I've just picked up the t-mobile version of this phone tonight, and it's on 4.1 right now. Everything I've read said there was an update for 4.2.2 , but the phone system says it's up to date. I'd actually prefer 4.1 for now because of bluetooth issues i think, but I'm just wondering if the t-mobile version will have to wait to be updated, making it much longer than the international versions? I didn't plan on rooting for a few weeks, but if there's already a 4.3 rom out there, i may have to do that a little quicker.
Yeah we don't know how long it will be to get the update it doesn't exist yet,but you can flash any firmware on it using the flashtool, just read up alto,for me it's been so diff than HTC like you don't flash it in recovery and you don't have to be rooted first,couple weird things
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Jonathan2677 said:
Yeah we don't know how long it will be to get the update it doesn't exist yet,but you can flash any firmware on it using the flashtool, just read up alto,for me it's been so diff than HTC like you don't flash it in recovery and you don't have to be rooted first,couple weird things
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Thanks, I just came from a t989 Galaxy SII, and for that it had to be rooted, but only took a few steps. I'll have to read all of the stickies and figure out how to work everything.
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Thanks, I just came from a t989 Galaxy SII, and for that it had to be rooted, but only took a few steps. I'll have to read all of the stickies and figure out how to work everything.
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Yes u can flash a C6603 or C6602 ftf just without being rooted and u can actually root 4.2.2 every easy.
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I sent you a message bro
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wait, so I'm confused, with the t-mobile xperia z, the bootloader can't be unlocked? if that is the case, then how can root even be possible?
Also, do the roms for the international version work on the t-mobile version (Such as parinoid android and cyanogenmod)
If that is the case, then what does the locked bootloader stop?
So I guess my question is, do roms designed for the international xperia z work on the t-mobile version. Like, do we get official cyanogenmod support?
I'm curious, because this might be my next phone (Debating between this and the nexus 4)
I'm currently using the htc vivid
Would any of these update methods erase the stuff that came with the phone? (Not that I want all of the apps, but some of them, I like)...
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Would any of these update methods erase the stuff that came with the phone? (Not that I want all of the apps, but some of them, I like)...
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Rooting, no. Flashing other firmware, yes.
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wait, so I'm confused, with the t-mobile xperia z, the bootloader can't be unlocked? if that is the case, then how can root even be possible?
Also, do the roms for the international version work on the t-mobile version (Such as parinoid android and cyanogenmod)
If that is the case, then what does the locked bootloader stop?
So I guess my question is, do roms designed for the international xperia z work on the t-mobile version. Like, do we get official cyanogenmod support?
I'm curious, because this might be my next phone (Debating between this and the nexus 4)
I'm currently using the htc vivid
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With a locked bootloader you can root,have custom recovery and flash stock firmware and roms based off stock,so when in forums you'll see in the thread titles they will tell u lb or ub or both just only stuff based off stock but there's quit a few
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Avidgamer said:
wait, so I'm confused, with the t-mobile xperia z, the bootloader can't be unlocked? if that is the case, then how can root even be possible?
Also, do the roms for the international version work on the t-mobile version (Such as parinoid android and cyanogenmod)
If that is the case, then what does the locked bootloader stop?
So I guess my question is, do roms designed for the international xperia z work on the t-mobile version. Like, do we get official cyanogenmod support?
I'm curious, because this might be my next phone (Debating between this and the nexus 4)
I'm currently using the htc vivid
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Also correct the bootloader on the t-mobile 6606 cannot be unlocked now or never
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So I'm downloading the flashtool right now, but it's going to take a while longer. By flashing the 4.2.2 stock rom (which one is that btw?), will I get the ability to have a mobile hotspot again? That's the only thing I'm looking to get at the moment. Also, will I have to flash new modems or kernels or anything else? Is there a really easy youtube video that shows how to do everything from start to finish on adding a stock rom?
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So I'm downloading the flashtool right now, but it's going to take a while longer. By flashing the 4.2.2 stock rom (which one is that btw?), will I get the ability to have a mobile hotspot again? That's the only thing I'm looking to get at the moment. Also, will I have to flash new modems or kernels or anything else? Is there a really easy youtube video that shows how to do everything from start to finish on adding a stock rom?
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U should because the international version don't have the mobile Hotspot locked. U most likely gonna lose tmobile wifi calling.
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U should because the international version don't have the mobile Hotspot locked. U most likely gonna lose tmobile wifi calling.
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Thanks, I'm not worried about Wi-Fi calling, I'm on the thirty dollar plan with only a hundred minutes, I rarely talk on the phone. Am I correct in understanding since we have a locked boot loader, we can't install custom rooms like Aokp or CM?
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Thanks, I'm not worried about Wi-Fi calling, I'm on the thirty dollar plan with only a hundred minutes, I rarely talk on the phone. Am I correct in understanding since we have a locked boot loader, we can't install custom rooms like Aokp or CM?
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Correct but u still can root and flash ftf and also install a double recovery. U basically can do everything besides costum Roms. But after u flash a international ftf u should also be able to unlock the bootloader. But I don't gonna be 100 % sure.
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Yeah, I flash a international 4.2 rom but I still don't think it is or ever will be bootloader unlock able, please someone correct me, i hope I'm wrong but don't think it's possible
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Yeah, I flash a international 4.2 rom but I still don't think it is or ever will be bootloader unlock able, please someone correct me, i hope I'm wrong but don't think it's possible
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Well does it say it is able to be unlocked? And if unlock the boatloader u lose bravia engine 2 what makes a difference when watching movies pictures and such on the phone.
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Yeah, I flash a international 4.2 rom but I still don't think it is or ever will be bootloader unlock able, please someone correct me, i hope I'm wrong but don't think it's possible
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Since you seem to have the t-mobile version and are in the US, do you know if you flash a 6602 stock rom, does US T-mobile LTE still work? I've read so many different answers and they are ALL over the place on this board, so I'm not sure what way to go. The only US labeled rom I found is for a 6602, but some people have stated you need 6603 for LTE, others say both work.
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Since you seem to have the t-mobile version and are in the US, do you know if you flash a 6602 stock rom, does US T-mobile LTE still work? I've read so many different answers and they are ALL over the place on this board, so I'm not sure what way to go. The only US labeled rom I found is for a 6602, but some people have stated you need 6603 for LTE, others say both work.
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You canuse either and get lte I used a 6603 unbranded Australia it don't have to be us,someone said Spain is a good one also,but let will work regardless but if u want 4g quick toggles use 6603 any questions pm me
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im running the unbranded us 4.2.2 firmware on tmobile xz and i still get lte speed. im pretty sure lte is a hardware thing not software so you shouldnt lose it
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im running the unbranded us 4.2.2 firmware on tmobile xz and i still get lte speed. im pretty sure lte is a hardware thing not software so you shouldnt lose it
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Agreed did u have a notification saying all steps completed if so we're u able to get rid of it
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Agreed did u have a notification saying all steps completed if so we're u able to get rid of it
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im not sure what you mean about all steps completed
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Hey guys, i just rooted my phone and was looking forward to putting the new cyanogenmod rom on my phone, until i found out att has to ruin everything and wont let the bootloader be unlocked. I was looking around for a workaround and some places said it might be possible to do it in recovery mode with CWM..can anyone tell me if this is possible? Is it even possible to do with a locked bootloader? If anyone knows how to do this for the Xperia TL (lt30at) please let me know! Step by step would be great since im new to this. Thanks!!
No its not possible for now.
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No its not possible for now.
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not even if its done in recovery mode? if not when would a workaround be available?
It's not possible.
No one give you an eta of when it will be possible either
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Hey guys, i just rooted my phone and was looking forward to putting the new cyanogenmod rom on my phone, until i found out att has to ruin everything and wont let the bootloader be unlocked. I was looking around for a workaround and some places said it might be possible to do it in recovery mode with CWM..can anyone tell me if this is possible? Is it even possible to do with a locked bootloader? If anyone knows how to do this for the Xperia TL (lt30at) please let me know! Step by step would be great since im new to this. Thanks!!
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Unless you have a unlocked bootloader, you cant. Flash an Xperia T firmware to remove all that att bloatware
and If we ever had are bootloader unlocked, we can just flash CM10.1 and it will work.
Man everyone is so nice on here. But in response to that until AT&T allows it nothing that anyone can do about the bootloader. At least it's rooted and you can remove all the crap that was preloaded with the phone. With a few other extra perks of having a rooted phone, the stock OS isn't really all that bad.....
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Erica Law said:
No its not possible for now.
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AndroidHoneyComb said:
Unless you have a unlocked bootloader, you cant. Flash an Xperia T firmware to remove all that att bloatware
and If we ever had are bootloader unlocked, we can just flash CM10.1 and it will work.
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If I had a "Not For Sale" AT&T branded Sony Xperia TL and its bootloader is unlocked. Will this help anybody? I wonder how I could flash CM10.1 on it then.I have CWM 6.0.3.0 installed on it but technically that CWM is for 'locked bootloaders' even though my bootloader isn't locked.
If the boot loader is unlocked just flash the cm10 . Zip in recovery
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If I had a "Not For Sale" AT&T branded Sony Xperia TL and its bootloader is unlocked. Will this help anybody? I wonder how I could flash CM10.1 on it then.I have CWM 6.0.3.0 installed on it but technically that CWM is for 'locked bootloaders' even though my bootloader isn't locked.
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use xperia T rom most dev support t more than the tl but they can work on both & cwm is for both locked and unlocked BL
Hello, I picked up my Tmobile Z last week, I've decided to root it and getting ready to install a recovery, not sure what one yet.My question is and sorry if it has already been answered. I am trying to install a 4.2.2. Rom. From what I am understanding i have to flash a stock firmware from a 6603, please correct me if that's wrong? I've looked at a few but not sure what one I should be flashing. If anyone could point me in the right direction or give me some info it would be much helpful . I'm not new to flashing roms etc this is just my first locked down Sony I'm doing it on.
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Hello, I picked up my Tmobile Z last week, I've decided to root it and getting ready to install a recovery, not sure what one yet.My question is and sorry if it has already been answered. I am trying to install a 4.2.2. Rom. From what I am understanding i have to flash a stock firmware from a 6603, please correct me if that's wrong? I've looked at a few but not sure what one I should be flashing. If anyone could point me in the right direction or give me some info it would be much helpful . I'm not new to flashing roms etc this is just my first locked down Sony I'm doing it on.
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This is better posted in the general section. If you are already on 4.2.2 stock then you don't need to flash the stock Rom. Just install dual recovery ( instructions on the relevant thread) back up current Rom and flash whatever 4.2.2 custom Rom you want.
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Damented said:
Hello, I picked up my Tmobile Z last week, I've decided to root it and getting ready to install a recovery, not sure what one yet.My question is and sorry if it has already been answered. I am trying to install a 4.2.2. Rom. From what I am understanding i have to flash a stock firmware from a 6603, please correct me if that's wrong? I've looked at a few but not sure what one I should be flashing. If anyone could point me in the right direction or give me some info it would be much helpful . I'm not new to flashing roms etc this is just my first locked down Sony I'm doing it on.
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It was a little confusing for me too at first.. But yeah, flash for the c6603. Use the firmware stuff in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42917602
The op also links to the other tools you'll need.. Just read through that stuff carefully and you'll be fine.
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It was a little confusing for me too at first.. But yeah, flash for the c6603. Use the firmware stuff in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42917602
The op also links to the other tools you'll need.. Just read through that stuff carefully and you'll be fine.
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Did you keep your lte? or are you now on 3g hspa?
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Will of fire said:
Did you keep your lte? or are you now on 3g hspa?
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Yes It kept lte. didn't need to mess with any apns or anything... It Just works like it should.
Word of advice though... In the update, under xperia settings in the settings menu, there is an option to download apns for your carrier.. Don't do it. It wipes T-Mobile's lte apn and you have to remake it... I learned that the hard way...
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Iv just got rid of my old motorola atrix and got my hands on a new xperia Z and so far im loving it, although my atrix was bootloader unlocked and had a custom rom so i would like this 9on my sony xperia z! i am familiar with CWM and flashing roms but its been that long i cannot remember how to root, unlock and put custom roms onto a device
My xperia Z is an english version and locked too 02 network!
would anyone be able to send me a few links to guides in the order i need too do things to be able too start flashing custom roms/mods to my device?
thanks!
Pixelguy said:
Iv just got rid of my old motorola atrix and got my hands on a new xperia Z and so far im loving it, although my atrix was bootloader unlocked and had a custom rom so i would like this 9on my sony xperia z! i am familiar with CWM and flashing roms but its been that long i cannot remember how to root, unlock and put custom roms onto a device
My xperia Z is an english version and locked too 02 network!
would anyone be able to send me a few links to guides in the order i need too do things to be able too start flashing custom roms/mods to my device?
thanks!
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Can you tell me the model u have 6602,6603,6606 and what 4.1,4.2 plus which firmware,rooting is so easy just find the doomlord method but you need to give a little more info plus read through the forums and search a little not saying u are but seems lazy to ask us to do all the work for you
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This will refresh your memory about everything you need to know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
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Pixelguy said:
My xperia Z is an english version and locked too 02 network!
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You can SIM Unlock O2 Phones for free! Just go HERE, fill in your info, wait a day or two, input code, done.
gm007 said:
This will refresh your memory about everything you need to know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
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+1.
My xperia Z is an english version and locked too 02 network!
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Usually a carrier locked xperia has a permanent locked bootloader. Don't be surprised if you can't unlock it.
Just a heads up before you do too much research.
thanks guys!
one last bit of help?
Iv rooted my device and installed CMW
BUT
it says my bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked...
can i install custom roms using the locked cmw or do i have to stay with stock roms?
Pixelguy said:
Iv rooted my device and installed CMW
BUT
it says my bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked...
can i install custom roms using the locked cmw or do i have to stay with stock roms?
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Stock roms only for locked bootloader in the titles it will tell you I it's for lb
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Jonathan2677 said:
Stock roms only for locked bootloader in the titles it will tell you I it's for lb
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okay thank you :good:
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okay thank you :good:
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I isn't really a issue if u can unlock it or not. Mine can be unlocked but I never did because u lose bravia engine 2 if u unlock the bootloader.
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dante501 said:
I isn't really a issue if u can unlock it or not. Mine can be unlocked but I never did because u lose bravia engine 2 if u unlock the bootloader.
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It is an issue if you want those highly customisable roms such as cm,pac etc. I rather lose be2 than not having the chance to flash those. But now there's a way to save your ta before unlocking bootloader so it's all good for those who want to unlock bootloader and still keep be2 for future use.
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joejoe23 said:
It is an issue if you want those highly customisable roms such as cm,pac etc. I rather lose be2 than not having the chance to flash those. But now there's a way to save your ta before unlocking bootloader so it's all good for those who want to unlock bootloader and still keep be2 for future use.
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I understand but CM is always broken and has bugs on every phone. I don't even know why the roms from CM are so loved. It is most of the time a bug fest. Lol
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dante501 said:
I understand but CM is always broken and has bugs on every phone. I don't even know why the roms from CM are so loved. It is most of the time a bug fest. Lol
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Yeah honestly I always prefer stock roms so not to loose all good functions for example on my HTC one all I run is vipor Rom which is sense based otherwise I'd loose zoe,ir blaster and every other thing that makes the one what it is
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Jonathan2677 said:
Yeah honestly I always prefer stock roms so not to loose all good functions for example on my HTC one all I run is vipor Rom which is sense based otherwise I'd loose zoe,ir blaster and every other thing that makes the one what it is
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Yeah viper rom was always great in htc phones. I know not it since htc sensation. CM always seemed broken. Always something isn't working what works on other roms. I always wondered why CM always seems to have issues with things.
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I'm having a hard time figuring out what custom roms are safe to use with my T-Mobile Xperia Z model# C6606
air23cpt said:
I'm having a hard time figuring out what custom roms are safe to use with my T-Mobile Xperia Z model# C6606
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TM XZ has completely locked boot-loader and for installing custom rom u need to unlock it
>> But search in Dev section there s some custom roms work with locked bootloader
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I'm having a hard time figuring out what custom roms are safe to use with my T-Mobile Xperia Z model# C6606
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Any custom roms that are based off stock,they will say locked bootloader in the title or description, also 6603 ftp can be flashed in the forms of Ftf with the flashtool use the 6603 ones to keep lte um running 4.2 with the newest software that was released yesterday with no problems, u will loose t-mobile WiFi calling no matter which one u flash any questions feel free to ask
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Jonathan2677 said:
Any custom roms that are based off stock,they will say locked bootloader in the title or description, also 6603 ftp can be flashed in the forms of Ftf with the flashtool use the 6603 ones to keep lte um running 4.2 with the newest software that was released yesterday with no problems, u will loose t-mobile WiFi calling no matter which one u flash any questions feel free to ask
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So flash through FTF and use 6603 roms to keep LTE Thanks.
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So flash through FTF and use 6603 roms to keep LTE Thanks.
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I have a 6606 and I flashed a 6603 Spain. Everything worked as it should. I then flashed 6603 Belgium to the newest one .244 and its awesome. If you want to tether, you need to wipe data via the flashtool. You can still back-up/restore using Sony pc companion.
~RPM
ransz28 said:
I have a 6606 and I flashed a 6603 Spain. Everything worked as it should. I then flashed 6603 Belgium to the newest one .244 and its awesome. If you want to tether, you need to wipe data via the flashtool. You can still back-up/restore using Sony pc companion.
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I just Flashed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387191 and everything seems to be working good.
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I just Flashed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387191 and everything seems to be working good.
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I tried that one so I could keep root,but no matter where I'd put the zip I couldn't find it in recovery to install very strange I must say
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Jonathan2677 said:
I tried that one so I could keep root,but no matter where I'd put the zip I couldn't find it in recovery to install very strange I must say
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I followed the Instructions made sure I put the zip on internal memory not SD card.
So...what is the advantage of flashing another stock rom from another region. I dont understand the difference between the stock rom I allready have and the other various stock roms available here.
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I tried that one so I could keep root,but no matter where I'd put the zip I couldn't find it in recovery to install very strange I must say
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golfgtiedition30 said:
So...what is the advantage of flashing another stock rom from another region. I dont understand the difference between the stock rom I allready have and the other various stock roms available here.
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One advantage for me is going from Android 4.1.2 to 4.2.2.
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One advantage for me is going from Android 4.1.2 to 4.2.2.
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Yeah that makes sence. I have a samsung at the moment which was so easy to root and flash different roms.
I pick up my XZ on saturday and im trying to understand the various methods used :thumbup:
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Yeah that makes sence. I have a samsung at the moment which was so easy to root and flash different roms.
I pick up my XZ on saturday and im trying to understand the various methods used :thumbup:
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Rooting the phone was pretty easy what had me confused was the different model # of this phone and which roms are safe.
Sorry wrong thread,delete my post.
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So...what is the advantage of flashing another stock rom from another region. I dont understand the difference between the stock rom I allready have and the other various stock roms available here.
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Because for example I flashed the newest 4.2 firmware that was just released yesterday I only used Spain because it was the newest now my stock ROM is light years behind gawd its still 4.1
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There are just 3variants samsung also have them but names them differently or sometimes same with different model number example S4 i.e i9500 & i9505
Anyways there are 3 variants i guess of XZ
C6602: Hspa+ model
C6603: lte model
C6606: tmobile version
You can flash any firmware on any device it will be just that you will miss functionality of lte if you flash c6602 etc i hope thats simple enough
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Cheers guys :thumbup:
just got this phone on tmobile yesterday First Sony phone to and i gotta say i love the the super sexy looks compare to my galaxy s4!
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just got this phone on tmobile yesterday First Sony phone to and i gotta say i love the the super sexy looks compare to my galaxy s4!
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Yes it's a very sexy and waterproof phone I'm very satisfied so far with it IMO it looks better than HTC one and S4 and the OS is very smooth.
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Yes it's a very sexy and waterproof phone I'm very satisfied so far with it IMO it looks better than HTC one and S4 and the OS is very smooth.
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the only thing i dont like is that it gets very very hot while playing games especially Real Racing 3 ...even the CPU slows down to cool off and Frames goes down :crying: but other than that its amazing .
Welcome to sony world
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
yes
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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yes
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funky0308 said:
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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I started with an EE Z1. Since then it's been generic European, generic global, and currently on Generic Nordic (so I can have 4.3). You'll be.fine
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choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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I've got the same phone from bell. First thing I did was flash an unbranded ROM. Bell has a few bloat apps that I hate. Best part is if you flash unbranded you don;t need to wait for updates. I got my update through PC Companion the day it was released.
Search the forums please.
choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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Already been discussed here in detail.
Sony Xperia Z1 > Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > Debrand xperia Z1?
I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
metal_god69 said:
I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
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arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
choihan06 said:
arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
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Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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metal_god69 said:
Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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I guess.. it says NO,
i guess I should have bought unlocked one from sony store..
choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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Losing IMEI and SIM not accepted problems happen when you downgrade, not update.