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Hello everyone I've just bought a Galaxy S3 I9305 and it's a Vodafone italy with branded firmware I9305XXBMC1 and I want to flash the new german firmware I9305XXBME3 and I want to know how to proceed and if i risk to loose my IMEI and modem thanks by advance for any replays.
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said_ha said:
Hello everyone I've just bought a Galaxy S3 I9305 and it's a Vodafone italy with branded firmware I9305XXBMC1 and I want to flash the new german firmware I9305XXBME3 and I want to know how to proceed and if i risk to loose my IMEI and modem thanks by advance for any replays.
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Isn't that against the rules? You have to find out which one is the best for you with different combinations of ROMs, Kernel, Modems and so on.
For IMEI Backup read here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915
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yes, it's against the rules. choose whatever rom you like
Thank you for replying quickly, yes I know it is against the rules but I bought the phone in Italy and now i live in Morocco and the phone was originaly unlocked .
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said_ha said:
Thank you for replying quickly, yes I know it is against the rules but I bought the phone in Italy and now i live in Morocco and the phone was originaly unlocked .
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You know its against the rules but still post pathetic .
About time you bothered to read the basic faqs and guides .
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No best Rom thread as it leads to no where.
The best rom is the one you like and fits your needs !
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
yes
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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yes
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funky0308 said:
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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yes
I started with an EE Z1. Since then it's been generic European, generic global, and currently on Generic Nordic (so I can have 4.3). You'll be.fine
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choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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I've got the same phone from bell. First thing I did was flash an unbranded ROM. Bell has a few bloat apps that I hate. Best part is if you flash unbranded you don;t need to wait for updates. I got my update through PC Companion the day it was released.
Search the forums please.
choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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Already been discussed here in detail.
Sony Xperia Z1 > Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > Debrand xperia Z1?
I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
metal_god69 said:
I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
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arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
choihan06 said:
arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
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Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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metal_god69 said:
Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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I guess.. it says NO,
i guess I should have bought unlocked one from sony store..
choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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Losing IMEI and SIM not accepted problems happen when you downgrade, not update.
Hi,
I was wondering when my unrooted Z1 will get a new android update. I live in UK. Anyone have any info?
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Lewiswatson99 said:
Hi,
I was wondering when my unrooted Z1 will get a new android update. I live in UK. Anyone have any info?
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Only Sony and/or your provider can confirm that, but even then it would be nice if you could tell us what version are you on now? You don't even tell us that so how are we meant to help you......
Oh sorry! Haha I'm on 4.2.2 at the moment. When do you think the UK will get a 4.3/4.4 update
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Lewiswatson99 said:
Oh sorry! Haha I'm on 4.2.2 at the moment. When do you think the UK will get a 4.3/4.4 update
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Why don't you just use Flashtool to get it to your phone using one of the available ftf's ?
Here is a video on how to do that:
No I don't want to void my warranty by rooting. I am just wondering when I might get the update. Thanks anyways for your helps
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Lewiswatson99 said:
No I don't want to void my warranty by rooting. I am just wondering when I might get the update. Thanks anyways for your helps
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Flashing with flashtool don't need root acces and it can't be detected.
You have to read before ask,you will have a reponse faster.
Read that ,if your Z1 is not on the list wait a week or two or flash with Flashtool
I would update through the PC companion. Many people seem to have encountered problems flashing with flashtool on this update. It was taking forever for the ota for me as well
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gregbradley said:
Only Sony and/or your provider can confirm that, but even then it would be nice if you could tell us what version are you on now? You don't even tell us that so how are we meant to help you......
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When the Z1 first announcement it come with 4.2.2 already. So if he ask for 4.3 or 4.4 that meant he on 4.2.2 already.
reminder, there is no UK generic unbranded FTFs yet...
shem2409 said:
Why don't you just use Flashtool to get it to your phone using one of the available ftf's ?
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because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
seamonkey420 said:
because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
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Whether you use UK generic or any other generic one does not make a difference whatsoever, but it's up to you.
I have never encountered any problems when using Flashtool. Just make sure to use the most recent version.
The 4.3 is avaliable so if you use OTA or SEUS you get it.
As for rooting, it doesnt avoid your warranty unless you remove the root and install a clean version when you deliver the device for repair or replace it.
Only thing that avoid the warranty is unlocking the bootloader.
Keep your .257 rooted version and wait for a rooted locked version for 4.3.
Btw there will come a hotfix version in January (newer 4.3) for Z1.
4.4 will come April/May i think...
shem2409 said:
Whether you use UK generic or any other generic one does not make a difference whatsoever, but it's up to you.
I have never encountered any problems when using Flashtool. Just make sure to use the most recent version.
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i've done my share of android modding/roms/etc.. however i like my region and stock rom the uk generic unbranded is and in turn would rather wait it out.. as hard as it is.. hehe.
You can check here scavenger-ch/sonyupdate/ (replace - with .)
Just got the update on my phone today, so no need to use the flash tool or root. Thanks guys anyways
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seamonkey420 said:
because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
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THere is,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Under C6903 Unbranded/Generic scroll down to C6903 14.2.A.0.290 Generic UK 1276-0875
this has been out for quite a few days now ...
Hi
Will my phone update from. 569 to 10.4.1.B.0.101 MTN South Africa with the boot loader unlocked? I don't want to waste 800 megs of data if it won't work.
TIA.
Thugscub said:
Hi
Will my phone update from. 569 to 10.4.1.B.0.101 MTN South Africa with the boot loader unlocked? I don't want to waste 800 megs of data if it won't work.
TIA.
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No, you should download the ftf file and flash it via flashtool
Thanks StJimmy will do that now I just got to find the right. ftf file for MTN SA.
Thugscub said:
Thanks StJimmy will do that now I just got to find the right. ftf file for MTN SA.
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You're welcome. You can use any ftf file as long as it is for your phone (eg. C6603)
And what about custimisation numbers?
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demon2112 said:
And what about custimisation numbers?
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Right, I forgot that, he has to exclude it when he flashes the rom
demon2112 said:
And what about custimisation numbers?
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What about it? Flashing a different rom will change the customisation number. What's your point?
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Right, I forgot that, he has to exclude it when he flashes the rom
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Exclude the customisation number? What?
Do you guys know what you're talking about?
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Hi again,
Does the flashtool give me an option to leave the customisation number out or how do I do this?
TIA
Thugscub said:
Hi again,
Does the flashtool give me an option to leave the customisation number out or how do I do this?
TIA
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Don't worry about it. If you flash a different regions rom, your customisation number will change.
That has no functional effect on your phone whatsoever and it's not something that can be excluded from the flash as it's just a value in build.prop.
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Now I'm confused
OK cool thanks Guv.
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Now I'm confused
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Don't be. The customisation number is part of the rom. Just don't concern yourself with it. As long as you flash a FTF for your specific model, then you'll be fine.
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Thanks kingvortex,
I thought that the custimisation number was region specefict and thought that the netherlands had a different setting or something then the brasilian one for example
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demon2112 said:
Thanks kingvortex,
I thought that the custimisation number was region specefict and thought that the netherlands had a different setting or something then the brasilian one for example
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It is, but it doesn't matter. When you flash a different rom, the customisation number will change.
It's mainly used when checking for updates via the PCC or OTA, so you will receive updates for the current customisation version of your phone. As the OP has unlocked their bootloader, they cannot receive updates via those methods anyway.
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Hey guys, are there any stock FTF files around which do not contain as much bloatware and can be flashed with a locked bootloader ?
I have o2 UK branded firmware and it is full of crap I cannot remove! :banghead:
Thanks in advance :thumbup:
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Is this even possible? Wouldn't debloating break the signature for allowing the locked bootloader to flash it?
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phositadc said:
Is this even possible? Wouldn't debloating break the signature for allowing the locked bootloader to flash it?
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I just need one that has less bloat and that I can flash.. The amount of rubbish on my phone at the moment is ridiculous
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Yeah it would, but flashing a generic firmware would at least get rid of the o2 branding stuff. Different FTFs can be found in the forum or using XperiFirm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
Iruwen said:
Yeah it would, but flashing a generic firmware would at least get rid of the o2 branding stuff. Different FTFs can be found in the forum or using XperiFirm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
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Thanks much appreciated
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Wait is this indicating there are working firmware files without as much bloat
km8j said:
Wait is this indicating there are working firmware files without as much bloat
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Yes I hope so I am downloading XperiFirm now to try it..
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pricey2009 said:
Yes I hope so I am downloading XperiFirm now to try it..
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Generic global is your best bet, most of the bloat in that version can be uninstalled or disabled.
I have an FTF for it, could upload it later today, but it sounds like you're already on it.
Doesn't US firmware offer better reception etc in the states? Also does flashing them wipe the phone
Um... It really hasnt be proven yet.
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Generic global is your best bet, most of the bloat in that version can be uninstalled or disabled.
I have an FTF for it, could upload it later today, but it sounds like you're already on it.
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Already downloaded thanks anyway :beer:
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pricey2009 said:
Already downloaded thanks anyway [emoji481]
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Did you flash it?
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Did you flash it?
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Yes it works great use the global generic as stated it is much better than the o2 branded one I had..
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km8j said:
Doesn't US firmware offer better reception etc in the states? Also does flashing them wipe the phone
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No, it won't necessarily wipe the (whole) phone. Use Androxyde FlashTool and untick the Data checkbox as to exclude it from the wipe while flashing any firmware.
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Yes it works great use the global generic as stated it is much better than the o2 branded one I had..
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Any idea what *isnt* included with it that would be included with US firmware for example?
km8j said:
Any idea what *isnt* included with it that would be included with US firmware for example?
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Not sure what bloatware the US carriers would normally add sorry.. It is much lighter than the o2 UK one I had installed though..
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Not sure what bloatware the US carriers would normally add sorry.. It is much lighter than the o2 UK one I had installed though..
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So what doesnt it have vs the UK one?
Also is there any risk in not wiping data when you flash firmware?
The US firmware doesn't have any carrier bloat, it's for the US unlocked version. It has Crackle TV that can be uninstalled, and a CMAS alerts app. Otherwise it's the same as UK version.
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Generic global is your best bet, most of the bloat in that version can be uninstalled or disabled.
I have an FTF for it, could upload it later today, but it sounds like you're already on it.
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How can you tell which one you have? I have LTE icon in status bar rather than 4G, so I know it's not UK, but I don't know which one it is....
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The US firmware doesn't have any carrier bloat, it's for the US unlocked version. It has Crackle TV that can be uninstalled, and a CMAS alerts app. Otherwise it's the same as UK version.
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Sorry what I meant was what does the generic version not have that the UK version does? It doesn't apply directly to the US version, but will give a baseline.