Device: C5306,
OS: 4.12.
Past status: no sim lock and bootloader status: YES,
Current status: sim lock and bootloader status: NO
In Short
I have a rooted device with no sim lock and bootloader status: YES, but after flashing ftf, I got sim lock with bootloader status No
I wanted to update my OS so i downloaded this (12.1.A.1.201_GENERIC ftf from this stock ftf thread). I mistakenly flashed the C5303 ftf on c5603 with flash tool and the flashing process ended with system sin processing error.... .
after doing some search, i found that flashtool version is the reason so i try again with flashtool 0.9.18.6 version and This ftf flashed without any error but on booting the device, My phone get sim lock with Boorloader Status: NO.
Right now, I have no idea of my original customization version,,, I have no backup except a ta backup of my device....
does info like IC, SI, S/n, FCC id on the back of xperia sp can help me to solve this issue.....
Please help
Use Xperiafirm (it should be included with Flashtool) and look for the C5306 firmwares (there are like 4 of them). Use the generic one if none of them seem to be your original one.
feromgar said:
Use Xperiafirm (it should be included with Flashtool) and look for the C5306 firmwares (there are like 4 of them). Use the generic one if none of them seem to be your original one.
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Thanks for the reply
Flashtool (0.9.25.0) doesn't work for me
I m using Flashtool (0.9.18.6) and Xperiafirm versiom 5.2.7 but Xperiafirm doesn't show Xperia SP in its list.
Update: In a panic, I flashed the PCT branded ftf , which includes the simlock.ta and flashing process gives error after flashing it.. Do you think this is the reason of simlock and Bootloader status No...
Can you help to download the correct ftf for C5306 using xperiaFirm.......
Update: Xperia SP is removed See this
Please help me
Ugh... If Sony removed the phone from their servers, your only hope is looking for a C5306 firmware over the Internet. There was a thread with almost all of them over here but I don't know if those ones are still up.
About the "sim-lock": yeah, the wrong firmware probably messed with that on your phone. Now, I don't have any idea why your BL allowed status changed from YES to NO, though.
feromgar said:
Ugh... If Sony removed the phone from their servers, your only hope is looking for a C5306 firmware over the Internet. There was a thread with almost all of them over here but I don't know if those ones are still up.
About the "sim-lock": yeah, the wrong firmware probably messed with that on your phone. Now, I don't have any idea why your BL allowed status changed from YES to NO, though.
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Most of the link on that thread are not working
still I managed to get US generic and US customised ftf of C5306 ..
but still no luck
Bigbwolf1 said:
Most of the link on that thread are not working
still I managed to get US generic and US customised ftf of C5306 ..
but still no luck
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UPDATE: I'm able to find the my device correct customisation
From here
My c5306 belongs to
"C5306 Bell Mobility CA CDF1275-0760" "1274-5300 Bell Mobility CA (Canada)/Black" for 35715705
"FSP_Huashan_BELL_LTE_1275_0760_S1_SW_LIVE_7054_PID1_0002.R4A_12_0_A_1_284.SIN_FILE_SET"
"MS_CDF_1271_0521.R8A.SIN_FILE_SET"
"ELABEL_Huashan_elabel_c5306_row.12_0_A_1_284.SIN_FILE_SET"
"APP_SW_Huashan_GENERIC_1269_3538_S1_SW_LIVE_7054_PID1_0002.12_0_A_1_284.SIN_FILE_SET"
"1274-5300 " is the serial number of my device....
Can you help me to find this ftf ?
Thanks
Falzo said:
Finally a C5306 12.1.A.0.266 ftf:
Google Drive
Mega
Note that it's branded to Bell/Virgin Mobile CA.
Enjoy!
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@Bigbwolf1, this post has the correct ftf. Only the Google drive link is still up, though.
feromgar said:
@Bigbwolf1, this post has the correct ftf. Only the Google drive link is still up, though.
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Thanks but still no luck.
Again, My device has Sim lock and Bootloader status: No ... Now its high time to buy new Xperia
Thanks for being awesome
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The Phone: Bell C6906 LB 14.3.A.0.681
Cant seem to find the right information on this.
When I tried to flash the 534 Rogers firmware I get a bootloop, however there is no generic 534 firmware for the 6906, only 290 and 257 (Generic CA 290 and 257 both flash fine).
Is it possible to flash a 6903 firmware and exclude the baseband in the flash? Or what firmware should I be flashing to get onto 534?
Flash the Rogers FTF .534 for C6906 and exclude Baseband.
eclyptos said:
Flash the Rogers FTF .534 for C6906 and exclude Baseband.
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Negative. I still get a "SONY" logo bootloop after flashing CA Rogers 14.1.G.1.534. (In flashtool the firmware is recognized for C6909) even though it was download as 6906.
Guess I'm not getting root
khhhhris said:
Negative. I still get a "SONY" logo bootloop after flashing CA Rogers 14.1.G.1.534. (In flashtool the firmware is recognized for C6909) even though it was download as 6906.
Guess I'm not getting root
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Strange - I was able to go from a generic C6906 to the Rogers 534 FTF and then back to generic. Can you do a SHA-1 hash check on your file? Maybe the file was corrupted during the download.
The file that worked for me had the following signature:
D4A87945BA556ED4195C9EB723550AD4921BCFB6
ksoze said:
Strange - I was able to go from a generic C6906 to the Rogers 534 FTF and then back to generic. Can you do a SHA-1 hash check on your file? Maybe the file was corrupted during the download.
The file that worked for me had the following signature:
D4A87945BA556ED4195C9EB723550AD4921BCFB6
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SHA1: D4A87945BA556ED4195C9EB723550AD4921BCFB6
MD5: 2AF57A08AC22715510A5446A2F574969
Looks to be identical, unfortunately
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aq9YTlfCgc&index=25&list=PLLVYZ9W70saVW6-oStvWb0gFur7yZHGxN
Firmware carrier doesnt seem to make a difference, i am on bell aswell and i just flashed the files in that.
if mobile data does not work you have to add Bell APN's in Settings>Wireless & networks> Mobile networks> Access Point Names
good luck
I had to flash 543 a few times. eventually it worked. was stuck in a boot loop.
Hi,
Really couple of quick questions... I have read the tutorials on flashing stock firmwares, I have got all the software downloaded (Xperifirm and Flashtool). I just want to debrand my phone (i.e. no O2 apps and no O2 boot screen).
I have picked out the Customized UK Unbranded firmware 23.0..1.A.5.77.
My current firmware is O2 Pay monthly UK 23.0.1.A.5.77
Does anyone see any forseeable issues with what I am about to do? First time flasher of Xperia phones - I have been a Samsung shill for far too long!
Kind Regards,
Neil
npras42 said:
Hi,
Really couple of quick questions... I have read the tutorials on flashing stock firmwares, I have got all the software downloaded (Xperifirm and Flashtool). I just want to debrand my phone (i.e. no O2 apps and no O2 boot screen).
I have picked out the Customized UK Unbranded firmware 23.0..1.A.5.77.
My current firmware is O2 Pay monthly UK 23.0.1.A.5.77
Does anyone see any forseeable issues with what I am about to do? First time flasher of Xperia phones - I have been a Samsung shill for far too long!
Kind Regards,
Neil
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Hi,
I've also got the phone on O2 pay monthly and considering flashing the generic UK firmware. Did you use the links on the firmware thread to obtain the UK one? The links seemed to not work when I tried to download.
Have you read about creating your own flashtool file (ftf) for the current firmware? I would advise you to do so before getting rid of the O2 firmware as a backup ftf. You can repair the phone using the Sony PC companion and that would download the necessary files to create the ftf.
I have used couple of Xperias before and have always used flashtool to flash different firmware many times. The consensus regarding warranty and flashing seems that you do not loose the warranty in doing so and I have hoped it is so in flashing the other Xperias.
ruwsoft said:
Hi,
I've also got the phone on O2 pay monthly and considering flashing the generic UK firmware. Did you use the links on the firmware thread to obtain the UK one? The links seemed to not work when I tried to download.
Have you read about creating your own flashtool file (ftf) for the current firmware? I would advise you to do so before getting rid of the O2 firmware as a backup ftf. You can repair the phone using the Sony PC companion and that would download the necessary files to create the ftf.
I have used couple of Xperias before and have always used flashtool to flash different firmware many times. The consensus regarding warranty and flashing seems that you do not loose the warranty in doing so and I have hoped it is so in flashing the other Xperias.
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Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately this was not a successful attempt. I got the firmware using the app Xperifirm and decrypted it and created the flashing files in Flashtool as per instructions in another thread. I could not get the drivers to work correctly for Flashtool to function correctly however. Once I got to the flashing stage and Flashtool asked me to power down the device, I would then hold down the Vol - button whilst putting in the micro USB cable and it would fail instantly, first saying the driver was not installed and then after a lot of fiddling that the loader.sin would not install and again fail straight away. After a couple of hours of messing around I gave up.
Win 8.1 x64
Customized UK Unbranded firmware 23.0..1.A.5.77
Am I right in thinking that you downloaded this firmware when you posted about it back in 2015? If you did and you still have it would you be able to send me a copy? It seems to be unobtainable now from the internet.
Kind regards
Simon
c6003 Made in Malaysia Si 1257-5188.3 EN,ZH S/N: BH902HD62T
I need it to flash .ftf via flashtools in order to get my imei back , if anyone could help because i couldnt find anything thnx.
L3N!N(Leo) said:
c6003 Made in Malaysia Si 1257-5188.3 EN,ZH S/N: BH902HD62T
I need it to flash .ftf via flashtools in order to get my imei back , if anyone could help because i couldnt find anything thnx.
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Flash any ftf for your device model c6603...
I just got a new Z3+ to replace my old one that got broken. The new one had Android 6.0.0 and immediately updated to 6.0.1 32.2.A.0.253. But now it says my system is up-to-date and doesn't show nougat available. I went to the Sony support website (https://support.sonymobile.com/us/software/#gref) and entered the IMEI and it also says "Your Xperia Z3+ is up-to-date release 32.2.A.0.253". Right under that, it has a block that says "My Android Information" and it says Android 7.1 Nougat is released for Xperia Z3+. (See attached image)
So, I'm confused. Do I need to give it more time and maybe it will show the OTA update available?
I don't seem to be able to restore my Google backup from the old phone while the Android versions are mismatched.
brucehvn said:
I just got a new Z3+ to replace my old one that got broken. The new one had Android 6.0.0 and immediately updated to 6.0.1 32.2.A.0.253. But now it says my system is up-to-date and doesn't show nougat available. I went to the Sony support website (https://support.sonymobile.com/us/software/#gref) and entered the IMEI and it also says "Your Xperia Z3+ is up-to-date release 32.2.A.0.253". Right under that, it has a block that says "My Android Information" and it says Android 7.1 Nougat is released for Xperia Z3+. (See attached image)
So, I'm confused. Do I need to give it more time and maybe it will show the OTA update available?
I don't seem to be able to restore my Google backup from the old phone while the Android versions are mismatched.
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For your region it may not released. You can flash Naugat update of any region through Flashtool, but you have read and understand the process and need to do the experiment (no need to unlock bootloader). I have flashed different versions (upgrade or downgrade) using flashtool number of times.
Check this link for more information and step by step guide. Do all your experiments at your own risk
[email protected] said:
For your region it may not released. You can flash Naugat update of any region through Flashtool, but you have read and understand the process and need to do the experiment (no need to unlock bootloader). I have flashed different versions (upgrade or downgrade) using flashtool number of times.
Check this link for more information and step by step guide. Do all your experiments at your own risk
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Do you mean a region associated with the phone, or the carrier (T-mobile)? My old phone is a Z3+ and it updated to Nougat automatically. If there's a region associated with the phone, is there a way to see that?
If it is Carrier locked, then carrier specific else region specific update to be released. If your phone is locked with T-Mobile, don't try to use flashtool. I not aware of carrier locked phones flashing.
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If it is Carrier locked, then carrier specific else region specific update to be released. If your phone is locked with T-Mobile, don't try to use flashtool. I not aware of carrier locked phones flashing.
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It's an unlocked phone.
brucehvn said:
It's an unlocked phone.
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Then it should be updated to Naugat. Check in Xperia Firmware once : Link
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Then it should be updated to Naugat. Check in Xperia Firmware once : Link
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I went ahead and flashed it manually via FlashTool and all is good now. Once it was updated, it saw my Google backup and I was able to restore it. Thanks for the help.
Hi guys, i was wondering if Sony releases updates in different regions at different times ?
I read in another thread that the Oktober release was already available ?
If so can i use a VPN client to get my update quicker ?
Still on the august update here.
Yes, depending on your region (and if dual sim or single sim), updates are released at different times.
You can, however manually update by downloading the firmware using Xperifirm, and manually update using newflasher. The flashtool software hasn't been updated yet for the XZ3.
iArvee said:
Yes, depending on your region (and if dual sim or single sim), updates are released at different times.
You can, however manually update by downloading the firmware using Xperifirm, and manually update using newflasher. The flashtool software hasn't been updated yet for the XZ3.
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I have downloaded the correct firmware (unbranded UK) for my phone model.
Does newflasher work with the XZ3 ? I also tried Flashtool64 but this software is not updated for the XZ3 yet, it does download the firmware but when selecting flash no packages are shown.
So i am a bit stuck.
Brotuck said:
I have downloaded the correct firmware (unbranded UK) for my phone model.
Does newflasher work with the XZ3 ? I also tried Flashtool64 but this software is not updated for the XZ3 yet, it does download the firmware but when selecting flash no packages are shown.
So i am a bit stuck.
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Yes, it does. That's how I flashed mine a few days ago.
Yep flashed the customized uk version. No issues here.
iArvee said:
Yes, it does. That's how I flashed mine a few days ago.
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Verstuurd vanaf mijn H8416 met Tapatalk
hi, if i have a branded xz3 and i install a no brand firmware, i will get ota for no brand one?
That's correct
Hi to everyone, I just bought a new xz3 branded, I'm looking for a debrand guide, is there a link for a guide?
Thanks
NEROVINCIO said:
Hi to everyone, I just bought a new xz3 branded, I'm looking for a debrand guide, is there a link for a guide?
Thanks
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You can download another firmware for your device model using Xperifirm and flash it using NewFlasher. While flashing you need to exclude the files ending with .ta extension.
There is a tutorial available for Newflasher.
fredrickz said:
You can download another firmware for your device model using Xperifirm and flash it using NewFlasher. While flashing you need to exclude the files ending with .ta extension.
There is a tutorial available for Newflasher.
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DO NOT exclude ta files. This is bad advice for newer Sony devices.
Only exclude userdata sin file if want to keep own files
Brotuck said:
I have downloaded the correct firmware (unbranded UK) for my phone model.
Does newflasher work with the XZ3 ? I also tried Flashtool64 but this software is not updated for the XZ3 yet, it does download the firmware but when selecting flash no packages are shown.
So i am a bit stuck.
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Please Can you please post the link you downloaded the correct official rom. I am stock in November security patch without receiving ota. And which version of newsflasher did you use and steps please. My version is h8416
VeixES said:
DO NOT exclude ta files. This is bad advice for newer Sony devices.
Only exclude userdata sin file if want to keep own files
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Hello all sorry for the noob question its been a while since i have flashed, I have just had my network locked Vodafone XZ3 unlocked and am about to flash using newfasher can anyone confirm the following for me? I would really appreciate it before i proceed
1. Will my bootloader will remain locked and untouched
2. is the above quote still correct for the XZ3 i.e. NO DONT remove the ta files?
3. I want to keep my user files so I just need to remove the file "userdata_X-FLASH-CUST-B6B5.sin"
Thanks for helping!