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[Q] Quick firmware question

I just have a quick question about the firmware on my SP (C5302, Bought through Cincinnati Bell and it is carrier locked). I keep seeing things on here about the latest firmware for root and roms etc, so I check mine and its still on 12.0.A.1.257. I have checked via ota and pc companion and it says I am up to date. I have heard the later firmware fixed the weak wifi signal and a few other things. Am I able to use the new firmware or am I stuck on the older one?
If i am able to use the latest firmware what would be the best way to switch to it?.
Thanks in advance

aadrcw said:
I just have a quick question about the firmware on my SP (C5302, Bought through Cincinnati Bell and it is carrier locked). I keep seeing things on here about the latest firmware for root and roms etc, so I check mine and its still on 12.0.A.1.257. I have checked via ota and pc companion and it says I am up to date. I have heard the later firmware fixed the weak wifi signal and a few other things. Am I able to use the new firmware or am I stuck on the older one?
If i am able to use the latest firmware what would be the best way to switch to it?.
Thanks in advance
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Download the latest .ftf i.e. 2.254 firmware and flash it via flashtool

aadrcw said:
I just have a quick question about the firmware on my SP (C5302, Bought through Cincinnati Bell and it is carrier locked). I keep seeing things on here about the latest firmware for root and roms etc, so I check mine and its still on 12.0.A.1.257. I have checked via ota and pc companion and it says I am up to date. I have heard the later firmware fixed the weak wifi signal and a few other things. Am I able to use the new firmware or am I stuck on the older one?
If i am able to use the latest firmware what would be the best way to switch to it?.
Thanks in advance
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You will find recent firmware(12.0.A.2.254) here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311964
But, this build also have same Wifi problem and bugs. Wait few days, as 4.3update will be available soon according to SONY.
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[Q] AT&T Branded Xperia TL to T-Mobile?

Hey guys. I recently unlocked my Xperia TL (LT30at) and want to move over to T-Mobile. Since the bootloader can't be unlocked on this phone, what ROMs would you recommend and how would I set it up to work with the T-Mobile basebands?

dermo529 said:
Hey guys. I recently unlocked my Xperia TL (LT30at) and want to move over to T-Mobile. Since the bootloader can't be unlocked on this phone, what ROMs would you recommend and how would I set it up to work with the T-Mobile basebands?
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I wonder if you can just flash a stock FTF rom (that is, say, generic LT30p) but just exclude the baseband portion - would the rom know to work with the AT&T baseband you're keeping?
I know that with my LT30a (Bell), I can flash generic LT30p FTF stock roms (fully, including the baseband) and still get LTE (by going into the dialer and doing the *#*#4636#*#*, then Phone Info, and choosing LTE/GSM/WCDMA). But -- It's a LT30a, not an LT30at. Is AT&T that specific in their baseband needs?
Sorry if this isn't helpful... but hey, if you have your stock AT&T FTF (which you can find easily in this forum), why not try one? ( a generic LT30p FTF)... I don't think that would brick the phone. If you find it's not working, you can flash back to your AT&T FTF and be back to normal. Just make sure your battery is full before you begin.
Also, if you're going to be flashing FTF's for the first time, read up on everything you need first (base drivers via pc companion? latest flashtool? the drivers that are located in the folder where flashtool is installed? - and if you're using Windows 8 or 8.1, there will be an extra step or 2 to get those flashtool drivers working properly).

I thank you very much for taking the time out to answer my query! Since the phone is AT&T-branded and unlocked, it supports MOST of T-Mobile's basebands AFAIK (some LTE ones aren't supported). Flashing a LT30p stock ROM works, but I'm not sure how well it plays with T-Mobile. That's what I'm trying to figure out here, specifically. This phone has to be one of the most confusing phones I've ever dealt with when it comes to what can and can't be flashed over, having to reflash the Recovery after flashing a ROM, being stuck with a locked bootloader, etc.
Either way, I do wanna keep this thread updated with my findings. I'm spending way too many hours on this phone though, unfortunately. I REALLY wish the bootloader could be unlocked. I'm tempted to sell the thing and buy something a little more open, unfortunately.
EDIT: So I've flashed over this ROM and its nice to get rid of the AT&T bloatware on the phone. I've still gotta look further into alternate ROMs and whatnot. It appears some people have had better luck flashing Europe-based ROMs over to the phone (they support a wider range of basebands).
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Here's the problem: Bands 1700 and 2100mHz aren't showing up, which are needed for 3G/4G on T-Mobile. I know this phone supports them, I'm just not sure what to flash to get them to show up. Also UMTS - BC4 is also necessary for T-Mobile to get anything more than Edge (2G) coverage.

Flashing 4.4.2 FTF.

Hey guys, I'm pretty dumb about the installing new software and other things similar to this so here is my deal. Today I got my Z1 back from warranty but it is still on 4.3 phone is branded by ORANGE PL. I've downloaded C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C version of software, and there we go I need help with flashing it without any issue.
Questions:
- Should I make a backup of software am using now?
- I've got flashtool 0.9.14.0 version, is that good one?
- Will global software fit my phone, or I have to download branded version?
- How do I set up flashtool to update my phone photo below, what do I exclude/wipe (got nothing important on my device)/etc
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Looking forward to fast response,
Thanks in advance Earl!

EarlShannons said:
Hey guys, I'm pretty dumb about the installing new software and other things similar to this so here is my deal. Today I got my Z1 back from warranty but it is still on 4.3 phone is branded by ORANGE PL. I've downloaded C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C version of software, and there we go I need help with flashing it without any issue.
Questions:
- Should I make a backup of software am using now?
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If you want follow this guide.http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...eria/This-is-how-to-create-an-FTF/td-p/228703 but it is not essential. Backup your apps etc with sony or googles tool
- I've got flashtool 0.9.14.0 version, is that good one?
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Yes, but the latest one in 0.9.15.0, better to use that one
- Will global software fit my phone, or I have to download branded version?
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Yes global will be fine
- How do I set up flashtool to update my phone photo below, what do I exclude/wipe/etc
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Just like you image is fine, with the default settings
Looking forward to fast response,
Thanks in advance Earl!
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gregbradley said:
If you want follow this guide.http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...eria/This-is-how-to-create-an-FTF/td-p/228703 but it is not essential. Backup your apps etc with sony or googles toolYes, but the latest one in 0.9.15.0, better to use that one Yes global will be fineJust like you image is fine, with the default settings
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Shouldn't I exclude TA and BASEBAND? Sorry just ensuring

EarlShannons said:
Shouldn't I exclude TA and BASEBAND? Sorry just ensuring
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If you want, but there is no need

gregbradley said:
If you want, but there is no need
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Okay, I just left it as default, nothing excluded, flashing it now with 9.15 version of flashtool.
Once again thanks!
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Flashed w/o problems, thanks

Root Access with UK M7 on EE network

Hi guys,
I need root access on my M7 so I can stream spotify over DLNA. I've never done anything like this before and I'm struggling to find a guide that explains everything so hopefully you can help. As it stands my device is as normal (up to date on EE network)
Given i only need root access for the DLNA, im not even sure how far I have to take this - whether I need a custom ROM or not etc. Ideally I would like to keep the ability to get OTA updates, although obviously dont care about EE branding.
Any and all help is appreciates. Also I'm an experienced programmer, so don't worry about me being 'squeamish around PCs' etc, although by all means explain all you can
cheers!

Traldera said:
Hi guys,
I need root access on my M7 so I can stream spotify over DLNA. I've never done anything like this before and I'm struggling to find a guide that explains everything so hopefully you can help. As it stands my device is as normal (up to date on EE network)
Given i only need root access for the DLNA, im not even sure how far I have to take this - whether I need a custom ROM or not etc. Ideally I would like to keep the ability to get OTA updates, although obviously dont care about EE branding.
Any and all help is appreciates. Also I'm an experienced programmer, so don't worry about me being 'squeamish around PCs' etc, although by all means explain all you can
cheers!
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follow the guide there:
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so basically you'll need to
unlock the bootloader
flash a custom recovery
root from custom recovery
unlocking the bootloader will wipe your phone so backup your data before.
unlocking the bootloader will also wipe some HTC preloaded apps in /data/media/preload so you will not be able to use ota update unless you restore all these files after unlocking the bootloader.
you should post your question in the "q&a" subforum next time not in "general"

Ahhh thank you! I didn't even notice that button there when I was looking!
Is there a way to get OTA updates reenabled? I've read it can be done but nowhere explains how. Something about changing an ID code on the phone?
Also, can I back up what I have in some way in case I want to undo it?

Traldera said:
Is there a way to get OTA updates reenabled?
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restore your /data/media/preload folder or return to stock
I've read it can be done but nowhere explains how. Something about changing an ID code on the phone?
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Don't know what youre talking about but no
for ota update your need
stock CID that match your software version
stock MID that match your software version
100% stock rom (untouched /system partition and /data/media/preload)
firmware and software version must match together

Help My ZR Black Screen

i tried to flash CM 12.1 on my locked bootloader zr from twin recovery
after finish phone won't open only black screen
i tried to flash original ftf again but i got this and boot loop
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i flashed the ftf again but nothing just fail and black screen
can someone help me plz

Non stock-based ROMs require an unlocked bootloader. Flashing the stock FTF has always fixed this problem for me. Try again, with all the WIPE checkboxes ticked in Flashtool, and don't exclude anything.
P.S. Please reupload the images, if they are necessary.

SirVer said:
Non stock-based ROMs require an unlocked bootloader. Flashing the stock FTF has always fixed this problem for me. Try again, with all the WIPE checkboxes ticked in Flashtool, and don't exclude anything.
P.S. Please reupload the images, if they are necessary.
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it worked after flashing ftf for 3 times
but if i want to use cm rom then i'll need to unlock the phone but i'll lose brave engine and other things
is it possible to re lock it again and restore the ta backup ???
will that work or it's not possible

That's actually what I do: take a TA backup, use a custom ROM, then restore and lock if I feel like going back to stock. There's a simple tutorial on the Backup TA thread (search for it). You'll have to be rooted though, and if you're on 5.0.2 or above, you'll probably have to unlock just to root, which is obviously useless for you. I suggest flashing JB (easiest to root) or KK (don't remember if you need unlock for this), root, and take a backup. After that, you can unlock and flash anything with no worries. ?

SirVer said:
That's actually what I do: take a TA backup, use a custom ROM, then restore and lock if I feel like going back to stock. There's a simple tutorial on the Backup TA thread (search for it). You'll have to be rooted though, and if you're on 5.0.2 or above, you'll probably have to unlock just to root, which is obviously useless for you. I suggest flashing JB (easiest to root) or KK (don't remember if you need unlock for this), root, and take a backup. After that, you can unlock and flash anything with no worries. ?
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that's cool thanks
i can flash my pre-rooted 5.0.2
and i'll try to unlock and use the cm 12.1