Anyone know if I can update my phone without using the PC Companion software, when I check for updates on my phone it says none are available?
If you have rooted your device, you should be able to flash the new rom. But I don't know why you wouldn't want to use PC Companion.
The reason I didn't want to do that was because I am at work and didn't think I would need it on this pc and my home one, but I have now installed it here as well and it still says no updates available?
Yet according to the sony website it was released yesterday...
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-z/
wonneil said:
The reason I didn't want to do that was because I am at work and didn't think I would need it on this pc and my home one, but I have now installed it here as well and it still says no updates available?
Yet according to the sony website it was released yesterday...
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-z/
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Click "Check For Update" on that link and update ur phone via sony site
It is saying that it is up-to-date;
but still my phone is showing 350 firmware!
x102x96x said:
Click "Check For Update" on that link and update ur phone via sony site
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I'm getting seriously annoyed that the Sony website has now just been updated to say that in the UK the new firmware version is 434 but I've STILL not received any updates. I've never even received 350v2. What the hell?! Going to end up throwing the phone at the wall at this rate. My phone is unbranded, I don't get it.
C1emen7s said:
I'm getting seriously annoyed that the Sony website has now just been updated to say that in the UK the new firmware version is 434 but I've STILL not received any updates. I've never even received 350v2. What the hell?! Going to end up throwing the phone at the wall at this rate. My phone is unbranded, I don't get it.
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Just flash ftf
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krabappel2548 said:
Just flash ftf
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Do I need to be rooted to do that?
C1emen7s said:
Do I need to be rooted to do that?
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Flashing the Stock ROM/Firmware doesn't need Root
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wonneil said:
Anyone know if I can update my phone without using the PC Companion software, when I check for updates on my phone it says none are available?
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hey check this tool;
http://www.sonymobile.com/us/tools/update-service/
it worked when i had this kinda problem whit lt26i
unable to access recovery
how to do that if you cant access recovery after root? tried power down hold down volume button, no green light just rebooted into safe mode, would not say i was a total noob, but its looking alot like it lol, any help would be appreciated
krabappel2548 said:
Just flash ftf
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When flashing with FlashTool, you don't need to hold power+vol down (or up?), just vol down on a completely turned off phone.
use this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178913
6602 update with 6603 latest firmware can use lte netwotk? That is true?
st3v3n_lee said:
6602 update with 6603 latest firmware can use lte netwotk? That is true?
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but don't u think LTE support need both compatible hardware and software?
if u install firmware of .03 so a hardware like modem or something else u will need !!!
x102x96x said:
but don't u think LTE support need both compatible hardware and software?
if u install firmware of .03 so a hardware like modem or something else u will need !!!
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My friends say hardware between 6002 and 6003 not different, just software lock 6602 lte.
He cant try becouse he country not support lte network.
I just litle confused is true 6602 and 6603 use same hardware?
because i buy 6603 and more expensive than 6602
if i flash the update with the tool, do i lose my warranty ?
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if i flash the update with the tool, do i lose my warranty ?
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no
olafs93 said:
if i flash the update with the tool, do i lose my warranty ?
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Flashing Stock ROM won't void warranty
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st3v3n_lee said:
My friends say hardware between 6002 and 6003 not different, just software lock 6602 lte.
He cant try becouse he country not support lte network.
I just litle confused is true 6602 and 6603 use same hardware?
because i buy 6603 and more expensive than 6602
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more expensive !
but thr s no different between price of c6602 and 03 in sony centers !!!
I have flashed my C6602 with C6603 firmware, and in INFO menu if i choose LTE it just switches back to GSM/WCDMA or what was previous choice.
Is there a place I can get the latest stock roms? I have xperia z which is on three network, would flashing the sony rom remove the branding? And if it does is the warranty lost then?
I know htc roms are available on a website but I can't find one for xperia z.
I want to flash it just because I still have not received the update, but do branded phones get the update at same time as unbranded ones?
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Just checked and it appears that there is a new FW certified. I hope this is for the UK generic as I have not received the 7.0.A.3.195 or .197 FW yet. I am still running 7.0.A.1.303.
Why not just flash the ftf?
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Why not just flash the ftf?
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It has not been released yet, it has only been certified by ptcrb, that does not even gurantee it will be released.
No I mean for 3.195
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No I mean for 3.195
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i see, maybe he does not want to unlock the bootloader but wants to have root.
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No I mean for 3.195
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I do not want to change the UK generic FW I have now. I would rather keep it until I get the official update.
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i see, maybe he does not want to unlock the bootloader but wants to have root.
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Yes that also...
Is this about this news? http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2012/11...upgrade-for-xperia-t-and-xperia-tx/#more-6488
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Hi guys,
Whats the latest UK Firmware?
My new Xperia T, bought on the 9th is running 7.0.A.1.303, does it include the batter features etc?
Thanks.
SWFlyerUK said:
Hi guys,
Whats the latest UK Firmware?
My new Xperia T, bought on the 9th is running 7.0.A.1.303, does it include the batter features etc?
Thanks.
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No, this is the original FW. I still have that. It has not been updated yet.
SWFlyerUK said:
Hi guys,
Whats the latest UK Firmware?
My new Xperia T, bought on the 9th is running 7.0.A.1.303, does it include the batter features etc?
Thanks.
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You can find UK .ftfs in the all in one thread if you want to update to 7.0.A.3.195
SWFlyerUK said:
Hi guys,
Whats the latest UK Firmware?
My new Xperia T, bought on the 9th is running 7.0.A.1.303, does it include the batter features etc?
Thanks.
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You can find UK .ftfs in the all in one thread if you want to update to 7.0.A.3.195
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The 195 firmware in the all-in-one thread is for Vodafone UK (and one for O2 UK I've just seen added.)
Just like Batman, I'm waiting for the generic UK version. Up to you though SWFlyerUK.
Any difference between them?
My phone was bought from and locked to Orange.
emuX said:
The 195 firmware in the all-in-one thread is for Vodafone UK (and one for O2 UK I've just seen added.)
Just like Batman, I'm waiting for the generic UK version. Up to you though SWFlyerUK.
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Thats fine, but all you have to do is remove the bloatware and you will end up with a debranded FW, that is of course if you want to root, and on this FW you need to unlock the bootloader to do that.
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Any difference between them?
My phone was bought from and locked to Orange.
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none at all, you will just get some extra vodafone bloatware apps that can be removed with titanium backup, again with the proviso you want to root.
Thanks for the quick response, determined not to mess with this phone, so it's rooted but will keep bootloader locked and stock firmware
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Thanks for the quick response, determined not to mess with this phone, so it's rooted but will keep bootloader locked and stock firmware
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Thats fine, but if you update to .195 you will have to unlock the bootloader in order to root it again, unless a new exploit is found.
Hi all please help me
My phone was bought from and locked to Orange.
Orange blocks fastboot and assumes simlock.
can i unlock My bootloader? if so, how.
due to the original method: allowed-NO
(so sorry my english is poor)
Goto the dial pad and type
#*#*service*#*#
Look for the menu to see if bootloader unlocking is allowed.
If it is then follow my guide in the all in one thread on how to unlock via the official Sony way
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bootloader unlock allowed:No
It is therefore another way?
marek123totos92 said:
bootloader unlock allowed:No
It is therefore another way?
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No, not that I know of. Sorry.
When will the 4.2.2 update be released in the UK? Seems like it's been out for a while, yet my phone still hasn't found the update using either OTA or with PC Companion on my laptop.
We don't have the insight to say. Nobody has. And no crystal balls.
4.2.2 has been out for a few days only and is clearly rolling out across the piste.
Just wait patiently or use one of the other Generic ones if you're really that desperate. They're all basically the same apart from minor app differences.
I think Vodafone has released it someone on another forum updated his to 422 via Sony bridge on a Mac.
Never.... (joking)
Considering we were left out of the last few updates wouldn't surprise me if we are the last to get this one.
So I would guess a month
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I got the update yesterday on Vodafone UK
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Any splash screens on this firmware. Also do you have the FTF ?
Thanks
My phone didnt alert me but using PCC identified and upgraded last night. On VF UK branded handset
dyawlak said:
My phone didnt alert me but using PCC identified and upgraded last night
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You have a UK unbranded device? Customisation number 1270-7689? Or some other UK device?
Not booting up my PC to find out if this is true or not, as other methods of checking are still showing 434 as the latest available for UK unbranded.
Edit: I see you edited your post. Yes, most are aware that Vodafone have updated
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kingvortex said:
You have a UK unbranded device? Customisation number 1270-7689? Or some other UK device?
Not booting up my PC to find out if this is true or not, as other methods of checking are still showing 434 as the latest available for UK unbranded.
Edit: I see you edited your post. Yes, most are aware that Vodafone have updated
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Mines was a VF UK handset upgrade - so branded to them. The phone itself didn't report any system/software upgrades, but as soon as I ran up PCC and plugged it in, PCC kicked off the upgrade.
Just use the Sony original Japanese update it doesn't change the language or anything and everything works out is the official Sony update and u just flash it with a flash tool no wipe of data or anything and u can easily root it with doomlords rooting method. It's a one click root.
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Just change to a different generic customization. Some people seem to think that there is something special about UK firmware, but that isn't true at all (except that it seems to get updated last). All customizations contain the same baseband, kernel and core. The only difference is the bundled apps, build.prop and some overlays. I think 'Generic ES' is the best customization to change to. It contains all Sony apps (so you won't lose Video Unlimited or anything), of course it also contains all languages and it seems to get updates first.
Also, please stop asking when an update for a certain customization will be released. Nobody will be able to tell you, so it's completely useless to ask. There are ways enough to check the latest version for your customization. I have a list that I update daily or even multiple times a day, you can also create a browser bookmark to Sony's Firmware Update Server (see same thread) or you can use this web check: http://scavenger.ch/sonyupdate/.
Don't worry, it should come sometime this decade...we might even get the firmware update that everyone else has had for 2 months before 2017...wouldn't that be great?
murrayalex said:
Don't worry, it should come sometime this decade...we might even get the firmware update that everyone else has had for 2 months before 2017...wouldn't that be great?
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Instead of waiting weeks/months/ages and complaining, just change to a different firmware customization like everyone else did. What are you scared of? There's always the possibility of changing back to 'Generic UK'.
dante501 said:
Just use the Sony original Japanese update it doesn't change the language or anything and everything works out is the official Sony update and u just flash it with a flash tool
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Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks
tonylee2000 said:
Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks
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That doesn't exist. In Japan, the Xperia Z was only available through the carrier NTT DoCoMo, which had a slightly different version with a different model number (SO-02E).
Check this list for the available customizations: [INFO] Latest firmware version per customization (region/branding). For the UK, I would recommend 'Generic ES'.
Apollo89 said:
Instead of waiting weeks/months/ages and complaining, just change to a different firmware customization like everyone else did. What are you scared of? There's always the possibility of changing back to 'Generic UK'.
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I have xperia z hspa , and I don't want to change the customization , can I flash the TW one ?? or is there any other options for the c6602 ?
hamud.q said:
I have xperia z hspa , and I don't want to change the customization , can I flash the TW one ?? or is there any other options for the c6602 ?
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Downloading the 'Generic TW' FTF and flashing it with Flashtool, or changing your customization number in build.prop and updating with Sony PC Companion will give exactly the same result. 'Generic TW' is the only customization that has been updated for C6602. It also seems to get updates first each time. So I recommend to use that firmware.
I will sell my XZ and buy Galaxy S4 i think, its not about changing customization etc it shows how Sony treat UK customers...
qucharski said:
I will sell my XZ and buy Galaxy S4 i think, its not about changing customization etc it shows how Sony treat UK customers...
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Good luck with your (plastic) Galaxy S4 (with ugly *** TouchWiz) then. Hopefully Samsung will release updates faster to the UK
Do you really care so much about the 'Generic UK' customization? It's not like it contains any special features that can't be found in other customizations.
tonylee2000 said:
Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks
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here you go download the whole thing unzip it flash with flashtool and ur done then use doomlord rooting and done
rom ftf https://uhub.netvigator.com/web/quickshare_filedownload.html#IaThdlku8TwZiL32NjkSjn34s::
doomlord root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
Hey guys i need some help, i managed to get a Sony Xperia Z (Tmobile's C6606) model, i got it rooted, but i wanted to know if it can be updated to 4.2.2 JellyBean or do you think its best to wait until 4.4 comes out and see if Tmobile will release a update for it..
Thanks Guys
djluda876 said:
Hey guys i need some help, i managed to get a Sony Xperia Z (Tmobile's C6606) model, i got it rooted, but i wanted to know if it can be updated to 4.2.2 JellyBean or do you think its best to wait until 4.4 comes out and see if Tmobile will release a update for it..
Thanks Guys
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Yes. Just install the Sony PC Companion software and plug it in your computer and it should just prompt to update.
djluda876 said:
Hey guys i need some help, i managed to get a Sony Xperia Z (Tmobile's C6606) model, i got it rooted, but i wanted to know if it can be updated to 4.2.2 JellyBean or do you think its best to wait until 4.4 comes out and see if Tmobile will release a update for it..
Thanks Guys
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if you want you can put a c6603 rom, so did I with my z of t-mobile and it works perfectly here is the tutorial is super easy and does not take more than 5 minutes http://forum.xda-developers.com/show. php ...? t = 2240614
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if you want you can put a c6603 rom, so did I with my z of t-mobile and it works perfectly here is the tutorial is super easy and does not take more than 5 minutes http://forum.xda-developers.com/show. php ...? t = 2240614
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can you repost that link... it isnt working
Mobe1969 said:
Yes. Just install the Sony PC Companion software and plug it in your computer and it should just prompt to update.
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It hasn't been released for the T-Mobile C6606 yet. The only way at this point is to use flashtool to flash a generic 6603 ftf
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djluda876 said:
Hey guys i need some help, i managed to get a Sony Xperia Z (Tmobile's C6606) model, i got it rooted, but i wanted to know if it can be updated to 4.2.2 JellyBean or do you think its best to wait until 4.4 comes out and see if Tmobile will release a update for it..
Thanks Guys
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By updating you lose WiFi calling and gain the battery bug. I personally flashed back to 4.1.2.
Has anyone tested a 4.3 rom on a c6606?
xDC23 said:
Has anyone tested a 4.3 rom on a c6606?
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If you can find a 4.3 rom that will work on a locked bootloader please link me to it and I'll install it on my C6606 and test it out for you
jesusfranco said:
If you can find a 4.3 rom that will work on a locked bootloader please link me to it and I'll install it on my C6606 and test it out for you
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hmm....i don't believe any of them can be installed with a locked bootloader since you have to install a boot.img after the rom.
As far as I know all c6606 are locked and unlocking is not allowed. If anyone knows otherwise and knows of any genuine services that unlock the boot loader I would love to know.
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can you repost that link... it isnt working
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Here is the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Just un-tick baseband in flashtool and flash it. Thanks a gm007 Working 100%
I need the 4.1.2 ftf for xpz c6606 tmobile preferably, I can't find it anywhere!
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It hasn't been released for the T-Mobile C6606 yet. The only way at this point is to use flashtool to flash a generic 6603 ftf
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By updating you lose WiFi calling and gain the battery bug. I personally flashed back to 4.1.2.
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Hello, the reason I need the old firware is because my phone is in a bootloop and can't use the phone at all so I can't enable unknown sources or activate usb debugging which is what I need to root, I remember that with this old firmware I could still access the phone, I'm new to all this so it is confusing for me. This xperia phone is a pain inthe***.
Hey guys!!!
I'm waiting for 4.4.4 update. However the update is available in my country (greece) but i dont receive any notification and pc companion says that i have latest update. So has anyone an ftf for my country/region(i cant find other exept of france) or any idea what's going on? (my phone is sim unlocked, c6903 and i don't want other country's ftf )
mitsosJL said:
i don't want other country's ftf )
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Why not? It makes no difference to the phones performance.
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Why not? It makes no difference to the phones performance.
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Hahahaha just my whimsy (I havent any problem to flash an ftf of another country )
Hello from Australia, still on KitKat, the ISP's haven't even received Lollipop here and its not looking like we will get an update any time soon...
So i have been thinking about CM12.1.
From what it looks like, there are only nightlies available....
Is it worth getting on that?
Are they safe enough?
Are there any other methods of getting lollipop on my device as a daily driver?
How would i go about installing CM12.1 on the Xperia Z1?
Cheers,
Marcel
Why don't you flash an official lollipop firmware? (from another carrier or a generic one). CM12.1 still have some bugs...
Search in "General" or "Android development" for stock lollipop "ftf" or "pre-rooted firmware" it's easy and safe to install
DorianX said:
Why don't you flash an official lollipop firmware? (from another carrier or a generic one). CM12.1 still have some bugs...
Search in "General" or "Android development" for stock lollipop "ftf" or "pre-rooted firmware" it's easy and safe to install
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wouldnt one from another carrier (have to be a different country as the only 2 in australia dont have anything) not work with networks here? i have read in lots of places all the builds that people offer for the Z1 have issues with network and the camera. would all features work??
Well, just check frequencies...
Here in Italy we can flash anything that is EURO-LTE... Just have a look for GLOBAL-LTE rom... I think it might actually work. If it doesn't, you aren't bricking nothing, just flash 4.4.4 ftf...
I also suggest you to use xperifirm to check and download the ftfs
=)
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CappyT said:
Well, just check frequencies...
Here in Italy we can flash anything that is EURO-LTE... Just have a look for GLOBAL-LTE rom... I think it might actually work. If it doesn't, you aren't bricking nothing, just flash 4.4.4 ftf...
I also suggest you to use xperifirm to check and download the ftfs
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where abouts would i find this global version? cant seem to find it on xperifirm?
CappyT said:
Well, just check frequencies...
Here in Italy we can flash anything that is EURO-LTE... Just have a look for GLOBAL-LTE rom... I think it might actually work. If it doesn't, you aren't bricking nothing, just flash 4.4.4 ftf...
I also suggest you to use xperifirm to check and download the ftfs
=)
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i cant seem to find the global version anywhere?
marcelrees said:
i cant seem to find the global version anywhere?
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Whats the version of your Z1??
Like mine is C6902..
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Whats the version of your Z1??
Like mine is C6902..
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C6903
kathanpatel1001 said:
Whats the version of your Z1??
Like mine is C6902..
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Will the Hong Kong Global-LTE version work in Australia? Wont be any different will it?
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Will the Hong Kong Global-LTE version work in Australia? Wont be any different will it?
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Question is does Australia use LTE or 4G? Because I tried a LTE variant on my UK handset and it wouldn't work, I had to create my own pre-rooted rom to allow me to use 4G.
4G LTE is not the same thing? [emoji19]
demon148 said:
Question is does Australia use LTE or 4G? Because I tried a LTE variant on my UK handset and it wouldn't work, I had to create my own pre-rooted rom to allow me to use 4G.
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i believe they have both, it connects to the networks for calls and text but im not getting any data on 3g or 4g/lte?