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[Q] OTA updates after flashtool flash

Can i get ota updates after flashtool? Maybe mine phone is different product code. My first sony phone, thats why i ask. It was vodafone firmware, now is latest stock unbranded. Thanks

d.m.s said:
Can i get ota updates after flashtool? Maybe mine phone is different product code. My first sony phone, thats why i ask. It was vodafone firmware, now is latest stock unbranded. Thanks
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yes you can have the OTA after using the flash tool

HUAWEI P7-L10C02B817 Android 5_EMUI3.1 Vodacom relesed

NEW Full ROM
Date: 2015-9-17 Version: P7-L10C02B817 Android 5_EMUI3.1 Vodacom File Size: 1.15 GB
Link download:http://consumer.huawei.com/za/support/downloads/detail/index.htm?id=52987​

Lindo gracias bro ???????

Is it a beta ? Or Final ?

Ok
Don't have error of the 815.... And I probe the battery in this moment.. tell later !

I flashed Stock B609 CWM then used the dload UPDATE.APP method to flash this update
I use Vodacom and I am from South Africa
Dont know if that helps, but it went successfully for me!!
Hope it works for you!!!

danielproenca said:
I flashed Stock B609 CWM then used the dload UPDATE.APP method to flash this update
I use Vodacom and I am from South Africa
Dont know if that helps, but it went successfully for me!!
Hope it works for you!!!
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Hey there Daniel! I'm on the Vodacom network as well. Could you please tell me what your cust version is? Maybe you can take a screenshot? I don't see a cust version on mine.

rodlane said:
Hey there Daniel! I'm on the Vodacom network as well. Could you please tell me what your cust version is? Maybe you can take a screenshot? I don't see a cust version on mine.
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On B817 my Custom Version is CUSTC02D710
Build: P7-L10C02B817

danielproenca said:
On B817 my Custom Version is CUSTC02D710
Build: P7-L10C02B817
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Do you have VENDOR UPDATE.APP of CUSTC02 version?

majcomtech said:
Do you have VENDOR UPDATE.APP of CUSTC02 version?
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There isn't a vendor.img or update.app. Does anyone have one of these for any lollipop version?

rodlane said:
There isn't a vendor.img or update.app. Does anyone have one of these for any lollipop version?
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Some released firmware has UPDATE.APP for vendor. In can be found in folder named "Part 2". Inside of it you can find the file with a capacity of 17.9 kb. Hoping that Vodacom released it somewhere.

majcomtech said:
Some released firmware has UPDATE.APP for vendor. In can be found in folder named "Part 2". Inside of it you can find the file with a capacity of 17.9 kb. Hoping that Vodacom released it somewhere.
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The Turkish version of b619 has it. I tried using it before and it works on 3.0. I modified it to get onto cust 432. I tried it now again but it doesn't work for 3.1.

rodlane said:
The Turkish version of b619 has it. I tried using it before and it works on 3.0. I modified it to get onto cust 432. I tried it now again but it doesn't work for 3.1.
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I know it has. But we need CUSTC02 to get this firmware B817 work for non Vodacom user. 432 or 433 and etc. wont make this firmware work normally except having CUSTC02. This firmware can be used by Vodacom user only normally without having CUST error during installation.

majcomtech said:
I know it has. But we need CUSTC02 to get this firmware B817 work for non Vodacom user. 432 or 433 and etc. wont make this firmware work normally except having CUSTC02. This firmware can be used by Vodacom user only normally without having CUST error during installation.
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turkish vendor from B619
https://mega.nz/#!HUZ0SBbT!gSdOH9ge1h3MtT4ioTcsPyzH1ND2z4Uv0QzKDsHOFyc

haninatoon said:
turkish vendor from B619
https://mega.nz/#!HUZ0SBbT!gSdOH9ge1h3MtT4ioTcsPyzH1ND2z4Uv0QzKDsHOFyc
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Boot loop on 619. It will locked bootloader.

majcomtech said:
Boot loop on 619. It will locked bootloader.
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how come , it is original vendor , I tested it before
I am unlocked bootloader officially from huawei
Sent from my HUAWEI P7-L10 using XDA Free mobile app

haninatoon said:
how come , it is original vendor , I tested it before
I am unlocked bootloader officially from huawei
Sent from my HUAWEI P7-L10 using XDA Free mobile app
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Anyway, no problem about bootloader locked. I kept my unlocked code. But, still not working on B817. Still we need CUSTC02.

It's not so much of an issue from what can see. I did a factory reset and restored all my apps and data to see what happens. Still the same except that I now have LTE. Still no cust. If you have a look at the cust folder for our network, you'll see that there are masses of applications that will automatically install, all of which I am not partularly interested in. All I am interested in is the fact that everything runs and runs more smoothly than any other version I have used before, and there are no visible bugs so far

rodlane said:
It's not so much of an issue from what can see. I did a factory reset and restored all my apps and data to see what happens. Still the same except that I now have LTE. Still no cust. If you have a look at the cust folder for our network, you'll see that there are masses of applications that will automatically install, all of which I am not partularly interested in. All I am interested in is the fact that everything runs and runs more smoothly than any other version I have used before, and there are no visible bugs so far
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I totally agree with @rodlane .... this build is almost bug free .... only navigation bar hide option is not there .... and the battery is good .... i use 3g network all the time so it doesn't last long but no more mediaserver issues and no more heating ...... also with the built in lollipop battery saver function it is better then ever but huawei has hidden it dunno why but This app opens it :laugh::laugh:

Guys please help me I'm stuck on b800 after downgrading from b817, now I can't upgrade nor downgrade to kitkat..every rom file I flash it fails on 2%..I'm running stock firmware not rooted...

After several days finding ways how to successfully install B817 without CUST error, finally I made it. Now by playing the Vendor CUSTC version, I finally managed to change my vendor version to CUSTC02.

How to remove branded boot logo from firmware?

Hi
I am trying to remove t-mobile boot logo from firmware, and i want to make the firmware generic as possible.
Using flashtool and G8441_T-Mobile HR_1311-0658_47.1.A.12.235_R7B firmware to create new bundle.
Now few questions:
1. Do i need to delete fwinfo.xml and update.xml from firmware folder?
2. Can i remove boot logo by deleting some .sin file or .sin file needs to be edited?
Any tips appreciated.

I think that branding depends on your branded firmware. There is no problem to just flash an unbranded version. This is quite easy with Flashtool. Just download the proper version for your smartphone. You can select every version from Sony. The language files are included in every firmware.

To get a generic unbranded firmware.... you flash a generic firmware... like i am using G8441_Customized MY_1311-1764_47.1.A.12.235_R6B. There is cusomtized version for germany too.

Thanks for tips but i knew that, i was asking how to do it manually on branded firmware, and by the way how to know which firmware is without branding in xperifirm?

exh333 said:
Thanks for tips but i knew that, i was asking how to do it manually on branded firmware, and by the way how to know which firmware is without branding in xperifirm?
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I've never used a branded fw before, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was in /oem/media/bootanimation.zip. so you would have to edit the oem.sin (or remount /oem as writable if you got root).

exh333 said:
how to know which firmware is without branding in xperifirm?
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Basically anything that begins with "Customized"

Firmware updates

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!

Firmware Flash Compatibility Question

I have an AT&T variant of the S10 (SM-G973) and I wanted to flash the stock One UI ROM that is found on the unlocked S10 (SM-G970). Does anyone know if the firmware for the 970 can be flashed successfully on a 973 phone?

kdog2021 said:
I have an AT&T variant of the S10 (SM-G973) and I wanted to flash the stock One UI ROM that is found on the unlocked S10 (SM-G970). Does anyone know if the firmware for the 970 can be flashed successfully on a 973 phone?
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Why would you want to flash G970 firmware onto G973 phone? Can't you just flash G973 firmware onto your G973 phone?

My understanding is that the G973 firmware has the AT&T Bloatware and some functions/tiles hidden (like the mobile data tile for quick settings). I'm hoping I can do the stock firmware from G970 to not deal with the bloatware and have more access.

kdog2021 said:
My understanding is that the G973 firmware has the AT&T Bloatware and some functions/tiles hidden (like the mobile data tile for quick settings). I'm hoping I can do the stock firmware from G970 to not deal with the bloatware and have more access.
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Have you thought about using unlocked G973 firmware? G970 is S10e model

Thank you, Charkatar. I bet if I paid more attention in my search I would have noticed the difference. Next step, find and flash the unlocked firmware!

kdog2021 said:
Thank you, Charkatar. I bet if I paid more attention in my search I would have noticed the difference. Next step, find and flash the unlocked firmware!
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Use SamFirm tool to download firmware you need ( I have attached zip file) and check out example image on how to search and download firmware your phone needs.
So under model, you would put SM-G973U1 (which should be unlocked model) and region you would put XAA (unlocked model) and click "check update" IF YOUR MODEL IS DIFFERENT FROM MY EXAMPLE, THEN ENTER THE CORRECT MODEL AND REGION YOU NEED

Charkatak said:
Use SamFirm tool to download firmware you need ( I have attached zip file) and check out example image on how to search and download firmware your phone needs.
So under model, you would put SM-G973U1 (which should be unlocked model) and region you would put XAA (unlocked model) and click "check update" IF YOUR MODEL IS DIFFERENT FROM MY EXAMPLE, THEN ENTER THE CORRECT MODEL AND REGION YOU NEED
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I'm on a Mac and can't open the windows .exe files. I did find a slight work around with Samsung SmartSwitch. Work has been so busy I haven't had time to find and download the U1 firmware for the S10. I"ll let you know how it goes!