Orange seem to be taking years to release the JB update for the Xperia T. I know they have to check it and whatnot, but does it really take that long, since both Google and Sony have already been through the update with a fine toothcomb?
I'm seriously considering rooting my phone as Orange (EE) are just promises and more promises.
Is it worth rooting?
Please advise..
root isnt necesary when you want to flash different region firmware...just backup your firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377853 and then flash some JB firmware via flashtool and when you want to go back just flash your created backup:good:
Vodafone is not planning on releasing 4.1 either, at least here in Spain.
Frankly, I don't bother with carrier customized roms any more, as soon as I check the phone is working I start flashing.
Conercao, you should do the same thing that i've done.
Take an official JB .tft files from XT wihout operators (like Orange, which never follow updates), you can find this on the forum, and you've to flash it using flashtool.
There is no bug or no problem with it, because it's the ROM provide by Sony, without all orange stupids apps.
If you want to keep the root, there is some tutos in the android dev sections to keep it (downgrade via flashing an old firmware .303 if I remember and do some particular things to keep the root). I haven't done this, just because i forgot it when i flash the JB tft files.
Maybe i'll do this next week, I don't know ...
Did the same as others here op. Just get the official firmware and flash. First android phone I've had that I've not felt compelled to root.
Also highly recommend you check out Xperia Launcher 1.3.7 in these forums. An excellent modded stock launcher with a heap of extra features.
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Hey,
first of, sorry if this has already been asked (and answered..) But I tried my best searching all the sub-forums.
Anywho.
I'm not sure if I am imagining this or not, but after updating to 253 my wireless and cell reception has become worse. Albeit I have quite poor reception in the basement, but the phone looses mobile and/or wireless connection all the time (and I'm positive it didn't do that before, at least).
I have tried both the Indian version and the Swedish version, but they both have the same baseband, i.e 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110041-23. I am located in Norway, but I figured the baseband will at least be the same for both Sweden and Norway(?). I have not looked at the 'Nordic' version yet tho.
I have not checked if the baseband of 434 and 253 actually differ, but I'm thinking they do. Currently I'm running Carbonrom, so the question is, is it possible to flash just the baseband of 434 onto Carbonrom (provided they're not the same that is..) and should I try to find the Norwegian-specific ftf?
I've been doing nothing but flashing different roms these last days and I think I'm going to cough up hairballs if I have to re-install and customize the rom to my liking, yet again. So I just want to be sure before doing anything (un)risky..
regards,
me
Yes you can flash the baseband separately with flashtool.
And yes 434 has different baseband than the new update.
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gm007 said:
Yes you can flash the baseband separately with flashtool.
And yes 434 has different baseband than the new update.
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Well I tried flashing both a baseband from 434 UK version and 434 Swedish version, but it has not changed.. Is there anything else than flashing the baseband from flashtool I should know about?
avelon said:
Well I tried flashing both a baseband from 434 UK version and 434 Swedish version, but it has not changed.. Is there anything else than flashing the baseband from flashtool I should know about?
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Yes you done it correctly but you wont see the difference in "about phone".you need to change some system files to get the right info but not necessary.
All you have to do now is checking if you have better signal and connectivity or not.
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So I've searched and attempted several times using, EMMA, SUS, PCC and various other tools I came across and I've had NO LUCK. I've an LT30P with XperimenT 2.3 installed - not by myself and I'd like to return it to base ATT firmware if I could for a possible sale and an update to the Sony/ATT firmware and JB might help the cause. I know NOTHING and I've learned that apparently the "bootloader" on my machine cannot be unlocked. The phone functions well and there's nothing that I'm aware of that are issues but if asked about ATT and "stock" I can't either explain or say here I'll correct it if you like.
There are no back-ups available on the Internal or 32GB SD card that has been added.
Might this be a "YAWNER" for "gregbradley"? Maybe but I'm prepared for that. Has it been explained or covered? I can't stumble on it. Do I know what to do with the information if it's presented to me? Likely not. Care to help? I'd appreciate it!
Thanks,
-Dave
At the top of this section is the all-in-one sticky thread. There you will find the information you need to restore your phone using FlashTool and an ftf file of the at&t firmware.
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wvzr-1 said:
Might this be a "YAWNER" for "gregbradley"? Maybe but I'm prepared for that.
Thanks,
-Dave
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But if you need further help after doing the advice from the post above it is OK to PM me and I will guide you through the process.
Stock ATT is. Actually the LT30at not the P. Flash the latest. LT30at ftf file using flashtools to get back to stock.
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Use flashtool and flash ATT's FTF. But why would you switch back to att rom when the Xperia T firmware works on all Xperia TL's and is much faster than the stock att. Also the lt30p firmware will most likely get a 4.2.2 than the LT30at
Hi
I was hoping someone could help. This is driving me absolutely crazy.
I am currently running Cyanogenmod so Sony Mobile Update Server and Sony Mobile Companion completely refuse to play ball what so ever. They do not even attempt to connect out to their servers.
I really want one of the following FTF files:
Code:
O2 Pay monthly UK 1270-4993 10.3.1.A.0.244 R9B 10.3.A.0.423 R8B
United Kingdom Vodafone UK 1270-9110 10.3.1.A.0.244 R7B 10.3.A.0.423 R7B
This is just so I can update the baseband and NFC firmware
Tried googling for 2 hours and found nothing except German and Dutch FTFs.
Any help would be really appreciated....
Thanks
Just use any of the generic unbranded 244 FTF files posted in this section. All of the firmware versions have the same system files, baseband etc. no matter which region they are from.
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If no one has a link to either of these I will flash my phone to stock, re-load bootloader and then run the upgrade, capture the FTF, re-unlock bootloader and then apply FTF then latest Cyanogenmod...
I will also post my FTF in General section.
But if someone has already done this it would save me a very late night
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Just use any of the generic unbranded 244 FTF files posted in this section. All of the firmware versions have the same system files, baseband etc. no matter which region they are from.
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Ah ok... fair enough. Well its mainly just the BB and NFC firmware I'm after anyway.
Out of interest, what is the difference between the different regions??
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Ah ok... fair enough. Well its mainly just the BB and NFC firmware I'm after anyway.
Out of interest, what is the difference between the different regions??
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Mainly just different bundled apps, I believe. All of the core system components, the kernel, baseband etc are the same for all releases of 244.
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Hi guys, I in Vietnam and I have a Xperia TL Lt30at, I bought it from a store in my country, now I want to upgrade firmware 4.3 for my phone. But I don't know what firmware for it, as I search, that just has firmware 4.3 for Xperia T/TX. I just wondering my phone can read my sim, can use gsm and 3G in my country, so is that unlocked? If it was unlocked, can I use it as every Xperia T (Lt30p) other and up every firmware as Lt30p?
Sorry for my bad english
Hello. I am also using Xperia TL. I can answer your questions :
1) TL can use any rom of Xperia T, not TX made for looked bootloader.
2) You can test your phone with Vietnamese mobile network. If it doesn't run, you should ask your seller to unlock network for you.
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Hello. I am also using Xperia TL. I can answer your questions :
1) TL can use any rom of Xperia T, not TX made for looked bootloader.
2) You can test your phone with Vietnamese mobile network. If it doesn't run, you should ask your seller to unlock network for you.
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It means I can upgrade my TL lt30at to 4.3 firmware for Xperia T lt30p? Are you sure? I worry that my phone will be brick but there one thing I dont understand. This is all firmware 4.3 for lt30p and I dont know what firmware I can flash for my lt30at
2. Xperia T [LT30p]
9.2.A.0.295 - Unbranded *James Bond Skyfall Edition* – Italy (1268-8479)
9.2.A.0.295 - Unbranded *James Bond Skyfall Edition* – Central Europe (1268-3194)
9.2.A.0.295 - Unbranded – Taiwan (1266-6099)
9.2.A.0.295 - Unbranded – Italy (1265-1589)
9.2.A.0.295 - Unbranded – Central Europe (1265-1620)
9.2.A.0.295 - Brand Vodafone – United Kingdom (1265-9139)
9.2.A.0.295 - Brand Vodafone – Germany (1266-0537)
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It means I can upgrade my TL lt30at to 4.3 firmware for Xperia T lt30p? Are you sure? I worry that my phone will be brick but there one thing I dont understand. This is all firmware 4.3 for lt30p and I dont know what firmware I can flash for my lt30at
Can you help me?
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I sure that, because i have tried it. I'm using Ultimate PureXT v2.1 of DaRk-L0rD and it run properly, except general bug of xperia T
Had you used search before posting, you would have found my guide on upgrading LT30at to 4.3. LT30p and LT30a/t are the same devices. The only difference is that that a devices have LTE radios in them. Since you use only 3G network, you don't need to worry about basebands.
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I sure that, because i have tried it. I'm using Ultimate PureXT v2.1 of DaRk-L0rD and it run properly, except general bug of xperia T
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I'm mean stock firmware, not rom cook stock firmware flash via flashtool
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I'm mean stock firmware, not rom cook stock firmware flash via flashtool
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PureXT is based on stock. Sony no longer upgrades software for its at&t devices, so you have to use stock-based custom ROMs if you want to be up to date.
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Had you used search before posting, you would have found my guide on upgrading LT30at to 4.3. LT30p and LT30a/t are the same devices. The only difference is that that a devices have LTE radios in them. Since you use only 3G network, you don't need to worry about basebands.
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So if I just use 3G network, I can flash firmware via flashtool normally? But can you help me to know which firmware can flash from the list in above ?
bsined said:
PureXT is based on stock. Sony no longer upgrades software for its at&t devices, so you have to use stock-based custom ROMs if you want to be up to date.
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Sorry if I dont understand what you said
So there's no way to upgrade to 4.3 except flash rom cook? I thought it could be debranded ?
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So if I just use 3G network, I can flash firmware via flashtool normally? But can you help me to know which firmware can flash from the list in above ?
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Sorry if I dont understand what you said
So there's no way to upgrade to 4.3 except flash rom cook? I thought it could be debranded ?
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Let me get this right:
- you own LT30at: Xperia TL with USA at&t branding, not Rogers from Canada, which is LT30a
- you live in Viet Nam and you don't have 4G/LTE network where you live
- you want to upgrade the firmware to 4.3 and keep all native Sony features
All you have to do is follow my guide. There is no 4.3 coming for LT30at via Sony Update Service.
"ROM cook" stuff doesn't mess up your device because it's basically the stock ROM with some APKs added/changed. I don't know why you worry about losing at&t branding - it's absolutely useless to you since you aren't in the USA.
Moreover, flashing using the flashtool, you will lose all of your apps, settings, and root access. If you are fine with that, then do go ahead and pick any TFT firmware for T or TL from the list and then flash it.
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Let me get this right:
- you own LT30at: Xperia TL with USA at&t branding, not Rogers from Canada, which is LT30a
- you live in Viet Nam and you don't have 4G/LTE network where you live
- you want to upgrade the firmware to 4.3 and keep all native Sony features
All you have to do is follow my guide. There is no 4.3 coming for LT30at via Sony Update Service.
"ROM cook" stuff doesn't mess up your device because it's basically the stock ROM with some APKs added/changed. I don't know why you worry about losing at&t branding - it's absolutely useless to you since you aren't in the USA.
Moreover, flashing using the flashtool, you will lose all of your apps, settings, and root access. If you are fine with that, then do go ahead and pick any TFT firmware for T or TL from the list and then flash it.
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Thank you so much for your help
Actually, I thought my phone can flash stock firmware of Xperia T so might be debranding will help to flash it without flash rom cook. I dont mean flashing rom cook will lose brand
Thank you so much
kulomo said:
Thank you so much for your help
Actually, I thought my phone can flash stock firmware of Xperia T so might be debranding will help to flash it without flash rom cook. I dont mean flashing rom cook will lose brand
Thank you so much
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I'm worried a little that you misunderstood something we had said. Please verify everything with Vietnamese resources.
bsined said:
Let me get this right:
- you own LT30at: Xperia TL with USA at&t branding, not Rogers from Canada, which is LT30a
- you live in Viet Nam and you don't have 4G/LTE network where you live
- you want to upgrade the firmware to 4.3 and keep all native Sony features
All you have to do is follow my guide. There is no 4.3 coming for LT30at via Sony Update Service.
"ROM cook" stuff doesn't mess up your device because it's basically the stock ROM with some APKs added/changed. I don't know why you worry about losing at&t branding - it's absolutely useless to you since you aren't in the USA.
Moreover, flashing using the flashtool, you will lose all of your apps, settings, and root access. If you are fine with that, then do go ahead and pick any TFT firmware for T or TL from the list and then flash it.
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If I don't need to keep apps, settings and LTE, can I follow the instruction in DaRk-L0rD's post?
@kulomo: You can either follow DaRk-L0rD's instructions or just flash an FTF using Flashtool.
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@kulomo: You can either follow DaRk-L0rD's instructions or just flash an FTF using Flashtool.
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Thank you
bsined said:
@kulomo: You can either follow DaRk-L0rD's instructions or just flash an FTF using Flashtool.
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Can you help me something more? Now I'm starting to root my device which on 4.1.2, and firstably I try to unlock bootloader but unfornatly my rooting status say Bootloader is not allowed to unlock Is there anyway to upgrade to 4.3 without unlock bootloader?
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Can you help me something more? Now I'm starting to root my device which on 4.1.2, and firstably I try to unlock bootloader but unfornatly my rooting status say Bootloader is not allowed to unlock Is there anyway to upgrade to 4.3 without unlock bootloader?
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Why are you even trying to unlock the boatload? You need to root the phone not unlock the bootloader. Just follow the instructions.