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Greetings.
I have a doubt with the updates and their country of origin, currently I have a xperia Z with fw (UK unbanded - Generic) which is in the 4.1 version of android.
Which I would like to take the official 4.2 packaged by sony, not to lose some functionality.
The problem is that the cell I occupy in the operator Entel Chile, which does not have the phone in their stock, so do not carry the approval respectively, thus not release updates.
1. I can use a firmware from another country?,
2. The firmware by country, just change the predefined settings, such as group of operators?
3. If you can change your country, do you recommend any??
Mizardtwo said:
Greetings.
I have a doubt with the updates and their country of origin, currently I have a xperia Z with fw (UK unbanded - Generic) which is in the 4.1 version of android.
Which I would like to take the official 4.2 packaged by sony, not to lose some functionality.
The problem is that the cell I occupy in the operator Entel Chile, which does not have the phone in their stock, so do not carry the approval respectively, thus not release updates.
1. I can use a firmware from another country?,
2. The firmware by country, just change the predefined settings, such as group of operators?
3. If you can change your country, do you recommend any??
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You can flash any Stock.ftf using the flashtool. It doesn't matter which region it's for. There is guides on this forum everywhere.
I would like to know if flashing another region's FTF, will the customization be changed as well? Are there options to skip flashing the customizations?
mengsuan said:
I would like to know if flashing another region's FTF, will the customization be changed as well? Are there options to skip flashing the customizations?
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after flashing any ftf you can change your cust number again to the orginal one
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Hi all,
Please 10.4.B.0.569 for Customiztation 1272-3750 needed please or any one supported arabic?
redaotrosh said:
Hi all,
Please 10.4.B.0.569 for Customiztation 1272-3750 needed please or any one supported arabic?
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Give a look to the links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315914
Or flash an other region. Every firmware is the same and you won't loose warranty
gripfly said:
Give a look to the links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315914
Or flash an other region. Every firmware is the same and you won't loose warranty
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you are right but I need one to support arabic interface since other regions can't use arabice UI
redaotrosh said:
you are right but I need one to support arabic interface since other regions can't use arabice UI
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You're really sure?
redaotrosh said:
you are right but I need one to support arabic interface since other regions can't use arabice UI
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Well, there's really not that much to do. When the firmware is available for your customization, people with locked bootloaders will be able to download the update via SEUS to either flash it directly or create an FTF file.
Until the firmware is cleared for launch in your region though, there's nothing that anyone can do to magically make it appear. That's just the way it works :/
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You're really sure?
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Yeah because I tried one I can read/write arabice but I can't set the UI arabic.
Develion said:
Well, there's really not that much to do. When the firmware is available for your customization, people with locked bootloaders will be able to download the update via SEUS to either flash it directly or create an FTF file.
Until the firmware is cleared for launch in your region though, there's nothing that anyone can do to magically make it appear. That's just the way it works :/
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but when sony will continue rolling out 4.3 since the regions stay the same as before christmas.
redaotrosh said:
but when sony will continue rolling out 4.3 since the regions stay the same as before christmas.
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This really isn't Sony's fault. Usually OEMs will have firmwares ready for everyday use (with some bugs though), only weeks after the release of a new Android version. The time between then and the actual OTA release of the firmware to the community is spent partially on fixing these bugs,but mostly on geting the firmware certified in each country around the world. This certification procedure includes testing of the WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC and everything else that has to meet a certain standard. Unfortunately, not all of these tests are standardized, meaning that a lot of certifications has to take place in each country respectably, since a lot of countries have different demands to approve the firmware. (This is the main reason for the delay between different regions, since different countries finishes these tests at different times)
When this LONG procedure is done, you might have a carrier that wants to add some software (aka bloatware) to the firmware before they also approve its release. It is not until then that the actual firmware for your region will be available for download, so as you can see, the process of releasing new firmware is quite an extensive one.
hello
my language missing in my new phone, can i add it with morelocal2?
shlomoreuven said:
hello
my language missing in my new phone, can i add it with morelocal2?
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I don't know anything about morelocal2 and I did not know about the dual SIM firmware I also do not know what language you are looking for. I do know that for the 920I the Australian firmware has more language choices than the Singapore firmware I was on. If you can, I would look for an Australian version of your firmware (I am not even sure if there is one) and flash it using Odin. Be sure the bootloader is the same or newer and that your storage is the same (for the dual they may all be the same) or your flash may fail.
Good luck
I use the Asian H8296 in Germany with a German provider.
On XperiCheck.Com I see that the firmware update A4 is only for customized hw and tk.
Not for customized DE like the H8266.
Does that mean that I won't get any updates, until I flash a H8266 firmware or use a Hongkong Sim card?
I only see the A4 firmware (8296) for CN on xpericheck. But to answer your question, no you don't need to flash another firmware.
Your phone will get the update whenever it is released for your firmware region, it doesn't matter where in the world you use it. So if your 8296 is on TW firmware, you will get it when Sony releases that one. If you were on CN firmware, your phone would have the A4 update available already.
ryotaru said:
I only see the A4 firmware (8296) for CN on xpericheck. But to answer your question, no you don't need to flash another firmware.
Your phone will get the update whenever it is released for your firmware region, it doesn't matter where in the world you use it. So if your 8296 is on TW firmware, you will get it when Sony releases that one. If you were on CN firmware, your phone would have the A4 update available already.
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I had the Honkong Version.
But I flashed now the German H8266 Version via XPeriFIrm and NewFlasher V13.
It deleted my entire phone (not the sdcard), but it was a good decision to get faster updates.
I got A4 and the entire 6GB ram are shown.
The complete OS is German and working perfectly.
Thanks for the info. Hmm, I might do the same then. I had the TW version (had to send it back because the speaker was defective), but the 8266 seems to get updates faster. My only concern was the ram. Does it ever show more than 4GB being used?
Is that the info you need?
PS
Don't install the cn china firmware.
It has no Google apps, but apps with Chinese names.
Nice, it looks good. Thanks! :highfive:
Haha, I had flashed the CN on the one I had too! I reflashed right away when I didn't see any Google apps. :laugh:
Can I flash other region fw without unlocking the bootloader?
DimonDroid said:
Can I flash other region fw without unlocking the bootloader?
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Yes
My Bootloader is locked, my DRM Keys are fine and my Camera is working.
MartinX3 said:
My Bootloader is locked, my DRM Keys are fine and my Camera is working.
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Hi Martin, can you also tell us if, after flashing h8266 firmware, your VoLTE and WiFi Calling are working fine in your area? I am also from EU, and I would like to know this if possible.
Thanks for your feedback!
mightyvenom said:
Hi Martin, can you also tell us if, after flashing h8266 firmware, your VoLTE and WiFi Calling are working fine in your area? I am also from EU, and I would like to know this if possible.
Thanks for your feedback!
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Since using the German Firmware, I can use VoLTE and Wifi Calling.
Getting a HD Symbol while calling and still having Internet while only in LTE.
The Asian Firmware didn't got the option to activate it.
My provider is O2 (Telefónica).
My screenshot.
MartinX3 said:
My screenshot.
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MartinX3 said:
Since using the German Firmware, I can use VoLTE and Wifi Calling.
Getting a HD Symbol while calling and still having Internet while only in LTE.
The Asian Firmware didn't got the option to activate it.
My provider is O2 (Telefónica).
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Thank you for this Martin! I wonder if I need to install Central European or Germany region firmware in order to have fully working VoLTE and WiFi Calling in my country (Romania). Also, I am curious if you actually see the benefits of the extra 2GB of Ram?
Cheers!
mightyvenom said:
Thank you for this Martin! I wonder if I need to install Central European or Germany region firmware in order to have fully working VoLTE and WiFi Calling in my country (Romania). Also, I am curious if you actually see the benefits of the extra 2GB of Ram?
Cheers!
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I don't know if the Romania firmware is optimized for your mobile network.
My average ram usage is 3.6GB
I assume, that it will consume more ram if you play a 3D game.
I also assume, that future android versions will consume more ram, so my phone is future proof.
I will use it or several years.
MartinX3 said:
I had the Honkong Version.
But I flashed now the German H8266 Version via XPeriFIrm and NewFlasher V13.
It deleted my entire phone (not the sdcard), but it was a good decision to get faster updates.
I got A4 and the entire 6GB ram are shown.
The complete OS is German and working perfectly.
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Hi, Martin. I also want to flash my Hongkong version as German H8266,
but I cannot find Oreo version yet, I can only find Pie version for German H8266 from Xperiafirm.
I have flashed this version, but it is stalled at accessing google service because I am in mainland China
Thus, I tried the French Oreo version because I found that at Xpericheck.com
For the Oreo, I can get into the system, but OTA to Pie is failed at the end of Stage 1 installation.
Do you know the reason, or could you share me the flashing image for German H8266 Oreo which can get OTA correctly?
Thank you very much.
bfdream said:
Hi, Martin. I also want to flash my Hongkong version as German H8266,
but I cannot find Oreo version yet, I can only find Pie version for German H8266 from Xperiafirm.
I have flashed this version, but it is stalled at accessing google service because I am in mainland China
Thus, I tried the French Oreo version because I found that at Xpericheck.com
For the Oreo, I can get into the system, but OTA to Pie is failed at the end of Stage 1 installation.
Do you know the reason, or could you share me the flashing image for German H8266 Oreo which can get OTA correctly?
Thank you very much.
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You could flash the PIE version directly.
I don't know why the french firmware would refuse OTA.
Maybe it's your great firewall in china?
Only restricted google services are allowed in your country.
MartinX3 said:
You could flash the PIE version directly.
I don't know why the french firmware would refuse OTA.
Maybe it's your great firewall in china?
Only restricted google services are allowed in your country.
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Thanks. In fact, I have flashed German Pie already, but the phone is stopped at first boot, because I cannot access Google directly. Even I choose skip, it still prompts that it cannot login into Google services. Thus, I have no idea, then I find French version still have Oreo firmware.
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Thanks. In fact, I have flashed German Pie already, but the phone is stopped at first boot, because I cannot access Google directly. Even I choose skip, it still prompts that it cannot login into Google services. Thus, I have no idea, then I find French version still have Oreo firmware.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_China#Blockage_of_Google
The dictatorship of china blocked it.
You would need a VPN in your Wifi device (router?).
MartinX3 said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_China#Blockage_of_Google
The dictatorship of china blocked it.
You would need a VPN in your Wifi device (router?).
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Yes, I know the wall in China. My router cannot set a VPN,
in Oreo, if Google service cannot be accessed for a while, it can be skipped for next step.
Thus, I want to find a Oreo version to flash and OTA to Pie.
bfdream said:
Yes, I know the wall in China. My router cannot set a VPN,
in Oreo, if Google service cannot be accessed for a while, it can be skipped for next step.
Thus, I want to find a Oreo version to flash and OTA to Pie.
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Couldn't you try the first setup without SIMcard and wifi?
Hi all,
Support of Sony doesn't have any idea, how it works....:
I bought a EU-device and use it in Switzerland. Unfortunately, they didn't integrate the Swiss carrier settings. Due to this, I don't have VoLTE, VoWifi (Wifi calling) and 5G.
I contacted Sony by phone and they told me that the device seems to have defect, that's why it doesn't work. So I wrote an e-mail to Sony support and they answered that the hardware is only capable to have these functions for the countries it is build for. My reply was that this is an EU-Version, so the hardware isn't the problem, they just need to add the carrier settings and if they know, when they will add them. Answer of the support: No, it is the hardware.
It is really frustrating with Sony. They have build such a nice device, but with this support, they shoulnd't be suprised about falling sales.
I was thinking of open the bootloader with Magisk and try to add the settings by myself. But first, I have never done this and I am not sure yet, what I have to do exaclty (step by step). Second, I loose the guarantee. And third, I am not sure if banking apps still work afterwards.
I really love this device, but I am a little frustrated about Sony.
If you have an idea, how I can solve this problem, you would make me happy
Flash firmware with Volte support, that's all.
Envoyé de mon XQ-AT51 en utilisant Tapatalk
I tried this already (several different localizations), bitit didnt help. The problem is, that Swiss providers didn't integrate their settings into Googles carrier services, but into another database for manufacturers. Unfortunately, Sony didn't do that on the Xperia 1 ii (even if they did it on past Xperias).
But I am most frustrated, that their customer care blame it on the hardware, but it's a software problem. Even after explaining, they don't wanna check it with a specialist. So trumping something, which isn't true.
Maybe you should contact your provider. Unlocking bootloader won't help.
Envoyé de mon XQ-AT51 en utilisant Tapatalk
According to Swisscom, everything is ready and the system is waiting for the device to register in IMS. But as the mobil doesn't have the carrier datas, it probably can't do it.
So I am back at the point, where the mobile needs the settings implemented for Swisscom...
We need to wait for flash firmware with Volte support, that's all.
For now FlashTool is not supporting our device.
Later just flash US frimware you will loose double sim but you will get VoLTE and WiFi calling. I did that on Xperia 1. It was easy and satisfy choice
I have an XQ-AT51 and also tried the UK-version, which support VoLTE/VoWifi. But as mentioned, the carrier settings of Swiss providers are missing.
I really don't know if it can help, but, have you already tried this way? here
The mentioned switch in this post is greyed out on my phone and my phone is also not IMS-registered (even my provider is offering it - I have also a second SIM for the same number with an Xperia 10 Plus with VoLTE and VoWifi). So I am pretty sure, it is only about integrating providers/carriers settings. But as Sonys customer care doesn't care about it (only this sentence shows that something is wrong there) and they don't want to check it internally with an xpert on VoLTE/VoWifi, it is frustrating.
Hey PlatinCH, any news? Did you manage to get VoLTE/VoWifi working?
That's the only thing holding me back from buying it
Yes it is quite confusing for sony, i used to flash xz premium and xperia 1 with SEA firmware on my HK device and both able to use VOLTE and VOWIFI in Thailand. So i just wait for SEA firmware to release for Xperia 1 II and i flash it over to my Xperia 1 II (HK) last night. This is quite problem the volte button is there but not work, as well noticed that IMS is not registered although it trigger on but greyed out. I think pproblem is with Sony.
Anyhow i recommend to use New Flasher now as it support Xperia 1 II, and i am contributor to the dev since Xz Premium day so the dev is very updated and quick respond and it is simple and easy to use.
Question for the OP. Have a checked the modem config files to see if your carrier is listed in there? Also have you checked to see what modem config file your phone is currently using? Just type in *#*#service#*#* and go to service info, then choose software info. Your modem config will be listed at the bottom.
Quite sure it's listed there,
This phone will always select ROW Commercial config.
Don't know if this a bug or a feature from Sony
has anyone found a solutuion for wifi calling?
tanipat said:
Yes it is quite confusing for sony, i used to flash xz premium and xperia 1 with SEA firmware on my HK device and both able to use VOLTE and VOWIFI in Thailand. So i just wait for SEA firmware to release for Xperia 1 II and i flash it over to my Xperia 1 II (HK) last night. This is quite problem the volte button is there but not work, as well noticed that IMS is not registered although it trigger on but greyed out. I think pproblem is with Sony.
Anyhow i recommend to use New Flasher now as it support Xperia 1 II, and i am contributor to the dev since Xz Premium day so the dev is very updated and quick respond and it is simple and easy to use.
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Hello,
Can you help me? Im using xperia 1 au set convert to customised uk... But volte still didn't work... Try flash customized jp oem still dont work... I wonder if i flashed the wrong oem file... Cam you give the customized jp oem? And how to flashing with the correct way
kuya90 said:
Hello,
Can you help me? Im using xperia 1 au set convert to customised uk... But volte still didn't work... Try flash customized jp oem still dont work... I wonder if i flashed the wrong oem file... Cam you give the customized jp oem? And how to flashing with the correct way
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normally you just need to flash your country. if you live in uk then flash uk. it used to always work previously, but in xperia 1 iii to make cross flash it wont be always work and you will lose ability to OTA. but if not cross flash and your model is the same model number in your country volte and 5g will work, still OTA is not working anyhow you need to flash update manually everytime
tanipat said:
normally you just need to flash your country. if you live in uk then flash uk. it used to always work previously, but in xperia 1 iii to make cross flash it wont be always work and you will lose ability to OTA. but if not cross flash and your model is the same model number in your country volte and 5g will work, still OTA is not working anyhow you need to flash update manually everytime
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i dont know which rom in my country used..i just saw a video how to convert to global rom.
done flashing customized uk, and trying to get volte work,after flashing customized jp oem,still volte on my device didnt work.since in my country 3g not working anymore volte very needed..
kuya90 said:
i dont know which rom in my country used..i just saw a video how to convert to global rom.
done flashing customized uk, and trying to get volte work,after flashing customized jp oem,still volte on my device didnt work.since in my country 3g not working anymore volte very needed..
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my device xperia 1 au set single sim version converted to global customized uk
kuya90 said:
i dont know which rom in my country used..i just saw a video how to convert to global rom.
done flashing customized uk, and trying to get volte work,after flashing customized jp oem,still volte on my device didnt work.since in my country 3g not working anymore volte very needed..
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If you are flashing the firmware for.your region and volte doesn't work then you won't have much luck flashing different region firmware. However if you want try flashing SEA firmware if it's only compatible with your model
Hazzay88 said:
If you are flashing the firmware for.your region and volte doesn't work then you won't have much luck flashing different region firmware. However if you want try flashing SEA firmware if it's only compatible with your model
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So, flash using newflasher J8110 customised UK TO J9110 customised SEA?