I have my new XZ in my hands and it is a lovely phone.
It is currently on build number .350 - I've been looking at the tutorials and it looks like I need to upgrade to .434, root, then flash a rooted rom based on 253.
This XZ is a Three UK locked handset with Bootloader Unlock Allowed:No. My question is - do I need to flash .434 specific to Three UK or can I flash an Unbranded one?
Or failing that - does Onw Click Root or similar work on .253?
nikc0069 said:
My question is - do I need to flash .434 specific to Three UK or can I flash an Unbranded one?
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Flash whichever, and questions like this can be posted on the threads you've already read, with 500+ post you should know that already.
Apologies if any offence was caused. Thanks for your reply.
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nikc0069 said:
Apologies if any offence was caused.
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None at all.
nikc0069 said:
Thanks for your reply.
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To clarify, it's irrelevant really what you flash in that respect, and no there isn't a one click solution at the moment. I've stuck on 434 and just flashed the 253 kernel, which has updated the display.
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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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papped said:
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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papped said:
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.
gregbradley said:
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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gregbradley said:
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.
SWFlyerUK said:
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
SWFlyerUK said:
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.
Can someone who has an unbranded Xperia Z with UK FW please dump/create a FTF and post the ROM here?
The only generic FW posted here is from a demo device unfortunately.
Thanks.
I got mine from Carphone Warehouse earlier today and I haven't touched it yet so I might be able to help. Not sure how to make a ftf from it though..
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Have you Tickled Your Android lately?
(tinyurl.com/ticklemyandroid)
That'd be awesome though it's a bit of work...
The basic instructions are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27031352
Note that doing this WILL re-flash your phone (because the update can't be stopped after it has downloaded) so you may not want to go ahead.
You will also need to use the beta Flashtool for Xperia Z to actually decrypt the files. Then you can load them up in full Flashtool and proceed to make FTF out of it (I think, didn't do this myself, I stopped after decrypting them).
I would suggest not doing this if you're not tech savvy.
+1 for this, im expecting mine to be vodafone branded, that'll annoy me pretty quickly!
frankie99969 said:
+1 for this, im expecting mine to be vodafone branded, that'll annoy me pretty quickly!
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In the meantime you can safely flash the French generic firmware posted here. It's full-retail and I've been using it. As all firmwares in this part of the world are multilingual anyway there isn't much difference.
But yeah, UK FW would be nice...
Question: if I flash non-branded firmware (French for example) and then use Sony Update Service to re-install my firmware, which firmware will it download? French unbranded? The branded one I had before from my carrier? UK unbranded?
lloydbf said:
In the meantime you can safely flash the French generic firmware posted here. It's full-retail and I've been using it. As all firmwares in this part of the world are multilingual anyway there isn't much difference.
But yeah, UK FW would be nice...
Question: if I flash non-branded firmware (French for example) and then use Sony Update Service to re-install my firmware, which firmware will it download? French unbranded? The branded one I had before from my carrier? UK unbranded?
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It will read your current version, so if you flashed french, SUS would give you french
lloydbf said:
That'd be awesome though it's a bit of work...
The basic instructions are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27031352
Note that doing this WILL re-flash your phone (because the update can't be stopped after it has downloaded) so you may not want to go ahead.
You will also need to use the beta Flashtool for Xperia Z to actually decrypt the files. Then you can load them up in full Flashtool and proceed to make FTF out of it (I think, didn't do this myself, I stopped after decrypting them).
I would suggest not doing this if you're not tech savvy.
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frankie99969 said:
+1 for this, im expecting mine to be vodafone branded, that'll annoy me pretty quickly!
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Looks simple enough. I'll have a look at doing this in a little while. At the moment, I'm just doing some modding of SystemUI which I'll post about when I'm done. Then I can sort this out for you.
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Have you Tickled Your Android lately?
(tinyurl.com/ticklemyandroid)
AW: [Q] Unbranded English/UK ROM
lloydbf said:
Note that doing this WILL re-flash your phone (because the update can't be stopped after it has downloaded)
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Wrong. Simply unplug after the download is complete and your device will remain untouched.
lloydbf said:
Question: if I flash non-branded firmware (French for example) and then use Sony Update Service to re-install my firmware, which firmware will it download?
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It re-downloads the currently running one. If you already reflashed the phone and didnt note down your SI you may never go fully back to stock if you cant find the FTF of the exact firmware you were originally running.
Posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38678748#post38678748
lloydbf said:
Posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38678748#post38678748
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awesome
the new firmware of TX, 9.1.b.1.67 has been released
but the previous root methods are no longer available
i hope it could be rooted soon
request from all TX LB users, THANKS
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Leo said:
the new firmware of TX, 9.1.b.1.67 has been released
but the previous root methods are no longer available
i hope it could be rooted soon
request from all TX LB users, THANKS
:laugh::laugh::laugh:
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long time and no reply from a dev, seems like the firmware is a no-go-to-root-for-ever
ebi4321 said:
long time and no reply from a dev, seems like the firmware is a no-go-to-root-for-ever
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an excellent firmware without root permission
it cant be more disappointed
Leo said:
the new firmware of TX, 9.1.b.1.67 has been released
but the previous root methods are no longer available
i hope it could be rooted soon
request from all TX LB users, THANKS
:laugh::laugh::laugh:
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From your signature you have an unlocked bootloader. So just flash doomkernel and a root package and you will have root......
RootPackage-gregbradley.zip - 1.75 MB
PS, I have to ask why did you unlock your bootloader if you didn't know this?
gregbradley said:
From your signature you have an unlocked bootloader. So just flash doomkernel and a root package and you will have root......
RootPackage-gregbradley.zip - 1.75 MB
PS, I have to ask why did you unlock your bootloader if you didn't know this?
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though ive unlocked the BL
but i restored the TA.img so im locked BL now..
im not going to unlock again these days
Leo said:
though ive unlocked the BL
but i restored the TA.img so im locked BL now..
im not going to unlock again these days
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ok, so sony have already voided your warrenty....why not unlock to get root?
Hi all
anyone have a global version of this FW ? because my TX not from HK
devilmaycry2020 said:
Hi all
anyone have a global version of this FW ? because my TX not from HK
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it's not obligatory to have a Hong Kong version of phone to flash a Hong Kong firmware, I have global phone but i've install this firmware, and it works perfectly, but if you want root, you need to have unlocked bootloader, BY THE TIME BEING the ROM is not rootable with locked bootloader...
but if you don't care about root, flash this firmware via flashtools, and it won't bring any problem
Hi, i am using a sony xperia z on bell canada network model c6616 build number 10.1.1.a.1.319
i am not getting updates for my phone at all from the sony apps and i thought xperia z was on 4.2.2??
my walkman version is 6.0.A.0.22 but ye the version 8. something is out now....
my bootloader is locked and can't be unlocked so i can't flash a custom rom but i want the upgrades i'm entitled to with my phone...
any suggestions people??
thanks
MrPeterTosh said:
Hi, i am using a sony xperia z on bell canada network model c6616 build number 10.1.1.a.1.319
i am not getting updates for my phone at all from the sony apps and i thought xperia z was on 4.2.2??
my walkman version is 6.0.A.0.22 but ye the version 8. something is out now....
my bootloader is locked and can't be unlocked so i can't flash a custom rom but i want the upgrades i'm entitled to with my phone...
any suggestions people??
thanks
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I was exactly in the same boat as you till a couple of days ago. Bell's official veriosn is still 4.1.2 if you can beleive it!!
So i went ahead and flashed the 4.3 journalists rom thats available here. Works amazing..smooth as butter and blazingly fast.
No point in waiting for upgrade to show up on your phone. You'll be lucky to get 4.3 by middle of next year from Bell!! they're pathetic when it comes to sony upgrades..
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I was exactly in the same boat as you till a couple of days ago. Bell's official veriosn is still 4.1.2 if you can beleive it!!
So i went ahead and flashed the 4.3 journalists rom thats available here. Works amazing..smooth as butter and blazingly fast.
No point in waiting for upgrade to show up on your phone. You'll be lucky to get 4.3 by middle of next year from Bell!! they're pathetic when it comes to sony upgrades..
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how do i do this with locked bootloader??
please help
MrPeterTosh said:
how do i do this with locked bootloader??
please help
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4.3 rom here is for both locked and unlocked bootloader..So it works
vhl71 said:
4.3 rom here is for both locked and unlocked bootloader..So it works
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Link?? Installation Instructions?
thanks
MrPeterTosh said:
Link?? Installation Instructions?
thanks
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search for journalists 4.3 rom
vhl71 said:
search for journalists 4.3 rom
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i found the download but not the installation instructions for the locked bootloader
Ftf files are original firmwares.
Can be flashed to unlocked or locked boot loaders.
Locked loaders only prevents to flash 3th party kernels.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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eryen said:
Ftf files are original firmwares.
Can be flashed to unlocked or locked boot loaders.
Locked loaders only prevents to flash 3th party kernels.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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i have done it by searching myself, thanks for giving me the link though
how do i take screenshots now??
Ahhh...the wonders of the search button. You are now, a Jedi.
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MrPeterTosh said:
i have done it by searching myself, thanks for giving me the link though
how do i take screenshots now??
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Press the power and volumn down button ..
Two days ago I purchased the Z1 from a local retailer (Tel Aviv, Israel), not realizing that it was the C6902.
The problem is that its customization version is 1278-3595_R1A (software: 1272-6084_13.1.G.2.257.)
I hadn't realized that .257 cannot be rooted prior to updating to it because the OS prompted me to shortly after I first booted it up, so I was hoping to downgrade to .535, root, and update it to 4.3, and then install a custom ROM.
However, I gather from the thread with all the FTF collections (here) that no customization versions of 1278-3595_R1A exists. Does this meant that I can neither root nor install a custom OS?
(why I figured this is important: here.)
In conclusion, I assume that C9603 will get better and quicker dev support, so should I return my current C9602 and purchase the C9603 online (Ebay) while I still can?
Bonus question: why the hell does the C6902 even exists if it's just the C6903 without the LTE? Better to have it and not use it -- no?
(Note: LTE, or any form of 4G networks, including WiMix, is and will be unavailable here in Israel for the foreseeable future - at least to the general public.)
Thank you.
Just noticed that the title should be "C6903 vs. C6902 + Customization Version". I mistakenly misplaced the two digits in C6903.
Even ordering online has some problems. but any replacement to your phone is better!
Regards,
~J2C
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Even ordering online has some problems. but any replacement to your phone is better!
Regards,
~J2C
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Better in what regard?
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Better in what regard?
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you cant downgrade or root?
Just2Cause said:
you cant downgrade or root?
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That's what I'm unsure of - hence the pilgrimage for confirmation of my as of yet unverified findings thus far.
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That's what I'm unsure of - hence the pilgrimage for confirmation of my as of yet unverified findings thus far.
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You can flash ANY C6902 firmware.
I thought that there is something wrong preventing you from flashing another firmware ftf on your phone.
Regards,
~J2C
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You can flash ANY C6902 firmware.
I thought that there is something wrong preventing you from flashing another firmware ftf on your phone.
Regards,
~J2C
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Ah, then it seems I misunderstood where the different variations stand in terms of compatibility. I'll be installing the IN version soon and see how things go.
Thank you for the clarification.