Does Sony provide stock browser on 569 update? - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am sick of Chrome, which has been bundled by Sony on Indian ROMs as the default browser. I'd like to know whether the stock browser come in any other regional rom? I understand that stock browser is installed on most EU /UK ROMs, as per the rules of that region (to prevent unfair bias/preference).....
If so, can anyone help by sharing the browser.apk and the browser.odex files from the latest 569 JB4.3 firmware (or even better, de-odex into a single browser.apk file)?
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Cookie Ninja said:
I am sick of Chrome, which has been bundled by Sony on Indian ROMs as the default browser. I'd like to know whether the stock browser come in any other regional rom? I understand that stock browser is installed on most EU ROMs, as per the rules of that region (to prevent unfair bias/preference).....
If so, can anyone help by sharing the browser.apk and the browser.odex files from the latest 569 JB4.3 firmware (or even better, de-odex into a single browser.apk file)?
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Stock browser is not included in unbranded EU firmwares (I used 'Generic DE', 'Generic ES', 'Generic BE', 'Generic NL', etc., all without stock browser). The only firmware I have seen with stock browser is 'Vodafone UK', but I don't know if it's still included in the latest version (perhaps someone with 'Vodafone UK' can confirm?). You may try that firmware, it doesn't contain much branding (no logos or anything). What's the problem with Google Chrome anyway?

Never liked any product that links me with a Google account or transmits data back to Google servers without my knowledge or approval. I try to keep as little of Google's "helpful" apps on my system and use xprivacy to obfuscate their data about my phone/system/network/imei/service provider. OP changed to include UK firmware/s.
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Here u go Stock browser
http://www.mediafire.com/download/4fnluv4y14giqx6/browser.zip
i get from operator firmware i dont remember what customization it was...
copy to system/app set correct permissions 677 / rw-r-r
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I can confim that Vodafone UK does include stock browser in 4.3.
From memory, its not a staight forward process of just installing the APK on other firmwares. Think you may need to delete the Chrome files too. Could be wrong, but got this at the back of my mind from about 6 months ago. I'm sure there was a post somewhere on here quite a while back with the instructions on how to do it.
Apollo89 said:
Stock browser is not included in unbranded EU firmwares (I used 'Generic DE', 'Generic ES', 'Generic BE', 'Generic NL', etc., all without stock browser). The only firmware I have seen with stock browser is 'Vodafone UK', but I don't know if it's still included in the latest version (perhaps someone with 'Vodafone UK' can confirm?). You may try that firmware, it doesn't contain much branding (no logos or anything). What's the problem with Google Chrome anyway?
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LEGGYMAMBO said:
I can confim that Vodafone UK does include stock browser in 4.3.
From memory, its not a staight forward process of just installing the APK on other firmwares. Think you may need to delete the Chrome files too. Could be wrong, but got this at the back of my mind from about 6 months ago. I'm sure there was a post somewhere on here quite a while back with the instructions on how to do it.
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You're right, there is a process and a dedicated thread for it. Thanks for your advice and concerns, I am perfectly aware of the process and have got browser 4.3.6 up and running on my device, thanks to @NetSkill.
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Attached deodexed resigned apk,
If you delete browser-provider from your system folder, this application can be installed like a regular application.
Thanks @NetSkill. I was looking for some kind like this. I was using AOKP browser earlier, "had strange freeze on pages"

You're welcome Cookie Ninja!!
Cookie Ninja said:
You're right, there is a process and a dedicated thread for it. Thanks for your advice and concerns, I am perfectly aware of the process and have got browser 4.3.6 up and running on my device, thanks to @NetSkill.
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unfortunately, the .569 browser doesn't work on .101 roms. Is there a stock browser for those roms?

Use the browser from this thread/post for 4.2 /101 firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42808478
This browser works on 4.3 firmware too...
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dxzdxz1 said:
unfortunately, the .569 browser doesn't work on .101 roms. Is there a stock browser for those roms?
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I'm using .569 browser in 101.
Just dont forget to remove browserproviderproxy.apk and odex files from system partition.
That aplication force to close generic browser application, and restrict to install as ragular application.
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eryen said:
I'm using .569 browser in 101.
Just dont forget to remove browserproviderproxy.apk and odex files from system partition.
That aplication force to close generic browser application, and restrict to install as ragular application.
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I know, but this is not the problem.
If I push the odexed .569 browser to /system and restart, the browser doesn't even appear on drawer. And if I try to install the .569 deodex browser I receive the "App not installed" error.
I'm using Vodafone DE .101, stock, rooted rom.
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Cookie Ninja said:
Use the browser from this thread/post for 4.2 /101 firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42808478
This browser works on 4.3 firmware too...
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I will try this, thanks

Since there seems to be a lot of interest in using stock AOSP browser on Sony ROMs, I'd like someone to help me in fixing this 4.3 browser from Mokee 4.3 ROM for use in stock Sony ROM. Despite my best efforts, the browser FCs on launch. Link http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/1/view/zc0e85hu1n9ya7g/Yuga/Browser.apk
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Any responses? Any takers?.....
Like the Mokee 4.3 version of browser more than the stock 4.3.7 browser which has just 3 search providers (Google, Yahoo and Bing), whereas Mokee has DDG also. In stock 4.3.7 there is no way to spoof the browser but in Mokee's you can spoof as Froyo N1, iPhone, Android, Firefox, Desktop etc (AOKP mod)....
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Facebook update on 2.1 stock rom

First of all i am sorry if there is a such tread somewhere, but search is unavailable ATM an i can't find it on google .
Is there a way to update facebook on stock rom, becuse i tryed everything and i can't make it to work? Same thing is with the browser (including opera, boat and dolphin), they all show old look of facebook and some web pages?
THX
ghosr1408 said:
First of all i am sorry if there is a such tread somewhere, but search is unavailable ATM an i can't find it on google .
Is there a way to update facebook on stock rom, becuse i tryed everything and i can't make it to work? Same thing is with the browser (including opera, boat and dolphin), they all show old look of facebook and some web pages?
THX
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Hi,
Android 2.1 doesn't support the newest facebook app, and you can't really use Facebook in a webbrowser because of too old certificates in 2.1 (You will get certificate errors). Try:
1. Read much articles about rooting, flashing, moding and and and...
2. Search online for a user-friendly rooting guide for the X8
3. Root phone
4. Search for a user-friendly guide for installing ClockworkMod on your device
5. Install ClockworkMod
6. Search a stable and fast Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread) ROM which will work on stock kernel (for example: GingerDX)
7. Install it via CWM (Read in the ROM thread how to flash it)
8. Make sure your date is right
9. Search for Facebook in Google Play
Good luck, Androthan
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Lost Music Unlimited ability in walkman app after update 4.3

Before update i have fully integration "music unlimited" in walkman app, now i don't have any option to activate again this feature. I try to add sony accounts in settings, "Sony playmemories" and "sony entertaiment network" but no results.
I think maybe its a regional limitation of my 4.3 room.
Expecifically i flash this room. (wiped everything)
C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Generic Central Europe 1276-4314.ftf
Any advice?
PD: Ups i think this post isn't in the correct forum. Sorry
Central Europe roms dont have any of the unlimited Sony services integrated in the media apps. Only way to get them back from my own experience is to flash a Generic UK or US/CA roms.
Which rom did you have before you flashed 4.3 Central Europe?
I always delete it when am rooted what do exactly i still don't know i had Xperia z before
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You should flash this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195
It's the most complete customization and has no bloatware (besides the regular Sony services).
kbadone said:
Central Europe roms dont have any of the unlimited Sony services integrated in the media apps. Only way to get them back from my own experience is to flash a Generic UK or US/CA roms.
Which rom did you have before you flashed 4.3 Central Europe?
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Before flash 4.3. i have this room:
C6903_14.1.G.2.257_GLOBAL-LTE (1277-1398).ftf (Journalist)
Ambroos said:
You should flash this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195
It's the most complete customization and has no bloatware (besides the regular Sony services).
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I will try to flash recommended rom.
And Wipe its not needed, It's the same room base, laziness reinstall all
Thanks to all
raxor said:
Before flash 4.3. i have this room:
C6903_14.1.G.2.257_GLOBAL-LTE (1277-1398).ftf (Journalist)
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Yeah Commercial & Journalist doesn't have the apps integration either, tried it on 4.2 Rom

[Q] 4.4.2 Update Quirks

Okay so I live in Canada and recently got the Rogers update for KitKat on my HTC ONE. For the most part I am happy with the update except two issues that I have noticed. Please note I am on Stock with no Root.
1. I lost my Flash support in my browser. I used to love being able to have flash in my stock HTC browser I hate that it is gone. Is there any way to get this back? Some one mentioned that another browser from the app store may support it. Does anyone know which one and also is there a way to get it back on the stock browser?
2. My MuraCast is now broken. Before I used to Muracast to my iview Muracast Dongle which would work with slight lag...Now once I connect it keeps disconnecting like after 5 seconds and I can no longer get a stable connection it just keeps disconnecting. You would think Muracast would work better not worse under 4.4
Anyone else see these issues. Are there other things you do not like about 4.4?
dudejb said:
Okay so I live in Canada and recently got the Rogers update for KitKat on my HTC ONE. For the most part I am happy with the update except two issues that I have noticed. Please note I am on Stock with no Root.
1. I lost my Flash support in my browser. I used to love being able to have flash in my stock HTC browser I hate that it is gone. Is there any way to get this back? Some one mentioned that another browser from the app store may support it. Does anyone know which one and also is there a way to get it back on the stock browser?
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Install Dolphin Browser and Dolphin Jetpack
Enable Unknow sources app installation: Settings -> Security -> check Unknown sources
Download this modified Flash apk and install it
In dolphin browser settings: Enable Desktop mode, flash player and dolphon jetpack
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Install Dolphin Browser and Dolphin Jetpack
Enable Unknow sources app installation: Settings -> Security -> check Unknown sources
Download this modified Flash apk and install it
In dolphin browser settings: Enable Desktop mode, flash player and dolphon jetpack
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dear @alray, mean no disrespect just want to let you know
on the new version of Firefox, official Flash Player works fine, LINK
kamilmirza said:
dear @alray, mean no disrespect just want to let you know
on the new version of Firefox, official Flash Player works fine, LINK
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thank very much for this, nice to know firefox implemented this!

Huawei P8 [ROM][6.0] Emui 4.0 B356 Xposed HRT Kangvip

Have discovered what. A custom ROM for the Huawei P8. Very stable, fast, many ... very many settings possible via K-settings, Root, Xposed and Viper4Android. Restart Menu (Normal Boot, Hot Reboot, Recovery Mode, Bootloader Mode)
No themes available for download for location .... China Rom. Own can be activated but.
Download: http://www.file-upload.net/download-11509701/P8_EMUI4.0_B356_Kangvip.zip.html 950MB
Almost excellent...
But, problem with contacts and Google accounts..
The two seem to be linked.
So you cant sync your google contacts?
Try flash gapps for marshmallow, however you forgot to write that media apps are in chinese and you can not change it, dialer app has chinese features and symbols in it which is annoying too
Damn, this looks good. If we could get google services working and fully English this would be perfect.
Where'd you find it by the way? There may be more hidden treasures around
gigatex said:
Damn, this looks good. If we could get google services working and fully English this would be perfect.
Where'd you find it by the way? There may be more hidden treasures around
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You can try another android forums, but I think someone will share it with us anyway, Like this and fromFuture rom.
klikar097 said:
You can try another android forums, but I think someone will share it with us anyway, Like this and fromFuture rom.
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Does fromFuture offer something special? Except deodexing
Just to give u guys some wee insight as been on both roms lately but currently stuck with fromFuture. That KangRom is awesomness and you can customize plenty of things. This being very close to BlissRoms or many others AOSP base. Chinese aps you can easily uninstall. Chinese text eg. in the dialer you can deactivate in local build.prop by changing the CN country to EN. There's a snazzy working tutorial on Mate 8 forums called Chinese text gone with Yellow Pages. The Rom is sweet. But without google contact sync it is bad and it makes no reason to me to be using it However I didn't try any MM Gapps package though. It's got busybox built in as well as init.d support plus xposed that works with HW themes. If you are gonna flash over the 321a update you will lose Huawei Swype keyboard and get the chinese version, playstore gone. U need to pull up all the aps and place them to microsd and then push them where needed upon having this kangmod installed. Another thing is that you need to reflash SuperUser as this rom comes with KingRoot.
The fromFuture Rom is deodexed, busybox built in, SuperUser built in and is light and fast with more ram available and if you do a full wipe in twrp and flash this it will eat around 1giga and something from internal sd. But it is still an entire stock rom with no additional features. But it doesn't require those tweaks I was talking about re. the KangRom.
Huawei dont let us decompile system apks so its very diffcult to build a custom rom.
It seems kingvip have very good contacts to huawei because he is the only person in the
world who can decompile huawei system files.
Right now im rebuild the kangvip rom to a european rom with googles services and NFC.
My last build booting fine and NFC is working.
Blackball said:
Huawei dont let us decompile system apks so its very diffcult to build a custom rom.
It seems kingvip have very good contacts to huawei because he is the only person in the
world who can decompile huawei system files.
Right now im rebuild the kangvip rom to a european rom with googles services and NFC.
My last build booting fine and NFC is working.
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you're a hero m8
00471 said:
Does fromFuture offer something special? Except deodexing
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Their lollipop version has a ton of stuff including xposed but that's already on XDA.
Their marshmallow seems pretty basic so far though:
Deodexed, Busybox, Init.d support and Call Recorder
EDIT: There's another Spanish forum and nobody is complaining about no google contacts sync on either the German android-hilfe.de thread and Spanish forum which is interesting. It isn't listed as a bug either.
gigatex said:
Their lollipop version has a ton of stuff including xposed but that's already on XDA.
Their marshmallow seems pretty basic so far though:
Deodexed, Busybox, Init.d support and Call Recorder
EDIT: There's another Spanish forum and nobody is complaining about no google contacts sync on either the German android-hilfe.de thread and Spanish forum which is interesting. It isn't listed as a bug either.
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I would be guessing that is because they flashed MM Gapps and it worked but I personally haven't tried that yet. However fromFuture Rom works like a charm and if you wanna go to KangVipRom you can even reflash over the fromFuture and it will work. I will give it a try again to see if reflashing Gapps will do any good.
BTW, this cusrom compatible for UL00?
EDIT: There's another Spanish forum and nobody is complaining about no google contacts sync on either the German android-hilfe.de thread and Spanish forum which is interesting. It isn't listed as a bug either.
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It's likely because you have all your contacts in. But you will not be able to sync any new. I tried to flash open gapps. The phone booted but having black screen instead of launcher. At this stage I pass this KangVip
Here you go... With working sync
http://www.android-hilfe.de/index.php?threads/768949/
Gesendet von meinem GRACE mit Tapatalk
Blackball said:
Here you go... With working sync
http://www.android-hilfe.de/index.php?threads/768949/
Gesendet von meinem GRACE mit Tapatalk
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You are awesome, du bist super
Blackball said:
Huawei dont let us decompile system apks so its very diffcult to build a custom rom.
It seems kingvip have very good contacts to huawei because he is the only person in the
world who can decompile huawei system files.
Right now im rebuild the kangvip rom to a european rom with googles services and NFC.
My last build booting fine and NFC is working.
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just flashed it, thank you, its better!
00471 said:
just flashed it, thank you, its better!
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U did a clean flash?
enzo_cz said:
U did a clean flash?
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nope, i just flashed it over stock and its working good :good:
It's necessary to install TWRP? Or just flash it over stock?

Stock 5.1.1 Home APK

Hello!
I've debloated my stock ROM a while ago and I've stripped it to the bone. Now I need back the original LP 5.1.1 Home apk + any lib files if there are any, for theme development and I don't want to go back to reflashing stock rom, root process + debloating etc.
Could anyone please upload it here? I've searched it on the net, I found a few versions on apk mirror I think, but those were only apk clones, maybe maleware.
I've asked this also on the general forum but nobody answers
It's small things like this that makes me wonder why did I choose Sony and not Sammy or HTC. People on their forum are so much friendlier and helpful. On Sony forum there's only silence..
just download a stock rom andbpick it out of the .zip
1st: Wrong place for your question.
2nd: Apk Mirror NEVER provides malware.
3rd: Latest stock home-release.apk for Lollipop, compatible with Serajr's Xposed module is 9.0.A.0.9.
4th: Your link: https://mega.nz/#!QBdBnbrb!21sGXPP-9Ji5yVXMt9dXQPDCioi0fFf6XOvJqJ5rrZU
And now hurry up, until a mod see this.
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uhhh maybe the silence is because th is device isnpretty old and most of the devs moved on to newer devices

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