I have a problem.. I bought my xperia z unlocked and "unbranded". Full price and stuff.
But my xperia isn't unbranded at all. It's branded by vodafone Germany, the phone it's unlocked. But i have stupid preinstalled apps from vodafone and i can't get rid of the.. Not to mention i will get my updates via vodafone Germany (ps, i don't live not even near Germany).
And i didn't buy my phone from vodafone!!
Can I use this tutorial? http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/04/01/debrand-your-xperia-z-tutorial/
And this world_xxxxx rom (now i have vodafone1_xxxxx) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2209637
If i do this, i will still have my warranty?
Thanks.
Root you XZ, install some king of app manager (Ex: titanium backup) and remove that apps. I did the same here (Portuguese TMN apps)
Yeah.. but still. My phone will have "vodafone" rom. And that's my main problem and frustration.
revox1 said:
Yeah.. but still. My phone will have "vodafone" rom. And that's my main problem and frustration.
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Grab any ftf file from any country you want and use Flashtool to flash the ftf file, no need for rooting or unlocking BL.
I gived back that one. And i bought a new xperia.
The problem with this one is like : the phone have the file system version Global-lte_10.1.a.350.
And does not find any update to Global-lte_10.1.a.434.
I tried another pc.. OTA/Cable.. Does not work. the phone it's made in week 11 (so between March 11, 2013 and March 17, 2013).
And Sony released the 434 update around 20 march i think. It's possible this phone have the bug fix already in it?
revox1 said:
I gived back that one. And i bought a new xperia.
The problem with this one is like : the phone have the file system version Global-lte_10.1.a.350.
And does not find any update to Global-lte_10.1.a.434.
I tried another pc.. OTA/Cable.. Does not work. the phone it's made in week 11 (so between March 11, 2013 and March 17, 2013).
And Sony released the 434 update around 20 march i think. It's possible this phone have the bug fix already in it?
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No need for OTA when you can download any ftf and flash it using flashtool anyway.
I understand that but i'm just wondering why this phone does not want to "see" the update.
revox1 said:
I understand that but i'm just wondering why this phone does not want to "see" the update.
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Updates gets released at different times in different regions. Some will get updates straight away some will not depending on where you are.
I see..
I live in Romania. Thanks for the info. +1 tanks.
same problem
shadowboy23 said:
Grab any ftf file from any country you want and use Flashtool to flash the ftf file, no need for rooting or unlocking BL.
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Hello, I have exactly the same problem. what is FTF file, and where to get it? I almost bricked my phone already trying to delete the Vodafone software.
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Can i get ota updates after flashtool? Maybe mine phone is different product code. My first sony phone, thats why i ask. It was vodafone firmware, now is latest stock unbranded. Thanks
d.m.s said:
Can i get ota updates after flashtool? Maybe mine phone is different product code. My first sony phone, thats why i ask. It was vodafone firmware, now is latest stock unbranded. Thanks
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yes you can have the OTA after using the flash tool
I am patiently waiting everyday since they announced 253 but till today I still got no prompt from it. Any Canadian get prompt to update your firmware?
How do I know which country my unbranded Xperia Z is? If I want to use flashtool to update my rom, which one should I use?
Thanks everyone for reading and to help me out.
pegasus5874 said:
I am patiently waiting everyday since they announced 253 but till today I still got no prompt from it. Any Canadian get prompt to update your firmware?
How do I know which country my unbranded Xperia Z is? If I want to use flashtool to update my rom, which one should I use?
Thanks everyone for reading and to help me out.
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First, what model do you have? 6603 or 6602? Do you have root? Did you unlock your bootloader? I am in mexico and I received my update for the 6602 one week ago
You can download any FTF and flash it via flashtools, if you want stock, if you are in custom rom with UB you will always be able to update manually and never lose root
Hi XDA
Last few days i bricked my Xperia T and because it is necessary to rescue my device from Limbo i downloaded the following firmware:
Build Number 7.0.A.1.303 CH
Now i want to download a suitable firmware for my device but i don't know which kind of firmware is suitable, for example there are some firmware called Branded and Non-Branded or some of them called Europe, Poland, etc.
Please help me to find out what are these? and which of them suitable? for my device.
I am from Iran, Asia - I mentioned maybe it's useful to make right choice.
Apologize for if any written English fails.
Thank you very much.
milad.moafi said:
Hi XDA
Last few days i bricked my Xperia T and because it is necessary to rescue my device from Limbo i downloaded the following firmware:
Build Number 7.0.A.1.303 CH
Now i want to download a suitable firmware for my device but i don't know which kind of firmware is suitable, for example there are some firmware called Branded and Non-Branded or some of them called Europe, Poland, etc.
Please help me to find out what are these? and which of them suitable? for my device.
I am from Iran, Asia - I mentioned maybe it's useful to make right choice.
Apologize for if any written English fails.
Thank you very much.
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Any idea what version number you were running before the brick?..I'm in Canada and I'm running 9.1.A.1.140. The Branded firmware just means the Service Provider it's branded too. Mine is branded to Rogers. Comes with the Rogers Bloatware apps etc. Who did you purchase your cell from?
You can also create your own ftf file with SEUS and just flash that. There's a link in the "All in One thread".
WarSupport said:
Any idea what version number you were running before the brick?..I'm in Canada and I'm running 9.1.A.1.140. The Branded firmware just means the Service Provider it's branded too. Mine is branded to Rogers. Comes with the Rogers Bloatware apps etc. Who did you purchase your cell from?
You can also create your own ftf file with SEUS and just flash that. There's a link in the "All in One thread".
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2013 Feb. I purchased it from a cell shop, about 14,900,000 Rls mean 425$ at that days
2013 May. Updated to JB 4.1.2 with pc companion.
3 Month ago. Unlock Bootloader, Provide CWM, Install CM10.1
2 Month ago. Install CM10.2 (got problem with Blue Screen and reboot)
1 Month ago. Install CM11 (got Blue Screen 3 or 4 times in a day)
1 Weeks ago. Install New CM11-12-27 (device Bricked)
2 Days ago. Recover it from Brick, Flash Ice Cream Sandwich stock ftt.
Now. I wanna flash a JB 4.1.2 stock ftf but i can't find a suitable (I tried with pc companion to update, pc companion got Error)
milad.moafi said:
2013 Feb. I purchased it from a cell shop, about 14,900,000 Rls mean 425$ at that days
2013 May. Updated to JB 4.1.2 with pc companion.
3 Month ago. Unlock Bootloader, Provide CWM, Install CM10.1
2 Month ago. Install CM10.2 (got problem with Blue Screen and reboot)
1 Month ago. Install CM11 (got Blue Screen 3 or 4 times in a day)
1 Weeks ago. Install New CM11-12-27 (device Bricked)
2 Days ago. Recover it from Brick, Flash Ice Cream Sandwich stock ftt.
Now. I wanna flash a JB 4.1.2 stock ftf but i can't find a suitable (I tried with pc companion to update, pc companion got Error)
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Download Sony Update Service...here's a link how to create your own ftf and you can flash that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43705842&postcount=1
You will also have to re-lock your Bootloader to use SEUS here's a link to help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1505346
milad.moafi said:
2013 Feb. I purchased it from a cell shop, about 14,900,000 Rls mean 425$ at that days
2013 May. Updated to JB 4.1.2 with pc companion.
3 Month ago. Unlock Bootloader, Provide CWM, Install CM10.1
2 Month ago. Install CM10.2 (got problem with Blue Screen and reboot)
1 Month ago. Install CM11 (got Blue Screen 3 or 4 times in a day)
1 Weeks ago. Install New CM11-12-27 (device Bricked)
2 Days ago. Recover it from Brick, Flash Ice Cream Sandwich stock ftt.
Now. I wanna flash a JB 4.1.2 stock ftf but i can't find a suitable (I tried with pc companion to update, pc companion got Error)
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Found this also https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B69rACkOq-rQdFFCMjFTZ0RnUVE/edit?pli=1
Android Version – 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Model Number – Xperia T LT30p
Baseband – 8960-AAAAANAZQ-10015031-48
Kernel Version – 3.4.0
Firmware build number – 9.1.A.1.141
Hi,
Just bought a new phone, z3 compact
Have attached screenshot showing software details. Problem is update to lollipop not showing up on OTA nor on computer using sony software, saying up to date.
Pls advise how to fix without installing custom roms
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NBOYRNS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
This is the phone i bought . Wonder how come no update as yet??
SkyW4lk3r said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NBOYRNS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
This is the phone i bought . Wonder how come no update as yet??
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Updating is easy and if Sony PC Companion is malfunctioning, you could use Flashtool ( get it here )
After that you can download the latest firmware ( ftf format ) here
There are some guides on how to flash the latest firmware, and don't worry flashing won't void your warranty or root your device.
This is the best and the most informative click me
Good luck
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If I do that, will ota updates work in future?
Don't have time to fiddle around too much now and again every time there's an update,
Any ideas how to get it to pick up the ota update, which I'm sure has already been released for its region?
There's a thread around here with a tool to download the official full firmware files per region and flash them to your phone.
As long as you use a region that's compatible (with radios and all) the effect should be a perfectly fresh installed stock phone that will pick up OTA's just like any other official firmware.
sony flashtool or something? I can't remember.
Hi,
The firmware thats on the phone is global region,
23.0.A.2.93 - Unbranded - GLOBAL (1286-9917) #1
But i dont see lollipop updates for it.
Which region firmware should i use to flash?? Which would work 100%
Pls help with some advise asap which will work
Hi guys, i was wondering if Sony releases updates in different regions at different times ?
I read in another thread that the Oktober release was already available ?
If so can i use a VPN client to get my update quicker ?
Still on the august update here.
Yes, depending on your region (and if dual sim or single sim), updates are released at different times.
You can, however manually update by downloading the firmware using Xperifirm, and manually update using newflasher. The flashtool software hasn't been updated yet for the XZ3.
iArvee said:
Yes, depending on your region (and if dual sim or single sim), updates are released at different times.
You can, however manually update by downloading the firmware using Xperifirm, and manually update using newflasher. The flashtool software hasn't been updated yet for the XZ3.
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I have downloaded the correct firmware (unbranded UK) for my phone model.
Does newflasher work with the XZ3 ? I also tried Flashtool64 but this software is not updated for the XZ3 yet, it does download the firmware but when selecting flash no packages are shown.
So i am a bit stuck.
Brotuck said:
I have downloaded the correct firmware (unbranded UK) for my phone model.
Does newflasher work with the XZ3 ? I also tried Flashtool64 but this software is not updated for the XZ3 yet, it does download the firmware but when selecting flash no packages are shown.
So i am a bit stuck.
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Yes, it does. That's how I flashed mine a few days ago.
Yep flashed the customized uk version. No issues here.
iArvee said:
Yes, it does. That's how I flashed mine a few days ago.
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Verstuurd vanaf mijn H8416 met Tapatalk
hi, if i have a branded xz3 and i install a no brand firmware, i will get ota for no brand one?
That's correct
Hi to everyone, I just bought a new xz3 branded, I'm looking for a debrand guide, is there a link for a guide?
Thanks
NEROVINCIO said:
Hi to everyone, I just bought a new xz3 branded, I'm looking for a debrand guide, is there a link for a guide?
Thanks
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You can download another firmware for your device model using Xperifirm and flash it using NewFlasher. While flashing you need to exclude the files ending with .ta extension.
There is a tutorial available for Newflasher.
fredrickz said:
You can download another firmware for your device model using Xperifirm and flash it using NewFlasher. While flashing you need to exclude the files ending with .ta extension.
There is a tutorial available for Newflasher.
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DO NOT exclude ta files. This is bad advice for newer Sony devices.
Only exclude userdata sin file if want to keep own files
Brotuck said:
I have downloaded the correct firmware (unbranded UK) for my phone model.
Does newflasher work with the XZ3 ? I also tried Flashtool64 but this software is not updated for the XZ3 yet, it does download the firmware but when selecting flash no packages are shown.
So i am a bit stuck.
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Please Can you please post the link you downloaded the correct official rom. I am stock in November security patch without receiving ota. And which version of newsflasher did you use and steps please. My version is h8416
VeixES said:
DO NOT exclude ta files. This is bad advice for newer Sony devices.
Only exclude userdata sin file if want to keep own files
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Hello all sorry for the noob question its been a while since i have flashed, I have just had my network locked Vodafone XZ3 unlocked and am about to flash using newfasher can anyone confirm the following for me? I would really appreciate it before i proceed
1. Will my bootloader will remain locked and untouched
2. is the above quote still correct for the XZ3 i.e. NO DONT remove the ta files?
3. I want to keep my user files so I just need to remove the file "userdata_X-FLASH-CUST-B6B5.sin"
Thanks for helping!