Just picked up my Xperia Z from Bell - here's a little information on the device, as after searching for a while there doesn't seem to be much out there about this:
Model Number: C6616
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband Version: 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110041-32
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-g6df7905-02328-g70ed36a
Build: 10.1.1.A.1.319
Customization Version: 1275-6311_R2A
Also, rather unfortunately, the bootloader cannot be unlocked (according to the Service info > Configuration page).
Can you tell us if the screen is better? I saw some videos on the Bell website and it did look better. I was gonna go check out the Bell store today but didn't have time lol
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Phat-T said:
Can you tell us if the screen is better? I saw some videos on the Bell website and it did look better. I was gonna go check out the Bell store today but didn't have time lol
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I don't have a lot to go by in terms of better than other Xperia Z models, but compared to my SGS3 it looks much better and is actually visible in direct sunlight.
Have you tried rooting it and flashing a custom recovery?
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Have you tried rooting it and flashing a custom recovery?
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Not yet - this is the first Sony device I've owned (used to Samsung devices and the various Nexus'), so I'm a little gun-shy regarding flashing things meant for different models.
Tried rooting it today and, as expected, it failed.
Use DooMLorD to root, I think it should be fine.
Would you be able to backup your rom to FTF file?
Here is the instruction to make ftf file of your rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
The update made the screen look a lot better but that was with 253 version already and 4.2.2 made it even somewhat better again and camera too.
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ngvuanh said:
Use DooMLorD to root, I think it should be fine.
Would you be able to backup your rom to FTF file?
Here is the instruction to make ftf file of your rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
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Tried Doomlord's without luck, but I didn't use the new method to flash the other kernel (was fairly unsure if I would soft-brick it). I'll follow that guide and post the resulting file, though.
FTF Bundle here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44229119
Thank you very much for the ROM.
I am downloading...
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FTF Bundle here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44229119
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I flashed its baseband but it didn't work unfortunately.
This Rom only has band 4 LTE also even though Bell says it has AWS and 700.
It couldn't pick up t-mo LTE too.
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For any other Bell users who are new to Xperia devices and unsure of flashing, I successfully flashed this 4.2.2 stock firmware using Flashtool (left FOTA, BASEBAND, and UNKNOWN unchecked). I had to add the Bell APN settings, but everything works!
Additionally, I rooted using this guide, but when I got to step 11, I reflashed the kernel from the first firmware image I linked instead.
So if I get this one, unlock it and flash standard firmware, can it be used with Rogers and its LTE?
ChrisMCP said:
So if I get this one, unlock it and flash standard firmware, can it be used with Rogers and its LTE?
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Rogers and Bell both use the same LTE bands, so it should be good with the network unlock. Switching firmware is really only required for rooting/getting 4.2.2 at this time.
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Rogers and Bell both use the same LTE bands, so it should be good with the network unlock. Switching firmware is really only required for rooting/getting 4.2.2 at this time.
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So bell's firmware is standard or it's a custom one with bell's apps per-intalled (aka you have to wait for them to release a new version 2-3 weeks after everyone else gets it)?
Bell's firmware has their apps, and is subject to their release schedule, but will work with other carriers - it's just the network lock that prevents you from using another carrier. However, if you're looking to root, or don't want the extra Bell branding in your face, switching firmware is a valid option.
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Bell's firmware has their apps, and is subject to their release schedule, but will work with other carriers - it's just the network lock that prevents you from using another carrier. However, if you're looking to root, or don't want the extra Bell branding in your face, switching firmware is a valid option.
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Yeah I'm not a big fan of bell's branding tbh, because all my services are with rogers. But what is difference between 6606 and 6616, do you know by any chance? thx
ChrisMCP said:
Yeah I'm not a big fan of bell's branding tbh, because all my services are with rogers. But what is difference between 6606 and 6616, do you know by any chance? thx
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Never used the 6606, or any of the other models. From the looks of things, though, it's a difference in basebands and supported frequencies.
laslow, I flashed baseband off the ftf file you posted, there is only band 4 LTE, not 700 (band 17) as stated on Bell website.
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I'm not running it anymore so I can't verify, but that was the firmware bundle on the phone, fresh from the store.
Related
Here is the link :
SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177070840/c205647/I957DUXLI2_I957DTLSLI2_TLS.zip.html
SGH-I957M: Canada (Bell)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177071050/1c85133/I957MUXLI2_I957MBMCLI2_BMC.zip.html
SGH-I957R: Canada (Rogers)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177100741/9172139/I957RUXLI2_I957RRWCLI2_RWC.zip.html
Note: use Odin to flash this stock firmware.
-KS
They also appeared on the Sammobile Firmware website... and I think these links are the same as those on www.sammobile.com!
What, no SGH-I957R: Canada (Rogers) firmware file?
nrapallo said:
They also appeared on the Sammobile Firmware website... and I think these links are the same as those on www.sammobile.com!
What, no SGH-I957R: Canada (Rogers) firmware file?
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Link updated for Rogers too..
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kunals.shah said:
Here is the link :
SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177070840/c205647/I957DUXLI2_I957DTLSLI2_TLS.zip.html
SGH-I957M: Canada (Bell)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177071050/1c85133/I957MUXLI2_I957MBMCLI2_BMC.zip.html
SGH-I957R: Canada (Rogers)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177100741/9172139/I957RUXLI2_I957RRWCLI2_RWC.zip.html
-KS
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Do we flash the file in Odin or in recovery?
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These are odin flashable stock firmwares. .
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These are odin flashable stock firmwares. .
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Thanks. Do you know if the firmware will come with new radio?
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Yes. It comes with updated radio image.
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So does that mean AT&T 8.9 4g lte will get their update?
If so it's great timing. The iPad mini is being released tomorrow.
That means I can sell this piece of 5hit Samsung AT&T delay device and get an apple.
I'm so pissed of all the delays Samsung has been doing to all their devices.
Great!
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So does that mean AT&T 8.9 4g lte will get their update?
If so it's great timing. The iPad mini is being released tomorrow.
That means I can sell this piece of 5hit Samsung AT&T delay device and get an apple.
I'm so pissed of all the delays Samsung has been doing to all their devices.
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Buying a Ipad? That is stupid!!!
OTA for Canadian Carriers (Telus/Bell/Rogers)
It was reported today on mobilesyrup.com that the Bell, TELUS and Rogers Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich now available.
We know those ICS ROM's are available as per the OP's links, but some of the comments below that article indicate the Canadian Carriers have started OTA upgrades to ICS!!!
It's about time!
kunals.shah said:
Here is the link :
SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177070840/c205647/I957DUXLI2_I957DTLSLI2_TLS.zip.html
SGH-I957M: Canada (Bell)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177071050/1c85133/I957MUXLI2_I957MBMCLI2_BMC.zip.html
SGH-I957R: Canada (Rogers)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177100741/9172139/I957RUXLI2_I957RRWCLI2_RWC.zip.html
Note: use Odin to flash this stock firmware.
-KS
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If you look in my thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936044
A CSR at Rogers told me their update was released by devs over two weeks ago but no one seemed to be able to download it. I just checked my device and suddenly I have it available as an OTA update. Odd...
Got notic=fication this monring on my tab, and took around 15 min (download + install) get the it upgraded.
New UI, I assume maybe just me, I am too used to honeycomb, it take time for me to get used to the new UI. But I do like the browser with the "desktop view " option. And I can get Chrome on it now as well.
alextheangel said:
Got notic=fication this monring on my tab, and took around 15 min (download + install) get the it upgraded.
New UI, I assume maybe just me, I am too used to honeycomb, it take time for me to get used to the new UI. But I do like the browser with the "desktop view " option. And I can get Chrome on it now as well.
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Are you att or the Canadian 8.9 i957d?
What about AT&T???????!!!!!!!!
How to root this?
SaHiLzZ said:
How to root this?
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No way to root do far. And very difficult to find help.
ATT and root
ratatouille said:
No way to root do far. And very difficult to find help.
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on my ATT ROM SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus) works fine. Working external keyboard Samsung, HDMI, SMS. Root install from TWRP using attached zip.
Hammer_NN said:
on my ATT ROM SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus) works fine. Working external keyboard Samsung, HDMI, SMS. Root install from TWRP using attached zip.
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You my friend are my idol..... I thank you very much. Did you create that installer yourself?
Hammer_NN said:
on my ATT ROM SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus) works fine. Working external keyboard Samsung, HDMI, SMS. Root install from TWRP using attached zip.
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Can anyone confirm this method to be a working root with i957 ICS? I just got this thing free from Rogers as yet again they messed up my account. Not concerned with the lack of ROMs as the stock firmware is pretty smooth, but would def like to debloat all the Rogers ****.
Any imput would be appreciated.
I bought ant unlocked Bell Tablet. Can I flash the Rogers original rom on it? I am with Rogers.
I have the stock rom with no root (C6603) running android 4.1.2 on build number 10.1.A.1.434, it refuses to update to 4.2.2 over the air or using sony pc companion, I avoided rooting this time because I have apps the don't work when the phone is rooted (banking), I'm with virgin media but the phone is unlocked, is there a way that I can get this update without having to root the phone??
thank you for your time
There is no update to 4.2.2 for UK unbranded handsets. I assume that is what Virgin supplied you with.
Enter *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialler then look in Service Info -> Software Info. If your Customisation version is 1270-7689, then you have a UK unbranded device and cannot officially update yet.
You can download one of the many ftf available in the general section and flash it with flashtool however. That does not require root.
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Here is a link to change the customisation number of your device (root required) that will make PC companion believe you have an available update to download. I tried this amd it worked first time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
However if you do not want to root the devixe, then simply using flashtool and your stock 4.2.2 .ftf file you will have no problem achieving what you wish
Hope it helps
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Unbranded UK users are being completely ignored by sony
I'm in the same boat as you, haven't found the time/patience to flash a stock firmware that actually receives updates. Unbranded UK users are being completely ignored by sony.
I'm already feeling bad for buying my phone via expansys on release.
SleepingTurtle_I said:
I have the stock rom with no root (C6603) running android 4.1.2 on build number 10.1.A.1.434, it refuses to update to 4.2.2 over the air or using sony pc companion, I avoided rooting this time because I have apps the don't work when the phone is rooted (banking), I'm with virgin media but the phone is unlocked, is there a way that I can get this update without having to root the phone??
thank you for your time
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zunido said:
I'm in the same boat as you, haven't found the time/patience to flash a stock firmware that actually receives updates. Unbranded UK users are being completely ignored by sony.
I'm already feeling bad for buying my phone via expansys on release.
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Why not just flashing an 4.2.2 rom via flashtool. No root required.
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I live in Portugal, should I flash the Portuguese unbranded firmware or the Spanish which is in the latest version?
Do I have to delete my data to flash the new firmware?
... sorry for asking, I know that somewhere in XDA there are adequate answers, its just that it would be much nicer if Sony would just release the unbranded firmware for all unbranded Xperia Z's! I'm a software developer myself, and cannot think why, after Sony releasing the latest firmware in the UK (branded), would not release the unbranded version since the only relevant think is the country customization which must already have been achieved in the branded firmware.
dante501 said:
Why not just flashing an 4.2.2 rom via flashtool. No root required.
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zunido said:
I live in Portugal, should I flash the Portuguese unbranded firmware or the Spanish which is in the latest version?
Do I have to delete my data to flash the new firmware?
... sorry for asking, I know that somewhere in XDA there are adequate answers, its just that it would be much nicer if Sony would just release the unbranded firmware for all unbranded Xperia Z's! I'm a software developer myself, and cannot think why, after Sony releasing the latest firmware in the UK (branded), would not release the unbranded version since the only relevant think is the country customization which must already have been achieved in the branded firmware.
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Well I don't know of there is a Portuguese one. I honestly flashed a Chinese stock rom and i just check I have Spanish and also Portuguese languages. U really can flash any stock 4.2.2 rom u like. I don't know why unbranded devices don't get an update mine is unbranded too and I had to flash a stock firmware. But it wasn't a big deal. And u don't lose if u don't choice wipe data ur data but there some ppl that had severely issues flashing without full wipe. My flash went without any issues or data wipe. But I can't 100% promise it will work by u without issues too.
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Flash tools for mac or linux
If I have the time, I'll flash my phone this weekend...
Do you know what tools I can use in mac or linux? The official stuff only works well on windows. I know there's a flash tool for mac but there are no up-to-date tutorials, maybe I'll risk it, this 2 firmware updates behind is not a comfortable place to be.
dante501 said:
Well I don't know of there is a Portuguese one. I honestly flashed a Chinese stock rom and i just check I have Spanish and also Portuguese languages. U really can flash any stock 4.2.2 rom u like. I don't know why unbranded devices don't get an update mine is unbranded too and I had to flash a stock firmware. But it wasn't a big deal. And u don't lose if u don't choice wipe data ur data but there some ppl that had severely issues flashing without full wipe. My flash went without any issues or data wipe. But I can't 100% promise it will work by u without issues too.
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Sadly for Mac I have no clue to be honest. And yeah the 2 softwares below make a difference they slightly calibrated the screen even more and also camera a little bit more. This how the phone should had been released.
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yeah, my version is
United Kingdom Generic UK 1270-7689 10.1.A.1.434 R14A 10.1.A.1.434 R14A
basically the unbranded and yes I bought it pre-paid from virgin media as I had a contract with them and could get the phone cheaper than I could get it online, find this pretty insulting that they have just ignored a huge portion of their consumers again, they did this with the last phone I had with them which they actually canceled the updates past android 2.1 even though people had 2.3.7 running on it fine at the time and even have jb 4.1.2 running (partially from the sd card of the phone) on that handset, sony release great devices and just leave them with little to no support, I'm tempted to boycott them in the future if this is the legacy they wish to leave behind, very sad since they have well polished hardware, any news on a possible release date for us ?
Im in the same boat and have a generic UK device stuck on 4.1.2 , what stock ROM is recommended to flash onto UK devices so they still receive OTA Updates etc? , really do not want root on the device at the moment due to Sky Go apps etc.
Cheers
Gavin
So far I haven't seen a whole lot on this just that CM doesn't work right now. Does that mean roms like Paranoid Android and PAC Man won't work either??
Which type of roms will work?
Can anyone list a few of the best ones? Mine's coming through UPS on Wednesday and I wanna be prepared to do everything right away. Thanks!
I assume you mean the C6606 (the T-Mobile US Z).
If so, you can only flash stock based roms.
The bootloader cannot be unlocked on the C6606. Locked bootloader means no custom kernels, which in turn means no roms like PA, CM, PAC etc will work.
So, to answer your question, any rom that says it's for locked bootloader should work.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293957
I'm running this Rom, I really like it,fast stable smooth and a great daily driver,I rooted using doomlord method,installed the dual recovery by nut also updated to newest 244 firmware with is the newest 4.2.2 update you will have to update to that by flashing a ftf. For the 6603 with will make everything still work but wifi. Calling,just read alot till wed but again you'll have to use stuff for 6603 because nothing for our model,but it will work good,you'll keep lte but won't get future updates from tmobile,I can help but read and search alot
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Jonathan2677 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293957
I'm running this Rom, I really like it,fast stable smooth and a great daily driver,I rooted using doomlord method,installed the dual recovery by nut also updated to newest 244 firmware with is the newest 4.2.2 update you will have to update to that by flashing a ftf. For the 6603 with will make everything still work but wifi. Calling,just read alot till wed but again you'll have to use stuff for 6603 because nothing for our model,but it will work good,you'll keep lte but won't get future updates from tmobile,I can help but read and search alot
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Okay I've since rooted my phone and installed dual recovery. do I only have to flash that 15mb ftf file now? That's where I'm stuck at. The instructions in that forum didn't exactly work for me. Can you tell me everything you did please? Hopefully you can get back to me in the next ten hours thanks for your help
I'm opening flashtools. I click flash at the top, click flashmode, then I click that newest ftp and click flash. The window that says wait for flashtool pops up.I power off my phone..hold down the volume up button and enter the usb cable. The light turns blue and I believe that's fastboot mode but nothing happens. That window just stays open on my computer. It's ftf C6603_10.3.1A.0.244_GenericCE-stripped.ftf
knightsray said:
I'm opening flashtools. I click flash at the top, click flashmode, then I click that newest ftp and click flash. The window that says wait for flashtool pops up.I power off my phone..hold down the volume up button and enter the usb cable. The light turns blue and I believe that's fastboot mode but nothing happens. That window just stays open on my computer. It's ftf C6603_10.3.1A.0.244_GenericCE-stripped.ftf
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Volume up is fastboot. You don't want to be in fastboot mode.
You need to hold volume down and plug the USB cable in to enter flashmode to use flashtool.
How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
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kingvortex said:
Volume up is fastboot. You don't want to be in fastboot mode.
You need to hold volume down and plug the USB cable in to enter flashmode to use flashtool.
How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
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Okay so do I need to flash just that ftf or a whole 6603 Rom?
rooted t-mo xperia z with cwm for recovery here. been looking for a ROM where I won't lose wifi or LTE. so for us that have a locked bootloader we can't flash a kernel and overclock our phone?
bud760 said:
rooted t-mo xperia z with cwm for recovery here. been looking for a ROM where I won't lose wifi or LTE. so for us that have a locked bootloader we can't flash a kernel and overclock our phone?
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I have the T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z. First I rooted with doomlords method. Then I installed dual recovery. I made a backup of my phone and installed the newest ftf file using flashtools. Then right after I flashed the rom that was posted above. It's working great so far and you keep lte and wifi. Hope that helps. It really is the best rom available to us at the moment because of the locked bootloader.
bud760 said:
rooted t-mo xperia z with cwm for recovery here. been looking for a ROM where I won't lose wifi or LTE. so for us that have a locked bootloader we can't flash a kernel and overclock our phone?
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i have been researching this. it doesnt seem like there is going to be anyone who can unlock the bootloader. but there might be another way around it kind of like "mini loader" basically we will be able to flash aosp roms and custom kernals just no unlocked bootloader. pretty much jump thru hoops to do anything with c6606 t-mobile has Royally F'ed us... i really want someone to unlock that bootloader n RUB IT IN THEIR FACE! i dont know why they bothered with this... but theres got to be a way around this.... keep on hoping and lets see what happens i guess...
My xperia z should be arriving in the mail soon so I have a few questions. Just to confirm can the dual recovery foound here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 be installed on the c6606? Also are there any custom roms based on the t-mobile firmware because I would like to keep wifi calling. Thanks.
Jonathan2677 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293957
I'm running this Rom, I really like it,fast stable smooth and a great daily driver,I rooted using doomlord method,installed the dual recovery by nut also updated to newest 244 firmware with is the newest 4.2.2 update you will have to update to that by flashing a ftf. For the 6603 with will make everything still work but wifi. Calling,just read alot till wed but again you'll have to use stuff for 6603 because nothing for our model,but it will work good,you'll keep lte but won't get future updates from tmobile,I can help but read and search alot
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what is not working with wifi? please explain
knightsray said:
I have the T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z. First I rooted with doomlords method. Then I installed dual recovery. I made a backup of my phone and installed the newest ftf file using flashtools. Then right after I flashed the rom that was posted above. It's working great so far and you keep lte and wifi. Hope that helps. It really is the best rom available to us at the moment because of the locked bootloader.
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are you sure your wifi is working? do i need dual recovery or is CWM for locked bootloader ok? which ftf did you flash? thanks for all the help in advance.
bud760 said:
what is not working with wifi? please explain
are you sure your wifi is working? do i need dual recovery or is CWM for locked bootloader ok? which ftf did you flash? thanks for all the help in advance.
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He meant Wifi Calling, which is only available on T-Mobile firmware. He just put a period in the wrong place.
Bump...any new Roms where we don't lose wi-fi calling?
None that Ive seen. Only ROMs for locked BL that are coming out are based on firmware made for the international market (4.2.2), none on T-Mobile (4.1.1).
The locked BL is really disappointing. Really limits the possibilities. I bought the Z on impulse and didnt research the Development situation on the Tmobile version before i bought, now im regretting it. I love the hardware and design, but will likely be trading it in by Christmas because of the lack of options for custom ROMs. Samsungs may be ugly as hell but you can hack the hell out of them. If HTC makes a phablet with the design of the One, Ill probably make the switch.
Back on topic, which LB ROM is most recommended and bug free? Any way to fix the poor wifi signal? Its chewing my battery like nobody's business.
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Really disappointed with no custom Roms too might trade for another phone but not going to samsuck. Still have faith in what the devs here can do though.
Jonathan2677 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293957
I'm running this Rom, I really like it,fast stable smooth and a great daily driver,I rooted using doomlord method,installed the dual recovery by nut also updated to newest 244 firmware with is the newest 4.2.2 update you will have to update to that by flashing a ftf. For the 6603 with will make everything still work but wifi. Calling,just read alot till wed but again you'll have to use stuff for 6603 because nothing for our model,but it will work good,you'll keep lte but won't get future updates from tmobile,I can help but read and search alot
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Getting my z tomorrow from Tmo.. I'm pretty advanced in Android but in the Rom instructions it says to flash the new baseband.. wouldn't that mess with the LTE connection?
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seniorstew said:
Getting my z tomorrow from Tmo.. I'm pretty advanced in Android but in the Rom instructions it says to flash the new baseband.. wouldn't that mess with the LTE connection?
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did you end up flashing a custom rom? we're in the same city so if u happen to not get 4G i don't want to flash what u flashed
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Amazing work. Thanks!
Will you be adding files for Wind Note 4?
gbual said:
Will you be adding files for Wind Note 4?
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Sure I'll upload them now, should be about 40mins.
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Done, see above.
Is there a way to root without tripping Knox?
nabobcoffee said:
Is there a way to root without tripping Knox?
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Not that I know of yet, sorry.
Has anyone tried ART? and does the Canadian version support 64 bit?
nabobcoffee said:
Has anyone tried ART? and does the Canadian version support 64 bit?
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No the snapdragon chip set is 32 bit only.
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Beautiful work with these stock files and posting all the rooting/recovery info and links in one thread. Looking forward to the ride on the GN4.
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Which Rom section Can I use then to flash the Canadian version ? Tmobile, Att, ?
you say that
"It is also sim unlocked, so it can be used with any Canadian carrier."
I have a roger version, seems to be locked. So if I root and flash this will unlock the sim carrier?
thank you
price31 said:
you say that
"It is also sim unlocked, so it can be used with any Canadian carrier."
I have a roger version, seems to be locked. So if I root and flash this will unlock the sim carrier?
thank you
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Odd my Bell one is unlocked, I popped in my buddy's Rogers sim with no issue.
Also says it's unlocked on the box.... I'll post a picture when I get home.
fritolays said:
Odd my Bell one is unlocked, I popped in my buddy's Rogers sim with no issue.
Also says it's unlocked on the box.... I'll post a picture when I get home.
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Nice, at least we know now that Bell version is unlocked! I had to pay around 15$ to get it unlocked!
very odd, my bell was locked.....had to unlock before poping a rogers sim...
price31 said:
you say that
"It is also sim unlocked, so it can be used with any Canadian carrier."
I have a roger version, seems to be locked. So if I root and flash this will unlock the sim carrier?
thank you
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Rooting will not Carrier Unlock your device - Flashing a Custom Rom will not Carrier Unlock your device - Either pay Rogers $50 after 3 months - or go to sammobile.com - They offer a Carrier Unlock service.
fritolays said:
Sure I'll upload them now, should be about 40mins.
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Done, see above.
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I had problems with a tmobile rom so i used your steps with the stock NJ3 Wind rom. However the file turned out to be a Bell Rom. My csc even says BMC when i check it. My signal hasn't been as good on this stock rom.
Any chance you know where i can find the actual Wind rom that came with the phone?
gbual said:
I had problems with a tmobile rom so i used your steps with the stock NJ3 Wind rom. However the file turned out to be a Bell Rom. My csc even says BMC when i check it. My signal hasn't been as good on this stock rom.
Any chance you know where i can find the actual Wind rom that came with the phone?
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Check on sammobile.com - You'll have to register / sign in if you want to download it
Its All Just N910W8
zxaz said:
very odd, my bell was locked.....had to unlock before poping a rogers sim...
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Mine definitely is, and came out the box that way. I've adjusted the OP to omit the sim unlock given that its inconsistent.
shaggyskunk said:
Check on sammobile.com - You'll have to register / sign in if you want to download it
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Firstly getting them from sammobile wont change a thing; the files provided are the same.
gbual said:
I had problems with a tmobile rom so i used your steps with the stock NJ3 Wind rom. However the file turned out to be a Bell Rom. My csc even says BMC when i check it. My signal hasn't been as good on this stock rom.
Any chance you know where i can find the actual Wind rom that came with the phone?
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Now to clarify, unlike the US or the rest of the world; all the carriers in Canada use the same rom.
Meaning no matter if you have wind, bell, telus, rogers etc its all the same modem, kernel, recovery, and system.
Its all N910W8, so there cannot be a modem/signal difference.
And for proof here is a list of MD5's checksums for the files I provide and what sammobile provides:
Code:
# MD5 checksums generated by MD5summer (http://www.md5summer.org)
# Generated October 31 8:36:52 am
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *fritolays/RWC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130806/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *fritolays/TLS-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022121215/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_RWC/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_TLS/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
It was the exact same with the Note 3; we only get one ROM.
So I am going to change the OP to reflect this fact and only provide 1 set of files with instructions on how to change your CSC.
Boom done problem solved.
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More proof, here are the MD5's for the extracted tar.md5's of wind & bell from my files and sammobile:
Code:
# MD5 checksums generated by MD5summer (http://www.md5summer.org)
# Generated October 31 8:54:37 am
fb746b9637aaa3fbde259969c558e886 *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/aboot.mbn
d81910c121e9b67800857027e6bca08a *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/boot.img
c7bc347a05a155be8ae39ee921c320cd *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/cache.img.ext4
abad70375b91bd3424de24cb7dde7a00 *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/modem.bin
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
1be0e48f4bba4076897aaaf79032d799 *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/NON-HLOS.bin
c1a8e59a06c5ffc65b74dd2c93545ccb *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/recovery.img
85ca7059fd29f81218fb21fee1c9c64b *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/rpm.mbn
3be10861ec9e3a06a4d5ba2257362df7 *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/sbl1.mbn
b7ef33172f8f7f20b6eec93fd423a596 *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/sdi.mbn
cf20b5b3b891b7223008ed315a996b56 *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/system.img.ext4
e156797b751989e24dfa3d267832341d *fritolays/BMC-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141023103146/tz.mbn
fb746b9637aaa3fbde259969c558e886 *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/aboot.mbn
d81910c121e9b67800857027e6bca08a *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/boot.img
c7bc347a05a155be8ae39ee921c320cd *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/cache.img.ext4
abad70375b91bd3424de24cb7dde7a00 *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/modem.bin
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
1be0e48f4bba4076897aaaf79032d799 *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/NON-HLOS.bin
c1a8e59a06c5ffc65b74dd2c93545ccb *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/recovery.img
85ca7059fd29f81218fb21fee1c9c64b *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/rpm.mbn
3be10861ec9e3a06a4d5ba2257362df7 *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/sbl1.mbn
b7ef33172f8f7f20b6eec93fd423a596 *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/sdi.mbn
cf20b5b3b891b7223008ed315a996b56 *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/system.img.ext4
e156797b751989e24dfa3d267832341d *fritolays/GLW-N910W8VLU1ANJ3-20141022130544/tz.mbn
fb746b9637aaa3fbde259969c558e886 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/aboot.mbn
d81910c121e9b67800857027e6bca08a *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/boot.img
c7bc347a05a155be8ae39ee921c320cd *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/cache.img.ext4
abad70375b91bd3424de24cb7dde7a00 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/modem.bin
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
1be0e48f4bba4076897aaaf79032d799 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/NON-HLOS.bin
c1a8e59a06c5ffc65b74dd2c93545ccb *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/recovery.img
85ca7059fd29f81218fb21fee1c9c64b *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/rpm.mbn
3be10861ec9e3a06a4d5ba2257362df7 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/sbl1.mbn
b7ef33172f8f7f20b6eec93fd423a596 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/sdi.mbn
cf20b5b3b891b7223008ed315a996b56 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/system.img.ext4
e156797b751989e24dfa3d267832341d *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_BMC/tz.mbn
fb746b9637aaa3fbde259969c558e886 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/aboot.mbn
d81910c121e9b67800857027e6bca08a *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/boot.img
c7bc347a05a155be8ae39ee921c320cd *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/cache.img.ext4
abad70375b91bd3424de24cb7dde7a00 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/modem.bin
621d141192fd8e35cd513db59a9bf2f1 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_N910W8VLU1ANJ3_HOME.tar.md5
1be0e48f4bba4076897aaaf79032d799 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/NON-HLOS.bin
c1a8e59a06c5ffc65b74dd2c93545ccb *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/recovery.img
85ca7059fd29f81218fb21fee1c9c64b *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/rpm.mbn
3be10861ec9e3a06a4d5ba2257362df7 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/sbl1.mbn
b7ef33172f8f7f20b6eec93fd423a596 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/sdi.mbn
cf20b5b3b891b7223008ed315a996b56 *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/system.img.ext4
e156797b751989e24dfa3d267832341d *Sammobile/N910W8VLU1ANJ3_N910W8OYA1ANJ3_GLW/tz.mbn
So this confirms that any bell, Rogers or tells phone can be unlocked to work on the AWS networks such as wind or chatr? I have done a ton of research and could not find the AWS bands on bells info but have seen both model numbers on bells, winds, etc. As N910W8
Has anyone had luck unlocking even though a company?
KillerX1911 said:
So this confirms that any bell, Rogers or tells phone can be unlocked to work on the AWS networks such as wind or chatr? I have done a ton of research and could not find the AWS bands on bells info but have seen both model numbers on bells, winds, etc. As N910W8
Has anyone had luck unlocking even though a company?
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I'm going to say yes given that they are all N910W8 and all running the same rom.
But I haven't tested it personally; buddy at work has wind, I will try his sim in my phone next week and report back.
Hello from Australia, still on KitKat, the ISP's haven't even received Lollipop here and its not looking like we will get an update any time soon...
So i have been thinking about CM12.1.
From what it looks like, there are only nightlies available....
Is it worth getting on that?
Are they safe enough?
Are there any other methods of getting lollipop on my device as a daily driver?
How would i go about installing CM12.1 on the Xperia Z1?
Cheers,
Marcel
Why don't you flash an official lollipop firmware? (from another carrier or a generic one). CM12.1 still have some bugs...
Search in "General" or "Android development" for stock lollipop "ftf" or "pre-rooted firmware" it's easy and safe to install
DorianX said:
Why don't you flash an official lollipop firmware? (from another carrier or a generic one). CM12.1 still have some bugs...
Search in "General" or "Android development" for stock lollipop "ftf" or "pre-rooted firmware" it's easy and safe to install
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wouldnt one from another carrier (have to be a different country as the only 2 in australia dont have anything) not work with networks here? i have read in lots of places all the builds that people offer for the Z1 have issues with network and the camera. would all features work??
Well, just check frequencies...
Here in Italy we can flash anything that is EURO-LTE... Just have a look for GLOBAL-LTE rom... I think it might actually work. If it doesn't, you aren't bricking nothing, just flash 4.4.4 ftf...
I also suggest you to use xperifirm to check and download the ftfs
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CappyT said:
Well, just check frequencies...
Here in Italy we can flash anything that is EURO-LTE... Just have a look for GLOBAL-LTE rom... I think it might actually work. If it doesn't, you aren't bricking nothing, just flash 4.4.4 ftf...
I also suggest you to use xperifirm to check and download the ftfs
=)
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Free mobile app
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where abouts would i find this global version? cant seem to find it on xperifirm?
CappyT said:
Well, just check frequencies...
Here in Italy we can flash anything that is EURO-LTE... Just have a look for GLOBAL-LTE rom... I think it might actually work. If it doesn't, you aren't bricking nothing, just flash 4.4.4 ftf...
I also suggest you to use xperifirm to check and download the ftfs
=)
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Free mobile app
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i cant seem to find the global version anywhere?
marcelrees said:
i cant seem to find the global version anywhere?
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Whats the version of your Z1??
Like mine is C6902..
kathanpatel1001 said:
Whats the version of your Z1??
Like mine is C6902..
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C6903
kathanpatel1001 said:
Whats the version of your Z1??
Like mine is C6902..
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Will the Hong Kong Global-LTE version work in Australia? Wont be any different will it?
marcelrees said:
Will the Hong Kong Global-LTE version work in Australia? Wont be any different will it?
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Question is does Australia use LTE or 4G? Because I tried a LTE variant on my UK handset and it wouldn't work, I had to create my own pre-rooted rom to allow me to use 4G.
4G LTE is not the same thing? [emoji19]
demon148 said:
Question is does Australia use LTE or 4G? Because I tried a LTE variant on my UK handset and it wouldn't work, I had to create my own pre-rooted rom to allow me to use 4G.
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i believe they have both, it connects to the networks for calls and text but im not getting any data on 3g or 4g/lte?