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[Q] Chinese Z1 firmware problem

Hi, I need help. I'm living in China and had no idea that phones bought from here have different firmware compared to Europe. So I bought Z1, but it's completely useless for me without maps, Sony Play etc.
I'm total disaster when it comes to IT issues, but after reading several threads in this forum, I can understand there might be a solution for my problem. So I would appreciate a lot if someone could give me step by step guide.
My out-of-box Z1 spec is following:
Model L39h
Firmware 14.1.G.2.257
Or maybe somebody can recommend specialist in Shanghai who can help me with my problem?
Thanks in advance!

vaswhouNew
Are you crazy? It all comes with maps and play store. Just go to play store and download, or flash new firmwares if you want. Read the guide

kopsy said:
Hi, I need help. I'm living in China and had no idea that phones bought from here have different firmware compared to Europe. So I bought Z1, but it's completely useless for me without maps, Sony Play etc.
I'm total disaster when it comes to IT issues, but after reading several threads in this forum, I can understand there might be a solution for my problem. So I would appreciate a lot if someone could give me step by step guide.
My out-of-box Z1 spec is following:
Model L39h
Firmware 14.1.G.2.257
Or maybe somebody can recommend specialist in Shanghai who can help me with my problem?
Thanks in advance!
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You can go and flash the C6902 firmware from the thread with all the mega links in this forum. I suggest you flash the global LTE firmware..
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Sean473 said:
You can go and flash the C6902 firmware from the thread with all the mega links in this forum. I suggest you flash the global LTE firmware..
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
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Global LTE are for C6903, not C6902/L39. For a step by step, just use the search, key word is "Flashtool".
BTW I think this post is in the wrong section.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk

kopsy said:
Hi, I need help. I'm living in China and had no idea that phones bought from here have different firmware compared to Europe. So I bought Z1, but it's completely useless for me without maps, Sony Play etc.
I'm total disaster when it comes to IT issues, but after reading several threads in this forum, I can understand there might be a solution for my problem. So I would appreciate a lot if someone could give me step by step guide.
My out-of-box Z1 spec is following:
Model L39h
Firmware 14.1.G.2.257
Or maybe somebody can recommend specialist in Shanghai who can help me with my problem?
Thanks in advance!
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He is not crazy, at least Xperia sold in China has Google framework service removed by default, and it is a pain in a## to get it back.
The best way is to figure out the model of your phone. Dial *#*#7378423#*#* in phone pad, click service info then model info.
Then you need to download corresponding firmware ex. C6903 and flash it with flashtool.
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conversationoardyto
what is the different between global lte and commerical journalist and generic firmware? I think we need to clarify here so he knows which firmware to flash.
I am asking for him since everyone does not like to answer me, but for him only

Sean473 said:
You can go and flash the C6902 firmware from the thread with all the mega links in this forum. I suggest you flash the global LTE firmware..
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
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Oops yup wrong one.. You want to flash the generic IN one or the commerical/journalist one..

[Q] Sony Xperia SP M35h

Hi all,
I've bought a Sony Xperia SP M35h in China and everything works fine but I cannot install Google Play or other Google Apps (Gmail, Maps, Drive, etc). From what I've read I should root my phone, but I have not find any suitable version for my phone.
I have been trying to solve this issue for months now..Any idea?
Many many thanks,:good::good:
Martim

thats highly unusual since google play comes installed on the phone, are you sure its a legit model ?

Google: Googleplay apk and find a suitable link, you should have no trouble installing it to be honest as the phone should come preloaded with Google services, plus when you get on it, it will need a Gmail account which can be made via the Googleplay store

Guys, thanks for the help.
The phone is legit but was bought in China and is from China Unicom. Even if it is unblocked and I can put my sim card, all google services crash whenever I try to open them (I can install but they do not run).
I tried to install different .apk. There was one that I was able to open, but I could never login to the Google Pay store.. at it mentioned connection problems.
Any idea on how to solve this?
Many thanks!

Got some photo's of the device for us? It is weird that the device you have is not working since it is (or seems) a legit device.

try sony pcc to make sure your phone is legit then you can easily update or repair your phone .

It works just fine with Sony Pcc. In fact, I have contacted Sony before.. and what they told me is that operating system for Chinese phones is different and that should be the reason why I cannot use Google services.
Should I need to change operating system? Is it possible?

martim.cantante said:
It works just fine with Sony Pcc. In fact, I have contacted Sony before.. and what they told me is that operating system for Chinese phones is different and that should be the reason why I cannot use Google services.
Should I need to change operating system? Is it possible?
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Go to settings > About phone and post a screenshot here. Perhaps we can help you determine which OS you need to install

Aqui va:

martim.cantante said:
Aqui va:
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the kernel date is Tuesday November 19 2013 and the firmware 12.1.A.0.266 release date was Feb.12.2014 so it's not logic . did you tried the repair function with pc companion ?

Well it should work you could try to repair it with Sony Update Service
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tombassi said:
the kernel date is Tuesday November 19 2013 and the firmware 12.1.A.0.266 release date was Feb.12.2014 so it's not logic . did you tried the repair function with pc companion ?
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And what is yours kernel date? Because, mine is also November 19. and I'm on stock 266 ROM without any problems...

Here a legit C5303 build date Nov 19. However that is the date of the kernell build. This doesnt say anything about the real ROM build date.

Hi guys,
I've just tried the Sony Update but problem persists. I believe that it keeps updating the Chinese version of my phone.. M35h which is a different version just built for China (according to guys on Sony).
Is it possible to change operating system?
Many thanks for your help!

Do you live or use it in china? Or somewere else?

No, I live in Chile and I don't thinking about going back to China in a while! thankss

martim.cantante said:
No, I live in Chile and I don't thinking about going back to China in a while! thankss
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Haha great. Good to know
Did you went to a store or something to ask what kind of Xperia they sell there?
Because you have C5303, C5306 and C5302 < This one has no LTE and the C5306 one is mostly sold in USA..
Edit: If I Google Sony Xperia M35h I get the C5302 on many websites. I will dig a bit futher for you but I recommend you to visit a nearby store to check what version they sell..
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Could you enter in your dialpad on the XSP:
*#*#7378423#*#*
Go to Service info and select Model info... What does it say there?
Mine is C5303

ahahaha
Here they sell the Xperia SP (C5302) version. But I guess this one is slightly different from mine, as I was said that M35h was specifically for the Chinese market..

martim.cantante said:
ahahaha
Here they sell the Xperia SP (C5302) version. But I guess this one is slightly different from mine, as I was said that M35h was specifically for the Chinese market..
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Googleing Sony Xperia SP China gives M35t not M35h
But yeah there could be many versions of the device.

I get M35h

Xperia T origin

hello guys
how i can find out my Xperia T is for which country?
i bought it in my country but its imported from another country and i want to find it out which coutry

danial-mach1 said:
hello guys
how i can find out my Xperia T is for which country?
i bought it in my country but its imported from another country and i want to find it out which coutry
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Are you still on complete stock firmware?
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk.

WhiteNeo said:
Are you still on complete stock firmware?
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk.
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Yep its stock

You can find out which country is for your firmware by searching your Customization Number.
You must enter in the Service Menu by pressing "*#*#7378423#*#*" (*#*#SERVICE#*#*) in the phone dialer, and after tapping "Service Info" - "Software Info".
After that, you can download from this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608983 "Xperia update Checker".
With that software, you can check the last firmware for a specified Customization number, but also check which country and which carrier your firmware is for!
Hope it helps!

thanks friend it works
that phone is from UK
and a spicial thanks for *#*#SERVISE#*#*

[Q] Where is the SEN services in global 757 firmware?

As far as i know, there are some kinds of firmware that contain Sony Entertainment Network services in their media apps
Such as Music Unlimited integrated in Walkman app and Video Unlimited in Movie app
The region includes Western Europe countries, Australia, and of course global version
I always choose global firmware to flash for my C6902 and root
But this time Sony seems to not put SEN services in the newest global 757 firmware cuz I don't see icons in Walkman app home menu...
Even though I've installed the Music Unlimited app from Google Play, these icons and options still don't appear...
How could I make Music Unlimited service available again in Walkman app? I really need it most
Should I dump the Walkman app from the older global firmware and replace it?

Is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.snei.np.android.account installed?

frkazid said:
Is Account Manager installed?
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It's been installed, and upgraded to the latest version according to its instructions. But still no sign of MU services in my Walkman app...

Check out this thread:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z-Ultra/Not-Music-Unlimited-integration-with-Walkman-in-Z-Ultra/td-p/437913?sl=y&sso_no_log=y
Basically, as stated in the forum post, the option won't be available if MU service isn't available in the region the phone was purchased from.

goon3r said:
Check out this thread:
Basically, as stated in the forum post, the option won't be available if MU service isn't available in the region the phone was purchased from.
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Thank you, I've figured it out myself. The flashable zip that I used to root my device was based on Singapore firmware, not the global firmware as it claimed.

[Q] Sony Xperia Z - Country Change

Hi, I have this problem which is, i bought my Sony Xperia Tablet Z from China, and i believe it is locked onto the asian software which is (i think) causing me unable to use Play Store. Is there a way that i can change the software back to the UK or Europe software? It's really annoying that i cannot download apps from the play store.
Somebody out there please help me!

waowao123 said:
Hi, I have this problem which is, i bought my Sony Xperia Tablet Z from China, and i believe it is locked onto the asian software which is (i think) causing me unable to use Play Store. Is there a way that i can change the software back to the UK or Europe software? It's really annoying that i cannot download apps from the play store.
Somebody out there please help me!
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you can flash Euro firmware using flashtool

androidtweaker1 said:
you can flash Euro firmware using flashtool
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Sorry, im quite a nooby with technology, could you tell me how i could do so?
Thanks!

waowao123 said:
Sorry, im quite a nooby with technology, could you tell me how i could do so?
Thanks!
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Check you PM

You can flashing firmware from other country with flashtool. Search firmware ftf countries you want. Sorry bad english