Hi all. Recently updated from Xperia Arc to Xperia Z (C6603).
Brand new from the shop, current firmware is 10.1.A.1.434.
I have notification saying update available 10.3.A.0.423, while PC Companion says update available 10.3.1.A.0.244.
I am after root, but few questions.
A) Which is the latest firmware update?
B) Which is the better firmware to be on?
C) Which firmware do i need to be on to root?
Thanks in advance!
PRofec said:
Hi all. Recently updated from Xperia Arc to Xperia Z (C6603).
Brand new from the shop, current firmware is 10.1.A.1.434.
I have notification saying update available 10.3.A.0.423, while PC Companion says update available 10.3.1.A.0.244.
I am after root, but few questions.
A) Which is the latest firmware update?
B) Which is the better firmware to be on?
C) Which firmware do i need to be on to root?
Thanks in advance!
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A) 10.3.1.A.0.244 is newer
B) for me, newer is good, but somehow i feel heaty when wifi and 3G sometimes..
C)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44135997
This link steps allow downgrade kernel to allow phone be rootable, and reupgrade kernel
Back for maintaining root access.
Whitefang
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just flashed C6906 14.2.A.0.290 Generic CA 1276-7484_R2B then did an update to 4.4.2 via pc companion. I however am not rooted
Now I am hoping to obtain root in a 4.2 firmware then update to kitkat but am a little iffy which firmware will work when trying to update up to 4.4.
anyone have experience on kitkat coming from C6906 14.1.G.2.257 Generic CA 1276-7484_R7A, and does root work?
Thanks in advance
khhhhris said:
just flashed C6906 14.2.A.0.290 Generic CA 1276-7484_R2B then did an update to 4.4.2 via pc companion. I however am not rooted
Now I am hoping to obtain root in a 4.2 firmware then update to kitkat but am a little iffy which firmware will work when trying to update up to 4.4.
anyone have experience on kitkat coming from C6906 14.1.G.2.257 Generic CA 1276-7484_R7A, and does root work?
Thanks in advance
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You will never retain root while updating through PC Companion
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Hello everyone,
I need help on my Z1 C6903 which have been rooted 14.4.A.0.157 unlocked bootloader and using custom kernel.
I cant update the official lolipop directly just using sony pc companion, so i hope anyone can help me, tell me what to do to get the official lolipop update?
Thx.
reflash back to stock i think the only solution.
Hi, I have the Z1 c6943, I live in Argentina. Can I use this ROM? I've read it's for c6903. Thanks for the help!
mizukage said:
reflash back to stock i think the only solution.
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Can u please help me give any link to the thread that i can flash back to stock?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/stock-rom-kitkat-4-4-4-283-ncb-pre-t2875379
I am using Sony Xperia Z1 (C6902) with 4.4.4 (14.4.A.0.157). Rooted.
Today I received the OTA update for Lollypop. I've downloaded it but I after trying to install it so many times , It failed every single time with the error message Could not install.
Please help me to figure out what the problem is?
Also please help me with the procedure on HOw to UNROOT the Sony Xperia Z1?
Shaishav Salunkhe said:
I am using Sony Xperia Z1 (C6902) with 4.4.4 (14.4.A.0.157). Rooted.
Today I received the OTA update for Lollypop. I've downloaded it but I after trying to install it so many times , It failed every single time with the error message Could not install.
Please help me to figure out what the problem is?
Also please help me with the procedure on HOw to UNROOT the Sony Xperia Z1?
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Flash stock ftf then try again or just download lollipop Indian ftf and flash via flashtool...
kathanpatel1001 said:
Flash stock ftf then try again or just download lollipop Indian ftf and flash via flashtool...
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Thanks. Could you please help me on How to UNROOT Xperia Z1?
Shaishav Salunkhe said:
Thanks. Could you please help me on How to UNROOT Xperia Z1?
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Try inside supersu app->setting-> full unroot option...
U will actually get unrooted after u flash a ftf
since your purpose is getting lollipop, u just need to flash lollipop and u will get a unrooted lollipop
KWOKSFUNG said:
U will actually get unrooted after u flash a ftf
since your purpose is getting lollipop, u just need to flash lollipop and u will get a unrooted lollipop
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Is that the official Sony ftf? Will a phone recieve official Sony updates after doing that? What would happen to any apk that was installed on rooted Z1 after flashing lollipop?
i bought xperia z C6606 build number 10.4.c.0.814 android version 4.3 with locked bootloader unrooted, all i want to learn from you is how to install latest stock firmware to get the update faster c6606 is a t mobile phone so that they update very slow please help
osama-ali111 said:
i bought xperia z C6606 build number 10.4.c.0.814 android version 4.3 with locked bootloader unrooted, all i want to learn from you is how to install latest stock firmware to get the update faster c6606 is a t mobile phone so that they update very slow please help
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Search for firmware.. U want in . Ftf format for ur device And flash it via flash tool...
Hope this helps
Firmware
I tried much but failed to find kitkat or higher
You're on the latest available software for your device (C6606). It seems that T-Mo aren't interested in the C6606 any more and won't approve updates for it.
I've seen around the forum that some people have flashed the C6616 firmware to their C6606 with success. You could try that. I'm not sure if you would lose any T-Mo features like wifi calling though and it's obviously at your own risk. Nothing should go wrong though.
If you want to try, you can download and flash the latest C6616 firmware (10.6.A.0.454) by following my guide - How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
Firmware
Thanks @kingvortex i dnt want any t mobile app at all but the flashing will support official sony updates? And c6606 is compatible with c66016 stock firmware?
osama-ali111 said:
Thanks @kingvortex i dnt want any t mobile app at all but the flashing will support official sony updates? And c6606 is compatible with c66016 stock firmware?
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Yes, it's compatible and you will receive official updates from Sony.
Thank you
Thank you buddy now i m gonna try this and i.will inform u tonight any tips for safe side??
osama-ali111 said:
Thank you buddy now i m gonna try this and i.will inform u tonight any tips for safe side??
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Most people have found it better to do a clean flash when upgrading to Lollipop, so it's probably best to backup your apps and reinstall after flashing. Apart from that you shouldn't have problems if you follow my guide.
Clean
I dnt want any data i want a perfect stock rom only thats become possible only because of you thanks i will message u tonight
flash tool
@kingvortex buddy hery is something i didnt get http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
(WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.) copied from there
what is this thing ?? and download link for flash tool there are to many links on that page
Just use the latest version. You can download it from here. I suggest downloading via torrent if you can as it's the fastest way.
downloading
kingvortex i am downloading
Device: Xperia Z (C6616)
CDA: 1285-4276
Market: USA
Operator: Customized US
Network: AMERICAS-LTE
Release: 10.6.A.0.454 / R1E
Size: 1.21 GB
please tell me is it ok for my c6606?
now running 5.0.2 on my c6606
Thanks God
credits : kingvortex for http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-package-flash-stock-roms-t2914567
DooMLoRD for the Flashtool driver package.
Androxyde for Flashtool.
Iagucool for the XperiFirm firmware downloader used by Flashtool.
osama-ali111 said:
now running 5.0.2 on my c6606
Thanks God
credits : kingvortex for http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-package-flash-stock-roms-t2914567
DooMLoRD for the Flashtool driver package.
Androxyde for Flashtool.
Iagucool for the XperiFirm firmware downloader used by Flashtool.
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How did you actually get 5.0.2 installed to your phone after you flashed 6616? Did you use PC companion or do an OTA update?
Thanks ahead of time.
xdiy said:
How did you actually get 5.0.2 installed to your phone after you flashed 6616? Did you use PC companion or do an OTA update?
Thanks ahead of time.
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The guide I linked to will allow you to download and directly flash 5.0.2 to your phone.
Here it is again: How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
kingvortex said:
The guide I linked to will allow you to download and directly flash 5.0.2 to your phone.
Here it is again: How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
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Oh nice. I don't have to root my phone right? I'm kinda new to this.
xdiy said:
Oh nice. I don't have to root my phone right? I'm kinda new to this.
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No, you don't need root.
kingvortex said:
No, you don't need root.
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Thanks a lot dude. Would've been stuck on 4.3 for I dunno how long if it weren't for you.
So since I updated to 5.0.2 a couple days ago I can't seem to use mobile network for internet access. Only wifi works. Any ideas as to why this is happening?
xdiy said:
So since I updated to 5.0.2 a couple days ago I can't seem to use mobile network for internet access. Only wifi works. Any ideas as to why this is happening?
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Did you try downloading Internet settings? It's under Settings -> Wireless & network -> More -> Internet settings.