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[FIRMWARE] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.1.A.1.350_SG_UNBANDED FTF

Managed to download and convert the firmware from SG, using the method taught in this forum. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
Been able to flash back to stock using flash tool.
Respect and thanks to all who had been making this a great community.
Just want to contribute back and hoping to help someone.
http://www.mediafire.com/?y2rm1x5y47h1eh3

timchew said:
Managed to download and convert the firmware from SG, using the method taught in this forum. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
Been able to flash back to stock using flash tool.
Respect and thanks to all who had been making this a great community.
Just want to contribute back and hoping help someone.
http://www.mediafire.com/?y2rm1x5y47h1eh3
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You do realise that if for example your phone had TMobile ROM on it it will download the TMobile ROM in that tutorial. I have done it myself. I am with Telstra (in Australia) and I followed that tutorial and as soon as I flashed the ROM I downloaded I saw the Telstra splashscreen.
xl VipeR lx said:
Just to clarify further. It would be three firmware. Three would be pised off if sony unbranded everyone lol. They have carrier agreements. So your ftf would be three branded
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I am afraid I am a noob here on that. I had just followed the tutorial to the T and created a FTF that can be flashed with flashtool. Been using this for the past two weeks when ROMs can't be rooted/CWM can't be installed.

timchew said:
Managed to download and convert the firmware from SG, using the method taught in this forum. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
Been able to flash back to stock using flash tool.
Respect and thanks to all who had been making this a great community.
Just want to contribute back and hoping to help someone.
http://www.mediafire.com/?y2rm1x5y47h1eh3
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Bro, sorry, but is this really unbranded, i.e. not telco based?

timchew said:
I am afraid I am a noob here on that. I had just followed the tutorial to the T and created a FTF that can be flashed with flashtool. Been using this for the past two weeks when ROMs can't be rooted/CWM can't be installed.
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All I'm saying is that I followed the tutorial word for word and VipeR lx is right when he clarified things up that if your XZ is branded you would still get the downloaded ROM branded, just like what happened to me. Luckily there's a unbranded ROM for Australia which made it possible for me to de-brand my XZ. I do have the Telstra ROM saved so if ever I had to send it away for warranty repairs I can always flash the Telstra ROM back.

Me too. I used the update services software to download. After downloading the file and flashing with flash tool, there is no indication that this firmware is linked to any Telco.
Maybe if someone can flash and report?
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timchew said:
Me too. I used the update services software to download. After downloading the file and flashing with flash tool, there is no indication that this firmware is linked to any Telco.
Maybe if someone can flash and report?
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I flashed this and screwed it seems. It's a demo set's firmware
Once the screen dims and try to go off, the demo video starts up. I don't know how to get rid of this even after I flash my original FTF's system :'(

LiveSquare said:
I flashed this and screwed it seems. It's a demo set's firmware
Once the screen dims and try to go off, the demo video starts up. I don't know how to get rid of this even after I flash my original FTF's system :'(
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Strange, bro.
Did you even manage to get into the setup? 5 steps to setting up your phone? I had that demo video. but after setting up the phone, all is well.
I had tried this firmware a few times after installing ROMs that are based on the 434, as somehow, I lose 3G with these ROMs. I couldn't even root the phone with the method described.
So I flashed back to the stock 350 firmware and root the phone and install the CWM recovery in the phone again.

timchew said:
Strange, bro.
Did you even manage to get into the setup? 5 steps to setting up your phone? I had that demo video. but after setting up the phone, all is well.
I had tried this firmware a few times after installing ROMs that are based on the 434, as somehow, I lose 3G with these ROMs. I couldn't even root the phone with the method described.
So I flashed back to the stock 350 firmware and root the phone and install the CWM recovery in the phone again.
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I wanted to debrand as mine is attached to SingTel. I flashed this over my existing setup and didn't do a wipe. Now it has screwed up that I can't turn the screen off at all (finally I killed that some demo application and off now). Luckily didn't loose data except the home screen setup.
I will have to reinstall the whole thing tonight.

Is that the retail demo you are talking about?
You can turn it on off by dialing *#*#73556673#*#*
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LiveSquare said:
I wanted to debrand as mine is attached to SingTel. I flashed this over my existing setup and didn't do a wipe. Now it has screwed up that I can't turn the screen off at all (finally I killed that some demo application and off now). Luckily didn't loose data except the home screen setup.
I will have to reinstall the whole thing tonight.
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Why not flash to any other FTF? Mines attached to Starhub,I flashed to other .434 FTF :angel:

gm007 said:
Is that the retail demo you are talking about?
You can turn it on off by dialing *#*#73556673#*#*
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Yes, but this is actually the demo unit firmware. No update even to .434
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Thraxzzz said:
Why not flash to any other FTF? Mines attached to Starhub,I flashed to other .434 FTF :angel:
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I'm looking for unbranded Singapore firmware.

LiveSquare said:
I wanted to debrand as mine is attached to SingTel. I flashed this over my existing setup and didn't do a wipe. Now it has screwed up that I can't turn the screen off at all (finally I killed that some demo application and off now). Luckily didn't loose data except the home screen setup.
I will have to reinstall the whole thing tonight.
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U did flash with flash tool and not recovery right? If you do flash with flash tool, all data is lost.
I think this is unbranded as the apps from M1 which I got this phone from is not present in the FTF after flashing with flash tool.
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timchew said:
Me too. I used the update services software to download. After downloading the file and flashing with flash tool, there is no indication that this firmware is linked to any Telco.
Maybe if someone can flash and report?
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Who knows maybe the M1 apps in your phone was not integrated to the ROM and it was only installed on top. I can't really tell. I just know that when I did the tutorial I still got the Telstra ROM.
Also using the Flashtool you have a choice of wiping data if you don't untick the boxes before you flash.
EDIT:
There is the
(FTF) C6603 10.1.A.434 Cust ID 1270-1412_R6A Singapore available in that thread. The handset apparently is from M1 so I'm not sure if it's branded or not.

shadowboy23 said:
Who knows maybe the M1 apps in your phone was not integrated to the ROM and it was only installed on top. I can't really tell. I just know that when I did the tutorial I still got the Telstra ROM.
Also using the Flashtool you have a choice of wiping data if you don't untick the boxes before you flash.
EDIT:
There is the
(FTF) C6603 10.1.A.434 Cust ID 1270-1412_R6A Singapore available in that thread. The handset apparently is from M1 so I'm not sure if it's branded or not.
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Thanks for the info on flash tool! Always thought u had to lose data when flashing with flash tool.
Downloaded the ftf using updates services, then it should be unbranded, right? Do u suggest I remove this thread then? Thanks!
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timchew said:
Thanks for the info on flash tool! Always thought u had to lose data when flashing with flash tool.
Downloaded the ftf using updates services, then it should be unbranded, right? Do u suggest I remove this thread then? Thanks!
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No don't remove the thread. If you didn't get M1 apps after following that tutorial then the M! apps must have been installed on top of the ROM that's probably why you never got any M! apps when you reflash.
Keep this thread it's always a contribution that you made and plenty of people will have use for it.

timchew said:
U did flash with flash tool and not recovery right? If you do flash with flash tool, all data is lost.
I think this is unbranded as the apps from M1 which I got this phone from is not present in the FTF after flashing with flash tool.
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I flashed with flashtool and there is option not to wipe.
This firmware is confirmed not the generic as I have seen this SI/CDA number in the demo set. Retail sets (so far I've seen) begins with 1270, but if you notice this begins with 1272. Moreover, none of the retail sets will run the "demo" video when you start your phone and worst is that it won't let your phone to switch off the screen.
I don't know how you ended up with this firmware on your handset!

LiveSquare said:
I flashed with flashtool and there is option not to wipe.
This firmware is confirmed not the generic as I have seen this SI/CDA number in the demo set. Retail sets (so far I've seen) begins with 1270, but if you notice this begins with 1272. Moreover, none of the retail sets will run the "demo" video when you start your phone and worst is that it won't let your phone to switch off the screen.
I don't know how you ended up with this firmware on your handset!
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Not sure, Bro. But all I could say was I followed the tutorial and got the FTF file which I had been using a couple of times without issues.
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Alright I am new to the XZ, i use to have the X Play a long time ago, but havent messed with BL unlock, flashing, rooting or anything in awhile. I had a question, if i unbrand my TMobile XZ to an unbranded version, will i then be able to unlock my BL? Or does that remain unlockable regardless?

Hi before you do anything make sure to perform a backup of your DRMs via Backup TA. Then you are free to do whatever you want.
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[Q] will not root all of a sudden

hi guys all of a sudden after trying a fresh install my xperia z will not root it goes through and has superuser icon on but when i try a few root apps i dont have root on it
ive tired fresh install from unbranded uk rom and still the same darn thing is driving me crazy has any one any ideas
thanks

I solved that by repairing with PC Companion, and then re-rooting the device.

if you dont mind me asking, how are you rooting ?

Maddhouse said:
if you dont mind me asking, how are you rooting ?
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ive been trying to root with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186423

robogo1982 said:
I solved that by repairing with PC Companion, and then re-rooting the device.
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thats what ive tried flashing rom via flashtool then updating via centre to be even more safe lol and still a no go

brockyneo said:
thats what ive tried flashing rom via flashtool then updating via centre to be even more safe lol and still a no go
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try v25 always works for me it does hang right at the last thing when says clearing up but i have root 100%
edit: You might have to reflash ftf but try the 2nd

Maddhouse said:
try v25 always works for me it does hang right at the last thing when says clearing up but i have root 100%
edit: You might have to reflash ftf but try the 2nd
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thanks ill give it a try now

aaahhh still not workiing dont understand im doing nothing different to what i usually do

Have you tried root checker?
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Maddhouse said:
Have you tried root checker?
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ya thats the app ive been using to check

Okay then, I take it you have enabled debugging, unknown sources in security and new flash of ftf (all inckude)
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Maddhouse said:
Okay then, I take it you have enabled debugging, unknown sources in security and new flash of ftf (all inckude)
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i have mate but what do you mean (all include)?

managedto get some sort or root but seems only temp root and wont let me flash a recovery because of this aaahhhh

Have you tried:
1. repairing completely with PC Companion;
2. re-rooting?

you should do a
repair with SUS followed by a factory reset (internal wipe) under settings then try rooting it again.

LitoNi said:
you should do a
repair with SUS followed by a factory reset (internal wipe) under settings then try rooting it again.
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Ok I'll give it a try but flashing via flashpoint doesn't that give it a clean wipe anyway

brockyneo said:
ya thats the app ive been using to check
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Also try to use some punctuation in your text. It makes it so much easier to read.

Cant power on with locked bootloader

Hi all, i'd like to update to 4.2.2 .427 but if i try to update Sony Pc Companion says error 2003 so i tryed to lock bootloader but if i power on the phone it just dont do nothing, just a little vibration.

Try sus.
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EmeraldTimer said:
Hi all, i'd like to update to 4.2.2 .427 but if i try to update Sony Pc Companion says error 2003 so i tryed to lock bootloader but if i power on the phone it just dont do nothing, just a little vibration.
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As @gm007 said, it is advisable that you do a repair using SUS before doing anything else.
After that, if you're still on an older firmware (going by your signature) download any full .253 ftf (Find it here) and flash it in flash tool.
Ensure that you wipe everything when flashing.
Once you've updated to .253, root it & install 2.4 release dual recovery.
Then follow the instructions from here to update to .423.
If the instructions are unclear, just ask, I'll elaborate on whatever you didn't understand.

kgs1992 said:
As @gm007 said, it is advisable that you do a repair using SUS before doing anything else.
After that, if you're still on an older firmware (going by your signature) download any full .253 ftf (Find it here) and flash it in flash tool.
Ensure that you wipe everything when flashing.
Once you've updated to .253, root it & install 2.4 release dual recovery.
Then follow the instructions from here to update to .423.
If the instructions are unclear, just ask, I'll elaborate on whatever you didn't understand.
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I think the problem is not the rom cause now i am on 4.2.2 leaked but this happened on others updates official

@kgs1992
Not to argue with you, as you seem like a helpful person, but why advise to update to 253 first, when they could just jump straight to 423 and root it with Doomlord's tool if they require root?
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kingvortex said:
Not to argue with you, as you seem like a helpful person, but why advise to update to 253 first, when they could just jump straight to 423 and root it with Doomlord's tool if they require root?
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I'm not sure if there is a full ftf for update to .423, that's all.
And @[NUT] had advised an update from .253 or .307, but it seems the guide now says that you can also update from .350 or .434
I'm limited by my own knowledge, sorry.

kgs1992 said:
I'm not sure if there is a full ftf for update to .423, that's all.
And @[NUT] had advised an update from .253 or .307, but it seems the guide now says that you can also update from .350 or .434
I'm limited by my own knowledge, sorry.
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Nobody needs to be sorry for helping others
There are quite a few 423 ftf available in the general section.
I used this version - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336874
There are a few more for different regions/customisations posted in that section
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kgs1992 said:
I'm not sure if there is a full ftf for update to .423, that's all.
And @[NUT] had advised an update from .253 or .307, but it seems the guide now says that you can also update from .350 or .434
I'm limited by my own knowledge, sorry.
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OP is on neither of those firmware versions, but yes, using a full FTF for .423 there shouldn't be any problems coming from .407. The only potential problem could be if the ROM you're coming from contains a different NFC firmware and the destination ROM doesn't flash a compatible version. But since .423 does do this there shouldn't be any problems in this case

So i should install .423 via flashtool?

EmeraldTimer said:
So i should install .423 via flashtool?
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Yes. Then root and restore TA partition if you have that backed up.

Rekoil said:
Yes. Then root and restore TA partition if you have that backed up.
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There is a way to keep all data and applications? is a boring thing to restore all

EmeraldTimer said:
There is a way to keep all data and applications? is a boring thing to restore all
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I'm not sure how the FlashTool process works. Does it wipe the data partition? If so there might be an option to not wipe it, I don't know. But if your device is rooted you can just back everything up with Titanium Backup (make sure to backup to external SD card) and restore the data for those crucial apps afterwards.

Flashtool tutorial -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Part 6 shows you how to keep data.
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Rekoil said:
I'm not sure how the FlashTool process works. Does it wipe the data partition? If so there might be an option to not wipe it, I don't know. But if your device is rooted you can just back everything up with Titanium Backup (make sure to backup to external SD card) and restore the data for those crucial apps afterwards.
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kingvortex said:
Flashtool tutorial -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Part 6 shows you how to keep data.
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Thank you, i am downloading :good:

Unable to update .244 from OTA for my Xperia Z

Hi,
I am not able to update my XZ to the latest .244 firmware. Here are some info of my Phone.
1) locked bootloader (it is unlockable)
2) current on .423 firmware.
3) rooted
4) install superSU (with survival mode on)
5) install OTA rootkeeper.
I saw some post stating that they are able to keep root after OTA, so i am hoping to keep my root too after OTA.
please advise.

I have exactly the same problem. Cant do OTA and im states scared to update through PC companion since my friend bricked up the phone.
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Are you running stock .423 odexed? I had this issue when I flashed a deodexed ROM then tried OTA update
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Hi,
It is not possible to do a OTA Update after deleting one or more system apps (even stuff like partnerbookmarks).
There are, however, 2 ways to get the Update.
1.) Follow some of the instructions here like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287149
There are some other ways posted here at xda. They use the flashtool to flash current firmware.
2.) Use Sony PC Companion, this will work ALWAYS,but: Root will be gone. U can use Doomlords rooting method to get Root again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Good luck

hutilicious said:
Hi,
It is not possible to do a OTA Update after deleting one or more system apps (even stuff like partnerbookmarks).
There are, however, 2 ways to get the Update.
1.) Follow some of the instructions here like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287149
There are some other ways posted here at xda. They use the flashtool to flash current firmware.
2.) Use Sony PC Companion, this will work ALWAYS,but: Root will be gone. U can use Doomlords rooting method to get Root again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Good luck
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I flashed mine .423 using flashtool, so guests I needed update using pc then...
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Flashben said:
I flashed mine .423 using flashtool, so guests I needed update using pc then...
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PC Update will never fail, the only thing is that you lose root access, which can be easily recovered though.

hutilicious said:
PC Update will never fail, the only thing is that you lose root access, which can be easily recovered though.
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Yeah, just updated and rooted
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PLEASE HELP
my xperia Z , c6602 , got new update .244
tried to update using fone , downloded 175 mb and restrted, updating proceess came up (android logo) automatically rebooted when the progress bar about 75% , not updated same old .423
tried 2 times same issue,
then i tried using sony pc companin(win8), donloaded updated and strted update process, progress bar 90% came up error that update failed,
disconnect phone,
NOW phone didnt boot up
only SONY logo coming and switchs off.
pls help

It could be brick....
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Flashben said:
It could be brick....
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thanks for responce, so what i can do now?

diz_007 said:
thanks for responce, so what i can do now?
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Hi mate, dont panic. Just follow the instructions on how to flash a stock firmware with flashtool. This is already described here at xda, try searching for it. It will repair your phone but data may be lost.
Look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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hutilicious said:
Hi mate, dont panic. Just follow the instructions on how to flash a stock firmware with flashtool. This is already described here at xda, try searching for it. It will repair your phone but data may be lost.
Look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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thanks.. i tryed repaIR OPTION FROM pc companin, data lost! but updated to latest and good now!

[Q] XZ Re-lock Bootloader without TA

Hi.
I was running AOSP but I just wanted to go back to stock, so I followed a tutorial (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/guide-how-to-revert-phone-cm-aosp-aokp-t2458530).
I'm currently on DoomKernel v18, Android 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67).
My bootloader is unlocked but I do not have backup of TA partition, is it still possible to re-lock bootloader?

Yes. Flash a stock kernel then use the BLU mode of Flashtool to relock the bootloader.
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kingvortex said:
Yes. Flash a stock kernel then use the BLU mode of Flashtool to relock the bootloader.
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Should I root first

No. You don't need root to use Flashtool.
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kingvortex said:
No. You don't need root to use Flashtool.
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Would the C6603_10.3.1.A.2.67_Generic ES.ftf work?
and if it does i can update OTA after re-locking bootloader?

Yes, as the kernel is the same in all .67 roms. Just exclude everything but the kernel and don't wipe anything when flashing.
Edit - You should be able to update OTA, providing you haven't modified your software in any other way (deleting system apps, for example).
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kingvortex said:
Yes, as the kernel is the same in all .67 roms. Just exclude everything but the kernel and don't wipe anything when flashing.
Edit - You should be able to update OTA, providing you haven't modified your software in any other way (deleting system apps, for example).
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You are a legend mate! Thanks for all your help! I'm not the greatest at this stuff so your help educates me a lot

You're welcome.
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Okay, I noticed my wifi hadnt connected so i went into settings to turn it on. I press the little switch it goes blue then back to grey almost immediately, and then it says Turning on Wi-Fi but wont turn on. Bluetooth works fine and so does mobile data/service. not sure what happened but its a big issue as i only use wifi.

You shouldn't have any problems. I did exactly what I told you to my own phone with no issues.
Did you flash fota kernel from the FTF?
If you did, try flashing the FTF without wiping data. That will wipe /system and reflash it and should solve any problems. Note that you will lose root and any other system modifications if you do that.
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kingvortex said:
You shouldn't have any problems. I did exactly what I told you to my own phone with no issues.
Did you flash fota kernel from the FTF?
If you did, try flashing the FTF without wiping data. That will wipe /system and reflash it and should solve any problems. Note that you will lose root and any other system modifications if you do that.
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No, It flashed
kernel.sin
rpm.sin
loader.sin

I'm not near my PC at the moment, so cannot check, but when you're choosing what to flash, there should be an option to exclude fota kernel. Don't select it.
If all else fails, just do what I suggested and that should fix your issue.
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kingvortex said:
I'm not near my PC at the moment, so cannot check, but when you're choosing what to flash, there should be an option to exclude fota kernel. Don't select it.
If all else fails, just do what I suggested and that should fix your issue.
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Should i exclude everything and just flash FOTA

Yes.
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Yes.
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same issue :/
didnt really understand what you meant with the without wiping data thing, sorry.

There are check boxes that you select to wipe data and appslog. Make sure they're not checked and flash the whole FTF. That should fix the problem.
I'm not sure what has happened, as I have done exactly what I told you before and my WiFi works fine. :/
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kingvortex said:
There are check boxes that you select to wipe data and appslog. Make sure they're not checked and flash the whole FTF. That should fix the problem.
I'm not sure what has happened, as I have done exactly what I told you before and my WiFi works fine. :/
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Now i can actually thank you. THanks so much My device is now on stock with everything working to perfection

Happy to help.
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