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If you have the C5302, you can flash my version of the FTF. I created it with the chargemon files.
Its the Indian version, but except for the bloatware, everything should be the same I guess.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B89b7SRiDMOWclhKOTNSeXY5SGM/edit
Repair with sus
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Repair with sus
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didnt have this problem on the original Tmobile/Orange UK fw (.257).. Flashed the UK generic .211 and then repair/upgraded using SUS to .257 and no offline charging.
PS: Reflashed Orange fw, and offline charging is back. Seems the generic UK fw is missing the files...
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didnt have this problem on the original Tmobile/Orange UK fw (.257).. Flashed the UK generic .211 and then repair/upgraded using SUS to .257 and no offline charging.
PS: Reflashed Orange fw, and offline charging is back. Seems the generic UK fw is missing the files...
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You sure yours is c5302? Mine is from Orange UK and is 5303? I flashed the Russian .245 ftf and lost offline charging the same, but I did a repair with sus and got it back.
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technaudio said:
You sure yours is c5302? Mine is from Orange UK and is 5303? I flashed the Russian .245 ftf and lost offline charging the same, but I did a repair with sus and got it back.
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Mine is C5303.. not a 5302.
I only flashed 'Xperia SP (C5303)_12.0.A.1.211_Customized UK 1272-4687 R7A' ftf found in another post here on xda and updated to the 1.257 using SUS. both fw didnt have offline charging.
I haven't flashed any of the 2.245 files at all.
I created my own ftf for Orange 1.257 by previously doing a repair on the original fw and flashed that ftf which brought back offline charging.
sarkar1990 said:
If you have the C5302, you can flash my version of the FTF. I created it with the chargemon files.
Its the Indian version, but except for the bloatware, everything should be the same I guess.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B89b7SRiDMOWclhKOTNSeXY5SGM/edit
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M from India too...I did not get the update so i downloaded your FTF and flashed thru flashtool....still i face the same issue....for some reason m not able to update from SUS it gives error after around 75% i've tried it on 2 various computers.....m still on locked bootloader.....
ruwsoft said:
Mine is C5303.. not a 5302.
I only flashed 'Xperia SP (C5303)_12.0.A.1.211_Customized UK 1272-4687 R7A' ftf found in another post here on xda and updated to the 1.257 using SUS. both fw didnt have offline charging.
I haven't flashed any of the 2.245 files at all.
I created my own ftf for Orange 1.257 by previously doing a repair on the original fw and flashed that ftf which brought back offline charging.
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Sounds like you've done all the same things as I have! I also made my own ftf of the orange fw as a backup!
Try flashing the Russian. 245 ftf with flashtool, see if that works? If offline charging is broken - it was on mine, then do repair with Sony update service NOT PC companion.
This has worked for me, and sounds like you've the exact same phone.
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technaudio said:
Sounds like you've done all the same things as I have! I also made my own ftf of the orange fw as a backup!
Try flashing the Russian. 245 ftf with flashtool, see if that works? If offline charging is broken - it was on mine, then do repair with Sony update service NOT PC companion.
This has worked for me, and sounds like you've the exact same phone.
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I flashed Russian. 245 tft and the offline charging was ok. I repaired with SUS and I had same problem. I think the problem comes when u want ROOT it, something with the kernels. Waiting for the DoomLord's fix :fingers-crossed:
puneethv said:
M from India too...I did not get the update so i downloaded your FTF and flashed thru flashtool....still i face the same issue....for some reason m not able to update from SUS it gives error after around 75% i've tried it on 2 various computers.....m still on locked bootloader.....
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Have you rooted with doomlord's method? If so then there may be that problem. As for me I have an unlocked bootloader and I rooted using the pre rooted kernel and I don't have any issues. you may try that.
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after update .245 before root everything is ok no problem issue
but when root already it has problem
i think something wrong about kernel or script for root.
wait to fix
technaudio said:
Sounds like you've done all the same things as I have! I also made my own ftf of the orange fw as a backup!
Try flashing the Russian. 245 ftf with flashtool, see if that works? If offline charging is broken - it was on mine, then do repair with Sony update service NOT PC companion.
This has worked for me, and sounds like you've the exact same phone.
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I flashed the UK 1.211 ftf again and offline charging worked! Used SUS and did a software update (without factory reset) to 1.257 and offline charging works so far!
Guess something went wrong in flashing last time around
The latest firmware is the .245 and the problem appears when u wanna do ROOT. The problem is treated and solved maybe: HERE
Joku1981 said:
The latest firmware is the .245 and the problem appears when u wanna do ROOT. The problem is treated in the thread of DoomLord's Android Development Root
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Thanks for the info, but my problem was when moving from Orange .257 to UK generic .257 which has solved itself now. Latest firmware for UK is yet. 1.257. I rather wait for the 2.257 for UK to be released.
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Thanks for the info, but my problem was when moving from Orange .257 to UK generic .257 which has solved itself now. Latest firmware for UK is yet. 1.257. I rather wait for the 2.257 for UK to be released.
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I think you mean 2.245? I don't think we'll get it, I reckon we'll jump to the 2.250.
So you're on generic UK fw now? Is there much difference between that And the orange fw?
Also, re the post about rooting, I didn't root. I reckon the ftf I downloaded was faulty.
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technaudio said:
I think you mean 2.245? I don't think we'll get it, I reckon we'll jump to the 2.250.
So you're on generic UK fw now? Is there much difference between that And the orange fw?
Also, re the post about rooting, I didn't root. I reckon the ftf I downloaded was faulty.
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Ah yes, I meant the 2.245.
Yes, I am on the Generic UK fw now. There seems to be not much difference between it and Orange. (Orange one had a app called 'Orange core services or so).
The dailymotion and Deezer apps are missing (and whatsapp as well I think). Both fw did have all the google stuff. Also McAfee security comes with UK and the uk update to 1.257 brought Box installed as well.
out of topic: does the led notifications work for whatsapp (if your using it)? Seems it didnt work for me. Yet to test Viber.. n facebook.
Yep, orange core services, no idea what that was for,
As for whatsapp, sometimes the led works, sometimes not?! I'm currently on the Russian 245 as the ram management seems a little better, but still not great. I did root it when on the 257 so u could adjust the minfree values to make the ram management better, but it broke nfc.
Sticking with the 245 for now, not rooted, as its just a tad better than the 257 .
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Ah yes, I meant the 2.245.
Yes, I am on the Generic UK fw now. There seems to be not much difference between it and Orange. (Orange one had a app called 'Orange core services or so).
The dailymotion and Deezer apps are missing (and whatsapp as well I think). Both fw did have all the google stuff. Also McAfee security comes with UK and the uk update to 1.257 brought Box installed as well.
out of topic: does the led notifications work for whatsapp (if your using it)? Seems it didnt work for me. Yet to test Viber.. n facebook.
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I use Lightflow to configure the LED for all the apps' notification.
You may try that. You can set the color, rate of blinking and how you want to dismiss the LED notification.
I do have the pro version, but the lite version works great too. Try that out
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Yep, orange core services, no idea what that was for,
As for whatsapp, sometimes the led works, sometimes not?! I'm currently on the Russian 245 as the ram management seems a little better, but still not great. I did root it when on the 257 so u could adjust the minfree values to make the ram management better, but it broke nfc.
Sticking with the 245 for now, not rooted, as its just a tad better than the 257 .
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After a restart the led started to work for the whatsapp and works for facebook and viber too.
Only started to use the phone fully since last night..so hard to say on ram usage etc. Seems bit slower at times than the Xp T though. Also I've started to notice instances of the screen being blurry at times. Have you seen that happen? When the phone it booted up, on lock screen the clock goes blurry and becomes sharp. Then on general usage there are times of blurriness.
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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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+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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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
Anyone know if I can update my phone without using the PC Companion software, when I check for updates on my phone it says none are available?
If you have rooted your device, you should be able to flash the new rom. But I don't know why you wouldn't want to use PC Companion.
The reason I didn't want to do that was because I am at work and didn't think I would need it on this pc and my home one, but I have now installed it here as well and it still says no updates available?
Yet according to the sony website it was released yesterday...
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-z/
wonneil said:
The reason I didn't want to do that was because I am at work and didn't think I would need it on this pc and my home one, but I have now installed it here as well and it still says no updates available?
Yet according to the sony website it was released yesterday...
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-z/
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Click "Check For Update" on that link and update ur phone via sony site
It is saying that it is up-to-date;
but still my phone is showing 350 firmware!
x102x96x said:
Click "Check For Update" on that link and update ur phone via sony site
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I'm getting seriously annoyed that the Sony website has now just been updated to say that in the UK the new firmware version is 434 but I've STILL not received any updates. I've never even received 350v2. What the hell?! Going to end up throwing the phone at the wall at this rate. My phone is unbranded, I don't get it.
C1emen7s said:
I'm getting seriously annoyed that the Sony website has now just been updated to say that in the UK the new firmware version is 434 but I've STILL not received any updates. I've never even received 350v2. What the hell?! Going to end up throwing the phone at the wall at this rate. My phone is unbranded, I don't get it.
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Just flash ftf
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krabappel2548 said:
Just flash ftf
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Do I need to be rooted to do that?
C1emen7s said:
Do I need to be rooted to do that?
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Flashing the Stock ROM/Firmware doesn't need Root
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wonneil said:
Anyone know if I can update my phone without using the PC Companion software, when I check for updates on my phone it says none are available?
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hey check this tool;
http://www.sonymobile.com/us/tools/update-service/
it worked when i had this kinda problem whit lt26i
unable to access recovery
how to do that if you cant access recovery after root? tried power down hold down volume button, no green light just rebooted into safe mode, would not say i was a total noob, but its looking alot like it lol, any help would be appreciated
krabappel2548 said:
Just flash ftf
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When flashing with FlashTool, you don't need to hold power+vol down (or up?), just vol down on a completely turned off phone.
use this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178913
6602 update with 6603 latest firmware can use lte netwotk? That is true?
st3v3n_lee said:
6602 update with 6603 latest firmware can use lte netwotk? That is true?
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but don't u think LTE support need both compatible hardware and software?
if u install firmware of .03 so a hardware like modem or something else u will need !!!
x102x96x said:
but don't u think LTE support need both compatible hardware and software?
if u install firmware of .03 so a hardware like modem or something else u will need !!!
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My friends say hardware between 6002 and 6003 not different, just software lock 6602 lte.
He cant try becouse he country not support lte network.
I just litle confused is true 6602 and 6603 use same hardware?
because i buy 6603 and more expensive than 6602
if i flash the update with the tool, do i lose my warranty ?
olafs93 said:
if i flash the update with the tool, do i lose my warranty ?
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olafs93 said:
if i flash the update with the tool, do i lose my warranty ?
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Flashing Stock ROM won't void warranty
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st3v3n_lee said:
My friends say hardware between 6002 and 6003 not different, just software lock 6602 lte.
He cant try becouse he country not support lte network.
I just litle confused is true 6602 and 6603 use same hardware?
because i buy 6603 and more expensive than 6602
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more expensive !
but thr s no different between price of c6602 and 03 in sony centers !!!
I have flashed my C6602 with C6603 firmware, and in INFO menu if i choose LTE it just switches back to GSM/WCDMA or what was previous choice.
Is there a place I can get the latest stock roms? I have xperia z which is on three network, would flashing the sony rom remove the branding? And if it does is the warranty lost then?
I know htc roms are available on a website but I can't find one for xperia z.
I want to flash it just because I still have not received the update, but do branded phones get the update at same time as unbranded ones?
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When will the 4.2.2 update be released in the UK? Seems like it's been out for a while, yet my phone still hasn't found the update using either OTA or with PC Companion on my laptop.
We don't have the insight to say. Nobody has. And no crystal balls.
4.2.2 has been out for a few days only and is clearly rolling out across the piste.
Just wait patiently or use one of the other Generic ones if you're really that desperate. They're all basically the same apart from minor app differences.
I think Vodafone has released it someone on another forum updated his to 422 via Sony bridge on a Mac.
Never.... (joking)
Considering we were left out of the last few updates wouldn't surprise me if we are the last to get this one.
So I would guess a month
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I got the update yesterday on Vodafone UK
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Any splash screens on this firmware. Also do you have the FTF ?
Thanks
My phone didnt alert me but using PCC identified and upgraded last night. On VF UK branded handset
dyawlak said:
My phone didnt alert me but using PCC identified and upgraded last night
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You have a UK unbranded device? Customisation number 1270-7689? Or some other UK device?
Not booting up my PC to find out if this is true or not, as other methods of checking are still showing 434 as the latest available for UK unbranded.
Edit: I see you edited your post. Yes, most are aware that Vodafone have updated
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kingvortex said:
You have a UK unbranded device? Customisation number 1270-7689? Or some other UK device?
Not booting up my PC to find out if this is true or not, as other methods of checking are still showing 434 as the latest available for UK unbranded.
Edit: I see you edited your post. Yes, most are aware that Vodafone have updated
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Mines was a VF UK handset upgrade - so branded to them. The phone itself didn't report any system/software upgrades, but as soon as I ran up PCC and plugged it in, PCC kicked off the upgrade.
Just use the Sony original Japanese update it doesn't change the language or anything and everything works out is the official Sony update and u just flash it with a flash tool no wipe of data or anything and u can easily root it with doomlords rooting method. It's a one click root.
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Just change to a different generic customization. Some people seem to think that there is something special about UK firmware, but that isn't true at all (except that it seems to get updated last). All customizations contain the same baseband, kernel and core. The only difference is the bundled apps, build.prop and some overlays. I think 'Generic ES' is the best customization to change to. It contains all Sony apps (so you won't lose Video Unlimited or anything), of course it also contains all languages and it seems to get updates first.
Also, please stop asking when an update for a certain customization will be released. Nobody will be able to tell you, so it's completely useless to ask. There are ways enough to check the latest version for your customization. I have a list that I update daily or even multiple times a day, you can also create a browser bookmark to Sony's Firmware Update Server (see same thread) or you can use this web check: http://scavenger.ch/sonyupdate/.
Don't worry, it should come sometime this decade...we might even get the firmware update that everyone else has had for 2 months before 2017...wouldn't that be great?
murrayalex said:
Don't worry, it should come sometime this decade...we might even get the firmware update that everyone else has had for 2 months before 2017...wouldn't that be great?
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Instead of waiting weeks/months/ages and complaining, just change to a different firmware customization like everyone else did. What are you scared of? There's always the possibility of changing back to 'Generic UK'.
dante501 said:
Just use the Sony original Japanese update it doesn't change the language or anything and everything works out is the official Sony update and u just flash it with a flash tool
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Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks
tonylee2000 said:
Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks
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That doesn't exist. In Japan, the Xperia Z was only available through the carrier NTT DoCoMo, which had a slightly different version with a different model number (SO-02E).
Check this list for the available customizations: [INFO] Latest firmware version per customization (region/branding). For the UK, I would recommend 'Generic ES'.
Apollo89 said:
Instead of waiting weeks/months/ages and complaining, just change to a different firmware customization like everyone else did. What are you scared of? There's always the possibility of changing back to 'Generic UK'.
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I have xperia z hspa , and I don't want to change the customization , can I flash the TW one ?? or is there any other options for the c6602 ?
hamud.q said:
I have xperia z hspa , and I don't want to change the customization , can I flash the TW one ?? or is there any other options for the c6602 ?
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Downloading the 'Generic TW' FTF and flashing it with Flashtool, or changing your customization number in build.prop and updating with Sony PC Companion will give exactly the same result. 'Generic TW' is the only customization that has been updated for C6602. It also seems to get updates first each time. So I recommend to use that firmware.
I will sell my XZ and buy Galaxy S4 i think, its not about changing customization etc it shows how Sony treat UK customers...
qucharski said:
I will sell my XZ and buy Galaxy S4 i think, its not about changing customization etc it shows how Sony treat UK customers...
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Good luck with your (plastic) Galaxy S4 (with ugly *** TouchWiz) then. Hopefully Samsung will release updates faster to the UK
Do you really care so much about the 'Generic UK' customization? It's not like it contains any special features that can't be found in other customizations.
tonylee2000 said:
Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks
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here you go download the whole thing unzip it flash with flashtool and ur done then use doomlord rooting and done
rom ftf https://uhub.netvigator.com/web/quickshare_filedownload.html#IaThdlku8TwZiL32NjkSjn34s::
doomlord root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
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 its been like 10 days since the rollout for the Xperia SP android 4.3 started and we on the C5306 variant haven't got the update, why is that?
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.
I dont believe it is a good idea to post that question here on XDA due to the ammount of rumors and fake intel from many users.
I dont know actualy. C5306 is the one sold in the USA right? Perhaps the big operators like AT&T and Verizon have something to do with the update?
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I dont believe it is a good idea to post that question here on XDA due to the ammount of rumors and fake intel from many users.
I dont know actualy. C5306 is the one sold in the USA right? Perhaps the big operators like AT&T and Verizon have something to do with the update?
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Yes, but I'm on an unlocked onee so any carrier-related-idiocy shouldn't affect the update on my end.
And yes I know where are you conning from I'm not asking a date, I just want to know why the update is taking so long to be pushed out.
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.
Ask Sony? There is a dedicated thread on the Talk.Sony website about the update...
the sad thing for us is that there isn't any c5306 firmware available
No c5303 update for UK unlocked either
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No c5303 update for UK unlocked either<br />
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Yes, that's right, but you can flash a CE firmware without any issue. We on the other hand don't even a have a single C5306 4.3 one.
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Just flash a C5303 ROM, I have a C5306 with the C5303 UK ROM for a week now without any problems.
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Just flash a C5303 ROM, I have a C5306 with the C5306 UK ROM for a week now without any problems.
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Did the back up work? What did you excluded when you flashed it?
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Did the back up work? What did you excluded when you flashed it?
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No, backup won't work when you change a version of Android (in this case, 4.1 --> 4.3). So look for a backup app on the Play Store. I flashed everything on the ROM, though, I lost all my data (including photos and videos) saved on the internal memory. I think you can prevent that by ticking off the "wipe data" option on Flashtool, I'm not sure.
Even LTE works.
C5306 US owner here. Unlocked (basically any SP owner in the US is unlocked because it is not used by any major carrier). Still no update, even though the Sony Mobile US site for the SP shows that a new firmware has been out since 2/12. To be honest, after hearing all the issues, I don't want to update it until there is another 4.3 firmware update to see if things are fixed. 4.1.2 is working fine for me anyways.
There's a Mexican user telcel branded that actually update to 4.3, I'm Mexican too and I know that the only variant sold by telcel is 5306, because support LTE.... Maybe I'm wrong, but I saw that user in the 'news about 4.3 and 4.4'
Mine is 02 because is unbranded xD...
Also, u can flash a tft, maybe if u flash a C5303 variant u can keep LTE....
Also, PCC backup works even if u change android version, model, etc.