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
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Hi,
I am running stock 14.1.G.2.257 which I got via OTA. Prior to doing the OTA update, I rooted my device, and the root was kept through the OTA.
I want the newest version (14.2.A.0.290), and I know the customization code for my device and have the correct FTF file downloaded to my pc already.
However, I am afraid that if I flash via flashtool I will lose root. That will happen, right? (The FTF I have is completely stock, not rooted)
I tried checking in the updates app, and I don't see an OTA update yet for .290. Should I just wait patiently, or is there a reason the OTA just won't show up for my phone? Anything I can check to determine OTA is still working?
Thanks for your help.
If you flash the ftf via flashtool you will loose root.
You should wait for the OTA update or till they find a way to root it in locked bootloader.
Thank you, that helps. So if I want patiently I should see OTA eventually right?
ezuk said:
Thank you, that helps. So if I want patiently I should see OTA eventually right?
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Right!
OTA is said to be available in the Vodafone UK firmware.
Just2Cause said:
Right!
OTA is said to be available in the Vodafone UK firmware.
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can anyone downgrade to 534 voda UK, root then upgrade to 290 through OTA to preserve root?
or do you need to have Vodaphone uk xperia z1?
Am on EE UK and still not OTA but would be tempted to do this if it works and then remove the voda bloatware
edit: doesnt matter. seen the answer in another thread
Vincent003 said:
When is Zerolemon battery case for Sony Xperia Z1 coming out?
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Please post in the correct sections...this has nothing to do with this thread.
There is a whole section on accessories, please use it
Vincent003 said:
When is Zerolemon battery case for Sony Xperia Z1 coming out?
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I saw one in Accessories Section. LoL...
I think you can try flashing the Vodafone ftf without wiping data, then update via OTA, but the root is partial.
Correct me if I'm wrong
Hey guys,
I have one or two questions I cant seem to find a definitive answer for.
I currently have a Z1 locked to my local O2 network. They still haven't release any updates past 4.2.2.
I was wondering would it be possible to flash a Sony Stock Factory Image so that future OTA updates would come from Sony and not through my carrier?
I was looking at this ROM here. So Root the phone, flash the ROM and then remove root.
Some might say why not root, unlock etc. but the to be honest I have done my fair share of trying different ROM's on different phones, throughout the years and I just love how stable the phone is and how good the battery life is that I just don't want to mess around with it too much.
Dave
You already messing around. That link which you posted is a method to root your phone and if you do not want to root it then is not the right thread. To update your phone to latest FW you have to flash the Unbranded Firmware .136 for your model from HERE
Use flashtool v0.9.13 to do that, wipe everything and you are done. This is for Locked Bootloader and you will also get next Updates when they comes.
eclyptos said:
You already messing around. That link which you posted is a method to root your phone and if you do not want to root it then is not the right thread. To update your phone to latest FW you have to flash the Unbranded Firmware .136 for your model from HERE
Use flashtool v0.9.13 to do that, wipe everything and you are done. This is for Locked Bootloader and you will also get next Updates when they comes.
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Its as simple as that? I might give it a shot this evening so when I get home.
davkav said:
Its as simple as that? I might give it a shot this evening so when I get home.
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Yes, it's simple because you just want the latest Firmware only, No Root, No Unlocked Bootlader.
One last question, if I flash the latest UK version which is .290 will I receive OTA or PC Companion updates as soon as .136 is out for the UK version?
davkav said:
One last question, if I flash the latest UK version which is .290 will I receive OTA or PC Companion updates as soon as .136 is out for the UK version?
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Yes
harfot said:
Yes
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Brilliant, Thanks!
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.
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
Long story short, sent my phone away for warranty repair and it came back with 4.2.2 flashed on it. Never rooted it or modded it in any way. I wanted to update it back to 4.3 and from there eventually back to 5.1, however, the phone says that it's up to date - same thing with PC Companion. Tried to repair it via PCC and I also did a factory reset on it, both to no avail.
Is there any way to force the OTA update(unless I have to wait for X days) or is rooting and flashing the only way out of this? C6093, build 14.1.G.1.534, cust. no. 1276-1193.
Thanks in advance.
u_wot_m8 said:
Long story short, sent my phone away for warranty repair and it came back with 4.2.2 flashed on it. Never rooted it or modded it in any way. I wanted to update it back to 4.3 and from there eventually back to 5.1, however, the phone says that it's up to date - same thing with PC Companion. Tried to repair it via PCC and I also did a factory reset on it, both to no avail.
Is there any way to force the OTA update(unless I have to wait for X days) or is rooting and flashing the only way out of this? C6093, build 14.1.G.1.534, cust. no. 1276-1193.
Thanks in advance.
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I am on mobile at the moment and hope
my search went correct. then you are on a branded swedish firmware from tele2.
Where are you from and what firmware was on your phone before you gave it to repair?
You can flash any firmware you want with the help of flash tool app.
motorazrv3 said:
I am on mobile at the moment and hope
my search went correct. then you are on a branded swedish firmware from tele2.
Where are you from and what firmware was on your phone before you gave it to repair?
You can flash any firmware you want with the help of flash tool app.
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Thanks for the flashtool tip, I unlocked the bootloader and used Sony's Emma flashtool to flash it back to 5.1.1.
Thanks again!
u_wot_m8 said:
Thanks for the flashtool tip, I unlocked the bootloader and used Sony's Emma flashtool to flash it back to 5.1.1.
Thanks again!
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You didn't have to unlock your bootloader to flash a firmware to your phone!
Did you backup your ta partition because unlocking your bootloader means you will loose your DRM keys?