Hi,
This is a last resort, believe me I have looked everywhere. Does anyone have a link to the stock FTF firmware for the Z3 Compact in the UK? All the links seem to be dead, I've found one Google Drive one thats expired and a Mega one thats been removed. This is urgent.
Cheers - Mike
jaaystott said:
Hi,
This is a last resort, believe me I have looked everywhere. Does anyone have a link to the stock FTF firmware for the Z3 Compact in the UK? All the links seem to be dead, I've found one Google Drive one thats expired and a Mega one thats been removed. This is urgent.
Cheers - Mike
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I have a uk uprooted z3 compact anyway to make a ftf for flashing
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Can someone who has an unbranded Xperia Z with UK FW please dump/create a FTF and post the ROM here?
The only generic FW posted here is from a demo device unfortunately.
Thanks.
I got mine from Carphone Warehouse earlier today and I haven't touched it yet so I might be able to help. Not sure how to make a ftf from it though..
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That'd be awesome though it's a bit of work...
The basic instructions are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27031352
Note that doing this WILL re-flash your phone (because the update can't be stopped after it has downloaded) so you may not want to go ahead.
You will also need to use the beta Flashtool for Xperia Z to actually decrypt the files. Then you can load them up in full Flashtool and proceed to make FTF out of it (I think, didn't do this myself, I stopped after decrypting them).
I would suggest not doing this if you're not tech savvy.
+1 for this, im expecting mine to be vodafone branded, that'll annoy me pretty quickly!
frankie99969 said:
+1 for this, im expecting mine to be vodafone branded, that'll annoy me pretty quickly!
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In the meantime you can safely flash the French generic firmware posted here. It's full-retail and I've been using it. As all firmwares in this part of the world are multilingual anyway there isn't much difference.
But yeah, UK FW would be nice...
Question: if I flash non-branded firmware (French for example) and then use Sony Update Service to re-install my firmware, which firmware will it download? French unbranded? The branded one I had before from my carrier? UK unbranded?
lloydbf said:
In the meantime you can safely flash the French generic firmware posted here. It's full-retail and I've been using it. As all firmwares in this part of the world are multilingual anyway there isn't much difference.
But yeah, UK FW would be nice...
Question: if I flash non-branded firmware (French for example) and then use Sony Update Service to re-install my firmware, which firmware will it download? French unbranded? The branded one I had before from my carrier? UK unbranded?
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It will read your current version, so if you flashed french, SUS would give you french
lloydbf said:
That'd be awesome though it's a bit of work...
The basic instructions are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27031352
Note that doing this WILL re-flash your phone (because the update can't be stopped after it has downloaded) so you may not want to go ahead.
You will also need to use the beta Flashtool for Xperia Z to actually decrypt the files. Then you can load them up in full Flashtool and proceed to make FTF out of it (I think, didn't do this myself, I stopped after decrypting them).
I would suggest not doing this if you're not tech savvy.
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frankie99969 said:
+1 for this, im expecting mine to be vodafone branded, that'll annoy me pretty quickly!
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Looks simple enough. I'll have a look at doing this in a little while. At the moment, I'm just doing some modding of SystemUI which I'll post about when I'm done. Then I can sort this out for you.
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lloydbf said:
Note that doing this WILL re-flash your phone (because the update can't be stopped after it has downloaded)
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Wrong. Simply unplug after the download is complete and your device will remain untouched.
lloydbf said:
Question: if I flash non-branded firmware (French for example) and then use Sony Update Service to re-install my firmware, which firmware will it download?
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It re-downloads the currently running one. If you already reflashed the phone and didnt note down your SI you may never go fully back to stock if you cant find the FTF of the exact firmware you were originally running.
Posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38678748#post38678748
lloydbf said:
Posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38678748#post38678748
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awesome
Ok, so I debranded my xperia z with the flashtool and all is working great. Can someone point me in the right direction if I want to flash it back to the UK o2 stock rom please? i.e. where i'd get it from
This is just incase I need to return it for any reason.
Sorry if this has been asked before, did a search but nothing came up
NO one?
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Ok, so I debranded my xperia z with the flashtool and all is working great. Can someone point me in the right direction if I want to flash it back to the UK o2 stock rom please? i.e. where i'd get it from
This is just incase I need to return it for any reason.
Sorry if this has been asked before, did a search but nothing came up
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NO one?
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Well you can search if anyone uploaded the ROM that came with your phone and flash that. But when I debranded my Telstra branded XZ I downloaded the Telstra ROM for my phone first before I debranded mine so I can always go back to the original ROM that came with my phone.
shadowboy23 said:
Well you can search if anyone uploaded the ROM that came with your phone and flash that. But when I debranded my Telstra branded XZ I downloaded the Telstra ROM for my phone first before I debranded mine so I can always go back to the original ROM that came with my phone.
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Thanks for the reply. I know it's my own stupid fault, have searched everywhere. Will have to keep searching
Hi,
Does anyone has UK generic 1276-0471 FTF? Any versions is fine as I need to flash it before I send my phone for warranty claim.
Thanks,
C
You will find it in Mega Collection.
I can't find it there.
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Yeah, I did the same thing. The correct customisation number is 1276-0875, 1276-0471 is one of the colour codes, I think it denotes black. You should have checked the service menu by entering *#*#7378423#*#* into the dailer. Read through the sticky threads for a full explanation.
Thanks for the useful advice! I can't check it anymore because I have flashed it to Nordic version but I think you are right.
And what for you want to stick with one specific customization, this is useless!
If you want to send it back to Service just flash any Stock Generic UK FTF from mega Collection, even the older once, done.
I am afraid that there are more than one UK generic FTFs and the one I have is not what tied to my IMEI. As simple as that but it looks like I think too much.
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I am afraid that there are more than one UK generic FTFs and the one I have is not what tied to my IMEI. As simple as that but it looks like I think too much.
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Yes, you think too much. I flashed Nordic Update via flashtool long time ago and I send it to Repair and I had no problem with the service if you still Stock.
cklow01 said:
Thanks for the useful advice! I can't check it anymore because I have flashed it to Nordic version but I think you are right.
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I think you will find the service menu is available in the Nordic version.
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I think you will find the service menu is available in the Nordic version.
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I mean since I have flashed it I won't be able to see the original custom ID anymore.
cklow01 said:
I am afraid that there are more than one UK generic FTFs and the one I have is not what tied to my IMEI. As simple as that but it looks like I think too much.
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Good point about the service menu. My bad.
I use an IMEI checker when I buy phones, it is on an Australian website, it works fine.
If you intent on returning the phone for repair, just flash .518 (1276-0875_R8A), that is the one my phone came with originally.
If you are starting down the rooting/custom ROM path, flash .534 (1276-0875_R9A).
They are both in the mega collection.
gandalf_grey91 said:
Good point about the service menu. My bad.
I use an IMEI checker when I buy phones, it is on an Australian website, it works fine.
If you intent on returning the phone for repair, just flash .518 (1276-0875_R8A), that is the one my phone came with originally.
If you are starting down the rooting/custom ROM path, flash .534 (1276-0875_R9A).
They are both in the mega collection.
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Thanks for your help. I have flashed it to the latest UK generic KitKat just now and it should be fine for warranty claim I guess.
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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You can flashing firmware from other country with flashtool. Search firmware ftf countries you want. Sorry bad english
Hi All,
I have purchased a Z3+ in the UK on contract through O2, and am quite frankly sick of the O2 branding on it, as well as having to wait longer after Android Updates are released.
Where can I download a stock Z3+ Android version, and flash it into my device without rooting/unlocking and loosing any features or voiding my warranty?
Thanks in advance! :good:
Cheers,
Seb
Because there are plenty of howtos on every android related site the answer is short: Get Flashtool and XperiFirm.
With XperiFirm you can download an unbranded firmware and with Flashtool you can flash it to your device. No root, etc. required. The firmwares you download with XperiFirm are downloaded directly from Sony servers and no data is modified/added; the original files just get decrypted and repacked in a new and easy to handle format (one FTF file).
an3k said:
Because there are plenty of howtos on every android related site the answer is short: Get Flashtool and XperiFirm.
With XperiFirm you can download an unbranded firmware and with Flashtool you can flash it to your device. No root, etc. required. The firmwares you download with XperiFirm are downloaded directly from Sony servers and no data is modified/added; the original files just get decrypted and repacked in a new and easy to handle format (one FTF file).
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Thanks a LOT an3k, much appreciated.
Since I am running Mac, I won't be able to use XperiFirm I'm afraid, but Flashtool works! Do you know if anyone has made the appropriate Firmware available for the X3+, even if it is slightly outdated (i.e. 5.0.1 - can update via Playstore later, no?)?
Thanks,
Seb
TinXpH said:
Do you know if anyone has made the appropriate Firmware available for the X3+, even if it is slightly outdated (i.e. 5.0.1 - can update via Playstore later, no?)?
Thanks,
Seb
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See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/ftf-stock-rom-e6553-sov31-402so-03g-t3136161
TinXpH said:
Thanks a LOT an3k, much appreciated.
Since I am running Mac, I won't be able to use XperiFirm I'm afraid, but Flashtool works! Do you know if anyone has made the appropriate Firmware available for the X3+, even if it is slightly outdated (i.e. 5.0.1 - can update via Playstore later, no?)?
Thanks,
Seb
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You're welcome. I just got my Z3+ today but have plenty of experience with the Z2.
For the Z2 there was a stick thread that collected all the FTF files created by users and there is one (not sticky yet) for the Z3+ but it's not that well maintained and supported as the Z2 one was. In fact it only lists Asian firmwares and those are all branded.
I'll download the most recent unbranded UK firmware, create a FTF and upload it to Google Drive so you can use that one. Should be there in ~30 minutes.
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...there is one (not sticky yet) for the Z3+ but it's not that well maintained and supported as the Z2 one was. In fact it only lists Asian firmwares and those are all branded.
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In the thread I mentioned, it includes the Customized UK firmware (1295-7703). But it's the older version. Anyways, might be good for you to download the latest .24 and then share the link here.
hush66 said:
In the thread I mentioned, it includes the Customized UK firmware (1295-7703). But it's the older version. Anyways, might be good for you to download the latest .24 and then share the link here.
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Oh, you're absolutely right. I thought all these versions are for the asian provider "ChoiMobile" but after taking a closer look I saw it's a forum
The latest for UK is E6553_28.0.A.7.27_1295-7703_R6A.ftf which I'm currently uploading.
I'm surprised that the Z2 already got Android 5.1.1 (yesterday) but the Z3+ is still on 5.0.2
Wow thanks a lot for all this, much appreciated!
The firmware you're uploading, that's the untouched UK firmware I can flash straight away via flashtool?
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an3k said:
Oh, you're absolutely right. I thought all these versions are for the asian provider "ChoiMobile" but after taking a closer look I saw it's a forum
The latest for UK is E6553_28.0.A.7.27_1295-7703_R6A.ftf which I'm currently uploading.
I'm surprised that the Z2 already got Android 5.1.1 (yesterday) but the Z3+ is still on 5.0.2
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I didn't realise there are 2 UK firmwares that are on the newer .27 firmware. Most other firmwares are on the .24. Wonder what's the difference?
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The firmware you're uploading, that's the untouched UK firmware I can flash straight away via flashtool?
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Yes, you just have to activate one checkbox but everything is simple. I'll write down the things you have to take care about together with the download link once the upload is done.
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I didn't realise there are 2 UK firmwares that are on the newer .27 firmware. Most other firmwares are on the .24. Wonder what's the difference?
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Good question! Haven't seen any changelog yet!
Is .27 even official yet? Should be!