Hi guys,
I have asked my friend to buy a Xperia Z for me from China during his trip. He bought me the phone but it is manufactured for China. I mean there is no google play inside, only PlayNow application and it is in Chinese. I downloaded the application file of Google Play and installed it to the phone but when I try to open Google Play it is not working.
Can I solve this problem by installing its original ROM for Europe or any custom ROM?
Your help will be highly appreciated.
kuzuner said:
Hi guys,
I have asked my friend to buy a Xperia Z for me from China during his trip. He bought me the phone but it is manufactured for China. I mean there is no google play inside, only PlayNow application and it is in Chinese. I downloaded the application file of Google Play and installed it to the phone but when I try to open Google Play it is not working.
Can I solve this problem by installing its original ROM for Europe or any custom ROM?
Your help will be highly appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I suggest that you flash a UK stock ROM using Flashtool .
You don't have to root or unlook the bootloader to do that.
As he said. Flash a UK Rom
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
thank you for the replies,
is there any information on the forum how to flash a UK stock ROM using Flashtool?
Download and flash a generic FTF file from your region, using flashtool.
Check the topic: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pics]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
Check the part: Stage 4 = Flashing FTF.
That is after downloading a generic FTF file from your region, and installing the correct fastboot drivers.
This post belongs in Xperia Z General instead of Xperia Z Android Development, and should be stickied.
Very useful information by xl VipeR lx.
Kind regards, Stefan.
Related
Original Sony 9.1.A.0.490 firmware for the Xperia V.
Downloaded in Singapore, but seems to be generic.
First time creating this, hope it works.
Hopefully someone can figure out how to root and create a deodexed version without bloat.
Download link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByFv5Z_eprL9WWJjT2x5VXdVY2c/edit?usp=sharing
demon1010 said:
Original Sony 9.1.A.0.490 firmware for the Xperia V.
Downloaded in Singapore, but seems to be generic.
First time creating this, hope it works.
Hopefully someone can figure out how to root and create a deodexed version without bloat.
Download link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByFv5Z_eprL9WWJjT2x5VXdVY2c/edit?usp=sharing
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Installed this FTF fine, seems to be generic indeed. Service software info in attachment.
demon1010 said:
Original Sony 9.1.A.0.490 firmware for the Xperia V.
Downloaded in Singapore, but seems to be generic.
First time creating this, hope it works.
Hopefully someone can figure out how to root and create a deodexed version without bloat.
Download link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByFv5Z_eprL9WWJjT2x5VXdVY2c/edit?usp=sharing
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i'm sorry for asking this..
do you flashed a firmware before upgrade android version?
as singapore customized firmware contains whatsapp, foursquare out of box if i'm remembered.
and does not include play books, play movies and music unlimited.
ang1000 said:
i'm sorry for asking this..
do you flashed a firmware before upgrade android version?
as singapore customized firmware contains whatsapp, foursquare out of box if i'm remembered.
and does not include play books, play movies and music unlimited.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Those are only pre-installed apps. I too found it out of the box. After updating through Sony PCC, those apps are gone. Also you can just flash this to update to 4.1.2 instantly.
Sent from your backyard...
Slender watches what you do...
I've just installed this version.
It seems to work fine in EU.
Enjoy \o/
Please,can someone upload the BE2 from JB?
very simple and easy way.. i backed up my data via Sony Companion. install flashtool and flash the tft.. mine is toally stock rom. no root no unlock any single thing.. but not sure if a bug, the lock screen wall paper can only change to stock xperia wallpaper.. cannot change to other pics
and ta-dahhhhhhh
ah_cleo said:
very simple and easy way.. i backed up my data via Sony Companion. install flashtool and flash the tft.. mine is toally stock rom. no root no unlock any single thing.. but not sure if a bug, the lock screen wall paper can only change to stock xperia wallpaper.. cannot change to other pics
and ta-dahhhhhhh
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually, it can be changed.
Sent from my LT25i using xda app-developers app
I install Singapore Generic.Just flash it with Flashtool.For around 10 minutes and its ok.Im in Bulgaria and it have bulgarian language,keyboard and is 100% usable here.This ROM is very clear and real Generic!
Can we flash this on LT25c?
thanx for uploading the ROM..already flash it into my xperia V...work very well..regards from MALAYSIA
This do not have sky fall theme for James Bond Edition Xperia V.
Does the jelly bean update for the xpv have the project butter?
is for unlocked bootloader or also for locked bootloader?
Finderz said:
Does the jelly bean update for the xpv have the project butter?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes.
sathurnn said:
is for unlocked bootloader or also for locked bootloader?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Both, good sir.
cch90 said:
This do not have sky fall theme for James Bond Edition Xperia V.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can check on the themes and apps section. Someone posted it there already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33256470
Sent from my JB-Powered Xperia V
do we just flash this over the stock ics rom?
odazy said:
do we just flash this over the stock ics rom?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Backup your data and go ahead.
I can't flash the rom posted my TS as Emma says my device needs to be unlocked (though i know it doesn't have to be). Have reinstalled the programme 3x but to no avail! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Emma can only be used in unlocked devices.
Just download flashtool and use that
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
hello ... I installed FtF Singapore and I have a problem with google maps, I do not detect gps location when you activate the services google.settings are ON thanks
how flash FTF on xperia V?
i did a mistake that flash my sony xperia Z c6602 to 4.2.2 10.3.A.0.423
does any one know the original stock rom of sony xperia z for USA version pls. i want to get back.
tks a lot.
phatdu said:
i did a mistake that flash my sony xperia Z c6602 to 4.2.2 10.3.A.0.423
does any one know the original stock rom of sony xperia z for USA version pls. i want to get back.
tks a lot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Troubleshooting, Q&A section
anyway if u don get problem why u wanna back?
> thr s no 4.2.2 for USA (C6602) now
u can flash 4.2.2 of TW (C6602)
:good:
I had to reflash my US model C6602 also using the PC software, kept the FTF around
C6602_10.1.A.1.434_Generic US.ftf (730.0 MB)
mega.co.nz/#!iYAyQJSA!IPrp7HnO2DHQYgiiQ65JckH45B1IluFOvqTBrSfkj3o
tks chandeliho a lot. i am downloading and re-flash it now.
phatdu said:
tks chandeliho a lot. i am downloading and re-flash it now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When downgrading from 4.2.2 to 4.1.2, you need to wipe all data or it won't work. Why do you need the 'Generic US' firmware anyway? Does it contain any special features which you need and which are not available in 'Generic TW'? It's the worst customization when it comes to updates..
it doesn't have any special features, i don't knowt what in Generic TW firmware have. I just worry that if i flash other region firmware i won't get update over the air later. and i think the original firmware is good for me.
Original stock rom of sony xperia z (C6602) for USA version
I would like to ask for the original stock rom of sony xperia Z (c6602) for USA version as well. I can not be able to gain the access to the above link from Chandeliho. Would you folks please kindly advise the other download link? Thank you !
Can c6602 flash lte stock firmware without problems?
Thanks
Sent from my C6602 using xda app-developers app
sonnguye said:
I would like to ask for the original stock rom of sony xperia Z (c6602) for USA version as well. I can not be able to gain the access to the above link from Chandeliho. Would you folks please kindly advise the other download link? Thank you !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Today, Generic US has been updated to 10.3.A.0.423. You don't need an FTF to flash this firmware. Just follow this guide to change your customization number to 1271-0119 and install the update with Sony PC Companion: [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
snoopycr said:
Can c6602 flash lte stock firmware without problems?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LTE firmware is for C6603. The C6602 contains different hardware and has no LTE support. If you flash firmware for the wrong device, you might get connectivity problems and you will no longer receive any software updates from Sony (because they check the first 8 digits of your IMEI number, which is different for C6602 and C6603).
I just updated to 10.3.A.0.423 last night using a FTF I made from PC Companion. Posted here in case anyone needs it
C6602_10.3.A.0.423 R5B_Generic US.ftf (748.7 MB)
https://mega.co.nz/#!yAhx0DjA!MjwedzIYrJPev77UWxog-WORYFoAy7Hynd_sOACdnGI
Apollo89 said:
Today, Generic US has been updated to 10.3.A.0.423. You don't need an FTF to flash this firmware. Just follow this guide to change your customization number to 1271-0119 and install the update with Sony PC Companion: [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
LTE firmware is for C6603. The C6602 contains different hardware and has no LTE support. If you flash firmware for the wrong device, you might get connectivity problems and you will no longer receive any software updates from Sony (because they check the first 8 digits of your IMEI number, which is different for C6602 and C6603).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just noticed that using C6603 firmware for my C6602 phone wasn't a very good idea.... Sony PC Companion doesn't allow me to update it.
After I reflash the C6602 version of firmware, will I be able to automatically update my phone using Sony PC Companion? My phone is a C6602 bought in China but the Chinese firmware has been flashed out of the device.
same issue i have a C6602 with C6603 rom on it
Condottiero said:
Just noticed that using C6603 firmware for my C6602 phone wasn't a very good idea.... Sony PC Companion doesn't allow me to update it.
After I reflash the C6602 version of firmware, will I be able to automatically update my phone using Sony PC Companion? My phone is a C6602 bought in China but the Chinese firmware has been flashed out of the device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Were you able to get the phone back to stock? Also is there not a way of flashing the ROM without using the PC and ftf.
I prefer flashing from the phone on CWM because I'm lazy, Is that not an option for installing a stock rom for this phone?
zion4887 said:
Were you able to get the phone back to stock? Also is there not a way of flashing the ROM without using the PC and ftf.
I prefer flashing from the phone on CWM because I'm lazy, Is that not an option for installing a stock rom for this phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you find a flashable zip with stock rom, you can flash stock.
But if you have your booloader locked, chances are you lose your root, recovery and go back to barbone kernel.
DrKrFfXx said:
If you find a flashable zip with stock rom, you can flash stock.
But if you have your booloader locked, chances are you lose your root, recovery and go back to barbone kernel.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks for the info. Im not 100% knowing if the bootloader is locked or not. I just assumed its unlocked because the phonr is rooted and i'm running AOKP on it. i guess the main reson i want ti know is because i know its not the correct rom for this phone. it works fine but it should be the one that should be for the phone. not c6603 when the phone is a c6602. would you happen to know the link for a cwm flashable rom version of c6602?
phatdu said:
i did a mistake that flash my sony xperia Z c6602 to 4.2.2 10.3.A.0.423
does any one know the original stock rom of sony xperia z for USA version pls. i want to get back.
tks a lot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why do u wanna downgrade. 4.2.2 is much better.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
chandeliho said:
I just updated to 10.3.A.0.423 last night using a FTF I made from PC Companion. Posted here in case anyone needs it
C6602_10.3.A.0.423 R5B_Generic US.ftf (748.7 MB)
https://mega.co.nz/#!yAhx0DjA!MjwedzIYrJPev77UWxog-WORYFoAy7Hynd_sOACdnGI
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
try to download your version, but it temp unavailable, can you enable it
Hi guys, i have already searched on Google and here in the forum and found many guides for saving firmwares but not the real solution to my problem so hope you can help me
I am on stock ics 7.0.A.1.303 on my brand new xperia T and would like to update it to jb soon but before to do that I would like to backup my CURRENT running firmware just in case..
All the guides i found requires to update to the latest firmware available with pc companion or the other sw and then generate the ftf firmware starting from the downloaded files.. the problem is that I want to backup my current firmware not the newer one I will download!
Is that possible? Any chance?
Byte and thanks in advance
Either root, install recovery and make a backup or search for a ftf with your currant firmware version in the all in one thread from the question and answer section
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
Thanks my friend. I did read your all in one guide: that's simply great there i found all the info i will need for rooting, installing cwm and then be able to install custom roms.. I plan to install CM soon
Btw about the ftf's i saw them also, but i see there are many customizations of the same ftf so to avoid problems I wanted to save my own
The problem is that I'm in Italy + i have a no brand phone and I'm not sure if my ftf is in that list.. maybe my current ftf is the General ics central Europe one?
Bye and thanks again
Yes, you can use that one
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
Thanks! Just last question: if I well understood reading around here, the firmware ftf's don't include the kernel also, so if after updating to jb I would like to go back to ics i should flash the kernel separately right? If so, can i flash "[Kernel] Stock Kernel taken from Xperia T [LT30p] 7.0.A.1.303 [Vodafone UK]" I found in your guide even if it says vodafone uk? I guess so as it is "just" a kernel but just to be sure.. Thanks again!
moly82 said:
Thanks! Just last question: if I well understood reading around here, the firmware ftf's don't include the kernel also, so if after updating to jb I would like to go back to ics i should flash the kernel separately right? If so, can i flash "[Kernel] Stock Kernel taken from Xperia T [LT30p] 7.0.A.1.303 [Vodafone UK]" I found in your guide even if it says vodafone uk? I guess so as it is "just" a kernel but just to be sure.. Thanks again!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That will be fine, but the ftf's do include the stock kernel, so don't worry.
i bought xperia z C6606 build number 10.4.c.0.814 android version 4.3 with locked bootloader unrooted, all i want to learn from you is how to install latest stock firmware to get the update faster c6606 is a t mobile phone so that they update very slow please help
osama-ali111 said:
i bought xperia z C6606 build number 10.4.c.0.814 android version 4.3 with locked bootloader unrooted, all i want to learn from you is how to install latest stock firmware to get the update faster c6606 is a t mobile phone so that they update very slow please help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Search for firmware.. U want in . Ftf format for ur device And flash it via flash tool...
Hope this helps
Firmware
I tried much but failed to find kitkat or higher
You're on the latest available software for your device (C6606). It seems that T-Mo aren't interested in the C6606 any more and won't approve updates for it.
I've seen around the forum that some people have flashed the C6616 firmware to their C6606 with success. You could try that. I'm not sure if you would lose any T-Mo features like wifi calling though and it's obviously at your own risk. Nothing should go wrong though.
If you want to try, you can download and flash the latest C6616 firmware (10.6.A.0.454) by following my guide - How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
Firmware
Thanks @kingvortex i dnt want any t mobile app at all but the flashing will support official sony updates? And c6606 is compatible with c66016 stock firmware?
osama-ali111 said:
Thanks @kingvortex i dnt want any t mobile app at all but the flashing will support official sony updates? And c6606 is compatible with c66016 stock firmware?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, it's compatible and you will receive official updates from Sony.
Thank you
Thank you buddy now i m gonna try this and i.will inform u tonight any tips for safe side??
osama-ali111 said:
Thank you buddy now i m gonna try this and i.will inform u tonight any tips for safe side??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Most people have found it better to do a clean flash when upgrading to Lollipop, so it's probably best to backup your apps and reinstall after flashing. Apart from that you shouldn't have problems if you follow my guide.
Clean
I dnt want any data i want a perfect stock rom only thats become possible only because of you thanks i will message u tonight
flash tool
@kingvortex buddy hery is something i didnt get http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
(WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.) copied from there
what is this thing ?? and download link for flash tool there are to many links on that page
Just use the latest version. You can download it from here. I suggest downloading via torrent if you can as it's the fastest way.
downloading
kingvortex i am downloading
Device: Xperia Z (C6616)
CDA: 1285-4276
Market: USA
Operator: Customized US
Network: AMERICAS-LTE
Release: 10.6.A.0.454 / R1E
Size: 1.21 GB
please tell me is it ok for my c6606?
now running 5.0.2 on my c6606
Thanks God
credits : kingvortex for http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-package-flash-stock-roms-t2914567
DooMLoRD for the Flashtool driver package.
Androxyde for Flashtool.
Iagucool for the XperiFirm firmware downloader used by Flashtool.
osama-ali111 said:
now running 5.0.2 on my c6606
Thanks God
credits : kingvortex for http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-package-flash-stock-roms-t2914567
DooMLoRD for the Flashtool driver package.
Androxyde for Flashtool.
Iagucool for the XperiFirm firmware downloader used by Flashtool.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How did you actually get 5.0.2 installed to your phone after you flashed 6616? Did you use PC companion or do an OTA update?
Thanks ahead of time.
xdiy said:
How did you actually get 5.0.2 installed to your phone after you flashed 6616? Did you use PC companion or do an OTA update?
Thanks ahead of time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The guide I linked to will allow you to download and directly flash 5.0.2 to your phone.
Here it is again: How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
kingvortex said:
The guide I linked to will allow you to download and directly flash 5.0.2 to your phone.
Here it is again: How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh nice. I don't have to root my phone right? I'm kinda new to this.
xdiy said:
Oh nice. I don't have to root my phone right? I'm kinda new to this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, you don't need root.
kingvortex said:
No, you don't need root.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a lot dude. Would've been stuck on 4.3 for I dunno how long if it weren't for you.
So since I updated to 5.0.2 a couple days ago I can't seem to use mobile network for internet access. Only wifi works. Any ideas as to why this is happening?
xdiy said:
So since I updated to 5.0.2 a couple days ago I can't seem to use mobile network for internet access. Only wifi works. Any ideas as to why this is happening?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you try downloading Internet settings? It's under Settings -> Wireless & network -> More -> Internet settings.
I try to find but still get any link to download. Any one has this stock rom pls share me.
Thank you so much.
You could use XperiFirm to download the official firmwares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
If you want to flash your phone you can use Flashtool for this, a guide on how to do this step by step can be found here (haven't tested it though, but I used a similar method in the past): http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/
There's no firmware for Z4v E6508 avalable in Sony server because they already canceled this phone.
anyway, how do you get it?
Sent from my C6602 using Tapatalk