Hey I'm currently using RomAur 6.2 (ish) and I wanted to upgrade to 7.3 but I see I now have to go through the whole process of installing the latest stock FTF first. I'm finding it almost impossible however to find a 10.3.A.0.423 FTF for the UK region, I'm on t-mobile in the UK, would somebody be able to give me a link or would I be ok using a different region?
Suggest you use Generic NL. All good and the lightest (bloatwise) of the lot so far.
UK generic are still on 434. Just use one of the many generic 423 FTFs in the general section.
I'm personally using the generic ES (Spanish) rom.
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Oh ok sweet, I thought it might have an effect on networks and that kind of thing that's all, thanks for the help.
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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That will be fine, but the ftf's do include the stock kernel, so don't worry.
Hi
I was hoping someone could help. This is driving me absolutely crazy.
I am currently running Cyanogenmod so Sony Mobile Update Server and Sony Mobile Companion completely refuse to play ball what so ever. They do not even attempt to connect out to their servers.
I really want one of the following FTF files:
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O2 Pay monthly UK 1270-4993 10.3.1.A.0.244 R9B 10.3.A.0.423 R8B
United Kingdom Vodafone UK 1270-9110 10.3.1.A.0.244 R7B 10.3.A.0.423 R7B
This is just so I can update the baseband and NFC firmware
Tried googling for 2 hours and found nothing except German and Dutch FTFs.
Any help would be really appreciated....
Thanks
Just use any of the generic unbranded 244 FTF files posted in this section. All of the firmware versions have the same system files, baseband etc. no matter which region they are from.
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If no one has a link to either of these I will flash my phone to stock, re-load bootloader and then run the upgrade, capture the FTF, re-unlock bootloader and then apply FTF then latest Cyanogenmod...
I will also post my FTF in General section.
But if someone has already done this it would save me a very late night
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Just use any of the generic unbranded 244 FTF files posted in this section. All of the firmware versions have the same system files, baseband etc. no matter which region they are from.
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Ah ok... fair enough. Well its mainly just the BB and NFC firmware I'm after anyway.
Out of interest, what is the difference between the different regions??
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Ah ok... fair enough. Well its mainly just the BB and NFC firmware I'm after anyway.
Out of interest, what is the difference between the different regions??
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Mainly just different bundled apps, I believe. All of the core system components, the kernel, baseband etc are the same for all releases of 244.
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My XZ was bought from China , mainland.
It just got the 244 update.
But the problem is the model of XZ from mainland China is L36h, not c6602 or c6603, and I can't root my device in any kind of way.
I‘ve tried to flash the kernal of 423 then root , but it didn't work.
So the last thing i can do is to come here ask for help~~
At last , thanks everybody in advance!
Use flashtool to flash another regions 244 ftf, then use DooMLoRD's method to root.
That should work, providing C6602/3 roms work on a L36H.
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kingvortex said:
Use flashtool to flash another regions 244 ftf, then use DooMLoRD's method to root.
That should work, providing C6602/3 roms work on a L36H.
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I know that other regions' 244 can be rooted , I have already tried roms from USA and HK.
But there is a problem that the mms function and the pic display funcion in email of my device won't work on the other resions' rom.I've tried 244 of USA and HK, 423 of Taiwan and Europe, 307 of HK and TW.
I can't find the cause of that because I tested these two functions right after I flash the ftf with FT. And I've tried to set the apn both manually and automatically.
They just failed anyway.
So I guess I'd just have to wait to see if someone find a way to root the 244 from China.
Hey,
I have a UK unbranded xperia z with has been a great phone apart from the trickle way that the device handles photos and compression etc, the latest firmware for this device is supposed to fix this problem how it's still not out in the UK however seems to be everywhere else.
The of suite doesn't now show the latest version however when going to Sony's website it's listed but unavailable to download.
My question is can the phone someone be manually flashed without losing the DRM features or perhaps be forced to download the software from an alterative source.
Think the version I am looking for is 10.3.1.A.2.67 for the 6603 model.
Anyone help?
Thanks
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TBH I have no idea what are you talking about, but i guess you want to flash .67 fw right?
If yes, then:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
and choose some .67 fw from general section. ex.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455849
flashing a stock tft from a different region may lost your localization. If you do not mind any localization matter, fine, otherwise you have to wait.
Ive tried the CE version and it was buggy, the Vodafone UK version works better but has vodafone specific apps and such so wondering if anyone has the generic UK or if its been released EE version?
Apologies if this is in the wrong forum wasn't sure if it should be posted here or in questions.
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Ive tried the CE version and it was buggy, the Vodafone UK version works better but has vodafone specific apps and such so wondering if anyone has the generic UK or if its been released EE version?
Apologies if this is in the wrong forum wasn't sure if it should be posted here or in questions.
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Hi there I have an ee branded sp and im still waiting for a generic or ee update myself. I tried the Vodafone firmware and didnt like the bloatware. The ce one was better but I didnt like the customisation. I did find ce to be buggy but found that repair through pcc actually optimised all the apps which flasing didnt and it was butter smooth. Didnt like having a Russian play now app or no nfc icon or having 4g reffered to as lte so reverted back to stock ee. If ur not Bothered about these little niggles reflash ce and repair from pcc. Im hoping we get a generic or ee Rom soon
Does the PCC repair redownload the whole ROM again or just fix things with what you have?
Also out of interest where did you get the stock EE 4.1.2? I cant see a link for it and would probably rather revert back.
I've got a generic UK 4.1.2 ftf, I got it from the links inside Xperia update checker. If you download and setup the update checker then click check firmwares when you are on the Xsp C5303, there are links to a few ftf's and one is UK .254 firmware.
I also find the European version to be very slow and sluggish, I'll have to try your idea of using the repair function in pc companion.
I'm still confused how Vodafone got 266 rolled out before the generic version. I hope they are still rolling out more versions, a clean uk 266 would be nice!
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donk165 said:
I've got a generic UK 4.1.2 ftf, I got it from the links inside Xperia update checker. If you download and setup the update checker then click check firmwares when you are on the Xsp C5303, there are links to a few ftf's and one is UK .254 firmware.
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Are you able to post/send me the link at all? I cant get the program to work where I am.
Thanks if you can.
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Does the PCC repair redownload the whole ROM again or just fix things with what you have?
Also out of interest where did you get the stock EE 4.1.2? I cant see a link for it and would probably rather revert back.
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I beleive it redownloads the latest Rom for that region (.266 for central europe, the same one If already installed) but this time u get all the apps optimizing at first startup, which didnt happen when flashing the Rom from flashtools from which made it buttersmooth. I dont have a link for the .254 ee Rom I have one for .211 ee rom an older one but that can be upgraded to. 254 ee if u connect it to pcc. And I suggest always updating through pcc whenever possible as I find it gives the best imstall I feel. Il post up the link to the ee .211 Rom in a few mins once I find it again.
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donk165 said:
I've got a generic UK 4.1.2 ftf, I got it from the links inside Xperia update checker. If you download and setup the update checker then click check firmwares when you are on the Xsp C5303, there are links to a few ftf's and one is UK .254 firmware.
I also find the European version to be very slow and sluggish, I'll have to try your idea of using the repair function in pc companion.
I'm still confused how Vodafone got 266 rolled out before the generic version. I hope they are still rolling out more versions, a clean uk 266 would be nice!
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Hi. Could u possibly upload the generic UK Rom you have? I have not been able to download ir from anywhere as the file seems to have been removed from any links I find. Il be forever at your service
Yeah I'll sort out uploading them/finding the links, I'm at work at the moment, should be home in about 2 hours, hold on brothers!
Also another thread opened saying Sony Gb are rolling out today, so hopefully I'll be able to make an ftf of 266 generic UK if it's out yet
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Oblox said:
Does the PCC repair redownload the whole ROM again or just fix things with what you have?
Also out of interest where did you get the stock EE 4.1.2? I cant see a link for it and would probably rather revert back.
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heres the link i just uploaded https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=E557923229EB1D0B!119