So I see people are talking about firmware updates way pas beyond the xxxx.518, and yet my phone (bought it from Clove) reports no updates are available.
I've tried to connect it to the PC software, same result, the software is up to date.
So the question is should I get it by now or is something wrong with the phone?
obender said:
So I see people are talking about firmware updates way pas beyond the xxxx.518, and yet my phone (bought it from Clove) reports no updates are available.
I've tried to connect it to the PC software, same result, the software is up to date.
So the question is should I get it by now or is something wrong with the phone?
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There were no OTA updates for the unlocked unbranded XZ1 as of yet. To get the latest .534 firmware you need to flash it.
obender said:
So I see people are talking about firmware updates way pas beyond the xxxx.518, and yet my phone (bought it from Clove) reports no updates are available.
I've tried to connect it to the PC software, same result, the software is up to date.
So the question is should I get it by now or is something wrong with the phone?
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Yeah there are 0 firmware updates which is very strange as unlocked ones usually get the updates first! O2 branded phones here in the UK are running .534 so its really frustrating! I've got .534 for the unlocked Central Europe phones and will flash that if the UK one isn't released soon!
Sean473 said:
Yeah there are 0 firmware updates which is very strange as unlocked ones usually get the updates first! O2 branded phones here in the UK are running .534 so its really frustrating! I've got .534 for the unlocked Central Europe phones and will flash that if the UK one isn't released soon!
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Yeah I'm thinking about the central Europe 534 but just trying to hang out a bit longer
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OMEiAM said:
There were no OTA updates for the unlocked unbranded XZ1 as of yet. To get the latest .534 firmware you need to flash it.
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I received an OTA update this morning for .534. Purchased my unbranded C6903 from Clove and using in the U.S.
I asked EE for a update release and there response was we don't receive info on software updates.
Are they for real?
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I received an OTA update this morning for .534. Purchased my unbranded C6903 from Clove and using in the U.S.
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Same here, got it this morning.
gannon82 said:
I asked EE for a update release and there response was we don't receive info on software updates.
Are they for real?
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You should be able to flash the unlocked firmware onto your EE branded phone... It shouldn't void your warranty but if they make a lot of fuss, you can easily flash the EE branded firmware back.. Don't take my word for it as I've never used a carrier branded phone (always unlocked)... Wait for some opinions on the forum!
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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.
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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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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
I couldn't find it anywhere on the web with a guide that actually works.
I searched "Update HTC One to 4.2.2" and "How to update HTC One to 4.2.2" and couldn't find a guide that worked...
I'm using the unlocked model that I ordered right from HTC and I did the "Check Updates" thing and it couldn't find any more updates. So I'm stuck on 4.2.2.
I'm not looking to unlock the bootloader or rooting right now, just in case i have to get it replaced.
Can anyone provide helpful insight into my problem?
Only reply with helpful tips... don't troll me.
*bump*!!! Plz help!!!
You either have to unlock the bootloader and flash a 4.2.2 rom, or wait it out until HTC decides to push the update to that model.
cee43ja1 said:
You either have to unlock the bootloader and flash a 4.2.2 rom, or wait it out until HTC decides to push the update to that model.
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Really... i thought that unlocked model got the 4.2.2 update???
Wow not surprising that HTC is the WORST at OTA updates...
Chubby_Skunk said:
Really... i thought that unlocked model got the 4.2.2 update???
Wow not surprising that HTC is the WORST at OTA updates...
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USA carriers are the worst for OTA updates, which is why I unlocked my bootloader right away. Then when the international 4.2.2 rom came out, I waited for a bit to see if there was any problems on the AT&T model. There wasn't and I flashed it with no problems. Full LTE and no bloat.
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USA carriers are the worst for OTA updates, which is why I unlocked my bootloader right away. Then when the international 4.2.2 rom came out, I waited for a bit to see if there was any problems on the AT&T model. There wasn't and I flashed it with no problems. Full LTE and no bloat.
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Did you read the OP??
I have the unlocked model, no branding, no bloat, no AT&T, no USA crap.
Chubby_Skunk said:
Did you read the OP??
I have the unlocked model, no branding, no bloat, no AT&T, no USA crap.
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It's possible that the OTA update has not yet been pushed for your device.... it depends on the CID not just the fact that it is a sim free device.
As far as I'm aware no American Ones have yet received the 4.2.2 update
Chubby_Skunk said:
Did you read the OP??
I have the unlocked model, no branding, no bloat, no AT&T, no USA crap.
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I did read the OP. The unlock model is still tied down to US carriers; it's not like its international variant.
cee43ja1 said:
I did read the OP. The unlock model is still tied down to US carriers; it's not like its international variant.
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The updates aren't controlled by AT&T though. AT&T has no control over my device. If I had it on AT&T then I would be waiting for AT&T, but since its a HTC direct, im waiting on HTC to push it to my phone. AT&T has nothing to do with this.
Chubby_Skunk said:
I couldn't find it anywhere on the web with a guide that actually works.
I searched "Update HTC One to 4.2.2" and "How to update HTC One to 4.2.2" and couldn't find a guide that worked...
I'm using the unlocked model that I ordered right from HTC and I did the "Check Updates" thing and it couldn't find any more updates. So I'm stuck on 4.2.2.
I'm not looking to unlock the bootloader or rooting right now, just in case i have to get it replaced.
Can anyone provide helpful insight into my problem?
Only reply with helpful tips... don't troll me.
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there is NO RUU for 4.2.2, you either have to install 4.2 and wait for update
or flash a 4.2.2 based ROM, like ARHD 12.2
I have been waiting for updates for my C6903 since early this year and yet my PC companion and OTA service both say my phone is up to date...
It's a UK handset from EE
Could someone let me know what the latest firmware FTF is? Either UK or generic is fine.
Thanks
Never mind, figured it out lol....
spice boy said:
I have been waiting for updates for my C6903 since early this year and yet my PC companion and OTA service both say my phone is up to date...
It's a UK handset from EE
Could someone let me know what the latest firmware FTF is? Either UK or generic is fine.
Thanks
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My Z1 is from Ee but second hand from game. I first got the Xperia Z because it was unlocked then it got blocked by something then Game( the shop) charged an extra £80 so I could have a Z1 which is locked to ee when I wanted an unlocked.
Ughhh I hate this world
Hi all,
maybe that is expected but I thought my Note 4 should be subject of Lollipop Update. Device information says "SM-N910F".
I am on Stock firmware, no root or so.
Is Lollipop not available for my device yet or am I doing something wrong.
Thanks in advance guys for feedback.
Cheers from Germany
waintg like i do SM-N910F (TPL)
I read somewhere that lolipop update was canceled because of problems with Poland ROMs
Really? I thought it's spread now for nearly every version
burnin said:
waintg like i do SM-N910F (TPL)
I read somewhere that lolipop update was canceled because of problems with Poland ROMs
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Canceled lol? No it is not "canceled" it is rolling out to the device in different regions...just wait until it hits your region.
Its not rolling out to any region but Poland & Korea for C version and Germany for F... something bad spotted in beta testing, they're recoding firmwares and the update is on hold. As it rolls out to much older devices, we with Note4 have to still wait. It's just as it is... Samsung fails to satisfy its flagship owners one more time.
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Thanks KS ljubimci. That's why I'm wondering. I believe to be on F and am in Germany as well. Now you guys got really confused.
They are saving the best firmware for us till last as they experiment on other devices (^_-) shall be worth the wait.
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Its not rolling out to any region but Poland & Korea for C version and Germany for F...
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Completely normal way for Samsung. Poland and Korea usually first and after a while they will spread to other regions.
I expect, for Europe, the UK next followed by France, Italy and Spain.
ljubimci said:
something bad spotted in beta testing, they're recoding firmwares and the update is on hold.
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If someone bad (as in show stopping bad) would have been discovered they would not have released the final version in Poland or Germany.
They may adjust some small things for other regions but nothing indicates that they pulled the plug on the update. (if a real problem would had been discover they also would have stopped rolling out Germany and Poland)
Guys, just to repeat: I AM in Germany and AM on F but Update not showing. So what's wrong then?
Download it from sammobile if you really need it. I myself had to downgrade in order to get my things work the way I want them to. Besides I'm not a fan of the lollipop animation gimmicks at all.
So it is Only available from sammobile and expected behaviour that it's not offered via KIES or OTA?
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So it is Only available from sammobile and expected behaviour that it's not offered via KIES or OTA?
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No. It should be offered via KIES or OTA. But if Samsung really pull back the update due to some bugs, you won't be able to get them either way so you have to download from Sammobile if you can't wait for Samsung to release them again.
Hmm okay. So we ASSUME it was pulled back then.
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Hmm okay. So we ASSUME it was pulled back then.
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Nah, if your deviece is carrier branded than it's completely normal not to receive the update.
It isn't branded
You probably have a different csc.
Mod Edit
910f thread is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/910f-official-lolipop-germany-dbt-t3029508
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Hello guys
I m new here and i want to ask you a question about the note 8 pie update,i live in algeria and i have a sprint note 8 n950u crriere unlocked,for some reason i didn t get OTA update to pie android my first question is why i didn t get pie because of the location mean i m not in usa my second quetion if i update my phone by odin will i loose the signal sense i v bought this phone with android 8 unlocked.
Thank you for your help in advance :fingers-crossed:
Try using smart switch app on PC and phone when connected it should search for latest update out for your model, ie , if its available and your provider does not send out
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chriss_russell said:
Try using smart switch app on PC and phone when connected it should search for latest update out for your model, ie , if its available and your provider does not send out
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Thank chriss i ll try this out nd come back to you with the result
By the way my phone will not be locked again right?
Nah
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You should be able to still receive the OTA update for your device regardless of your location. I am currently using the Korean variant N950N in Hong Kong and I am able to get the OTA OS updates for my device.
iceepyon said:
You should be able to still receive the OTA update for your device regardless of your location. I am currently using the Korean variant N950N in Hong Kong and I am able to get the OTA OS updates for my device.
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The difference is he's using a carrier branded device with a non-US SIM card in it.
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The difference is he's using a carrier branded device with a non-US SIM card in it.
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That shouldn't matter. As my N950N is a LG U+ branded unit and I have a HK SIM card in it. I can still get OTA updates without any issues.
So i should wait ?
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That shouldn't matter. As my N950N is a LG U+ branded unit and I have a HK SIM card in it. I can still get OTA updates without any issues.
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Unfortunately it DOES matter on the US variants. If he doesn't have a US SIM in it, then he won't get the OTAs.
Pie is trash in note 8 be happy your on oreo
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Unfortunately it DOES matter on the US variants. If he doesn't have a US SIM in it, then he won't get the OTAs.
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So if i update using odin will i lose signal?
If you update you will lose many great things that's the note 8 had .imo the note 8 is not built to run on one ui.i bet you regret it if you update.i had to roll back from the update to oreo and it was a nightmare using Odin as I'm not technical and am terrible with computers.just really happy my note 8 is back to normal oreo performs amazing on note 8 and looks good .one hi looks trash with the new layout
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Unfortunately it DOES matter on the US variants. If he doesn't have a US SIM in it, then he won't get the OTAs.
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Not my experience.... I am using a N950U1 with a Dutch SIM for 9 months now and I have received all OTAs without any issues...
OnnoJ said:
Not my experience.... I am using a N950U1 with a Dutch SIM for 9 months now and I have received all OTAs without any issues...
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Apples and oranges. The N950U1 is the factory unlocked u branded version and updates are controlled by Samsung. The OP has a Sprint branded N950U, and OTAs would be pushed by Sprint.
Try downloading Samsung Kies onto your computer. Connect your device to your PC and use that to update the OS on your device.
The OP could just flash the N950U1 firmware to his device then he would likely get the OTA updates. But he won't on the N950U. They are the same exact device hardware-wise, just different firmware.
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Unfortunately it DOES matter on the US variants. If he doesn't have a US SIM in it, then he won't get the OTAs.
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I have the U1 Snapdragon (US version unlocked) and I am in Mexico using a Mexican SIM and I am getting all the updates just as everybody does.
juliospinoza said:
I have the U1 Snapdragon (US version unlocked) and I am in Mexico using a Mexican SIM and I am getting all the updates just as everybody does.
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That's why I said the OP could just flash the U1 firmware and get updates. As long as he's on the carrier branded firmware he won't get them.
Thank you for the confirmation that U1 works out of the US with a foreign SIM!
So I find this interesting, I have a N950U1 with 8.0 on it and I have been getting security updates. But I haven't received the 9.0 update. I am in the US on the Sprint network. Now I did buy the phone as a referb through an Amazon re seller, is there something else that I would need to check to see why I am not seeing the 9.0 update?
This is my first go around with an unlocked phone so this is a some new territory for me.
-Robert
RobAGD said:
So I find this interesting, I have a N950U1 with 8.0 on it and I have been getting security updates. But I haven't received the 9.0 update. I am in the US on the Sprint network. Now I did buy the phone as a referb through an Amazon re seller, is there something else that I would need to check to see why I am not seeing the 9.0 update?
This is my first go around with an unlocked phone so this is a some new territory for me.
-Robert
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What is the security patch you have? I have the same model and before the pie update I was on March patch and funny thing, I recieved the update first week of April and still have the March update but with android Pie.