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Please don't forget to hit the "THANKS" button!
This is for CH country phones (guys sad me). My phone SI number is 1266-0022.2 DE,FR,IT.
1. Download the ftf file from HERE.
2. Install flashtool.
3. Copy and past the downloaded ftf file from step 1 into the firmware folder of flashtool. The path is typically C:\Flashtool\firmwares unless you chose another directory when installing flashtool.
4. If you haven't already, make sure you run Sony PC Companion (while your phone is connected to the PC) at least once to ensure that the proper phone drivers have been installed.
5. Run flashtool and follow on screen instructions.
6. Please hit the THANKS button!
INFORMATION about ROOT: for me NOT working the V15 BATCH ROOTING!!!!!!!!!!
more information: If somebody does not like this does not use it.
Why the new thread, just edit your thread from earlier..
Anyway, are you saying root does not work? Have you tried flashtool to root? Have you tried another version of bin4ry's method....very important important to know if Sony have changed the backup exploit for rooting
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
gregbradley said:
Why the new thread, just edit your thread from earlier..
Anyway, are you saying root does not work? Have you tried flashtool to root? Have you tried another version of bin4ry's method....very important important to know if Sony have changed the backup exploit for rooting
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
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Sorry that was my fault. Can you delete the older thread?
I testing just the V15 root method. Then the command say restore the RootSaved backup things, nothing happend The phone don't restore the files.
Please, upload the new ROM for the TX (LT29i) as well. Thanks!
What's new in this one? Anyone found WiFi Miracast?
tomatos said:
Please don't forget to hit the "THANKS" button!
This is the generic and unbranded firmware. The SI is 1266-0022.2 DE,FR,IT.
1. Download the ftf file from HERE.
2. Install flashtool.
3. Copy and past the downloaded ftf file from step 1 into the firmware folder of flashtool. The path is typically C:\Flashtool\firmwares unless you chose another directory when installing flashtool.
4. If you haven't already, make sure you run Sony PC Companion (while your phone is connected to the PC) at least once to ensure that the proper phone drivers have been installed.
5. Run flashtool and follow on screen instructions.
6. Please hit the THANKS button!
ENJOY!!
INFORMATION about ROOT: for me NOT working the V15 BATCH ROOTING!!!!!!!!!!
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DUDE!! You just plagiarized my thread!!!!
batman_112 said:
Please don't forget to hit the "THANKS" button!
This is the generic and unbranded firmware. The SI is 1265-8787. The CDA customization is 1266-0471.
1. Download the ftf file from HERE or HERE or HERE or HERE.
2. Install flashtool.
3. Copy and past the downloaded ftf file from step 1 into the firmware folder of flashtool. The path is typically C:\Flashtool\firmwares unless you chose another directory when installing flashtool.
4. If you haven't already, make sure you run Sony PC Companion (while your phone is connected to the PC) at least once to ensure that the proper phone drivers have been installed.
5. Run flashtool and follow on screen instructions.
6. Please hit the THANKS button!
ENJOY!!
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Includes screen mirroring
Allows access to small apps on play store now
Updated default apps, such as album etc
Notifications slightly changed, such as when entering the PIN code, small toast notification appears.
When downloading applications, now displays a thumbnail within the notification bar
Root does not work
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DUDE!! You just plagiarized my thread!!!!
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why so serious?, he just wanted to share new firmware. He should add thanks to you or something in OP.
Jozinek said:
This is CH version firmware, not DE, check it via Emma
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I have CH one, will check on seus if it's available to me later today. Thanks.
edit: yeah it is CH one.
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Requied complete Deodexed system dump
hy can any one upload the complete deodexed system dump of New Xperia T firmware 7.0.A.3.195
Thanks in advance
Sorry guys, I mean with this upload to help everyone. This is my first rom upload. On my Phone Box is DE, IT, CH and i have'nt emma account, I can't check the rom information and the SEUS is'nt write for me. This firmware comes for my phone and I can upload yesterday.
I will not do it nearest...
(sorry my bad english)
tomatos said:
Sorry guys, I mean with this upload to help everyone. This is my first rom upload. On my Phone Box is DE, IT, CH and i have'nt emma account, I can't check the rom information and the SEUS is'nt write for me. This firmware comes for my phone and I can upload yesterday.
I will not do it nearest...
(sorry my bad english)
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Dont worry....its good that you shared. But it is not a [rom] upload, that sort of suggests its a custom rom. This is just [stock firmware] and that the way i described it in the all in one thread.
gregbradley said:
Dont worry....its good that you shared. But it is not a [rom] upload, that sort of suggests its a custom rom. This is just [stock firmware] and that the way i described it in the all in one thread.
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Here is Antutu, Quadrant, Linpack scores.
Hi all
I think Xperia V was never officially launched in India.
I am getting this phone at a good deal on seller warranty (probably imported).
Not much of a technical guy but I read about the SOD problem this phone has and that Sony has releases a official firmware upgrade to fix it - 9.1.A.1.140
As I read in some of the threads related to official firmware upgrades that these are released for different countries one by one (nordic, hongkong, singapore etc) and people install the appropriate one.
In my case I don't think Sony would have officially released an upgrade for India.
Can I install this official firmware just after booting the phone for the first time?
Will this solve the SOD problem?
Plz suggest. The deal is running out on an online site fast. Willing to buy.
Pardon my lack of knowledge and technical know how in this regard.
Edit - I know there are lot of custom ROMS but at this moment I don't have the time to understand all that and install. For now I want to stick to a easy official upgrade to 9.1.A.1.140 mainly to fix SOD.
Plz help.
Sony website states this:
Latest available software
You may already have the latest software, depending on the date of purchase. Software updates are released at different times depending on operator and/or country. Therefore, we cannot give you an exact date for when a specific update will be available for your device.
Android version: Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Latest available software: 9.1.A.1.140
Release date: 2013-04-10
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That is why I got confused.
I want to install this firmware the first thing after getting the phone before doing anything to avoid SOD problem.
Plz tell me how to do it.
I will order the phone just after getting some help here.
Just how many rules are you willing to break...
Reported
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Just how many rules are you willing to break...
Reported
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
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Thanks for reporting.
A simple answer to the original query or a simple explanation of the rules I broke would have been more appreciable rather than a sarcastic comment.
The rules are the ones you agreed to when you made your account here.
They are in place to help you.
So, for example, if you post in the correct section you are more likely to get an ANSWER to the QUESTION you have just asked.
Secondly, bumping a thread in less than 24 hours often irritates users as it is spamming the thread.
If you are unsure if the rules there is a link to them in my signature.
But To help you, yes you can flash that firmware, even before you have turned the phone on
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
Thank you so much. Can you explain how to do that even before turning the phone on or direct me to a thread where this information is available.
Also, will this firmware solve the SOD problem?
I have a subquery related to this already posted in a different thread but since you are reading this now, I will just post the link and quote here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42341551&postcount=67
Can someone explain how are these firmware upgrades for different regions different? Not sure which one to install here in India. I am getting this phone imported. Xperia V has not been launched officially in India. Will be going to denmark for 3-4 months soon.
Which one should I install?
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Sorry for breaking rules. It was not intentional. Also, I did not intend to bump the thread rather wanted to add some more information.
saurav_k said:
Thank you so much. Can you explain how to do that even before turning the phone on or direct me to a thread where this information is available.
Also, will this firmware solve the SOD problem?
I have a subquery related to this already posted in a different thread but since you are reading this now, I will just post the link and quote here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42341551&postcount=67
Sorry for breaking rules. It was not intentional. Also, I did not intend to bump the thread rather wanted to add some more information.
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If you want to add more information to a post you can use the edit button.
In order to flash a ftf file you need to install flashtool. Find links to it in the first thread in the dev section.
Also, I suggest you read the first 3 posts in the all in one thread. That's the first thread in the Q&A section and will answer many of your questions.
As to whether this firmware fixes SOD, I presume so, many have said so but I have a T and have never encountered the SOD.
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You can flash any firmware for your phone. Global generic will always be safe.
gregbradley said:
If you want to add more information to a post you can use the edit button.
In order to flash a ftf file you need to install flashtool. Find links to it in the first thread in the dev section.
Also, I suggest you read the first 3 posts in the all in one thread. That's the first thread in the Q&A section and will answer many of your questions.
As to whether this firmware fixes SOD, I presume so, many have said so but I have a T and have never encountered the SOD.
EDIT
You can flash any firmware for your phone. Global generic will always be safe.
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Will this need rooting the phone or unlocking the bootloader?
Can I just not install the firmware upgrade via Sony's default PC suite or OTA?
By Global Generic I suppose you mean INTL generic right?
Yes, that will do.
No, you do not need to root in order to flash a ftf. Please read the all in one thread, post 2, all these questions are answered there
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
gregbradley said:
Yes, that will do.
No, you do not need to root in order to flash a ftf. Please read the all in one thread, post 2, all these questions are answered there
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
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Thanks for your help. Placed the order. Fingers crossed. Will ask if I need any help during the firmware upgrade.
saurav_k said:
Thanks for your help. Placed the order. Fingers crossed. Will ask if I need any help during the firmware upgrade.
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Just got the phone.
It has 9.1.A.0.490. So I need to update it to 9.1.A.1.140
Is it OK if I simply upgrade using Sony PC Companion without using Flashtool and FTF file?
Are there any advantages/disadvantages or any implications of doing this either way when upgrading on a new phone.
Probably down the line I will root and install CM10/11 but not now. Plz suggest.
I have started installing using PC Companion. It is downloading the software to PC and will take about 4 hrs
What I am concerned about is whether it will ask me to choose the version (singapore, global generic etc) or directly install the appropriate one as per some internal manufacturing details of the phone?
saurav_k said:
Just got the phone.
It has 9.1.A.0.490. So I need to update it to 9.1.A.1.140
Is it OK if I simply upgrade using Sony PC Companion without using Flashtool and FTF file?
Are there any advantages/disadvantages or any implications of doing this either way when upgrading on a new phone.
Probably down the line I will root and install CM10/11 but not now. Plz suggest.
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If you get the update through PCC, just update there. Flashtool is an alternative solution, if you don't get the update in PCC.
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saurav_k said:
I have started installing using PC Companion. It is downloading the software to PC and will take about 4 hrs
What I am concerned about is whether it will ask me to choose the version (singapore, global generic etc) or directly install the appropriate one as per some internal manufacturing details of the phone?
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It won't ask for you, which version to install. As u said, the appropriate one will be installed.
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NuriJ said:
If you get the update through PCC, just update there. Flashtool is an alternative solution, if you don't get the update in PCC.
Edit:
It won't ask for you, which version to install. As u said, the appropriate one will be installed.
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Thanks. How will it know which one is appropriate or I mean to say how will it detect? I want to install a global generic version and not any country specific version like phillipines, singapore etc.
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Thanks. How will it know which one is appropriate or I mean to say how will it detect? I want to install a global generic version and not any country specific version like phillipines, singapore etc.
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In which case you need to find that ftf and flash it in flashtool
Pccompanion will only flash the region specific one for you unless you change a number in your build.prop
In steps to install FTF using flashtool, following is mentioned:
"e) open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok. Important - if you do not want to delete any data of your phone, just uncheck flashing userdata.sin file. All data will remain in your phone, but sometimes it can cause additional troubles. So it is better (and I recommend that) to do the backup of your personal data, than proceed with clean instalation and then restore your personal data."
I have a brand new phone. No personal data saved yet like contacts, messages etc. So no worries there.
But does this mean that I will loose the phones stock data like music, video samples and some additonal pre-installed apps if I choose to flash?
Second question:
"f) turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button "
The window will pop up after the update is done? or I have to keep holding volume rocker down during the installation? I mean how long do I need to keep it pressed down?
EDIT - The FTFs available here in first post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227747
are for which region. Name has a "CE". Seems Central Europe?
Can you plz guide me to the Global/International Generic FTF for Xperia V
EDIT - Baseband of the phone is: 8960A-AAAAANAZQ-3003028-37. Which country does this belong to?
saurav_k said:
In steps to install FTF using flashtool, following is mentioned:
"e) open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok. Important - if you do not want to delete any data of your phone, just uncheck flashing userdata.sin file. All data will remain in your phone, but sometimes it can cause additional troubles. So it is better (and I recommend that) to do the backup of your personal data, than proceed with clean instalation and then restore your personal data."
I have a brand new phone. No personal data saved yet like contacts, messages etc. So no worries there.
But does this mean that I will loose the phones stock data like music, video samples and some additonal pre-installed apps if I choose to flash?
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All data will be deleted, except for internal storage and external sdcard. (make sure to uncheck format of sdcard partition in flashtool, if you see it)
saurav_k said:
Second question:
"f) turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button "
The window will pop up after the update is done? or I have to keep holding volume rocker down during the installation? I mean how long do I need to keep it pressed down?
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Once flashtool starts the flashing process, and the LED is green, you can release it.
saurav_k said:
EDIT - The FTFs available here in first post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227747
are for which region. Name has a "CE". Seems Central Europe?
Can you plz guide me to the Global/International Generic FTF for Xperia V
EDIT - Baseband of the phone is: 8960A-AAAAANAZQ-3003028-37. Which country does this belong to?
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Baseband wouldn't matter at all, just find a world generic firmware FTF to flash.
Edit: Yes it stands for central europe.
NuriJ said:
Baseband wouldn't matter at all, just find a world generic firmware FTF to flash.
Edit: Yes it stands for central europe.
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Thanks. Went through all posts in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42459460
Couldn't find a world generic.
Can you help me find plz.
EDIT - PC Companion has finished downloading the firmware and is ready for me to switch the phone on to install. Not sure which version it is. Apparently, there seems to be no INTL / World / Global Generic ftf out for LT25i 9.1.A.1.140 firmware yet. Ones I saw are: Singapore, Malasiya, Nordic Generic, CE.
What exactly is the difference in these? What Region specific data it will have. It still will have all languages support so I can choose English. I suppose.
Does this means maps will be loaded for that particular region only?
Shall I just go ahead with upgrade via companion.
You cannot go wrong using by pccompanion.
Its not a hack, not a trick, it's the official way Sony want you to do it. So just go ahead and do it
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
I really am at a loss now.
There seems to be nothing that i am doing that is making it possible for me to get my phone rooted.
I am running 4.3 .290 on an unbranded c6903 and i have been trying for the last week to downgrade it to .534 so i can root the phone.
I have gone through the forum and have tried the recommended ways. I have downloaded all the correct ftf files. I have flashtool up to date.
I started with downgrading direct to .534 but the IMEI number just read 00000etc. I re-read the forum and saw that i should try and go to .557 before downgrading to .534. Same thing happened. No IMEI number. I then tried a different ftf file to no avail.
Today i saw someone say to use SUS but not to wipe Data. Tried it and the phone got stuck in a bootloop.
I am at a loss. I have never had a phone which was so difficult to root. I have rooted nearly all my android phones before the Z1 and i am confident with doing so.
I really like the phone and i will not be replacing it anytime soon. But has anyone got any ideas that can help me so i can get this phone rooted.
bernj175 said:
I really am at a loss now.
There seems to be nothing that i am doing that is making it possible for me to get my phone rooted.
I am running 4.3 .290 on an unbranded c6903 and i have been trying for the last week to downgrade it to .534 so i can root the phone.
I have gone through the forum and have tried the recommended ways. I have downloaded all the correct ftf files. I have flashtool up to date.
I started with downgrading direct to .534 but the IMEI number just read 00000etc. I re-read the forum and saw that i should try and go to .557 before downgrading to .534. Same thing happened. No IMEI number. I then tried a different ftf file to no avail.
Today i saw someone say to use SUS but not to wipe Data. Tried it and the phone got stuck in a bootloop.
I am at a loss. I have never had a phone which was so difficult to root. I have rooted nearly all my android phones before the Z1 and i am confident with doing so.
I really like the phone and i will not be replacing it anytime soon. But has anyone got any ideas that can help me so i can get this phone rooted.
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To get your IMEI back you will need to update to .290 (once you get on .290 firmware your IMEI should reappear).Then you can either go through .257 to .534 or you can use a special .534 ftf made by [NUT] where no IMEI loss occurs. You can use my guide to guide you through the process:
Jumping directly to .534 it will lost IMEI. You can't or you use one posted by NUT.
shem2409 said:
To get your IMEI back you will need to update to .290 (once you get on .290 firmware your IMEI should reappear).Then you can either go through .257 to .534 or you can use a special .534 ftf made by [NUT] where no IMEI loss occurs. You can use my guide to guide you through the process:
Thanks for the reply.
Alas i have tried this method but i am unable to download the ftf made by NUT. It wont download. There is no seeders.
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bernj175 said:
Alas i have tried this method but i am unable to download the ftf made by NUT. It wont download. There is no seeders.
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HERE
This is the Video Tutorial poster by @shem2409, in the video tutorial check the links, Point 4), to download the FTF by NUT.
Thanks again.
I have downloaded it but when i extract the zip it comes up as ''sin file'' and not ftf files.
Tried to create a ftf bundle in flashtool but it won't flash. It comes up with ERROR.
Again i am at a loss
bernj175 said:
Thanks again.
I have downloaded it but when i extract the zip it comes up as ''sin file'' and not ftf files.
Tried to create a ftf bundle in flashtool but it won't flash. It comes up with ERROR.
Again i am at a loss
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I don't know what you downloaded but I downloaded the file from the first link today, which shem2409 posted, and I have a classic FTF file, 767.8MB. Both links give me FTF extension file so check again what exactly you downloaded. Anyway if the file is correct rename the extension from .sin to .ftf and you are ready to flash.
Nope. I am not getting a classic ftf file. I am downloading the file. I am extracting the zip and it is giving me a breakdown of the files in sin format. No ftf file to be seen anywhere.
I have downloaded ftf files no issue apart from these ones.
I guess i am doing something wrong somewhere but i am now feeling like a noob as i cannot for the life of me figure out what the hell i am doing wrong.
I even tried to create an ftf file bundle using flashtool but to no avail.
Still at a loss. I am using WinRAR extract to by the way.
Do what I told you. Don't do what you think because you will mess up stuff and at the end you will brick you phone trying to flash some kind of file made by you. If you downloaded correctly from the Point 4) from the Video Tutorial and the size is 770MB then you have just to rename the file from .sin to .ftf, do you understand? Then try to make the process again via flashtool and all will be fine.
I would do but i do not have a ''file'' as such.... When i extract the zip. I have a complete breakdown of the file in sin format and it includes boot folder, META-INF folder and 14 different .sin files.
My understanding is that all together these will make a ftf file but i cant get them into that format. They are in one folder and when opened it gives me a complete breakdown of the file in sin format.
I cannot explain it more and i am unable to copy and paste on here what it is i am seeing.
I have never had this problems with any files before and i cannot figure out what i am doing wrong this time
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I would do but i do not have a ''file'' as such.... When i extract the zip. I have a complete breakdown of the file in sin format and it includes boot folder, META-INF folder and 14 different .sin files.
My understanding is that all together these will make a ftf file but i cant get them into that format. They are in one folder and when opened it gives me a complete breakdown of the file in sin format.
I cannot explain it more and i am unable to copy and paste on here what it is i am seeing.
I have never had this problems with any files before and i cannot figure out what i am doing wrong this time
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Ok, now I understand, you get files like on the pictures I posted, right?
Then rename the .zip file to .ftf. If you do not see the extensions on your PC like .txt, .doc, then go to Control Pannel > Folder Options > View and uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" then Apply and go to rename the Zip file to .ftf and you are ready to flash.
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Ok, now I understand, you get files like on the pictures I posted, right?
Then rename the .zip file to .ftf. If you do not see the extensions on your PC like .txt, .doc, then go to Control Pannel > Folder Options > View and uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" then Apply and go to rename the Zip file to .ftf and you are ready to flash.
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Thanks. Will do that and have another go.
Ok. Now got the phone rooted, backed up and updated to latest version.
Thanks again for the help. Now i can go get some sleep.:victory::victory::victory:
Can the firmware (.534) by NUT be used with C6902 model?
Thanks to anyone who is assisting me.
livelyyoungman said:
Can the firmware (.534) by NUT be used with C6902 model?
Thanks to anyone who is assisting me.
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Not really, is for C6903 only and I will not recommend to cross over. BTW, to avoid the IMEI lost in the case to downgrade directly to .534 with other Firmware just exclude "Baseband" and all will be fine.
If you're planning to upgrade anyway you'll get your IMEI back, so just root it and upgrade.
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eclyptos said:
Not really, is for C6903 only and I will not recommend to cross over. BTW, to avoid the IMEI lost in the case to downgrade directly to .534 with other Firmware just exclude "Baseband" and all will be fine.
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Thanks for the post.
No that did not work for me. Downgrading to .534 excluding "Baseband" too resulted in loss of IMEI. Tried a few times and failed miserably. I feel I will have to downgrade to .257 before getting to .534 as this is the other suggestion to downgrade without loosing IMEI. But the issue I am facing is that the flash tool does not seem to recognize the .257 ftf file that I downloaded. Not sure why. So planning to download the Global .257 release and then try downgrading to .534 so as to get to rooted status.
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If you're planning to upgrade anyway you'll get your IMEI back, so just root it and upgrade.
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
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I would be upgrading to the latest firmware but need a rooted device. Rooting 4.3 without unlocking the BL is not possible. Hence want to take the round about way of getting this achieved.
Hi folks, I have an Xperia Z and its still stuck at 4.1.2
It's a prototype model, I've used the phone now for months and its been working great despite the lack of updates but I'm hoping it can have the latest software like the rest of the phones out there.
The bottom of the phone has C6606 written on it but the image on the screen shows C6616. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
tinodevoe said:
Hi folks, I have an Xperia Z and its still stuck at 4.1.2
It's a prototype model, I've used the phone now for months and its been working great despite the lack of updates but I'm hoping it can have the latest software like the rest of the phones out there.
The bottom of the phone has C6606 written on it but the image on the screen shows C6616. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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can you take a screenshot of the 6616 screen? and can you go to the firmware by customization thread and follow the instructions? what is your cust.# ?
Thanks for the reply. l've PM'd you a link to the screen shot since I can't post any links on the forum yet. I'll check out the customization thread.
tinodevoe said:
Thanks for the reply. l've PM'd you a link to the screen shot since I can't post any links on the forum yet. I'll check out the customization thread.
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I think you can flash c6606 Software without problems... Maybe even of C6603 via Flashtool.
tinodevoe said:
Thanks for the reply. l've PM'd you a link to the screen shot since I can't post any links on the forum yet. I'll check out the customization thread.
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OK, that is really very strange. You could try to contact DoomLord or Apollo89, they have knowledge of such things.
Are you rooted? Can you do a CWM Backup? I suggest having a full backup before flashing another rom. So in case you need it, you can flash it back.
I am not sure if you have the same kernel as the rest of us. If you can not do a CWM backup, and are not rooted, you need to find a way to extract the file "boot.img" from the phone. This is the kernel, which you can easily flash back. But for this operation, a bootloader unlock will most probably be necessary.
If you can get no help from Doom or Apollo and can not extract boot.img, you might need to flash hoping for luck, or stay on the firmware you have.
Disclaimer: I might be much too paranoid, after all your phone seems to have the same hardware as the normal one, and a flash of a 10.4.B.0.569 ROM should be no problem. I just don't want to be the one that did not warn you and be responsable for a broken phone...
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EDIT: Just had a look at the thread, C6616 is bell Canada, if you had found that, you could have reported back and told us that you solved the problem.
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thanks for the advice. I still haven't tried anything with the phone. I've unlocked and flashed the firmware on my old Galaxy Nexus which for some reason also never updated (bought directly from Bell) but this one trying to read through all the information I'm having some trouble deciding on which method to use and where to really start.
If someone has a simple tutorial on flashing these phones please do share, otherwise I might just leave it as is and by the latest Nexus when this phone's done.
tinodevoe said:
thanks for the advice. I still haven't tried anything with the phone. I've unlocked and flashed the firmware on my old Galaxy Nexus which for some reason also never updated (bought directly from Bell) but this one trying to read through all the information I'm having some trouble deciding on which method to use and where to really start.
If someone has a simple tutorial on flashing these phones please do share, otherwise I might just leave it as is and by the latest Nexus when this phone's done.
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Here is the link where its all explained http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
Also there is this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8EQmufr0lw
You need to download latest flashtool and latest firmware FTF for your model and follow instructions, really not hard, hardest part is to w8 untill all that downloads from internet
N1k0la89 said:
Here is the link where its all explained http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
Also there is this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8EQmufr0lw
You need to download latest flashtool and latest firmware FTF for your model and follow instructions, really not hard, hardest part is to w8 untill all that downloads from internet
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sorry to sound dumb, but I can't figure out which firmware to select for my phone. Can someone please recommend a link for the correct file to flash this with? Also does it matter which generic firmware I use? I don't want to get the Bell firmware and end up with all the bloatware they have on there. I'd prefer as close to a clean firmware as possible so I can start getting the latest updates onto this phone.
tinodevoe said:
sorry to sound dumb, but I can't figure out which firmware to select for my phone. Can someone please recommend a link for the correct file to flash this with? Also does it matter which generic firmware I use? I don't want to get the Bell firmware and end up with all the bloatware they have on there. I'd prefer as close to a clean firmware as possible so I can start getting the latest updates onto this phone.
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I think all Generic firmwares have the same "bloatware" app in common and all carrier branded firmwares have their carrier specific apps, so just choose a generic firmware and then remove all unuseful bloatware apps (if you go root).
akisg said:
I think all Generic firmwares have the same "bloatware" app in common and all carrier branded firmwares have their carrier specific apps, so just choose a generic firmware and then remove all unuseful bloatware apps (if you go root).
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I finally just tried one method, following the guide here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
I installed flashtool and installed the stock Bell software, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390178
It looked like everything went fine and when checking system updates it showed 4.3 was finally available!
but then after it downloaded the file I tried to install and it just gave me an error message :crying:
So what would be the next step for me?
tinodevoe said:
I finally just tried one method, following the guide here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
I installed flashtool and installed the stock Bell software, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390178
It looked like everything went fine and when checking system updates it showed 4.3 was finally available!
but then after it downloaded the file I tried to install and it just gave me an error message :crying:
So what would be the next step for me?
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Any info about that error??
Why not flash to 4.3 directly with flashtool or to 4.2 and then upgrade to 4.3?
Also try a fresh install by wiping data (if you have already a backup of them of course) it maybe helps..
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Any info about that error??
Why not flash to 4.3 directly with flashtool or to 4.2 and then upgrade to 4.3?
Also try a fresh install by wiping data (if you have already a backup of them of course) it maybe helps..
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I've tried a couple times now to update that system update, its 10.4.B.0.569, once it starts to install it goes to the robot install logo at the startup for a second then starts the phone right away without doing the full install. The message on screen is simply "could not install".
i'll try a factory reset then directly to 4.3. I'm assuming I can use the same method as before or do I need to look into rooting the phone now?
tinodevoe said:
I've tried a couple times now to update that system update, its 10.4.B.0.569, once it starts to install it goes to the robot install logo at the startup for a second then starts the phone right away without doing the full install. The message on screen is simply "could not install".
i'll try a factory reset then directly to 4.3. I'm assuming I can use the same method as before or do I need to look into rooting the phone now?
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As soon you are installing a stock rom, you don't have to worry about root.
But if you wanna root, your only choice is to flash a 4.2 rom, root it with a method of your choice and then upgrade to a prerooted 4.3.
Can someone please point me in the right direction to a FW that works with my phone? the only one that I seem to be able to use with flashtool is this one here which is 4.1.2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390178
however it won't let me update the system!
I'm guessing that I need a C6616 firmware to make this work, but I also tried this one, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2612159 and I get an error in flashtools, in red writing 'ERROR - error flashing. Aborted'.
I've been searching on here and all the other firmwares are 6603 which I tried a couple and again errors in flashtools.
trying again with that 4.1.2 its flashing it but its not the firmware I need!
ok, finally got one of them to work! I'm not sure what it was but I downloaded a bunch of firmwares until one of them finally updated me to 4.3.
thanks for all the help!
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
Wrong section buddy. Should be in the q and a section and you can actually ask in the help thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2345372
I would love to answer your question but I'm on my phone, very limited on what I can do atm.
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LitoNi said:
Wrong section buddy. Should be in the q and a section and you can actually ask in the help thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2345372
I would love to answer your question but I'm on my phone, very limited on what I can do atm.
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Damn, I didn't realize, hopefully a mod will be kind enough to move it. Thank you.
Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Welcome to xda where everyone starts off as a noob
Don't worry we all make mistakes hopefully a moderator will move it in the right place.
Now to answer your questions
a) A firmware is the software installed on your device you have got it right in your specs.
b) The method of rooting depends on the firmware. The firmware you have does not allow easy rooting.
You have two options since your bootloader can be unlocked
1) Backup your ta partition using the backup utility and store it on your computer. Unlock your bootloader and root your device by following the guide posted by cookie ninja in the xperia z
android development section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656698
[GUIDE][ROOT] How to Root 101 Firmware and regain LB
2) Downgrade your firmware to android 4.2.2 by flashing an FTF file using flashtool (you can find these in the development section as well) and then root using doomlords rooting toolkit. You can then upgrade to even android 4.4 by flashing any of the pre rooted roms from the development section.
All the best.
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Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped
Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time.......
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Sony smartphones are nearly impossible to hard brick, unless you restored a wrong bootloader TA partition.(the one not from your own device)
The worst case scenario which you can get is total wipeout of every data you have on your phone, so always make a backup of things you need before doing anything.
The things you will need:
1.Basic computer skills
2.Knowing the bootloader of your phone
3.Knowing how to use custom recovery (cwm or twrp)
4.Knowing how to use flashtool
5.Keep a backup of firmware files (ftf) in case anything happen
6.Always check the forum in case the old backup of something of yours won't work in your phone after you updated
Thank you guys, you're all wonderful.
Raptyrox said:
Thank you guys, you're all wonderful.
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You're welcome bro!:highfive:
androidfreak70 said:
Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped
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One question, if I root it I can install kitkat? Just as an example.
Raptyrox said:
One question, if I root it I can install kitkat? Just as an example.
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If you want stock unmodded one you can do it without root. And if you want a rooted with dual recovery you will need root
But I advise you not to use stock kitkat because its lags alot and low battery life
Try those if you want:
Stock no root needed ( flash via flashtool)
Modded and fast with Root and recoveryROOT NEEDED
Thanks!
androidfreak70 said:
Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped
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This is what has to be done. Took me a while but yeah its worth it at the end.
Obillion said:
This is what has to be done. Took me a while but yeah its worth it at the end.
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:good::good:
I made the mistake of unlocking my bootloader without making a backup of my TA, so make sure you don't make the same mistake. Not an issue really unless you REALLY want OTA updates.
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