Hey guys i just bought Xperia Z1 C6903 on 4.2.2 Global-LTE_14.1.G.2.257 and i'm afraid to update it because some phones died after update, so how can i update it without any problems? please answer if you now dont just say maybe
THANKS!!!!
The phones died most of the time trying to root and downgrade. Just use Flashtool v0.9.13 and download the latest FW for your model from HERE, wipe Data, Appslog and Cache and all will be fine, or wait for OTA, but there is no difference.
M7ammad said:
Hey guys i just bought Xperia Z1 C6903 on 4.2.2 Global-LTE_14.1.G.2.257 and i'm afraid to update it because some phones died after update, so how can i update it without any problems? please answer if you now dont just say maybe
THANKS!!!!
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Just use SUS or PC Companion. It is safe way to get updates for your Z1.
zimbashka said:
Just use SUS or PC Companion. It is safe way to get updates for your Z1.
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The point is if he do not have Updates or he do not have the latest update and want to update then he have to use Flashtool, anyway flash from PC Companion or with Flashtool there is no difference, they do the same thing.
eclyptos said:
The point is if he do not have Updates or he do not have the latest update and want to update then he have to use Flashtool, anyway flash from PC Companion or with Flashtool there is no difference, they do the same thing.
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It says he got global version so he should get latest updates through SUS or pc companion. From what I can see hes phone is not carrier locked with bloatware. Flashtool is best for every locked and unlocked versions. It just sounded like he is afraid of using it, and that was bases for suggestion to keep it safe...
yeah this is it , but do i lose my stuff using flashtool? Please if you can give me the .FTF file that suits my phone
I can now update using PC Companion but some people posted on the thread that their phone died from this
I pressed thanks for all of you
M7ammad said:
yeah this is it , but do i lose my stuff using flashtool? Please if you can give me the .FTF file that suits my phone
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HERE you find all the FTF for your model, choose which you want. I will recommend a Unbranded one.
To keep Apps and Data just uncheck "Wipe Data" in Flashtool and you will not lose anything.
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I got unlocked my bootloader and used custom kernels until i got the .67 update from hongkong, unfortunately my phone keeps detecting new update for 9.1.b.1.67 not only in pc companion but also in my notification bar.
My question now is, shall i accept the update? Thank you
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arctic02 said:
I got unlocked my bootloader and used custom kernels until i got the .67 update from hongkong, unfortunately my phone keeps detecting new update for 9.1.b.1.67 not only in pc companion but also in my notification bar.
My question now is, shall i accept the update? Thank you
Sent from my LT29i using xda premium
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Simple, no
Don't accept any OTA firmware if you unlocked bootloader
You can update firmware via flashtool by downloading stock FTF firmware
arctic02 said:
I got unlocked my bootloader and used custom kernels until i got the .67 update from hongkong, unfortunately my phone keeps detecting new update for 9.1.b.1.67 not only in pc companion but also in my notification bar.
My question now is, shall i accept the update? Thank you
Sent from my LT29i using xda premium
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Yenkazu said:
Simple, no
Don't accept any OTA firmware if you unlocked bootloader
You can update firmware via flashtool by downloading stock FTF firmware
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Very good advice. Don't do OTA
If there is no ftf posted you can make one
Use PCCompanion and use the "repair" option. It will download the necessary files to flash your phone but will fail to flash because if your unlocked bootloader.
Then use flashtool to make the ftf from the downloaded files which ou can then flash in flashtool
the instructions on how to do this are in the all in one thread
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Very good advice. Don't do OTA
If there is no ftf posted you can make one
Use PCCompanion and use the "repair" option. It will download the necessary files to flash your phone but will fail to flash because if your unlocked bootloader.
Then use flashtool to make the ftf from the downloaded files which ou can then flash in flashtool
the instructions on how to do this are in the all in one thread
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You always take all in one instruction in your signature Gregbradley
XD
That's because most questions have already been answered there...
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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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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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.
I've checked both the Sony PC Companion and the OTA update but 14.2.A.1.136 has not been released. Anybody in UK received this update yet? Phone is unlocked from Amazon UK.
Is it branded at all
(amazon things or tmobile or att)
I use to have a TMobile Xperia s which never received Jellybean
(i had to install it manually through flashtool with a provided FTF)
i got anoyed with the bootloader so i swapped for a unbranded one
this may be an idea for you
note:
if you have a global device, your updates come from sony, not amazon through sony or vodaphone
amazon may not even started on making their amazon versiom of the .136 FW
Nope. Unbranded and unlocked.
unlocked as in?
bootloader?
if so unlocked bootloaders prevent updating
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Unlocked as in sim free. The same as you can buy from Sony outright.
Try the "Sony update service" software for pc. Ive found PC Companion abit hit or miss with updates.
Sony update service (sus) seems to get updates first for me although am EE UK
Tonian1878 said:
Try the "Sony update service" software for pc. Ive found PC Companion abit hit or miss with updates.
Sony update service (sus) seems to get updates first for me although am EE UK
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I'll try. How about OTA?
tyw7 said:
I'll try. How about OTA?
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i gave up with OTA updates as they seem to be about 4 weeks behind the pc software when it comes to updates.
also seems to fail a fair bit
i dont know if "Sony update service" does a back up before updating although am sure it does prompt before the update if it can keep your data or not.
it was able to keep my data updating from 290 to 136 but it might be worth doing a backup on pc companion first
obviously updating through SUS will lose root if you have it
Tonian1878 said:
i gave up with OTA updates as they seem to be about 4 weeks behind the pc software when it comes to updates.
also seems to fail a fair bit
i dont know if "Sony update service" does a back up before updating although am sure it does prompt before the update if it can keep your data or not.
it was able to keep my data updating from 290 to 136 but it might be worth doing a backup on pc companion first
obviously updating through SUS will lose root if you have it
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Backup as in app? I have all my media on SD Card.
tyw7 said:
Backup as in app? I have all my media on SD Card.
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dont think it backs up apps. more contacts, messages, account details etc
sure PC Companion states what it back ups and gives you options on what you want backing up
I'm assuming SUS does a factory reset as well? How did it went for you?
tyw7 said:
I'm assuming SUS does a factory reset as well? How did it went for you?
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it probably can do. it does state before updating whether youll lose data or not.
as mentioned, i went from 290 to 136 through SUS and i didnt lose any data, straight update
Don't think any UK unlocked phone has had the 136 update. I certainly have not and others on the Sony forums are in the same boat.
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Just to confirm, I'm on 3 UK it's been more than a month or so and still no sign of .136 at all...
mcraeally44 said:
Just to confirm, I'm on 3 UK it's been more than a month or so and still no sign of .136 at all...
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That sucks.
No updates yet. Anybody else in UK received either the KitKat or this update?
tyw7 said:
No updates yet. Anybody else in UK received either the KitKat or this update?
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Vodafone UK has it, just flash the FTF from the FTF mega collection. It will be fine on your phone and the only difference is it will have a couple of extra apps in it that you can remove with titanium
Also, when your FTF becomes available you will be able to flash that if you want to go back, and in the mean time you can enjoy KK
I have an unlocked phone from Amazon UK. Also, would doing so break warranty?
Edit: What's FTF?
tyw7 said:
I have an unlocked phone from Amazon UK. Also, would doing so break warranty?
Edit: What's FTF?
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Not unless it says so specifically in your warrenty which I doubt.
Look in the general section for the sticky FTF (Flashtool file) mega collection thread. Look down the list for C6903_14.3.A.0.681_1276-0815_KitKat4.4.2_Vodafone-UK, download it
Then download the latest flashtool from flashtool.net and follow the instructions from the FTF mega collection thread to flash it
You do not need root or anything else,
this is exactly like pccompanion except you get to choose which version to update to or downgrade to and it flashes a completely stock FW to your phone with no modifications
it will rolling out
it will rolling out
Hi,
I have a 4.3 installed on my phone, I woul upgrade to 4.4, but I don' know how to do that.
If I check with pc companion, ittell me that there is no upgrade, and the same by OTA.
I'm wondering if is it possible that I'm still out of upgrade.
How can I upgrade it...?
TIA
Renato
renato1967 said:
Hi,
I have a 4.3 installed on my phone, I woul upgrade to 4.4, but I don' know how to do that.
If I check with pc companion, ittell me that there is no upgrade, and the same by OTA.
I'm wondering if is it possible that I'm still out of upgrade.
How can I upgrade it...?
TIA
Renato
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Is your Z1 a UK unbranded one? Uk unbranded seem to be always the last one to get updates. You could back up your phone then perform a repair. Doing repair may wipe your phone so consider before doing it. BTW you have posted in Q&A section. Please move to Q&A Moderators many thanks
If you can't post in the correct section you are unlikely to know where the search button is either...
Flash av 4.4 FTF using flashtool
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If you have root or unlock bootloader on your device you cant upgrade it through SUS or PCC. Lock it back or flash it via flashtool.
romaha said:
If you have root or unlock bootloader on your device you cant upgrade it through SUS or PCC. Lock it back or flash it via flashtool.
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This is incorrect.
If you have root you can still update via PCCompanion or SUS, but you will lose root.
If you have an unlocked bootloader then you cannot use official tools such as PCCompanions or SUS, you can only use EMMA (Official tool from Sony for unlocked bootloaders)
gregbradley said:
This is incorrect.
If you have root you can still update via PCCompanion or SUS, but you will lose root.
If you have an unlocked bootloader then you cannot use official tools such as PCCompanions or SUS, you can only use EMMA (Official tool from Sony for unlocked bootloaders)
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Interesting info about EMMA, thanks
romaha said:
Interesting info about EMMA, thanks
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ok, I thought I can do it with OTA or pccompanion. I thought it is a "regular" upgrade for Z1. Indeed I need flashtool? I need to root Z1 ?
Renato
renato1967 said:
ok, I thought I can do it with OTA or pccompanion. I thought it is a "regular" upgrade for Z1. Indeed I need flashtool? I need to root Z1 ?
Renato
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You will be able to use PCCompanion once the update becomes available for you, they are not all released at the same time, it can roll out over a month or two.
In the meantime, you can flash a FTF using flashtool from flashtool.net and there is no need for root. It is just a repackage of an official download and made avaialable for all.
Find them in the FTF mega collection thread.... Use the search button.
hi guys,
im in need of the .ftf for my c6606. i have searched everywhere and cant find a damn thing for the 10.5.a.1.283 firmware. before my phone officially got the update for KK i decided to flash the customized firmware and it changed my phone to c6616. when trying to restore my phone it says that there is no firmware to download in pc companion. the reason i want to start fresh is my phone has issues with mobile data sometimes and even on wifi, data just wont load.
thanks guys
Follow part 2 of my guide to package your own FTF using Flashtool. Just make sure your installed version of Flashtool is up to date.
Once you've done it, you can share it in the general section to help others looking for it.
Sent from my C6603
kingvortex said:
Follow part 2 of my guide to package your own FTF using Flashtool. Just make sure your installed version of Flashtool is up to date.
Once you've done it, you can share it in the general section to help others looking for it.
Sent from my C6603
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Thanks for the reply. I want to flash the baseband that is for the c6606. By doing it that way would there be any issues? Or should I just root the phone and change things in the build prop so that it says it's a c6606 and hopefully it will update that way
hi
mymeatb18 said:
Thanks for the reply. I want to flash the baseband that is for the c6606. By doing it that way would there be any issues? Or should I just root the phone and change things in the build prop so that it says it's a c6606 and hopefully it will update that way
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Just try what he said,i did that yesterday and all went well,just see if you do it right!
So after trying a few firmwares I had issues with phone kept restarting. So I wiped everything and flashed back to the available c6606 firmware and got ota for 4.3 after that. Now that I'm on 4.3 it says I'm on the most up to date fw in PC companion and on phone. Sony website says most up to date is the .283 KitKat fw. Any reason why I can't update?