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I tried to search it but no luck.
I have a Xperia TX and I want to dump the firmware out from it.
is it possible to do that. it's a unlocked stock firmware and not a ROOTed phone.
Thanks
xcody said:
I tried to search it but no luck.
I have a Xperia TX and I want to dump the firmware out from it.
is it possible to do that. it's a unlocked stock firmware and not a ROOTed phone.
Thanks
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Read the second post in the all in one thread about creating a ftf file.
That will give you the latest software on a ftf file. However, if you have an update due and want to back up the system you are on its trickier.
Best bet is to do an adb pull of system and use dsixdas kitchen to convert it to a .zip file. But you will need to be rooted and have cmw to restore it.
My advice (As its given in the all in one thread) is to make an ftf as soon as you get your phone or as soon as you update in order to be able to flash it back when you want.
The ftf files you make from this method are completely stock.
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Unlocked but not rooted? What would be the point in doing that?
Thanks gregbradley,
It's unlocked because I got it as unlocked. not root because it's for my wife. she doesn't need a root phone. lol
Anyway, I guess this can't be done without rooting the phone. nvm then.
gregbradley said:
Read the second post in the all in one thread about creating a ftf file.
That will give you the latest software on a ftf file. However, if you have an update due and want to back up the system you are on its trickier.
Best bet is to do an adb pull of system and use dsixdas kitchen to convert it to a .zip file. But you will need to be rooted and have cmw to restore it.
My advice (As its given in the all in one thread) is to make an ftf as soon as you get your phone or as soon as you update in order to be able to flash it back when you want.
The ftf files you make from this method are completely stock.
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Unlocked but not rooted? What would be the point in doing that?
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xcody said:
Thanks gregbradley,
It's unlocked because I got it as unlocked. not root because it's for my wife. she doesn't need a root phone. lol
Anyway, I guess this can't be done without rooting the phone. nvm then.
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Ahh, you dont mean unlocked, you mean sim unlocked. Unlocked for devs means bootloader unlocked.
also, you do not need to be rooted to make a ftf file.
read the instructions in the link
Hi Gregbradley,
I tried to search the forum and googled it also, but I only can find the way to make ftf from the file that downloaded by using Sony PC Companion or SEUS. But not from the phone itself.
What I need is the firmware from the phone.
gregbradley said:
Ahh, you dont mean unlocked, you mean sim unlocked. Unlocked for devs means bootloader unlocked.
also, you do not need to be rooted to make a ftf file.
read the instructions in the link
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xcody said:
Hi Gregbradley,
I tried to search the forum and googled it also, but I only can find the way to make ftf from the file that downloaded by using Sony PC Companion or SEUS. But not from the phone itself.
What I need is the firmware from the phone.
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take a backup using recovery and use that system. img in dsixdas kitchen
but that involes rooting.
As i said in previousposts, thats why it should be done as sooner rather later.
Listen, just update and use the new firmware, dont sweat it
I live in Japan and bought an AU/KDDI branded Z1. The model is a SOL23, not a C6902/3/6 as it appears everyone else is using in the forums. Japanese carriers have a tendency to bog a lot of their phones down with carrier specific bloat. AU is not any different. Some of the apps are not integrated in to the rom and can be removed, but most cannot. My desire is to install TiBackup and remove some of this garbage. I have the original SOL23 FTF and have tried the following…..
1) All One click root tools (Kingo, vRoot, 360root) with no effect. I imagine the ROM is some 257 derivative
2) Flashing a prerooted ROM image. Works great, but no cell signal (sim lock? wrong baseband?)
3) Editing the original FTF. This got pretty messy and eventually gave up
Some insight as to why this is so difficult, suggestions, and methods would be great.
Phone Details:
Model: SOL23
Android Version: 4.2.2
Baseband Version: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270011-02
Kernel Version: 3.4.0.-perf-g66807d4-02451-g22b4297 dated Monday sept 30
Build Number: 14.1.C.0.467
I will try to:
- downgrade
- root
- flash any ROM you like
- flash ONLY kernel and baseband of your original ftf
Ps. If still no signal I would also try to unzip ROM aur. In a directory u can find the specifics files for each model, try to search in your dump the same file and put it in the same dir.
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Thanks for the quick response!
Technically speaking, there is no ROM to "downgrade" to. There exists only the current rom for all SOL23, it was the one the phone was released with. I may attempt to flash an international downgrade (with no signal) and go from there, I'll let you know how that works....
AU/KDDI uses CDMA (if I remember correctly), so the ROM for GSM/WCDMA's cell part won't work.
If you just want to get rid of that bloat, freeze them in setting/apps will be better IMO as it will easy for system upgrade, or you'll have to bring all the bloat back before upgrade your phone.
Problem solved
Essentially I translated xperiafreaks.org webpage from Japanese and trial and error.
What you need……
SOL23 Stock FTF
Generic International FTF (C6903_14.1.G.1.534_1277-2880_R4A)
XZU recovery
WinRAR/Winrar/7Zip (any one)
Flashtool
CMW pre root file
Prep phone:
1) back up phone to removable storage
2) removed microsd card
Prep Files
1) Use Winzip/Winrar/7zip tool to extract system.sin & kernel.sin from SOL23 FTF
2) Use flash tool SEUS decrypt function to convert system.sin to system.ext4 and kernel.sin to kernel.elf
3) Use Zip application to add system.ext4 and kernel.elf to cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip file. This will be your rooted stock ROM
General Procedure
1) Use flash tool to flash Generic International Stock Rom (EXCLUDE TA & BASEBAND)
2) Boot phone, create developer option (settings>about phone>tap build number 7 times)
3) Go in to developer options, enable usb debug
4) Run Kingo Androidd Root to root phone
5) Boot back in to Android copy the cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip you created to phone sdcard
6) Run XZU recovery to boot in to CWM recovery
7) Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip
8) Enjoy stock rooted phone with signal/LTE data!
F1A5Hx said:
I live in Japan and bought an AU/KDDI branded Z1. The model is a SOL23, not a C6902/3/6 as it appears everyone else is using in the forums. Japanese carriers have a tendency to bog a lot of their phones down with carrier specific bloat. AU is not any different. Some of the apps are not integrated in to the rom and can be removed, but most cannot. My desire is to install TiBackup and remove some of this garbage. I have the original SOL23 FTF and have tried the following…..
1) All One click root tools (Kingo, vRoot, 360root) with no effect. I imagine the ROM is some 257 derivative
2) Flashing a prerooted ROM image. Works great, but no cell signal (sim lock? wrong baseband?)
3) Editing the original FTF. This got pretty messy and eventually gave up
Some insight as to why this is so difficult, suggestions, and methods would be great.
Phone Details:
Model: SOL23
Android Version: 4.2.2
Baseband Version: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270011-02
Kernel Version: 3.4.0.-perf-g66807d4-02451-g22b4297 dated Monday sept 30
Build Number: 14.1.C.0.467
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1) They wont work, follow the guides in this forum to see how to root that FW
2) They have wrong baseband, after flashing one flash a FTF for your phone and exclude everything EXCEPT baseband, this should work
3) This will NEVER work on any FTF for any phone
Problem solved
gregbradley said:
1) They wont work, follow the guides in this forum to see how to root that FW
2) They have wrong baseband, after flashing one flash a FTF for your phone and exclude everything EXCEPT baseband, this should work
3) This will NEVER work on any FTF for any phone
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If you notice, I answered my own problem. There are no guides to rooting this model in this forum (of course, except for the one I just posted).
Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.
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Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.
I just got the same phone.
Need to use it on Rogers LTE here in Canada.
Do you happen to have any links etc for doing this please & thank you.
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Found this one
http://www.microsofttranslator.com/...tp://xperia-freaks.org/2013/11/02/pre-rooted/
Don't see any mention of the stock SOL23 FTF tho in the description.
What to prepare
make a prerooted.zip is necessary files and utilities.
•7za.exe
•Flashtool
•DoCoMo version ftf(14.1.H.0.542) or au version ftf(14.1.C.0.467) for either their own environment
•cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip
* ftf file how to have been consideration here:[How-To] XPERIA custom start from scratch (2) make the ftf file (2013)
Less preparation is required for root Xperia Z1 (SO-01F/SOL23) further.
•Global Edition ftf(14.1.G.1.534)
•1 click root app (VROOT, 360 root, Kingo Android Root, etc.)
Kingo Android Root use Kingo Android Root Xperia Z1 almost one-click root Windows software is published in -has been described in thejuggly.cn .
•Dual Recovery for Xperia Z1 (LOCKED BOOTLOADERS)
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OK this is REALLY messed now!
I did everything to the T as above and the phone is in the same state as stock...SIM will not work AND I no longer have 32GB on my phone but instead it thinks I have 16GB now or 11.4GB free....WTF!?
samusx said:
Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.
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Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.
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Could you tell me the neccesery to root xperia Z1 AU? Sorry i got confused with all comment above.
Wind Field said:
Could you tell me the neccesery to root xperia Z1 AU? Sorry i got confused with all comment above.
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To unlock the SIM you mean?
Udonitron said:
To unlock the SIM you mean?
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no, just root it indeed. I'm using AU sim now.
Wind Field said:
no, just root it indeed. I'm using AU sim now.
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Ah OK...yeah just follow the walkthrough.
It works.
Udonitron said:
Ah OK...yeah just follow the walkthrough.
It works.
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You mean this?
F1A5Hx said:
Essentially I translated xperiafreaks.org webpage from Japanese and trial and error.
What you need……
SOL23 Stock FTF
Generic International FTF (C6903_14.1.G.1.534_1277-2880_R4A)
XZU recovery
WinRAR/Winrar/7Zip (any one)
Flashtool
CMW pre root file
Prep phone:
1) back up phone to removable storage
2) removed microsd card
Prep Files
1) Use Winzip/Winrar/7zip tool to extract system.sin & kernel.sin from SOL23 FTF
2) Use flash tool SEUS decrypt function to convert system.sin to system.ext4 and kernel.sin to kernel.elf
3) Use Zip application to add system.ext4 and kernel.elf to cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip file. This will be your rooted stock ROM
General Procedure
1) Use flash tool to flash Generic International Stock Rom (EXCLUDE TA & BASEBAND)
2) Boot phone, create developer option (settings>about phone>tap build number 7 times)
3) Go in to developer options, enable usb debug
4) Run Kingo Androidd Root to root phone
5) Boot back in to Android copy the cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip you created to phone sdcard
6) Run XZU recovery to boot in to CWM recovery
7) Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip
8) Enjoy stock rooted phone with signal/LTE data!
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Wind Field said:
You mean this?
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Yep
Udonitron said:
Yep
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Thank you for responding so quickly. I got my phone rooted :fingers-crossed:
Actually after Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip, it's necessary to re-flash the rom stock again. Otherwise your phone will recognize only 16Gb and firmware 14.1.G.1.534:good:
Wind Field said:
Thank you for responding so quickly. I got my phone rooted :fingers-crossed:
Actually after Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip, it's necessary to re-flash the rom stock again. Otherwise your phone will recognize only 16Gb and firmware 14.1.G.1.534:good:
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Oh I realize that but with the Japanese version it doesn't allow me to use Data in Canada as their really isn't an APN section to set up.
Well it is limited and the APN info I enter tells me it is incorrect and will not allow me to save.
Now that I SIM unlocked it I can make calls and texts np.
It would be nice if someone made a de-bloated modified version oif the Japanese Kernel or modded the International one to see the 32GB of onboard storage.
Udonitron said:
Oh I realize that but with the Japanese version it doesn't allow me to use Data in Canada as their really isn't an APN section to set up.
Well it is limited and the APN info I enter tells me it is incorrect and will not allow me to save.
Now that I SIM unlocked it I can make calls but that is about it.
It would be nice if someone made a de-bloated modified version oif the Japanese Kernel or modded the International one to see the 32GB of onboard storage.
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How did you unlock it, btw? the other functions are still working? such as camera, sms, wifi, x-reality...
Wind Field said:
How did you unlock it, btw? the other functions are still working? such as camera, sms, wifi, x-reality...
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Well SOL23's stock ROM blocks all abilities to SIM unlock as they want you to prove you bought the phone legitimately via KDDI AU and then they will unlock it for you.
Once you flash the Generic International ROM listed in this thread it automatically circumvents AU's block and pops up a SIM Unlock Code box.
I paid $35 for the code to permanently unlock it...works perfectly minus not getting LTE due to it not supporting the 1700 spectrum but HSPA+ works fine...on WIFI most times anyway so I use maybe 700mb out of my 6GB of data per month,
Guys, I have a question Regarding Updating using PC Companion. I have Flashed another region's Stock FTF I think it is Russian Firmware 1272-4891.. because I can not find My regions Stock FTF. Im in the Philippines which the Customzation number should be 1272-4876.. Will it be a problem in the upcoming 4.3 update? TIA!
jayP11 said:
Guys, I have a question Regarding Updating using PC Companion. I have Flashed another region's Stock FTF I think it is Russian Firmware 1272-4891.. because I can not find My regions Stock FTF. Im in the Philippines which the Customzation number should be 1272-4876.. Will it be a problem in the upcoming 4.3 update? TIA!
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If you flashed via flashtool using a FTF, you will have to update the new firmware using PC companion.
For that you should be on locked bootloader with STOCK ROM and KERNEL. PC companion will automatically detect your phone and install the right firmware for you. However, if you use FLASHTOOL, you can just install any FTF for your phone.
However, make sure the baseband match your model to the one you are flashing!
Good Luck
Hnk1 said:
If you flashed via flashtool using a FTF, you will have to update the new firmware using PC companion.
For that you should be on locked bootloader with STOCK ROM and KERNEL. PC companion will automatically detect your phone and install the right firmware for you. However, if you use FLASHTOOL, you can just install any FTF for your phone.
However, make sure the baseband match your model to the one you are flashing!
Good Luck
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Thanks! yes, I have flashed FTF using flashtool. And I am also already on locked bootloader. Do you mean even I am using russian firmware l, if I updated it it will automatically become PH firmware after? Is that what you mean by the right firware for me? Thank you
jayP11 said:
Thanks! yes, I have flashed FTF using flashtool. And I am also already on locked bootloader. Do you mean even I am using russian firmware l, if I updated it it will automatically become PH firmware after? Is that what you mean by the right firware for me? Thank you
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Whatever firmware you are using, you will easily update it to the same firmware using PC companion. In your case, you will still have Russian firmware when you update if update comes available.
I suggest find a World generic FTF and it will solve your problems in case you can not find PH firmware.
Good luck!
Hnk1 said:
Whatever firmware you are using, you will easily update it to the same firmware using PC companion. In your case, you will still have Russian firmware when you update if update comes available.
I suggest find a World generic FTF and it will solve your problems in case you can not find PH firmware.
Good luck!
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Thanks!
Btw, I have previously updated my XSP using PC companion.. I can make FTF from that right? So that I will have PH firmware?
Hnk1 said:
Whatever firmware you are using, you will easily update it to the same firmware using PC companion. In your case, you will still have Russian firmware when you update if update comes available.
I suggest find a World generic FTF and it will solve your problems in case you can not find PH firmware.
Good luck!
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I am Currently Flashing the FTF I created Using my previous .254 Update n PC companion.. I hope t works. )
jayP11 said:
Thanks!
Btw, I have previously updated my XSP using PC companion.. I can make FTF from that right? So that I will have PH firmware?
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jayP11 said:
I am Currently Flashing the FTF I created Using my previous .254 Update n PC companion.. I hope t works. )
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Yes that be great for you. It will certainly work! However, do remember the updates for different regions might come at different times so you might get it early or have to wait for it a bit!
Good luck
Hnk1 said:
Yes that be great for you. It will certainly work! However, do remember the updates for different regions might come at different times so you might get it early or have to wait for it a bit!
Good luck
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Yes, my friend. I think when the .254 update it was 2days earlier on other region before it become available here. btw, it worked my friend. I will try to post my ftf file on the stock ftf if someone needed a PH firmware. Thanks again for entertaining my questions my friend. Goodluck too.
Hi.
I recently got a new Xperia Z1 and it was updated to 14.2.A.1.136 and was already android 4.3.
I want to root my phone and I have looked around the forums and here's what I did:
-I downloaded the .257 ftf for Z1 for SG
-I used Flashtool v9.14 and flashed the ftf to my phone.
My phone then went into bootloop.
I have managed to flash .136 back, but I want to know if rooting would be possible?
Yapperzitata said:
Hi.
I recently got a new Xperia Z1 and it was updated to 14.2.A.1.136 and was already android 4.3.
I want to root my phone and I have looked around the forums and here's what I did:
-I downloaded the .257 ftf for Z1 for SG
-I used Flashtool v9.14 and flashed the ftf to my phone.
My phone then went into bootloop.
I have managed to flash .136 back, but I want to know if rooting would be possible?
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If you want to downgrade, make sure you wipe data. That will prevent device from bootloop.
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Also remember to exclude baseband
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Use .534 provided by NUT, if your Model is C6903.
One more question
Oh ok thanks!
One more question though: after rooting, then upgrading back to .290, do i have to use NUT's stripped ftf or can i use the generic ones?
Yapperzitata said:
Oh ok thanks!
One more question though: after rooting, then upgrading back to .290, do i have to use NUT's stripped ftf or can i use the generic ones?
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Yes, you have to use the pre-rooted FTF provided by NUT, skip the part of upgrading to .290 and upgrade directly to .136 provided by NUT. Generic ones are Stock only and you will lose Root and Recovery if you will ever attempt to flash them.
eclyptos said:
Use .534 provided by NUT, if your Model is C6903.
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But.534 is not available for SG...
If that is not significant, can you give me the link?
Yapperzitata said:
But.534 is not available for SG...
If that is not significant, can you give me the link?
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It is not, it have to be C6903 Model Only.
Post #3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
Ok...
So i followed the instructions from NUT over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
I have gotten TWRP on my phone.
However, at the 5th step, despite switching the phone to power off as per instruction after flashing, it automatically starts and i get a bootstall.
Any advice or tips?
Yapperzitata said:
Ok...
So i followed the instructions from NUT over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
I have gotten TWRP on my phone.
However, at the 5th step, despite switching the phone to power off as per instruction after flashing, it automatically starts and i get a bootstall.
Any advice or tips?
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Sorry, what do you mean with bootstall?
Hey guys,
i just want to ask if its possible to unbrand a vodafone unit by flashing the generic country firmware without losing drm keys?
is there any risk?
so far i know that only unlocking the bootloader flashes the keys. but only flashing a firmware is ok?
x10isrooted said:
Hey guys,
i just want to ask if its possible to unbrand a vodafone unit by flashing the generic country firmware without losing drm keys?
is there any risk?
so far i know that only unlocking the bootloader flashes the keys. but only flashing a firmware is ok?
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You should be okay.
There is 0% chance of losing your DRM keys, you can only lose those by unlocking your BL.
Flash an FTF file with Flashtool and you're good to go!:good:
Iam in the same boat. Bought it from a shop without knowing that vodafone infected this beauty with their unremovable apps.
Know a trusted place for s generic rom?
msnxda said:
Iam in the same boat. Bought it from a shop without knowing that vodafone infected this beauty with their unremovable apps.
Know a trusted place for s generic rom?
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Get them directly from Sony via XperiFirm tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cros...oader-t2834142
You may also use Androxyde Flashtool directly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Thanks for the info. Now the guts to flash this on my brand new phone.
The chance to actually do damage in the process is really low, that would mean a corrupt bootloader so not even flashmode works anymore. I like to flash my phone using my notebook as it doesn't depend on external power.
if i create the FTF is it correct that i shouldnt include the loader.sin to the package? i have read this somewhere.
Also, is it possible to backup the current branded firmware for guarantee reasons bofore i flash a generic one?
x10isrooted said:
if i create the FTF is it correct that i shouldnt include the loader.sin to the package? i have read this somewhere.
Also, is it possible to backup the current branded firmware for guarantee reasons bofore i flash a generic one?
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Not without root I believe, could make a Nandroid backup, but requires CWM/TWRP
Why make the FTF file yourself? There are some on the forum that you can just download.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/ftf-file-23-0-2-93-generic-ru-xperia-z3-t2878164
Dsteppa said:
Not without root I believe, could make a Nandroid backup, but requires CWM/TWRP
Why make the FTF file yourself? There are some on the forum that you can just download.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/ftf-file-23-0-2-93-generic-ru-xperia-z3-t2878164
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cause the DE file is no longer on google drive. so i wanted to do it myself
x10isrooted said:
cause the DE file is no longer on google drive. so i wanted to do it myself
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But there is barely any difference between the versions, just the bloatware aps.
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Hi guys did you try to perform the unbrand then? Was it succesfull. I need to perform the same here in italy for a Z3 Compact branded with WIND
Thanks!
Does this void the warranty? I bought one on Amazon and it is a vodaphone d5803. Not sure if I have one to begin with...