[Q] Changing build.prop in order to upload ftf - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys,
i've got my new Z1 (c6903) last month, and installed the rooted fw (.757) right away.
now i want to go back to the fw my carrier had installed on it.
but to do so, i need to change the build.prop from the standard ncb to my carrier.
how can i do that successfully?
i know that it involves changing the si-number but isn't entirely clear which steps it involves.
if this is a double post, i'm sorry. i used the search function on the z1 forums.
thanks guys!

fiekert123 said:
Hey guys,
i've got my new Z1 (c6903) last month, and installed the rooted fw (.757) right away.
now i want to go back to the fw my carrier had installed on it.
but to do so, i need to change the build.prop from the standard ncb to my carrier.
how can i do that successfully?
i know that it involves changing the si-number but isn't entirely clear which steps it involves.
if this is a double post, i'm sorry. i used the search function on the z1 forums.
thanks guys!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-download-firmware-customization-t2311211
Check first step.
Of course, you have to know your customisation number.
On Z2 it's written on small piece of paper (you can find it if you open sdcard flap and pull out one plastic drawer)
I know same thing can be found on Z1 but I'm not sure is it in sdcard compartment or sim card - check that...
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Xperia Z(SO-02E) - DoCoMo APN

Hi Guys,
I just flashed my docomo verison of XZ to 4.2.2.
I am having some problems with APN, would like some confirmation.
Are these the APN required?
mopera U
mopera.net
440
10
mopera U 設定
0120.mopera.ne.jp
440
10
spモード
spmode.ne.jp
440
10
i only can connect using 0120.mopera.ne.jp
i was pretty sure i used to be connecting to mopera.net
thanks...
Do you have a 4.2.2 ftf of DoCoMo build?
Envoyé depuis mon C6603 en utilisant Tapatalk 4 Beta
stryker.jp said:
Hi Guys,
I just flashed my docomo verison of XZ to 4.2.2.
I am having some problems with APN, would like some confirmation.
Are these the APN required?
mopera U
mopera.net
440
10
mopera U 設定
0120.mopera.ne.jp
440
10
spモード
spmode.ne.jp
440
10
i only can connect using 0120.mopera.ne.jp
i was pretty sure i used to be connecting to mopera.net
thanks...
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I connect to spモード
There also seems to be a hidden APN called docomo tethering (which can only be seen in non-docomo ROMs), I'm running 10.3.A.0.423 on my SO-02E.
Before I upgraded to a non-docomo ROM and while I was still using a docomo FW, I used Ti Backup to back everything up and restoring Phone/Messaging Storage (SMS/MMS/APN) fixed my APN.
Hi lanceBUKAKAKE *lol*
thanks, i realised in the end i can only get it to work when i connect via spmode.
are you on the 4.2.2 firmware now?
stryker.jp said:
Hi lanceBUKAKAKE *lol*
thanks, i realised in the end i can only get it to work when i connect via spmode.
are you on the 4.2.2 firmware now?
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Ya I'm on 4.2.2 now (10.3.A.0.423). I'm liking how you can now change which quick setting are displayed and their order. The other thing I like about Generic ROMs is I can disable LTE (to save battery) and only use it when I'm tethering. High-speed FOMA (3G) is good enough and since I'm always on the train LTE really doesn't do much good - I like the choices.
If you have an sp-mode contract option, like most users, you should be connecting to spmode.ne.jp.
You NEVER want to be using mopera U 設定. That is pay per packet (325 yen/mbyte) with NO plan discounts applied.
lancebukkake said:
Ya I'm on 4.2.2 now (10.3.A.0.423). I'm liking how you can now change which quick setting are displayed and their order. The other thing I like about Generic ROMs is I can disable LTE (to save battery) and only use it when I'm tethering. High-speed FOMA (3G) is good enough and since I'm always on the train LTE really doesn't do much good - I like the choices.
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can you show me the link that rom you used to flash your phone.My phone is so-02e but i'm on 3.4.3 now
cloudhl said:
can you show me the link that rom you used to flash your phone.My phone is so-02e but i'm on 3.4.3 now
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I'm using C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic ES. When flashing I suggest NOT wiping anything so all your settings are intact. I used DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v15) to root it.
Japanese keyboard still works.
i wiped everything, only things you need to know:
- NFC not working. (already knew that before i flashed)
- APN settings need to be entered.
lancebukkake said:
I'm using C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic ES. When flashing I suggest NOT wiping anything so all your settings are intact. I used DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v15) to root it.
Japanese keyboard still works.
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Thanks so much,I'm flashing my phone now
is there any chance osaifu keitai will work with the international rom?
krill_ppktj said:
is there any chance osaifu keitai will work with the international rom?
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not sure - I'm only assuming that it would be physically possible since the hardware is there. I guess someone would have to port the files over and test it.
I tried porting 1-seg over but couldn't get it working.
really eager to try 4.2.2 as there is no date from docomo about the update.. but i cant lose services like osaifu keitai..
osaifu keitai utilises the NFC doesnt it?
i read somewhere the NFC found in intl version and japanese version are not the same.
so chances are nfc will not be working, until you flash a japanese rom.
If I'm not mistaken,the japanese version (so-02e) have both the standard NFC and felica-based for osaifu keitai. Either way, I'm going to try it anyway, have already backed up all my setting.. wish me luck making it working..
krill_ppktj said:
If I'm not mistaken,the japanese version (so-02e) have both the standard NFC and felica-based for osaifu keitai. Either way, I'm going to try it anyway, have already backed up all my setting.. wish me luck making it working..
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They have NFC-A _ONLY_ if you go to the docomo shop and get a pink sim for it. The situation is a little different than the standard versions.
Standard version: NFC-A secure element in handset body.
SO-02E: Felica secure element in handset body, NFC-A secure element in sim.
Any One Tried Flashing International Firmware on DOCOMO Version..? I am really bored with this 4.2.2 version on my xperia z

4.2.2 update in UK??

When will the 4.2.2 update be released in the UK? Seems like it's been out for a while, yet my phone still hasn't found the update using either OTA or with PC Companion on my laptop.
We don't have the insight to say. Nobody has. And no crystal balls.
4.2.2 has been out for a few days only and is clearly rolling out across the piste.
Just wait patiently or use one of the other Generic ones if you're really that desperate. They're all basically the same apart from minor app differences.
I think Vodafone has released it someone on another forum updated his to 422 via Sony bridge on a Mac.
Never.... (joking)
Considering we were left out of the last few updates wouldn't surprise me if we are the last to get this one.
So I would guess a month
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I got the update yesterday on Vodafone UK
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Any splash screens on this firmware. Also do you have the FTF ?
Thanks
My phone didnt alert me but using PCC identified and upgraded last night. On VF UK branded handset
dyawlak said:
My phone didnt alert me but using PCC identified and upgraded last night
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You have a UK unbranded device? Customisation number 1270-7689? Or some other UK device?
Not booting up my PC to find out if this is true or not, as other methods of checking are still showing 434 as the latest available for UK unbranded.
Edit: I see you edited your post. Yes, most are aware that Vodafone have updated
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kingvortex said:
You have a UK unbranded device? Customisation number 1270-7689? Or some other UK device?
Not booting up my PC to find out if this is true or not, as other methods of checking are still showing 434 as the latest available for UK unbranded.
Edit: I see you edited your post. Yes, most are aware that Vodafone have updated
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 2
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Mines was a VF UK handset upgrade - so branded to them. The phone itself didn't report any system/software upgrades, but as soon as I ran up PCC and plugged it in, PCC kicked off the upgrade.
Just use the Sony original Japanese update it doesn't change the language or anything and everything works out is the official Sony update and u just flash it with a flash tool no wipe of data or anything and u can easily root it with doomlords rooting method. It's a one click root.
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Just change to a different generic customization. Some people seem to think that there is something special about UK firmware, but that isn't true at all (except that it seems to get updated last). All customizations contain the same baseband, kernel and core. The only difference is the bundled apps, build.prop and some overlays. I think 'Generic ES' is the best customization to change to. It contains all Sony apps (so you won't lose Video Unlimited or anything), of course it also contains all languages and it seems to get updates first.
Also, please stop asking when an update for a certain customization will be released. Nobody will be able to tell you, so it's completely useless to ask. There are ways enough to check the latest version for your customization. I have a list that I update daily or even multiple times a day, you can also create a browser bookmark to Sony's Firmware Update Server (see same thread) or you can use this web check: http://scavenger.ch/sonyupdate/.
Don't worry, it should come sometime this decade...we might even get the firmware update that everyone else has had for 2 months before 2017...wouldn't that be great?
murrayalex said:
Don't worry, it should come sometime this decade...we might even get the firmware update that everyone else has had for 2 months before 2017...wouldn't that be great?
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Instead of waiting weeks/months/ages and complaining, just change to a different firmware customization like everyone else did. What are you scared of? There's always the possibility of changing back to 'Generic UK'.
dante501 said:
Just use the Sony original Japanese update it doesn't change the language or anything and everything works out is the official Sony update and u just flash it with a flash tool
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Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks
tonylee2000 said:
Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks
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That doesn't exist. In Japan, the Xperia Z was only available through the carrier NTT DoCoMo, which had a slightly different version with a different model number (SO-02E).
Check this list for the available customizations: [INFO] Latest firmware version per customization (region/branding). For the UK, I would recommend 'Generic ES'.
Apollo89 said:
Instead of waiting weeks/months/ages and complaining, just change to a different firmware customization like everyone else did. What are you scared of? There's always the possibility of changing back to 'Generic UK'.
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I have xperia z hspa , and I don't want to change the customization , can I flash the TW one ?? or is there any other options for the c6602 ?
hamud.q said:
I have xperia z hspa , and I don't want to change the customization , can I flash the TW one ?? or is there any other options for the c6602 ?
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Downloading the 'Generic TW' FTF and flashing it with Flashtool, or changing your customization number in build.prop and updating with Sony PC Companion will give exactly the same result. 'Generic TW' is the only customization that has been updated for C6602. It also seems to get updates first each time. So I recommend to use that firmware.
I will sell my XZ and buy Galaxy S4 i think, its not about changing customization etc it shows how Sony treat UK customers...
qucharski said:
I will sell my XZ and buy Galaxy S4 i think, its not about changing customization etc it shows how Sony treat UK customers...
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Good luck with your (plastic) Galaxy S4 (with ugly *** TouchWiz) then. Hopefully Samsung will release updates faster to the UK
Do you really care so much about the 'Generic UK' customization? It's not like it contains any special features that can't be found in other customizations.
tonylee2000 said:
Where can I find the Sony original Japanese update ftf?
Thanks
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here you go download the whole thing unzip it flash with flashtool and ur done then use doomlord rooting and done
rom ftf https://uhub.netvigator.com/web/quickshare_filedownload.html#IaThdlku8TwZiL32NjkSjn34s::
doomlord root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472

[Q] Downgrade from KK

Hello All,
After using using KK in my Z1 for a week, i am very pissed, i did not like it at all, it is very buggy, camera is very laggy, the **** restriction of SD Card with 3rd party apps, the separation of settings and notification in the notification bar, the phone get stuck several times which makes me to hard reset it, the phone get overheat very quickly while using the camera specially while taking pictures in a hot weather which finally will force stop the camera and show the message of high temp while trying to use the camera....
So I am thinking in taking my phone to customer service (but i have no time for that) or downgrading the phone to the last firmware before KK which was very good with no issues...
Please guide me on how to downgrade step by step with the name of tools needed.
P.S. I live in Middle East (Bahrain)
Thanks & Regards
Kingo90 said:
Hello All,
After using using KK in my Z1 for a week, i am very pissed, i did not like it at all, it is very buggy, camera is very laggy, the **** restriction of SD Card with 3rd party apps, the separation of settings and notification in the notification bar, the phone get stuck several times which makes me to hard reset it, the phone get overheat very quickly while using the camera specially while taking pictures in a hot weather which finally will force stop the camera and show the message of high temp while trying to use the camera....
So I am thinking in taking my phone to customer service (but i have no time for that) or downgrading the phone to the last firmware before KK which was very good with no issues...
Please guide me on how to downgrade step by step with the name of tools needed.
P.S. I live in Middle East (Bahrain)
Thanks & Regards
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Never tried the stock 4.4 but I'm on auras 4.4 rom and i'm quite happy with it. Anyways, I always use flashtool to downgrade or upgrade so check this
Ahki767 said:
Never tried the stock 4.4 but I'm on auras 4.4 rom and i'm quite happy with it. Anyways, I always use flashtool to downgrade or upgrade so check this
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Currently the phone is still new with me so i wanted to stick with the official firmwares until i get bored, then i will try the custom roms, Thanks for the link
Currently my build number is: 14.3.A.0.681 ( C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Generic MEA 1277-2882 in the thread)
So the one with JB should be the one before that build number which is: (C6903 14.2.A.1.136 Generic MEA 1277-2882_R2B in the thread)
That is right ? i should download 14.2.A.1.136 ?
Thanks
Kingo90 said:
Currently the phone is still new with me so i wanted to stick with the official firmwares until i get bored, then i will try the custom roms, Thanks for the link
Currently my build number is: 14.3.A.0.681 ( C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Generic MEA 1277-2882 in the thread)
So the one with JB should be the one before that build number which is: (C6903 14.2.A.1.136 Generic MEA 1277-2882_R2B in the thread)
That is right ? i should download 14.2.A.1.136 ?
Thanks
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Yes the .136 is latest 4.3. Make sure to backup your internal storage if there is anything important on it as it'll be wiped
Ahki767 said:
Never tried the stock 4.4 but I'm on auras 4.4 rom and i'm quite happy with it. Anyways, I always use flashtool to downgrade or upgrade so check this
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Ahki767 said:
Yes the .136 is latest 4.3. Make sure to backup your internal storage if there is anything important on it as it'll be wiped
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Sure, Thank you very much mate :fingers-crossed:
If i downgrade to 4.3 from 4.4.2 because of sound bug, will my warrenty still be there if i use flashtools?
knudsen81 said:
If i downgrade to 4.3 from 4.4.2 because of sound bug, will my warrenty still be there if i use flashtools?
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Yes. Using Stock FTFs with Flashtool do not void your Warranty. Unlock Bootloader does.

[HELP] Xperia Z T-Mobile to KitKat

Hi, I have a xperia z T-Moble (c6606) , but i´m living in mexico, its sim unlocked, and i want to upgrade it to 4.4 kitkat, i have tried to upgrade it via OTA and PC Companion, but the upgrade dont appear, i thought upgrading via flashtool but, i dont know what rom can i use, could someone give me a hand with it? thank you
i have found this one, but i dont know if it works for my device and my location
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/xperia-z-android-4-4-2-live-uploading-t2758684
Ask in the thread, or in Q&A, don't clog up the general with these simple question threads. But yes, follow the tutorials (Pro-tip: Use the search function! It's super useful!) for flashtool and flash any ftf from any region, some have different apps pre-installed etc. you can use them from any region. I bought a UK sim-free Xperia Z and I've flashed Taiwanese, German and Belgian ftf's.
No harm in trying, just make backup before. I'm on c6606 but in US and have always flashed UK or EU branded and they worked fine I just had to input my APNs for cell coverage.
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Rafael720 said:
Hi, I have a xperia z T-Moble (c6606) , but i´m living in mexico, its sim unlocked, and i want to upgrade it to 4.4 kitkat, i have tried to upgrade it via OTA and PC Companion, but the upgrade dont appear, i thought upgrading via flashtool but, i dont know what rom can i use, could someone give me a hand with it? thank you
i have found this one, but i dont know if it works for my device and my location
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/xperia-z-android-4-4-2-live-uploading-t2758684
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Pm me so i can tell you what to do in spanish
I called t mobile US today. They have me the run around of we are testing it. Then the lay just stopped talking after I said most other TMo around the world have released it as had the generic US. The lay wouldn't give me an ETA. Then she didn't want to talk to me when I mentioned they missed several 4.3 versions.
All in all, I wouldn't wait on them. Wait for a pre rooted on here and go for it.
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C6006 user here. From experience, there's not much difference between C6606 and C6603 firmware beside the band and customization.
Download the lastest FTF, make sure its for C6603, and flash.
As a precaution, tick "Baseband" when flashing.
I think you should try Canadian Bell?
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[Q] Original firmware Xperia Z2

Hello, I flashed my Z2 with Lollipop with nordic combined (or baltic), and now I see that it is up for more and more regions. I want to flash with the firmware that came with the phone, but I dont know which one was it or if it matters what firmware is on the phone(its unlocked not some market operator stuff). I got a backup, but dont know how to see from that.
On the case that came with the phone got my imei and s/n, and SI 1280-5940.3 AR,FA,EN,FR.
Andone can give me tips how to find out (and if it really matters which firmware is on the phone)?
maramures said:
Hello, I flashed my Z2 with Lollipop with nordic combined (or baltic), and now I see that it is up for more and more regions. I want to flash with the firmware that came with the phone, but I dont know which one was it or if it matters what firmware is on the phone(its unlocked not some market operator stuff). I got a backup, but dont know how to see from that.
On the case that came with the phone got my imei and s/n, and SI 1280-5940.3 AR,FA,EN,FR.
Andone can give me tips how to find out (and if it really matters which firmware is on the phone)?
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Bro you are on Z forum not Z 2 so put youre post on Z 2 maramureșene )

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