Hello all!!
I am after the official carrier firmware for my Sony Xperia Z C6603. I bought my Xperia Z from my friend and it had O2's branding all over it, so I debranded by flashing the stock firmware but when I come to make an in-app purchase or buy something from the Google Play Store, it will only let me use my credit/debit card instead of "Bill My Vodafone Account".
Now before my Xperia Z I had the Galaxy Note 2. I had the exact same issue with it until I found the firmware for Vodafone and flashed it with Odin. Once it was flashed with the PROPER carrier firmware, it allowed me to "Bill My Vodafone Account"
So what I am really asking for is if some kind sweet would be able to upload maybe an .FTF file or a link to a site where I can download the Vodafone Carrier Firmware for the Xperia Z C6603. I would much appreciate it thanks!
Here, Stock Firmwares spoiler
This doesn't really help me out here... I need Vodafone official Firmware not unbranded... Actually want Vodafone on my Xperia z
i did a mistake that flash my sony xperia Z c6602 to 4.2.2 10.3.A.0.423
does any one know the original stock rom of sony xperia z for USA version pls. i want to get back.
tks a lot.
phatdu said:
i did a mistake that flash my sony xperia Z c6602 to 4.2.2 10.3.A.0.423
does any one know the original stock rom of sony xperia z for USA version pls. i want to get back.
tks a lot.
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Troubleshooting, Q&A section
anyway if u don get problem why u wanna back?
> thr s no 4.2.2 for USA (C6602) now
u can flash 4.2.2 of TW (C6602)
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I had to reflash my US model C6602 also using the PC software, kept the FTF around
C6602_10.1.A.1.434_Generic US.ftf (730.0 MB)
mega.co.nz/#!iYAyQJSA!IPrp7HnO2DHQYgiiQ65JckH45B1IluFOvqTBrSfkj3o
tks chandeliho a lot. i am downloading and re-flash it now.
phatdu said:
tks chandeliho a lot. i am downloading and re-flash it now.
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When downgrading from 4.2.2 to 4.1.2, you need to wipe all data or it won't work. Why do you need the 'Generic US' firmware anyway? Does it contain any special features which you need and which are not available in 'Generic TW'? It's the worst customization when it comes to updates..
it doesn't have any special features, i don't knowt what in Generic TW firmware have. I just worry that if i flash other region firmware i won't get update over the air later. and i think the original firmware is good for me.
Original stock rom of sony xperia z (C6602) for USA version
I would like to ask for the original stock rom of sony xperia Z (c6602) for USA version as well. I can not be able to gain the access to the above link from Chandeliho. Would you folks please kindly advise the other download link? Thank you !
Can c6602 flash lte stock firmware without problems?
Thanks
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sonnguye said:
I would like to ask for the original stock rom of sony xperia Z (c6602) for USA version as well. I can not be able to gain the access to the above link from Chandeliho. Would you folks please kindly advise the other download link? Thank you !
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Today, Generic US has been updated to 10.3.A.0.423. You don't need an FTF to flash this firmware. Just follow this guide to change your customization number to 1271-0119 and install the update with Sony PC Companion: [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
snoopycr said:
Can c6602 flash lte stock firmware without problems?
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LTE firmware is for C6603. The C6602 contains different hardware and has no LTE support. If you flash firmware for the wrong device, you might get connectivity problems and you will no longer receive any software updates from Sony (because they check the first 8 digits of your IMEI number, which is different for C6602 and C6603).
I just updated to 10.3.A.0.423 last night using a FTF I made from PC Companion. Posted here in case anyone needs it
C6602_10.3.A.0.423 R5B_Generic US.ftf (748.7 MB)
https://mega.co.nz/#!yAhx0DjA!MjwedzIYrJPev77UWxog-WORYFoAy7Hynd_sOACdnGI
Apollo89 said:
Today, Generic US has been updated to 10.3.A.0.423. You don't need an FTF to flash this firmware. Just follow this guide to change your customization number to 1271-0119 and install the update with Sony PC Companion: [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
LTE firmware is for C6603. The C6602 contains different hardware and has no LTE support. If you flash firmware for the wrong device, you might get connectivity problems and you will no longer receive any software updates from Sony (because they check the first 8 digits of your IMEI number, which is different for C6602 and C6603).
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Just noticed that using C6603 firmware for my C6602 phone wasn't a very good idea.... Sony PC Companion doesn't allow me to update it.
After I reflash the C6602 version of firmware, will I be able to automatically update my phone using Sony PC Companion? My phone is a C6602 bought in China but the Chinese firmware has been flashed out of the device.
same issue i have a C6602 with C6603 rom on it
Condottiero said:
Just noticed that using C6603 firmware for my C6602 phone wasn't a very good idea.... Sony PC Companion doesn't allow me to update it.
After I reflash the C6602 version of firmware, will I be able to automatically update my phone using Sony PC Companion? My phone is a C6602 bought in China but the Chinese firmware has been flashed out of the device.
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Were you able to get the phone back to stock? Also is there not a way of flashing the ROM without using the PC and ftf.
I prefer flashing from the phone on CWM because I'm lazy, Is that not an option for installing a stock rom for this phone?
zion4887 said:
Were you able to get the phone back to stock? Also is there not a way of flashing the ROM without using the PC and ftf.
I prefer flashing from the phone on CWM because I'm lazy, Is that not an option for installing a stock rom for this phone?
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If you find a flashable zip with stock rom, you can flash stock.
But if you have your booloader locked, chances are you lose your root, recovery and go back to barbone kernel.
DrKrFfXx said:
If you find a flashable zip with stock rom, you can flash stock.
But if you have your booloader locked, chances are you lose your root, recovery and go back to barbone kernel.
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thanks for the info. Im not 100% knowing if the bootloader is locked or not. I just assumed its unlocked because the phonr is rooted and i'm running AOKP on it. i guess the main reson i want ti know is because i know its not the correct rom for this phone. it works fine but it should be the one that should be for the phone. not c6603 when the phone is a c6602. would you happen to know the link for a cwm flashable rom version of c6602?
phatdu said:
i did a mistake that flash my sony xperia Z c6602 to 4.2.2 10.3.A.0.423
does any one know the original stock rom of sony xperia z for USA version pls. i want to get back.
tks a lot.
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Why do u wanna downgrade. 4.2.2 is much better.
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chandeliho said:
I just updated to 10.3.A.0.423 last night using a FTF I made from PC Companion. Posted here in case anyone needs it
C6602_10.3.A.0.423 R5B_Generic US.ftf (748.7 MB)
https://mega.co.nz/#!yAhx0DjA!MjwedzIYrJPev77UWxog-WORYFoAy7Hynd_sOACdnGI
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try to download your version, but it temp unavailable, can you enable it
Is there such a site where I can browse firmwares for my Z3 Compact according to country or latest ones?
For e.g. Samsung has samfirmware.com
Sorry, as this is my first time owning an Xperia.
You can try XperiFirm
Hi guys! I have a sony z3 compact Vietnam/Singapore Region and maybe our Sony branch forgot release new firmware 6.0 for z3c, i've found that in Australia already released Firmware 6.0 for D5833 (Australia Generic)
Can i flash this firmware for my Z3c (Singapore Genenic)
Im currently using a generic D5833 firmware, so yes, you can do it(currently 5.1.1)
You can flash any firmware just following this rule:
Flash FTF for your SPECIFIC xperia model, D5833 WITH D5833 FTF/FILES
never, i must emphasize, NEVER FLASH D5833 WITH D5803 FTF/FILES ETC
heres a tutorial dont forget to thank the autor of that tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343
Lol, you can Flash D5803 files even with a D5833 device. I personally did it with mine nothing really happened except the LTE Icon got changed to 4G, but otherwise 4g still worked.
I'm looking for the kitkat firmware for Z3 Compact D5833 Australia Unbranded firmware.
If anyone could help me out, with a valid download link, I'd be really grateful.
Does such a thing even exist? I got a Z3C a few months ago and could only find a file called D5833_23.0.A.2.93_Commercal_and_Journalists.ftf (needed KK to backup TA and install dual-recovery).