Hello
I am wondering if its possible (and if so, if it works!) to flash a generic firmware on a Bell branded device (customization number 6616).
Thanks!
its possible to put a unbranded rom on a carrier branded xperia phone , without root i think it gets a little messy but it is possible... with root it should be easier
I'm looking for a workable reverse solution. I have an unlockable 6603. Can I flash 6606/6616 radio baseband and get LTE coverage on T-Mobile or AT&T when in the US?
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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!
Hi.
I've just bought a XZ3 specifically to use Vodafones UK Wifi Calling, however cant access it.
Vodafone provided instructions ie phone - three dots - settings but it isnt there.
I've read online that I need to change the firmware but not sure which one to switch to.
The current model is a H9493 which seems to be Asian.
Any ideas guys?
Thanks
623MPA said:
Hi.
I've just bought a XZ3 specifically to use Vodafones UK Wifi Calling, however cant access it.
Vodafone provided instructions ie phone - three dots - settings but it isnt there.
I've read online that I need to change the firmware but not sure which one to switch to.
The current model is a H9493 which seems to be Asian.
Any ideas guys?
Thanks
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Xperifirm, newflasher (both in xda)
Install firmware of your region.
And make sure you use the dual/single sim version corresponding to your hardware.
MartinX3 said:
Xperifirm, newflasher (both in xda)
Install firmware of your region.
And make sure you use the dual/single sim version corresponding to your hardware.
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Correct, Xperia's require regional firmware to gain use of VoLTE and VoWIFI.
You can use ANY of the H8416 or H9436 (single sim) that is UK region to flash with.
The H9493 is specific to Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, Easily Identified by the 6GB RAM.
I have the H9493 and am currently running US region H8416 with no problems.
I've got Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, SO-02K version from DoCoMo. Firmware is 47.1.F.1.80 (Anroid version 8.0.0), bootloader is locked. All working normal - 2G/3G calls, Messages, WiFi, Bluetooth.
Software Updater App says "Unable to connect. Retry after a while". Using XperiFirm v5.5.0 I downloaded latest firmware "SO-02K_NTT DoCoMo JP_47.2.B.5.38-R11C".
Please, help me answer to questions:
Can I flash downloaded firmware?
Will all things work normal if I flash this firmware?
Will my smartphone be locked to DoCoMo operator after firmare update?
1. Yes
2. Probably
3. Is it now ? If yes, then Yes.
Hello everyone, I just want to ask. I've Xperia XZ2, it's AU Model (SOV37), using Global Firmware (H8216).
I want to flash back into it's original firmware in order to use the NFC.
I already download the Japan Firmware (SOV37_KDDI JP_52.0.C.5.295-R13B), but I'm afraid that it will sim-locked if I flash it.
I'm also afraid that since this device wasn't able to unlock the bootloader (since the Bootloader Unlocked Allowed: No), can I still flash the firmware?
Can anyone show to me step by step how to flash the firmware (Not flash the STOCK ROM)?
Thanks in advance.
as long as you delete all the .TA files there shouldn't be any problem, though the latest japan firmware available is android 9
not sure what you mean by firmware though, since technically what you trying to do is flashing a firmware as in stock rom