communication Postpaid. So i wanted it to be open-line. Hope you can give some advise to solve my concern..

kubri said:
Mr. Istux got an OT question here. I have concern also on my network set up. I want to unlock my network so that i can use other sim card. My phone is Lock to Smart Communication Postpaid. So i wanted it to be open-line. Hope you can give some advise to solve my concern..
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I actually don't know how sim-unlocking works.
Have you ever asked to your network? Usually they give you a code after having paid a little fine.

istux said:
I actually don't know how sim-unlocking works.
Have you ever asked to your network? Usually they give you a code after having paid a little fine.
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They told me that they cannot unlock my phone..they told me go to sony service center. hte problem is that we don't have a service center of sony here..
Back to my thread.still my phone signal is not working. i just found out w while ago that if i am in the higher place like 2nd floor of the building, i got a 2g network and my phone signal is working. but if i'm already at the ground floor the signal is not working. is it ok if i am going to do open line on my so that it will receive any type of network or is it really the software problem of my phone causing the signal not working??

Can't Update System Software

I just got brand new Xperia X Performance that came with 6.0.1, and I'm trying to figure out why I can update it. It's unlocked but not rooted, basically right from the factory as far as I know.
When I go into Software Update in the phone's settings, it says "Your device already has the latest available system updates."
When I use the Sony app on my PC it says my system software is up to date.
I actually can't find anything about this issue, anybody here have any ideas?
Thanks!

try downloading and running xperifirm, find out if your region has the update at all, you should be able to update atleast to 7 anyway
There are a few variants that are considered as internal units or something like that and they don't get OTA updates, also HK units were stuck on 7 for some reason last time I checked. Mine is a french model, and yesterday I received the april security patches while the global variant got it two months ago

st3ch said:
try downloading and running xperifirm, find out if your region has the update at all, you should be able to update atleast to 7 anyway
There are a few variants that are considered as internal units or something like that and they don't get OTA updates, also HK units were stuck on 7 for some reason last time I checked. Mine is a french model, and yesterday I received the april security patches while the global variant got it two months ago
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Thanks for the reply.
Here's a screenshot of Xperiafirm. https://ibb.co/dUCN3T
I'm in Canada, though I'm on Freedom Mobile, not Rogers or Bell. I don't think my carrier ever sold this phone, and I'm not sure what would happen if I flashed 8.0 made for Bell or Rogers phones.
Ideally I'd like 7.1.1 Canadian generic for Xperia X Performance, but I can't seem to find that anywhere.
I've also never done this so I don't really know what I'm doing, and don't want to void my warranty!
Thanks for you help!!

Good the ROMs that you see for Canada are all latest 8.0 with May security patches and maybe your phone is one of these and the updates just got stucked for some reason.
First you have to check what kind of model you have to check this, to do so you should open the dialler and type
*#*#7378423#*#*
From the service menu you should select -> Service Info -> Software Info and look for Customization Version:
As I said mine is a french model so it states 1302-9342_R2E your should be something different but only the first 8 numbers matter
then look this number in Xperifirm if yours is everything different from Internal Unit (second column from the screenshot) then there is a easy way to try and update without loosing your warranty
First there is always a risk! But I have done this a few times for my Xperia U and Xperia M5 and had no problems at all.
Do a backup - contacts...everything you need as it will delete them
charge the phone to at least 80%
then you should go to the Xperia Companion and do a software repair, not update but repair
It should install the latest version for your phone but it shows the version it installed only when it's finished...
Even if it has not installed the latest update then just connect the phone to your wifi/LTE and try the OTA updates again (could take up to an hour)
This is the safest way that will not void your warranty in any way but will delete your info (contacts, pics..etc. ) so do a backup prior
And if possible use a laptop with a working battery as even a 1 second glitch in the grid could cause the phone to get bricked
And if your phone is imported from China and the customization number is considered as an Internal Unit the only way you could get 7.0 or 8.0 is by flashing and another ftf file as the ones for Bell Canada or Rogers, there are actually some ROMs uploaded in XperiaBlog
there could be some in XDA but I have not search for any

st3ch said:
Good the ROMs that you see for Canada are all latest 8.0 with May security patches and maybe your phone is one of these and the updates just got stucked for some reason.
First you have to check what kind of model you have to check this, to do so you should open the dialler and type
*#*#7378423#*#*
From the service menu you should select -> Service Info -> Software Info and look for Customization Version:
As I said mine is a french model so it states 1302-9342_R2E your should be something different but only the first 8 numbers matter
then look this number in Xperifirm if yours is everything different from Internal Unit (second column from the screenshot) then there is a easy way to try and update without loosing your warranty
First there is always a risk! But I have done this a few times for my Xperia U and Xperia M5 and had no problems at all.
Do a backup - contacts...everything you need as it will delete them
charge the phone to at least 80%
then you should go to the Xperia Companion and do a software repair, not update but repair
It should install the latest version for your phone but it shows the version it installed only when it's finished...
Even if it has not installed the latest update then just connect the phone to your wifi/LTE and try the OTA updates again (could take up to an hour)
This is the safest way that will not void your warranty in any way but will delete your info (contacts, pics..etc. ) so do a backup prior
And if possible use a laptop with a working battery as even a 1 second glitch in the grid could cause the phone to get bricked
And if your phone is imported from China and the customization number is considered as an Internal Unit the only way you could get 7.0 or 8.0 is by flashing and another ftf file as the ones for Bell Canada or Rogers, there are actually some ROMs uploaded in XperiaBlog
there could be some in XDA but I have not search for any
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Thanks so much for the reply...I discovered the version of Android installed on my phone is a version meant for Journalists/Reviewers/Commercial use, and can not be updated. I just got a refund for the 3-year warranty portion of my purchase after pointing this out to them. So after the 90 day warranty that came with it runs out, I'll be able to do anything I feel like with this device.
I'll be looking for a safe way to install 7.1.1 hopefully, and if not then 8.0. There seem to be less issues with 7.1.1, but there's really only one way to find out: when I start using it.
I'll definitely need a point in the right direction when it comes to that though. I understand Sony has an official flashing tool, and you have to unlock the bootloader (which is supported on my phone even with this version). But I haven't done it before and don't know how.