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Hey,
in latest firmware there is a update to S1Boot (to Version R10A21). I think most users who DONT USE PCC/SEUS will not have the update because Flashtool does not decrypt it correctly.
I packed it up into German Firmware, so if you are interested you can flash this Firmware and then just reflash ANY OTHER Firmware if you dont want to stay on German one. After S1Boot got updated it will stay updated no matter what Firmware you flash afterwards, becasue normally it is not included.
File can be downloaded here from my Firmware collection, directlink to Xperia T folder:
http://ul.to/f/2fvm79
Regards
Thanks for that. Do you know what's changed?
I just checked my version and it s R10A118
Sent from my Xperia T using XDA Premium
This is a small appreciation for all the effort you put in XPERIA devices.
Thank you Andreas,
Confirmation Number: 30X20729LD1118121
PS: I have some FTFs if you want me to upload them.
Check it out: http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-t-228936/
made by me
and here:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tl-231457/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tx-231469/
made by me
and this:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-s-231330/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-sl-226461/
made by me
http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
made by me
Hi Binary, Can I confirm that I can backup my current stock rom (7.0.A.3.195) using CWM recovery (advanced kernel v4), then flash this for S1 update, then (correct me if I am wrong please!) re-flash kernel and then restore rom via CWM: resulting in being back to my current rom but with S1 Boot update.
Also just check that I should use "Generic DE (S1Boot-Update).ftf" - is this the one you refer to in the OP.?
Thanks for your patience
I updated via PCCompanion and my boot is
R10A118
WHich "latest" version did you get the new boot from? And what is new in it?
Mine is R10A121 and it was flashed with Flashtool.
ludwikjonkisz said:
Check it out: http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-t-228936/
made by me
and here:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tl-231457/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tx-231469/
made by me
and this:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-s-231330/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-sl-226461/
made by me
http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
made by me
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You included S1Boot Update too ?
[email protected] said:
Hi Binary, Can I confirm that I can backup my current stock rom (7.0.A.3.195) using CWM recovery (advanced kernel v4), then flash this for S1 update, then (correct me if I am wrong please!) re-flash kernel and then restore rom via CWM: resulting in being back to my current rom but with S1 Boot update.
Also just check that I should use "Generic DE (S1Boot-Update).ftf" - is this the one you refer to in the OP.?
Thanks for your patience
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Yep should work
gregbradley said:
I updated via PCCompanion and my boot is
R10A118
WHich "latest" version did you get the new boot from? And what is new in it?
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It is included inside the SEUS files for the 195 Version, but "problem" is that we need to update Flashtool so that it decrypts the File correctly. For now we only added the "alternate" decryption for Loader, now S1Boot seems to be updated too Which is quite good, maybe they add features in future like button for recovery
smardu said:
Mine is R10A121 and it was flashed with Flashtool.
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Cool :good:
Regards
Seansmit17 said:
Thanks for that. Do you know what's changed?
I just checked my version and it s R10A118
Sent from my Xperia T using XDA Premium
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Really no idea
Halim2k said:
This is a small appreciation for all the effort you put in XPERIA devices.
Thank you Andreas,
Confirmation Number: 30X20729LD1118121
PS: I have some FTFs if you want me to upload them.
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Many many many many thanks Sure i would upload yours too if you like, but somehow i have to get them
Regards
Bin4ry said:
It is included inside the SEUS files for the 195 Version, but "problem" is that we need to update Flashtool so that it decrypts the File correctly.
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Stage, I flagged 195 via official method not flash tool, so why did I not have the update?
now S1Boot seems to be updated too Which is quite good, maybe they add features in future like button for recovery
Regards
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That's fantastic, really miss the option to reboot or reboot into recovery
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
gregbradley said:
Stage, I flagged 195 via official method not flash tool, so why did I not have the update?
That's fantastic, really miss the option to reboot or reboot into recovery
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
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If you got it from PCC i dont know why you did not get it. Hope you did not understood me wrong. It is NOT implemented yet. I just hope that they WILL update is later on, with this possibility to update the S1Boot it would be possible from technical way
Regards
Bin4ry said:
If you got it from PCC i dont know why you did not get it. Hope you did not understood me wrong. It is NOT implemented yet. I just hope that they WILL update is later on, with this possibility to update the S1Boot it would be possible from technical way
Regards
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Yes, I understand that, Can you check this firmware. Its the .ftf I made from my PCCompanion update. I dont know where to look to check the boot.
But i do get an update when i connect to pccompanion, allthough it gives me the same FW number, i thought that was strange but maybe its the new boot.
gregbradley said:
Yes, I understand that, Can you check this firmware. Its the .ftf I made from my PCCompanion update. I dont know where to look to check the boot.
But i do get an update when i connect to pccompanion, allthough it gives me the same FW number, i thought that was strange but maybe its the new boot.
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Do your PCC Files are 3 or 4 Files? If your firmware includes the S1Boot update then it should be 4 Files!!
IT CAN BE that the branding firmwares does NOT include the S1Boot update, maybe that is the reason
Regards
Bin4ry said:
Do your PCC Files are 3 or 4 Files? If your firmware includes the S1Boot update then it should be 4 Files!!
IT CAN BE that the branding firmwares does NOT include the S1Boot update, maybe that is the reason
Regards
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ok, I only used 3 largest files. The rest were all really small files. I will download again and make a new branded one...that way we will know if branded versions have the new boot.
I will get too it after I have eaten.
EDIT
Weird,
PCCompanion says my current version is 7.0.A.1.303, whilst my phone says I am on 7.0.A.3.195....lets see what happens
EDIT
Looks like i am getting 4 files, 3 downloaded already and still the big one to go....
gregbradley said:
ok, I only used 3 largest files. The rest were all really small files. I will download again and make a new branded one...that way we will know if branded versions have the new boot.
I will get too it after I have eaten.
EDIT
Weird,
PCCompanion says my current version is 7.0.A.1.303, whilst my phone says I am on 7.0.A.3.195....lets see what happens
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Hehe.
The S1Boot is a FILE_XXXXXXX file with approx 330kb. But as i said Flashtool cannot decrypt now, it needs manual decryption.
Regards
Bin4ry said:
Hehe.
The S1Boot is a FILE_XXXXXXX file with approx 330kb. But as i said Flashtool cannot decrypt now, it needs manual decryption.
Regards
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Check my second edit above, i do get that file now.
But guess what, (Like a noob) i forgot i cant use pccompanion anymore because of unlocked bootloader..D'oh
Anyway, any chance of instructions on how to manually decrypt it (Probably nothing simple) or if I send you the files can you incoorporate them into my .ftf so I can flash it?
I canthen also add a branded vodafobe version with the new boot to the ftf list.
Cheers
I need help to find out whish version S1Boot my lt30p has.
I tried to find the postet version numbers in the phone settings, I searched google, I installed SEUS .........
Nothing, I have no idea where you have the version numbers from.
harowa said:
I need help to find out whish version S1Boot my lt30p has.
I tried to find the postet version numbers in the phone settings, I searched google, I installed SEUS .........
Nothing, I have no idea where you have the version numbers from.
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goto your dial pad and dial
*#*#7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down
OK, tutorial for those who want to update to the latest S1 boot.
You can check your s1 boot version by doing this
goto your dial pad and dial
*#*#7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down
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Difficulty
Easy
Time taken
I did it in less than 10 minutes
1. Download one of the .ftf's from the OP that have the s1 boot update in title.
2. make a backup of your current rom
3. Download, install and set up flashtool. (Link in the all in one thread)
4. Drag and drop the .ftf into the open window of flashtool.
5. Tick all the boxes that say exclude except the one that says exclude uncategorized Check the attached image
6. Flash the .ftf following flashtool instructions
7. Reboot phone and check your s1 boot version, it should now be updated
8. Reboot into recovery and restore your backup.
9. You are now on the latest s1 boot with the same rom you had before.
EDIT
Alternative Method.
Flash this LT30_7.0.A.3.195_Generic DE (S1Boot-ONLY).ftf - 725.46 KB
(N.B. It is reported to relock your bootloader, just unlock it again if thats the case, info taken from this post)
I just removed all the unnecassary files from one of the .ftf's provided by Bin4ry
gregbradley said:
goto your dial pad and dial
#*#*7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down
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*#*#7378423#*#*
is what you mean.
Hi all
I think Xperia V was never officially launched in India.
I am getting this phone at a good deal on seller warranty (probably imported).
Not much of a technical guy but I read about the SOD problem this phone has and that Sony has releases a official firmware upgrade to fix it - 9.1.A.1.140
As I read in some of the threads related to official firmware upgrades that these are released for different countries one by one (nordic, hongkong, singapore etc) and people install the appropriate one.
In my case I don't think Sony would have officially released an upgrade for India.
Can I install this official firmware just after booting the phone for the first time?
Will this solve the SOD problem?
Plz suggest. The deal is running out on an online site fast. Willing to buy.
Pardon my lack of knowledge and technical know how in this regard.
Edit - I know there are lot of custom ROMS but at this moment I don't have the time to understand all that and install. For now I want to stick to a easy official upgrade to 9.1.A.1.140 mainly to fix SOD.
Plz help.
Sony website states this:
Latest available software
You may already have the latest software, depending on the date of purchase. Software updates are released at different times depending on operator and/or country. Therefore, we cannot give you an exact date for when a specific update will be available for your device.
Android version: Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Latest available software: 9.1.A.1.140
Release date: 2013-04-10
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That is why I got confused.
I want to install this firmware the first thing after getting the phone before doing anything to avoid SOD problem.
Plz tell me how to do it.
I will order the phone just after getting some help here.
Just how many rules are you willing to break...
Reported
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
gregbradley said:
Just how many rules are you willing to break...
Reported
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
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Thanks for reporting.
A simple answer to the original query or a simple explanation of the rules I broke would have been more appreciable rather than a sarcastic comment.
The rules are the ones you agreed to when you made your account here.
They are in place to help you.
So, for example, if you post in the correct section you are more likely to get an ANSWER to the QUESTION you have just asked.
Secondly, bumping a thread in less than 24 hours often irritates users as it is spamming the thread.
If you are unsure if the rules there is a link to them in my signature.
But To help you, yes you can flash that firmware, even before you have turned the phone on
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
Thank you so much. Can you explain how to do that even before turning the phone on or direct me to a thread where this information is available.
Also, will this firmware solve the SOD problem?
I have a subquery related to this already posted in a different thread but since you are reading this now, I will just post the link and quote here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42341551&postcount=67
Can someone explain how are these firmware upgrades for different regions different? Not sure which one to install here in India. I am getting this phone imported. Xperia V has not been launched officially in India. Will be going to denmark for 3-4 months soon.
Which one should I install?
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Sorry for breaking rules. It was not intentional. Also, I did not intend to bump the thread rather wanted to add some more information.
saurav_k said:
Thank you so much. Can you explain how to do that even before turning the phone on or direct me to a thread where this information is available.
Also, will this firmware solve the SOD problem?
I have a subquery related to this already posted in a different thread but since you are reading this now, I will just post the link and quote here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42341551&postcount=67
Sorry for breaking rules. It was not intentional. Also, I did not intend to bump the thread rather wanted to add some more information.
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If you want to add more information to a post you can use the edit button.
In order to flash a ftf file you need to install flashtool. Find links to it in the first thread in the dev section.
Also, I suggest you read the first 3 posts in the all in one thread. That's the first thread in the Q&A section and will answer many of your questions.
As to whether this firmware fixes SOD, I presume so, many have said so but I have a T and have never encountered the SOD.
EDIT
You can flash any firmware for your phone. Global generic will always be safe.
gregbradley said:
If you want to add more information to a post you can use the edit button.
In order to flash a ftf file you need to install flashtool. Find links to it in the first thread in the dev section.
Also, I suggest you read the first 3 posts in the all in one thread. That's the first thread in the Q&A section and will answer many of your questions.
As to whether this firmware fixes SOD, I presume so, many have said so but I have a T and have never encountered the SOD.
EDIT
You can flash any firmware for your phone. Global generic will always be safe.
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Will this need rooting the phone or unlocking the bootloader?
Can I just not install the firmware upgrade via Sony's default PC suite or OTA?
By Global Generic I suppose you mean INTL generic right?
Yes, that will do.
No, you do not need to root in order to flash a ftf. Please read the all in one thread, post 2, all these questions are answered there
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
gregbradley said:
Yes, that will do.
No, you do not need to root in order to flash a ftf. Please read the all in one thread, post 2, all these questions are answered there
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
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Thanks for your help. Placed the order. Fingers crossed. Will ask if I need any help during the firmware upgrade.
saurav_k said:
Thanks for your help. Placed the order. Fingers crossed. Will ask if I need any help during the firmware upgrade.
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Just got the phone.
It has 9.1.A.0.490. So I need to update it to 9.1.A.1.140
Is it OK if I simply upgrade using Sony PC Companion without using Flashtool and FTF file?
Are there any advantages/disadvantages or any implications of doing this either way when upgrading on a new phone.
Probably down the line I will root and install CM10/11 but not now. Plz suggest.
I have started installing using PC Companion. It is downloading the software to PC and will take about 4 hrs
What I am concerned about is whether it will ask me to choose the version (singapore, global generic etc) or directly install the appropriate one as per some internal manufacturing details of the phone?
saurav_k said:
Just got the phone.
It has 9.1.A.0.490. So I need to update it to 9.1.A.1.140
Is it OK if I simply upgrade using Sony PC Companion without using Flashtool and FTF file?
Are there any advantages/disadvantages or any implications of doing this either way when upgrading on a new phone.
Probably down the line I will root and install CM10/11 but not now. Plz suggest.
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If you get the update through PCC, just update there. Flashtool is an alternative solution, if you don't get the update in PCC.
Edit:
saurav_k said:
I have started installing using PC Companion. It is downloading the software to PC and will take about 4 hrs
What I am concerned about is whether it will ask me to choose the version (singapore, global generic etc) or directly install the appropriate one as per some internal manufacturing details of the phone?
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It won't ask for you, which version to install. As u said, the appropriate one will be installed.
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NuriJ said:
If you get the update through PCC, just update there. Flashtool is an alternative solution, if you don't get the update in PCC.
Edit:
It won't ask for you, which version to install. As u said, the appropriate one will be installed.
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Thanks. How will it know which one is appropriate or I mean to say how will it detect? I want to install a global generic version and not any country specific version like phillipines, singapore etc.
saurav_k said:
Thanks. How will it know which one is appropriate or I mean to say how will it detect? I want to install a global generic version and not any country specific version like phillipines, singapore etc.
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In which case you need to find that ftf and flash it in flashtool
Pccompanion will only flash the region specific one for you unless you change a number in your build.prop
In steps to install FTF using flashtool, following is mentioned:
"e) open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok. Important - if you do not want to delete any data of your phone, just uncheck flashing userdata.sin file. All data will remain in your phone, but sometimes it can cause additional troubles. So it is better (and I recommend that) to do the backup of your personal data, than proceed with clean instalation and then restore your personal data."
I have a brand new phone. No personal data saved yet like contacts, messages etc. So no worries there.
But does this mean that I will loose the phones stock data like music, video samples and some additonal pre-installed apps if I choose to flash?
Second question:
"f) turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button "
The window will pop up after the update is done? or I have to keep holding volume rocker down during the installation? I mean how long do I need to keep it pressed down?
EDIT - The FTFs available here in first post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227747
are for which region. Name has a "CE". Seems Central Europe?
Can you plz guide me to the Global/International Generic FTF for Xperia V
EDIT - Baseband of the phone is: 8960A-AAAAANAZQ-3003028-37. Which country does this belong to?
saurav_k said:
In steps to install FTF using flashtool, following is mentioned:
"e) open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok. Important - if you do not want to delete any data of your phone, just uncheck flashing userdata.sin file. All data will remain in your phone, but sometimes it can cause additional troubles. So it is better (and I recommend that) to do the backup of your personal data, than proceed with clean instalation and then restore your personal data."
I have a brand new phone. No personal data saved yet like contacts, messages etc. So no worries there.
But does this mean that I will loose the phones stock data like music, video samples and some additonal pre-installed apps if I choose to flash?
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All data will be deleted, except for internal storage and external sdcard. (make sure to uncheck format of sdcard partition in flashtool, if you see it)
saurav_k said:
Second question:
"f) turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button "
The window will pop up after the update is done? or I have to keep holding volume rocker down during the installation? I mean how long do I need to keep it pressed down?
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Once flashtool starts the flashing process, and the LED is green, you can release it.
saurav_k said:
EDIT - The FTFs available here in first post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227747
are for which region. Name has a "CE". Seems Central Europe?
Can you plz guide me to the Global/International Generic FTF for Xperia V
EDIT - Baseband of the phone is: 8960A-AAAAANAZQ-3003028-37. Which country does this belong to?
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Baseband wouldn't matter at all, just find a world generic firmware FTF to flash.
Edit: Yes it stands for central europe.
NuriJ said:
Baseband wouldn't matter at all, just find a world generic firmware FTF to flash.
Edit: Yes it stands for central europe.
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Thanks. Went through all posts in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42459460
Couldn't find a world generic.
Can you help me find plz.
EDIT - PC Companion has finished downloading the firmware and is ready for me to switch the phone on to install. Not sure which version it is. Apparently, there seems to be no INTL / World / Global Generic ftf out for LT25i 9.1.A.1.140 firmware yet. Ones I saw are: Singapore, Malasiya, Nordic Generic, CE.
What exactly is the difference in these? What Region specific data it will have. It still will have all languages support so I can choose English. I suppose.
Does this means maps will be loaded for that particular region only?
Shall I just go ahead with upgrade via companion.
You cannot go wrong using by pccompanion.
Its not a hack, not a trick, it's the official way Sony want you to do it. So just go ahead and do it
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
I'm using US firmware, this FTF is created by using Flashtool with files from PCC.
This is for the 32 GB Wifi version, Flash with flashtool.
The usual applies, I am not responsible if it blows up your device. Use at your own risk.
'simlock.ta' and 'preset1.ta' are excluded.
This is my first time making a FTF so please be kind
Mega Link:
https://mega.co.nz/#!bdYBlC6K!Ba7WLzrcPcIGLYZSRwMdnhJ1wzNTXBMHSijs1juoM3A
Cheer!
Haven't flashed it yet since I'm at work but I'm sure it will work.
Thanks!!
:victory:
Anyone got a root solution for this ftf and locked bootloader without needing using OTA?
Ricky D said:
Anyone got a root solution for this ftf and locked bootloader without needing using OTA?
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Some body has said that if you manage to config SuperSU as a system app, then you can maintain the root access. Some thing like this:
- You are on 4.1.2 rooted.
- Config SuperSU as a system app.
- Flash the ftf without wiping data with Flashtool.
- You still have root access.
I did not try the method above yet
FiDra said:
Some body has said that if you manage to config SuperSU as a system app, then you can maintain the root access. Some thing like this:
- You are on 4.1.2 rooted.
- Config SuperSU as a system app.
- Flash the ftf without wiping data with Flashtool.
- You still have root access.
I did not try the method above yet
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I don't believe this is correct. It must be ota to keep root. Unless you upgrade, downgrade the kernel root, and then flash only the updated kennel back
Is this Generic US or Global??
Is there a difference between the two?
I flashed it and it is apparently Global. Is there any difference between the 2?
May be Generic US since I was using the Generic US 4.1.2
FiDra said:
May be Generic US since I was using the Generic US 4.1.2
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Hmm, I created the FTF for the 4.2.2. My customization is Global. Not sure if I should post it. They look the same after flashing.
FiDra said:
I'm using US firmware, this FTF is created by using Flashtool with files from PCC.
This is for the 32 GB Wifi version, Flash with flashtool.
The usual applies, I am not responsible if it blows up your device. Use at your own risk.
'simlock.ta' and 'preset1.ta' are excluded.
This is my first time making a FTF so please be kind
Mega Link:
https://mega.co.nz/#!bdYBlC6K!Ba7WLzrcPcIGLYZSRwMdnhJ1wzNTXBMHSijs1juoM3A
Cheer!
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CAN I USE THIS FOR MY JAPAN VER. ? Same is 32GB WIFI ONLY and with root at 4.12 now, thanks
Yes, it's safe to do that. But please make sure yours is SGPXX, not SO-XX.
Sent from my SGP312 using XDA Premium HD app
Hi folks, I have an Xperia Z and its still stuck at 4.1.2
It's a prototype model, I've used the phone now for months and its been working great despite the lack of updates but I'm hoping it can have the latest software like the rest of the phones out there.
The bottom of the phone has C6606 written on it but the image on the screen shows C6616. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
tinodevoe said:
Hi folks, I have an Xperia Z and its still stuck at 4.1.2
It's a prototype model, I've used the phone now for months and its been working great despite the lack of updates but I'm hoping it can have the latest software like the rest of the phones out there.
The bottom of the phone has C6606 written on it but the image on the screen shows C6616. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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can you take a screenshot of the 6616 screen? and can you go to the firmware by customization thread and follow the instructions? what is your cust.# ?
Thanks for the reply. l've PM'd you a link to the screen shot since I can't post any links on the forum yet. I'll check out the customization thread.
tinodevoe said:
Thanks for the reply. l've PM'd you a link to the screen shot since I can't post any links on the forum yet. I'll check out the customization thread.
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I think you can flash c6606 Software without problems... Maybe even of C6603 via Flashtool.
tinodevoe said:
Thanks for the reply. l've PM'd you a link to the screen shot since I can't post any links on the forum yet. I'll check out the customization thread.
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OK, that is really very strange. You could try to contact DoomLord or Apollo89, they have knowledge of such things.
Are you rooted? Can you do a CWM Backup? I suggest having a full backup before flashing another rom. So in case you need it, you can flash it back.
I am not sure if you have the same kernel as the rest of us. If you can not do a CWM backup, and are not rooted, you need to find a way to extract the file "boot.img" from the phone. This is the kernel, which you can easily flash back. But for this operation, a bootloader unlock will most probably be necessary.
If you can get no help from Doom or Apollo and can not extract boot.img, you might need to flash hoping for luck, or stay on the firmware you have.
Disclaimer: I might be much too paranoid, after all your phone seems to have the same hardware as the normal one, and a flash of a 10.4.B.0.569 ROM should be no problem. I just don't want to be the one that did not warn you and be responsable for a broken phone...
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EDIT: Just had a look at the thread, C6616 is bell Canada, if you had found that, you could have reported back and told us that you solved the problem.
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thanks for the advice. I still haven't tried anything with the phone. I've unlocked and flashed the firmware on my old Galaxy Nexus which for some reason also never updated (bought directly from Bell) but this one trying to read through all the information I'm having some trouble deciding on which method to use and where to really start.
If someone has a simple tutorial on flashing these phones please do share, otherwise I might just leave it as is and by the latest Nexus when this phone's done.
tinodevoe said:
thanks for the advice. I still haven't tried anything with the phone. I've unlocked and flashed the firmware on my old Galaxy Nexus which for some reason also never updated (bought directly from Bell) but this one trying to read through all the information I'm having some trouble deciding on which method to use and where to really start.
If someone has a simple tutorial on flashing these phones please do share, otherwise I might just leave it as is and by the latest Nexus when this phone's done.
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Here is the link where its all explained http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
Also there is this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8EQmufr0lw
You need to download latest flashtool and latest firmware FTF for your model and follow instructions, really not hard, hardest part is to w8 untill all that downloads from internet
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Here is the link where its all explained http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
Also there is this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8EQmufr0lw
You need to download latest flashtool and latest firmware FTF for your model and follow instructions, really not hard, hardest part is to w8 untill all that downloads from internet
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sorry to sound dumb, but I can't figure out which firmware to select for my phone. Can someone please recommend a link for the correct file to flash this with? Also does it matter which generic firmware I use? I don't want to get the Bell firmware and end up with all the bloatware they have on there. I'd prefer as close to a clean firmware as possible so I can start getting the latest updates onto this phone.
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sorry to sound dumb, but I can't figure out which firmware to select for my phone. Can someone please recommend a link for the correct file to flash this with? Also does it matter which generic firmware I use? I don't want to get the Bell firmware and end up with all the bloatware they have on there. I'd prefer as close to a clean firmware as possible so I can start getting the latest updates onto this phone.
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I think all Generic firmwares have the same "bloatware" app in common and all carrier branded firmwares have their carrier specific apps, so just choose a generic firmware and then remove all unuseful bloatware apps (if you go root).
akisg said:
I think all Generic firmwares have the same "bloatware" app in common and all carrier branded firmwares have their carrier specific apps, so just choose a generic firmware and then remove all unuseful bloatware apps (if you go root).
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I finally just tried one method, following the guide here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
I installed flashtool and installed the stock Bell software, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390178
It looked like everything went fine and when checking system updates it showed 4.3 was finally available!
but then after it downloaded the file I tried to install and it just gave me an error message :crying:
So what would be the next step for me?
tinodevoe said:
I finally just tried one method, following the guide here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
I installed flashtool and installed the stock Bell software, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390178
It looked like everything went fine and when checking system updates it showed 4.3 was finally available!
but then after it downloaded the file I tried to install and it just gave me an error message :crying:
So what would be the next step for me?
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Any info about that error??
Why not flash to 4.3 directly with flashtool or to 4.2 and then upgrade to 4.3?
Also try a fresh install by wiping data (if you have already a backup of them of course) it maybe helps..
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Any info about that error??
Why not flash to 4.3 directly with flashtool or to 4.2 and then upgrade to 4.3?
Also try a fresh install by wiping data (if you have already a backup of them of course) it maybe helps..
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I've tried a couple times now to update that system update, its 10.4.B.0.569, once it starts to install it goes to the robot install logo at the startup for a second then starts the phone right away without doing the full install. The message on screen is simply "could not install".
i'll try a factory reset then directly to 4.3. I'm assuming I can use the same method as before or do I need to look into rooting the phone now?
tinodevoe said:
I've tried a couple times now to update that system update, its 10.4.B.0.569, once it starts to install it goes to the robot install logo at the startup for a second then starts the phone right away without doing the full install. The message on screen is simply "could not install".
i'll try a factory reset then directly to 4.3. I'm assuming I can use the same method as before or do I need to look into rooting the phone now?
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As soon you are installing a stock rom, you don't have to worry about root.
But if you wanna root, your only choice is to flash a 4.2 rom, root it with a method of your choice and then upgrade to a prerooted 4.3.
Can someone please point me in the right direction to a FW that works with my phone? the only one that I seem to be able to use with flashtool is this one here which is 4.1.2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390178
however it won't let me update the system!
I'm guessing that I need a C6616 firmware to make this work, but I also tried this one, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2612159 and I get an error in flashtools, in red writing 'ERROR - error flashing. Aborted'.
I've been searching on here and all the other firmwares are 6603 which I tried a couple and again errors in flashtools.
trying again with that 4.1.2 its flashing it but its not the firmware I need!
ok, finally got one of them to work! I'm not sure what it was but I downloaded a bunch of firmwares until one of them finally updated me to 4.3.
thanks for all the help!
Downloaded through Xperifirm, decrypted and repackaged by FlashTool
Android version: 4.4.4
Build number: 10.5.1.A.0.283
Country: India
Download Link: http://goo.gl/eSSjqT
Will upload a pre-rooted version after trying it out on my phone.
avik735 said:
Downloaded through Xperifirm, decrypted and repackaged by FlashTool
Android version: 4.4.4
Build number: 10.5.1.A.0.283
Country: India
Download Link: http://goo.gl/Gjkfa5
Will upload a pre-rooted version after trying it out on my phone.
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Thanks for the upload Bro...
avik735 said:
Downloaded through Xperifirm, decrypted and repackaged by FlashTool
Android version: 4.4.4
Build number: 10.5.1.A.0.283
Country: India
Download Link: http://goo.gl/Gjkfa5
Will upload a pre-rooted version after trying it out on my phone.
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Gives error @ 99%. Downloaded via Chrome and Mozilla also.
My speed is at 1mb/s and then suddenly drops to 200 kb/s (Didn't happened before while downloading from chrome).
Daedroza said:
Gives error @ 99%. Downloaded via Chrome and Mozilla also.
My speed is at 1mb/s and then suddenly drops to 200 kb/s (Didn't happened before while downloading from chrome).
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That's an odd error. I have uploaded it to Google Drive, and the last I checked, it downloads as expected. I won't be able to check it in the next 2days. Please try using IDM.
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Not working
Even i cant download. It fails at 99%. I tried twice. I think there is some issue with the file...
Finally downloaded and installed 4.4.4 update via FlashTool for linux
Can someone plzzz provide the Indian FTF file.. i cant download this..
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Is this rooted?
ADiKhedkar said:
Is this rooted?
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No.
Unable to download fails at 99%:crying:
ADiKhedkar said:
Unable to download fails at 99%:crying:
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Try this link bro ..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/racl9hi4r5g0l8n/C5502_10.5.1.A.0.283_Customized_IN.ftf?dl=0
Daedroza said:
Gives error @ 99%. Downloaded via Chrome and Mozilla also.
My speed is at 1mb/s and then suddenly drops to 200 kb/s (Didn't happened before while downloading from chrome).
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soorajskn said:
Even i cant download. It fails at 99%. I tried twice. I think there is some issue with the file...
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soorajskn said:
Can someone plzzz provide the Indian FTF file.. i cant download this..
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app
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ADiKhedkar said:
Unable to download fails at 99%:crying:
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I have re-uploaded the file in Google Drive and have verified download in Chrome & Firefox.
hi, i can just change the .7z extension to .ftf and flash as usual through flashtool, right?
can anyone just provide the kernel.ftf of this build?
animesh14 said:
hi, i can just change the .7z extension to .ftf and flash as usual through flashtool, right?
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JOYGR said:
can anyone just provide the kernel.ftf of this build?
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Go to flash tool and select this FTF file. Uncheck all marks except "KERNEL" so basically out of this big FTF file you are just flashing KERNEL!
I downloaded it but cant install
hey how to install it from phone or pc?
and how to root sony xperia i cant bootloder,flashmod,fastboot, im tottaly noob plz temm me how to do? and i presses volmue down + power nothing happen it just goes on as normally. tried all method cant hard reset mode. plzz replay fast.
phone is sony xperia c5502 and firmware is 283 last 3 word.
@gaggi786
Various guides are around here check them out!
If you are on 283 then downgrade to previous version.
Now here is the trick. Install towelroot and root. Now go to Superuser and click on Survival mode and reupdate phone through WiFi and check. Root may persists.
There is more advance method to flash Kernel but given your experience, you may destroy your phone.
Take a TA backup of your device(advice)
how to downgrade
As u said downgrade to ur previous version. But how? And i visit towel root their is no exe. Application. But the whole website is full of text only. I dont even understand what is that. Their is only 2 button where we can click donate and donate. Lol. And plz tell me how to hard reset amd flash these all things.
First improve ur knowledge
gaggi786 said:
hey how to install it from phone or pc?
and how to root sony xperia i cant bootloder,flashmod,fastboot, im tottaly noob plz temm me how to do? and i presses volmue down + power nothing happen it just goes on as normally. tried all method cant hard reset mode. plzz replay fast.
phone is sony xperia c5502 and firmware is 283 last 3 word.
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There are guides on how to root, why to root, advantages, disadvantages - read up on those. Unless u need root and know what u r doing, u might brick ur device, which is why a noob shouldn't try it. If u r looking for a tutorial, this isn't it.
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gaggi786 said:
As u said downgrade to ur previous version. But how? And i visit towel root their is no exe. Application. But the whole website is full of text only. I dont even understand what is that. Their is only 2 button where we can click donate and donate. Lol. And plz tell me how to hard reset amd flash these all things.
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Click on the lambda (Λ).
Again, this isn't a tutorial. Read up on how to flash or use flashtool etc. first elsewhere.