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[Q] Unbranded English/UK ROM

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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[Q] I9305 in Australia. Has HK 4.3 firmware. Need help

Hi,
I just bought a brand new network unlocked I9305. When I went ,to use it I noticed that reception was very poor in my area whereas my old S2 was great. I checked the device details against those on Sammobile firmware and found it was from Hong Kong. I also noticed that the only i9305 android 4.3 release for Australia is an official Optus one which I assume has all the Optus bloatware which I want to avoid if possible.
After reading numerous threads here I found the current firmware has the Knox bootloader and currently set to 0.
Is there a way to flash another official stock XSA 4.3 firmware that will work properly in Australia using odin, that won't upset or trigger Knox?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737255
This may help?

msmith6i said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737255
This may help?
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Thanks I've seen that but unfortunately it is for the T version. My phone is the I9305. I believe mine is an international version.
cheers

upgrade to 4.4.4
I had many issues with 4.3 (battery draining, ui force closing,..) after i flashed 4.4.4 stock rom its working perfectly fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ck-rom-4-4-4-gt-i9305n-i9305nxxufni4-t2886807
my device is l9305 international version

Thanks for the suggestion.
Will the Germany version work fine in Australia? Does it have any carrier bloatware?
cheers

heywheelie said:
Thanks for the suggestion.
Will the Germany version work fine in Australia? Does it have any carrier bloatware?
cheers
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Im in Sri Lanka. U may have to confirm whether the base band is compatible for Aus.
It does not have any carrier bloatware.
Apps that comes with the OS can be turned off in kitkat (at-least in 4.4.4). So dont worry about bloatware.
I also managed to get it rooted using "CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.tar"

Great I'll check that out. Many thanks

Also note that,
when u root 4.4.4 using the mentioned autoroot file the SuperSU app will force close. Don't worry just manually install SuperSU version 2.02 and it will be fine.
If u cant find it let me know. The version in google play is 2.01 and does not work for 4.4.4
Cheers :good:

tharinduwijewardane said:
Also note that,
when u root 4.4.4 using the mentioned autoroot file the SuperSU app will force close. Don't worry just manually install SuperSU version 2.02 and it will be fine.
If u cant find it let me know. The version in google play is 2.01 and does not work for 4.4.4
Cheers :good:
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yes I saw that in a few other posts. Thanks again.
cheers

Lollipop for G900H Exynos Released :)

Guys the exynos version has got the android lollipop update today finally. Check the firmware section in sammobile website. They just uploaded the firmware for the country kazakhstan Android 5.0 G900HXXU1BOA7. I am downloading it currently It wont be long before other countries get the update. cheers guys.
Thank you all
Chemigame

when it released for India

kapilrtn said:
when it released for India
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I donot know. I hope they release it soon for India. You can use the kazakhstan firmware though.
Thank you

chemigame said:
Guys the exynos version has got the android lollipop update today finally. Check the firmware section in sammobile website. They just uploaded the firmware for the country kazakhstan Android 5.0 G900HXXU1BOA7. I am downloading it currently It wont be long before other countries get the update. cheers guys.
Thank you all
Chemigame
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Finally im downloading. Thank you mate :good:

That's a good news.

Can we flash Kasakhstan firmware to different csc firmwared g900h phone?

askin.81 said:
Can we flash Kasakhstan firmware to different csc firmwared g900h phone?
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Yes you can, at least I've been doing that since I bought the phone.

sure?
ezearis said:
Yes you can, at least I've been doing that since I bought the phone.
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I don't know, I had tried to flash a russian ROM and it failed, had to reinitialize via kies

I've flashed on my phone lots of roms with odin, the only time one failed was a Serbian ROM, but I thought it was because the download failed.
As soon as I finish downloading this I'll report if it works.

finally,awesome new

Link to SM-G900H Lollipop (5.0)
True indeed. Unfortunately I can't post the link but send me a message if interested. Nevertheless, I will see if I can post a Mega link after some time.

I wonder if someone can change this rom to custom. So we can flash it easily from recovery. Please guys we want a stock custom rom.

plz post mega link

sandeepsivia said:
plz post mega link
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+1

Exynos update is only available in one region, though it’s only a matter of time before the update becomes available to others either through Samsung Kies, an OTA or both methods. To check for the OTA, you can always head to Settings> System> About Device> Software Update.:thumbup::thumbup::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer:
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ezearis said:
Yes you can, at least I've been doing that since I bought the phone.
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Are from the same region? I have a problem similar to this one: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f777/s5-g900h-flashing-issue-help-please-1815541/
But I'm on a locked bootloader, so I can't flash any recovery as the workaournd mentons.

How to install kazakstan firmware to india s5 exynos octa????
hi i have downloaded the kazakstan firmware and i want to install it to s5 india..
my phone is not rooted
please tell me how can i install the firmware?

I am on my 3rd reinstall, first I upgraded via Odin on top of kitkat, and system was too slow, 2nd I rooted via auto root (It works btw) and apparently I deleted with Titaniun Backup something important and system refused to boot. 3rd reinstall I just rooted and deleted some bloatware and everything is working ok. This is Multilingual btw. overall not so fast no so slow, I use cm12 official nightly in another device and its just a bit slower. Used Sammobile link to get the file

Hi! i downloaded it today and it's running now! works great! i don't know how to root the device with android 5

It works perfectly. Although I tried different versions of the country. Can we root that? Is anyone try to root it?

Where to acquire a Z3+/Z4 Stock Rom

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.

an3k said:
...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?

TinXpH said:
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.

hush66 said:
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!

Sony XZ1 Compact - Help Enabling Fingerprint Scanner 11-19-2017

So I just recently picked up the US unlocked version of the XZ1C at my local Best buy. I've been reading the tutorials on how to flash the firmware and I was hoping for screenshots of the process on how to flash the Customized UK firmware over using Newflasher. I am not too familiar with Newflasher, so please can someone upload screen shots step-by-step to help me!
-I just finished downloading the UK Firmware:
G8441_Customized UK_1310-6856_47.1.A.2.374_R12B
and the US Firmware:
G8441_Customized US_1310-4371_47.1.A.2.324_R8B
I have Newflasher v10 installed already as well. I've been reading about the different type of fines to add and delete, but do not understand how to use Newflasher.
****12/11/2017
Update:
So after a good week or so of researching and trying to crack the fingerprint scanner. I was able to successfully flash the UK firmware over into my Xz1 Compact. I was able to successfully activate it back in the late weeks of November. I was extremely nervous about the process because I have never used Newflasher and was scared of bricking my device, but the process was fairly simple, easy and worked! Once I get back home after work, I will see if I can post some snapshots of how I flashed the firmware over to help everyone out! Thank you everyone for all your help!! In return, I will upload those screenshots!

xz1c owner said:
So I just recently picked up the US unlocked version of the XZ1C at my local Best buy. I've been reading the tutorials on how to flash the firmware and I was hoping for screenshots of the process on how to flash the Customized UK firmware over using Newflasher. I am not too familiar with Newflasher, so please can someone upload screen shots step-by-step to help me!
-I just finished downloading the UK Firmware:
G8441_Customized UK_1310-6856_47.1.A.2.374_R12B
and the US Firmware:
G8441_Customized US_1310-4371_47.1.A.2.324_R8B
I have Newflasher v10 installed already as well. I've been reading about the different type of fines to add and delete, but do not understand how to use Newflasher.
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I'm about to pick one of these up at Best Buy this afternoon for $358 open box and would love to know where you downloaded those firmware files! I'd also like more info on the newsflash app. Everyone I've seen on here that knows anything about it says to look at the OP for the XZ Premium. Even though that phone is in the same family, the files are different and a step by step for the XZ1 Compact would be awesome!

joesee said:
I'm about to pick one of these up at Best Buy this afternoon for $358 open box and would love to know where you downloaded those firmware files! I'd also like more info on the newsflash app. Everyone I've seen on here that knows anything about it says to look at the OP for the XZ Premium. Even though that phone is in the same family, the files are different and a step by step for the XZ1 Compact would be awesome!
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There's a program called Xperifirm that will allow you to browse and download the latest firmware of any region for tons of Sony devices. https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
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xz1c owner said:
So I just recently picked up the US unlocked version of the XZ1C at my local Best buy. I've been reading the tutorials on how to flash the firmware and I was hoping for screenshots of the process on how to flash the Customized UK firmware over using Newflasher. I am not too familiar with Newflasher, so please can someone upload screen shots step-by-step to help me!
-I just finished downloading the UK Firmware:
G8441_Customized UK_1310-6856_47.1.A.2.374_R12B
and the US Firmware:
G8441_Customized US_1310-4371_47.1.A.2.324_R8B
I have Newflasher v10 installed already as well. I've been reading about the different type of fines to add and delete, but do not understand how to use Newflasher.
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A redditor recently wrote a guide for this: https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/7dlwe7/xz1_compact_fingerprint_scanner_volte_wifi/ Wait for the .51 update (UK will be any day now) before doing it so you don't have to update for a while...we just figured out how to update without wiping userdata in the main VoLTE thread below.

xz1c owner said:
So I just recently picked up the US unlocked version of the XZ1C at my local Best buy. I've been reading the tutorials on how to flash the firmware and I was hoping for screenshots of the process on how to flash the Customized UK firmware over using Newflasher. I am not too familiar with Newflasher, so please can someone upload screen shots step-by-step to help me!
-I just finished downloading the UK Firmware:
G8441_Customized UK_1310-6856_47.1.A.2.374_R12B
and the US Firmware:
G8441_Customized US_1310-4371_47.1.A.2.324_R8B
I have Newflasher v10 installed already as well. I've been reading about the different type of fines to add and delete, but do not understand how to use Newflasher.
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Hey.
Follow this guide, link below, I hope that help.
UK customized is a best stock FW
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp.../reference-xperia-debranding-rooting-t3667368

ken_e1407 said:
Hey.
Follow this guide, link below, I hope that help.
UK customized is a best stock FW
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp.../reference-xperia-debranding-rooting-t3667368
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Thank you! I will use this to see if I can do it!

maidguitar said:
There's a program called Xperifirm that will allow you to browse and download the latest firmware of any region for tons of Sony devices. https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
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A redditor recently wrote a guide for this: https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/7dlwe7/xz1_compact_fingerprint_scanner_volte_wifi/ Wait for the .51 update (UK will be any day now) before doing it so you don't have to update for a while...we just figured out how to update without wiping userdata in the main VoLTE thread below.
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Thank you. Do you know if there are better instructions with pictures?

I have a related question. I'm in the US and want to flash another region's firmware to get a working fingerprint scanner on 47.1.A.5.51. My carrier does not support VOLTE or Wifi calling, so I don't need to flash parts of the US firmware. Is there a particular one I should be flashing? I saw in another thread that people were flashing at least parts of the Austrian T-mobile firmware. Would it be reasonable just to flash that for use in the US, or will I have a problem? Would it be better to flash UK Customized and wait for the update?

jrbmed08 said:
I have a related question. I'm in the US and want to flash another region's firmware to get a working fingerprint scanner on 47.1.A.5.51. My carrier does not support VOLTE or Wifi calling, so I don't need to flash parts of the US firmware. Is there a particular one I should be flashing? I saw in another thread that people were flashing at least parts of the Austrian T-mobile firmware. Would it be reasonable just to flash that for use in the US, or will I have a problem? Would it be better to flash UK Customized and wait for the update?
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Got XZ1 Compact from Best Buy. LOVE IT! Want fingerprint sensor; just ordered UK version from Clove in England. Anyone else done this? Delivery time? Phone works well in US? Anything I should know?
Sony CSR said phone will work same as US version, plus fingerprint sensor; said it's worth it. Thanks!

jrbmed08 said:
I have a related question. I'm in the US and want to flash another region's firmware to get a working fingerprint scanner on 47.1.A.5.51. My carrier does not support VOLTE or Wifi calling, so I don't need to flash parts of the US firmware. Is there a particular one I should be flashing? I saw in another thread that people were flashing at least parts of the Austrian T-mobile firmware. Would it be reasonable just to flash that for use in the US, or will I have a problem? Would it be better to flash UK Customized and wait for the update?
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***It is fairly common for people to flash over the UK Customized Firmware over. Once you do that, the default language and region will be UK and there are some UK bloatware installed, but you can always disable them and uninstall them.

xz1c owner said:
***It is fairly common for people to flash over the UK Customized Firmware over. Once you do that, the default language and region will be UK and there are some UK bloatware installed, but you can always disable them and uninstall them.
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Thanks! I ended up copying the US OEM file anyway in case I ever decide to switch carriers, but I appreciate the reply.