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NFC broken after flashing

Hi guys,
i flashed my japanese version of XZ (SO-02E) with UK unbranded stock Firmware (C6603) 10.1.A.1.350
After flashing it, everything seems to work fine, except the NFC doesnt seem to work.
When i try to check the checkbox to enable NFC, it just unchecks itself.
any help?

stryker.jp said:
Hi guys,
i flashed my japanese version of XZ (SO-02E) with UK unbranded stock Firmware (C6603) 10.1.A.1.350
After flashing it, everything seems to work fine, except the NFC doesnt seem to work.
When i try to check the checkbox to enable NFC, it just unchecks itself.
any help?
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Its the same problem as many ppl had after rooting.
I solved it, credit to goroh_kun, by deleting a folder called /data/usf, but you have to be rooted to do that.

SO-02E has different NFC hardware than the other hardware versions.
SO-02E NFC-A SE is SIM-card based. Only the Felica SE is on the phone.
Supporting evidence: http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/info/notice/page/130222_00.html

it no longer vibrate?

@evildave, thanks, is there no way to get it to work then.
@zippo, yes it still does vibrate, only NFC is broken.

Might be possible with a custom kernel compiled off the SO-02E sources, but working NFC/Felica is probably not in the cards using a stock rom from one of the other hardware variants.

yes it still does vibrate, only NFC is broken.
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does anyone know how to enable NFC after flashing other firmware?

stryker.jp said:
does anyone know how to enable NFC after flashing other firmware?
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i just fixed mine try this http://blog.huhka.com/2013/03/root-xperia-z-so-02e-rootingkit.html

I bought international back cover with built in NFC. I think that should solve the problem or not.
well when I get it and try it out I'll post back.

Same problem with my Xperia ZR C5502. NFC unchecks immediately. I had custom ROMs installed and rooted my phone earlier, but now it is on Sony Xperia's stock firmware.
Xperia service test - NFC Diag Test says "The NFC device cannot be used". Reseting, downgrading to older android version, safe mode, renaming data/usf folder, none worked. What could be the problem?

Album app is not working properly

I can't access settings menu, i tried reinstall (uninstall updates and install them again )but it didn't help, i am using stock rom non rooted, it is official album app updated via update center. This is what i get:
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Have you try to clear its cache?

Yupe , i tried, nothing, it didn't help. Today i switched to CM11 but i don't like it very much, i will probably switch back to stock and see if problem still persist.
btw a bunch of apps is not working properly or not working at all in my country, even paid apps on play store are not available it is horrible, could it be same thing with album app?

User013 said:
Yupe , i tried, nothing, it didn't help. Today i switched to CM11 but i don't like it very much, i will probably switch back to stock and see if problem still persist.
btw a bunch of apps is not working properly or not working at all in my country, even paid apps on play store are not available it is horrible, could it be same thing with album app?
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If you are switching back to Stock ROM then flash stock .207 ftf file..It will be better option and there is no problem in generic .207 ftf file.I am already using it.
here is the link for thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/ftf-12-1-1-207-generic-au-xperia-sp-t2856432
if I helped then plz click THANKS button..

Ankit Gajera said:
If you are switching back to Stock ROM then flash stock .207 ftf file..It will be better option and there is no problem in generic .207 ftf file.I am already using it.
here is the link for thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/ftf-12-1-1-207-generic-au-xperia-sp-t2856432
if I helped then plz click THANKS button..
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Why is it better option? Is there any changelog? On support page it says 12.1.A.1.205 is the latest and final version.

[Q] 23.0.A.2.98 being pushed again?

Just now Update Center tells me that a new FW would be available for download (via PC only).
However, the new version that Update Center tells me is exactly the same that I have already installed: 23.0.A.2.98 - Unbranded - Germany (1289-4696).
Anyone else noticing that?
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Yes
Yes, I can confirm this, also for an unbranded phone in Germany.

I can confirm this to, but the it was a firmware update from R7B up to R8B
you can see detailed infos via dial *#*#7378423#*#*

darkarvan said:
I can confirm this to, but the it was a firmware update from R7B up to R8B
you can see detailed infos via dial *#*#7378423#*#*
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That's then a customization change only and not a new FW, isn't it?! Why do they do that?
But in fact, there're now two 23.0.A.2.98 for download, one is R7B and the other R8B...
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

... and here comes another push, this time to R9B.
And again no informations about changes availible
_WOODY_

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... and here comes another push, this time to R9B.
And again no informations about changes availible
_WOODY_
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I have R11B what is mean??
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

It 's a "subversion" of the "main"-firmware, customized by a provider or for a counrty/area.
Most times we don't have infos about the differences. Sometimes there are only different ringtones, maybe for copyright reasons.
_WOODY_

Correct, again my Z3C / D5803 shows that same FW update, now to 1289-4696_R9B.
So far so good (or so far so boring )
The strange thing is that a second generic customization version has appeared: 1293-2052_R3B
So, both are "Customized DE" but one is 1289-4696_R9B and the other is 1293-2052_R3B.
Anyone having an idea?

SuperSU binaries update disables SIM options

Yes it is weird and it cost me a lot to localize my problem but it looks like it is like the title lays.
Smartphone: ZTE Nubia Z7 mini (NX507J)
ROM: Stock 1.82 based by [email protected] Link: http://www.needrom.com/download/zte-nubia-z7-mini-4/
Android version: 4.4.2
SuperSU Free v2.78
Update mode: in-app normal
Root after: Intact
I noticed suddenly that I couldn't access to my SIM options like unlocking pin, select ringtone, etc. Since i already had the SIM properly set up and it was functioning properly I didn't pay much attention but it has come a time when I have to use the dual SIM card feature and have to access the options. The only thing I could do after a factory reset was reflashing the ROM. After that I could access the SIM options of both cards without problems. I set up all my backups and then realized again that the issue was repeating.
A new reflash and then I was checking the SIM options after every step I did to know what was causing the bug. It turns out that it was after updating the SuperSU binaries.
The weird thing is that despite the phone shows 'no cards' it can send and receive calls, mms, data, etc. So, if you had set up properly the cards before the bug you can use them. But you cannot select with which card you want to call or use for data (always card 1) which makes the dual card function useless for my job (I don't want to call from my personal phone for obvious reasons).
This is a screencapture with some indications. It is full size and that's why I hid it
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I would appreciate any ideas or guidance I could apply to solve the problem. Thanks!

I fixed this by uninstalling the updated SuperSU app. It reverted to the older one which worked fine. If you cant then try downloading an older version and installing that using TWRP or a file explorer.

Deleted all SMS! - Recovery Options? - unrooted Android 8.0.0

Hello.
I was deleting 2 SMS messages, I did long press on the 1st until the blue tick appeared then selected the 2nd SMS.
I then quickly went to the top 3 dots to select 'Delete' and the next thing I saw is blue ticks all the way down the right hand side of the screen with 'Deleting' on the screen.
The screen refreshed and it was blank - all SMS messages deleted :-(
What are my options to recover them?
I have looked at apps like Fonedog & Dr Fone but after they connect they state root is required.
I was not using Google backup and had just tried Mi Cloud backup/sync a few weeks ago but with just photos selected.
My phone details;
Model: Mi 5
Android version: 8.0.0 OPR1.170623.032
Android Security patch level: 2018-10-01
MIUI version: MIUI Global 10.2 Stable 10.2.2.0(0AAMIXM)
In Developer options:
OEM unlocking is greyed out but it says "Bootloader is already unlocked" underneath (see screenshot below)
Mi Unlock status says "Unlocked"
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Your help and suggestions greatly appreciated - I had some sentimental messages I would definitely like to recover. I have removed the SIM, turned off Wifi, turned on aircraft mode and phone is turned off unused.
If the bootloader is already unlocked - could I try to root the device (with low risk of data loss) then try Fonedog & Dr Fone recovery again?
When I first got the phone I tried Kingo-root and similar apps but they failed to root the device. I didn't take it any further at the time.
I know, I know, about backups and have already berated myself. I'm very careful deleting things and this Mi 5 has worked beautifully in the time I have had it. I just don't know how it could have happened. I promise to setup a daily backup/sync once I get over this.
Thank You.
Mark