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[STOCK ROM][FTF] (C6603) v4.2.2 10.3.A.0.423 Generic (HongKong/Singapore))

here is new file upload to gdrive
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3P5IuYR4HmGVXpLQy1XUVR4Snc/edit?usp=sharing
Enjoy
sorry for the trouble.
For the people who interested, this is Singapore latest firmware 10.3.A.0.423-R4B 1270-1412
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3P5IuYR4HmGbnhidy02bW83Y1U/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks ! Downloading now, does this work with Doomlord's v15 root exploit ?

feizylong said:
File split into two: part a and part b
http://d-h.st/Z8v
http://d-h.st/NZt
MD5 091b5c5512822af2a48609b4046a9a3d
Previous version: 10.1.1.A.1.307
Enjoy
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So is the HK one better than the ES one?

make87 said:
Thanks ! Downloading now, does this work with Doomlord's v15 root exploit ?
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Yes, it does work.

ryuworks said:
So is the HK one better than the ES one?
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It comes with NFC icon pre-enable I assume , compare with spain tft which need to modified.

any of the irritating notifications?

has permanent "swipe up to unlock" text?
compatible to all xperia z cust #s?

Possible to elaborate more on merging files?

I need help on merging the files as well.
Any idea how to do it on Mac OSX?
update:
I've figured out how to merge the files in Mac OSX with terminal.
After flashing the rom, I'm still on 4.1.2?

why 4.1.2???? i already flash it..

the same problem: 4.1.2 after flashing
flashtool 0.9.11.0
flashing process was completed without any errors
but... 4.1.2 and even not HK - just my previous build and localization

yegorka said:
the same problem: 4.1.2 after flashing
flashtool 0.9.11.0
flashing process was completed without any errors
but... 4.1.2 and even not HK - just my previous build and localization
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Same here.
The first time i flash from the last global fw and got stuck in a boot loop.
I used update service to reset my phone. It reverted back to the last fw that was released in the uk. So this was a couple of firmwares backwards.
I then tried to flash this ftf again. After the process my phone is factory reset but with the uk firmware that was released a good few weeks ago.

That's very awkward.
 @feizylong: Did you use all (five) FILE_********* files from Sony PC Companion / Sony Update Service?
Did you include everything except simlock.ta?

Same here. Flashed and still on 4.1.2. :crying:

after comparing this firmware with ES one, i found that here are TWO "elabel" files!
but deleting of "elabel-c6603-row_201302281243_10.1.1.A.1.253.sin" from the .FTF (and leaving "elabel-c6603-row_201302281243_10.3.A.0.423.sin") didn't help at all
bye-bye, buggy HK
hello, working ES!

yegorka said:
after comparing this firmware with ES one, i found that here are TWO "elabel" files!
but deleting of "elabel-c6603-row_201302281243_10.1.1.A.1.253.sin" from the .FTF (and leaving "elabel-c6603-row_201302281243_10.3.A.0.423.sin") didn't help at all
bye-bye, buggy HK
hello, working ES!
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Just wasted my time! Should of just stuck to the ES

Sorry guy,
here is a complete one file :
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3P5IuYR4HmGVXpLQy1XUVR4Snc/edit?usp=sharing
flash it at your own risk..
happy flashing

Hello, who can assist for the CMW kernel for the 4.2.2 version for flashing through flashtool ? I think there's none yet released, but there are version where you need to flash the whole ZIP file. I just need the kernel boot.img with CMW, as i flashed the ES unbranded version. Working just excellent, and rooted with DooMLord's V15 easy rooting toolkit

permanent "swipe up to unlock" text?

How to take screenshot now in 4.2.2?

[FTF][C6903] Xperia Z1 14.2.A.0.290 Generic NCB (Unbranded/Nordic)

Xperia Z1 (C6903) Generic NCB firmware (.FTF)
Downloaded through Sony PC Companion, decrypted and repackaged by Flashtool v0.9.13.0.
DO NOT FLASH THIS WITH FLASHTOOL VERSION 0.9.11.0
I would have thought this to be obvious, but you need a version of FlashTool that is actually compatible with the Xperia Z1, and only version 0.9.13.0 is.
Android version: 4.3
Baseband: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270025-26
Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-g4f35567 [email protected] #1 Tue Nov 19 19:53:25 2013
Build number: 14.2.A.0.290
Phone Software Version: 1274-8313_14.2.A.0.290 EURO - user
File System Version: EURO-LTE_14.2.A.0.290
Customization Version: 1276-9897_R2B
Branding: Generic NCB (unbranded)
Country: Nordic Combined
LTE/4G icon: 4G
This works on ANY Xperia Z1 (C6903).
Your Xperia Z1 does NOT have to be rooted.
Your Xperia Z1 does NOT have to be bootloader unlocked.
This does NOT re-lock a SIM unlocked phone (unlocking is ONCE and PERMANENT).
This does NOT unlock your bootloader.
Download:
RAR - part 1
RAR - part 2
Torrent
Hashes:
FTF
Code:
SHA1: 845edf26d766f249db34969fce70d98327232ea0
MD5: db30fa8af6a9e606b29da9c05a23c799
RAR
Code:
SHA1 Part 1: 825ce88832121e3aea8cb79c1b95a8dba7905e34
SHA1 Part 2: 94c776c085fc320341e4496f02bdb418cf9c6e20
MD5 Part 1: 3eb2b1342aba42dfcee002f48c695d7d
MD5 Part 2: 65c153d3c0d01d843efb4cb969ab43e9
Tutorial: How to flash stock ROMs with Flashtool
AGAIN, DO NOT FLASH THIS WITH FLASHTOOL 0.9.11.0, USE 0.9.13.0
If this post was helpful, don't forget to click the 'Thanks' button.

yeayyy downloading thanks mate

So can this be used with rooted c6902 Indian version.
Sent from my C6902 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Rekoil said:
Xperia Z1 (C6903) Generic NCB firmware (.FTF)
Downloaded through Sony PC Companion, decrypted and repackaged by Flashtool v0.9.13.0 (05/06/2013).
Android version: 4.3
Baseband: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270025-26
Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-g4f35567 [email protected] #1 Tue Nov 19 19:53:25 2013
Build number: 14.2.A.0.290
Phone Software Version: 1274-8313_14.2.A.0.290 EURO - user
File System Version: EURO-LTE_14.2.A.0.290
Customization Version: 1276-9897_R2B
Branding: Generic NCB (unbranded)
Country: Nordic Combined
LTE/4G icon: 4G
This works on ANY Xperia Z1 (C6903).
Your Xperia Z1 does NOT have to be rooted.
Your Xperia Z1 does NOT have to be bootloader unlocked.
This does NOT re-lock a SIM unlocked phone (unlocking is ONCE and PERMANENT).
This does NOT unlock your bootloader.
Download:
RAR - part 1
RAR - part 2
Torrent
SHA1(C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Generic NCB.ftf)= 845edf26d766f249db34969fce70d98327232ea0
MD5(C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Generic NCB.ftf)= db30fa8af6a9e606b29da9c05a23c799
Tutorial: How to flash stock ROMs with Flashtool
If this post was helpful, don't forget to click the 'Thanks' button.
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so is this the unbranded multiregion one?
not like the vodafone uk tft in the other thread?

anirudhks said:
yeayyy downloading thanks mate
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No worries.
Can someone confirm that the torrent is working? It seems to have 13 peers but nobody is transferring anything.

thegios said:
so is this the unbranded multiregion one?
not like the vodafone uk tft in the other thread?
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Never quote whole OP. And op says everything.

Is for C6903 with LTE? Right?

https://mega.co.nz/#!sZFEgbqa!NNIxAnjqg4tSpYgVB00iUxg6H31zGI7lZ-Tj0g6vkS0
My FTF on Mega
SHA1: e80b6c30586ea527e19599ad8b08674a6078351a

Vaith said:
Never quote whole OP. And op says everything.
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yeah but... the OP of the other thread was not clear at all: not only ftf is not working for many, but it was not even stating the ftf was vodafone branded
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thegios said:
yeah but... the OP of the other thread was not clear at all: not only ftf is not working for many, but it was not even stating the ftf was vodafone branded
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thinng is... the file >>> from MEGA <<< is named "xxxxxxx Customized NCB 1276-9897 (Nordic Combined)"
so what does customised NCB and nordic combined means?
sorry I am in Italy and want to make sure i flash the correct official fiirmware

thegios said:
yeah but... the OP of the other thread was not clear at all: not only ftf is not working for many, but it was not even stating the ftf was vodafone branded
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The TFT not working was not his fault, Thats 1
2. he said multiple times that it is vodafone branded, also the name of the TFT was clear enough, don't come here bi***ing and moaning behind his back, he was trying to help us and he did nothing wrong

thegios said:
yeah but... the OP of the other thread was not clear at all: not only ftf is not working for many, but it was not even stating the ftf was vodafone branded
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thinng is... the file >>> from MEGA <<< is named "xxxxxxx Customized NCB 1276-9897 (Nordic Combined)"
so what does customised NCB and nordic combined means?
sorry I am in Italy and want to make sure i flash the correct official fiirmware
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Nordic Combined firmware is firmware made for Sweden/Denmark/Norway. It works fine on all C6903 devices and is the cleanest customization there is. No branding, no bloatware.

thegios said:
yeah but... the OP of the other thread was not clear at all: not only ftf is not working for many, but it was not even stating the ftf was vodafone branded
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thinng is... the file >>> from MEGA <<< is named "xxxxxxx Customized NCB 1276-9897 (Nordic Combined)"
so what does customised NCB and nordic combined means?
sorry I am in Italy and want to make sure i flash the correct official fiirmware
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Just different names, I think Customized NCB might be the correct name for the Z1, but whatever, all it means is that this is the ROM that people in the Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland) get on their phones if they buy them from a non-carrier source. It is unbranded and contains no bloat.

has anyone tried that after this update, unlocking bootloader will crash camera?

ara.armagedon said:
The TFT not working was not his fault, Thats 1
2. he said multiple times that it is vodafone branded, also the name of the TFT was clear enough, don't come here bi***ing and moaning behind his back, he was trying to help us and he did nothing wrong
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I am neither moaning nor complaining, as a matter of fact I understood correctly and eventually decided not to download: I was just making a sort of summary of what happened on the other side , to justify my confirmation here.
geeeeezz calm down...
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Rekoil said:
Just different names, I think Customized NCB might be the correct name for the Z1, but whatever, all it means is that this is the ROM that people in the Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland) get on their phones if they buy them from a non-carrier source. It is unbranded and contains no bloat.
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u mean no bloat from carriers, rite? It still has all sony software?
this ok on an italian unbranded phone?

Oops, had my torrent client set to super-seed, my connection is good enough to skip that kind of distribution, should be MUCH faster now.

thegios said:
u mean no bloat from carriers, rite? It still has all sony software?
this ok on an italian unbranded phone?
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Yes and yes, no bloat from carriers, contains all Sony software, can be flashed on literally any C6903, just like I said in OP.
It might potentially not contain APNs for your carrier, as it only guarantees correct settings for the nordics, but your carrier should push those out to your phone automatically if not, and you can always enter them yourself.

Ohhh yeahhhh. I have flashed this on a german z1 with flashtool. I have an unlocked bootloader with broken camera.
Everything work fine!!!!
I got my camera back!!!

PaschaD said:
Ohhh yeahhhh. I have flashed this on a german z1 with flashtool. I have an unlocked bootloader with broken camera.
Everything work fine!!!!
I got my camera back!!!
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Even without TA backup? Wow! Nice move from Sony!

GavTheStoner said:
Even without TA backup? Wow! Nice move from Sony!
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Yep without backed up my TA

PaschaD said:
Yep without backed up my TA
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Thanks for the information!
Maybe they fixed unlock bootloader camera too... we can hope

[STOCK ROM][FTF]Xperia Z1c (D5503) 14.3.A.0.681 Generic DE unbranded (1279-6978)

Xperia Z1 compact (D5503) Generic DE firmware (.FTF)
Downloaded through Sony PC Companion as per this tutorial by Apollo89.
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270045-39
Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-g8c33725 [email protected] #1 Tue Feb 20 12:57:13 2014
Build number: 14.3.A.0.681
Phone Software Version: 1279-1792_14.3.A.0.681 EURO - user
File System Version: EURO-LTE_14.3.A.0.681
Customization Version: 1279-6978_R2C
Branding: Generic DE (unbranded)
Country: Germany
NFC icon: yes
LTE/4G icon: LTE
Download:
part 1: XperiaZ1compact(D5503)_14.3.A.0.681_GenericDE_(1279-6978)unbranded.7z.001 - 500.00 MB
part 2: XperiaZ1compact(D5503)_14.3.A.0.681_GenericDE_(1279-6978)unbranded.7z.002 - 500.00 MB
part 3: XperiaZ1compact(D5503)_14.3.A.0.681_GenericDE_(1279-6978)unbranded.7z.003 - 13.66 MB
alternative download from MEGA:
part 1, part 2, part 3
7-zip recommended for unpacking
MD5 checksum as calculated by Microsft FCIV: 647715e73fdaebdb66b4a20aed26ae91

Great! Waiting in eager
Checksum for the final unzipped file would be great.

o-l-a-v said:
Great! Waiting in eager
Checksum for the final unzipped file would be great.
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MD5 checksum as calculated by Microsft FCIV: 647715e73fdaebdb66b4a20aed26ae91

Danke
How long could it take for the OTA update to appear?

I have a locked bootloader and the rooted 4.3 ROM. Is there a way to install this ROM and keep root?

Random Username said:
Danke
How long could it take for the OTA update to appear?
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Anything from hours to eternity... So far the update is available via PCC or SUS only, nobody knows if there will ever be an OTA.
ponchofiesta said:
I have a locked bootloader and the rooted 4.3 ROM. Is there a way to install this ROM and keep root?
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I don't think so.

Can't wait, flashed the update manually
@ponchofiesta Doomlord has already updated his root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620794 So you can re-root

Well, I unlocked the bootloader now, flashed this ROM and rooted it.
My battery life is now really bad but I think it will normalize over the next days... I hope so.
And: Is it not possible anymore to add lock screen widgets?

Question; is it natural that a generated FTF-file based on a generic NO (Norwegian) unbranded phone differs in size from the one posted by the TS?
Tried to make an FTF myself, but I see know that the file Flashtool generated is ~986MB, so ~30MB smaller than the one posted above.

Is it possible to get the original video/audio/media files from this firmware to download?

SirRobin78 said:
Is it possible to get the original video/audio/media files from this firmware to download?
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It is. Look here.
Actually these are the stock files from JB, I don't know if handsets delivered with Kitkat would have other demo content (if Sony would ever ship with KK at all)

ponchofiesta said:
And: Is it not possible anymore to add lock screen widgets?
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Settings -> Security -> Check "Enable Widgets"

Is there any flashable zip version available?

Hallo, Need Help!
how do I extract the files!
Sent from my D5503 using xda app-developers app

Download them all into the same folder, unpack the first one with 7-zip - the extraction will automatically extract the contents from all three archive files. Output should be a single .ftf file.

As of today this version is outdated, the new version is 14.3.A.0.757 and can be found here

[FTF File] SGP511 xperia z2 tablet - 17.1.1.A.0.402 Generic CA WIFI

SGP511 - Xperia Z2 TABLET WIFI - GENERIC CA FTF FILE
Android version: 4.4.2
Build number: 17.1.1.A.0.402
Tablet Software Version: 1278-4514_17.1.1.A.0.402 WIFI User
File System Version: GLOBAL_WIFI16G_17.1.1.A.0.402
Customization Version: 1281-7810_R5A
Branding: Generic CA (unbranded)
Country: Canada
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Note: I've tested this on mine and it seems fine, would appreciate if anyone else can test it to reconfirm, thank you.
Note 2: DO NOT CROSS FLASH THIS WITH THE LTE XPERIA Z2 TABLET. This is made for the WIFI verison of Xperia Z2 Tablet ONLY.
Downloads
Note: Sorry for so many different parts, stupid box does not allow me to upload large files.
Note 2: There are a total of 5 files, please download them all then unzip them with winrar.​

Yes! It works for me Device from SG

LitoNi said:
SGP511 - Xperia Z2 TABLET WIFI - GENERIC CA FTF FILE
Note: I've tested this on mine and it seems fine, would appreciate if anyone else can test it to reconfirm, thank you.
Note 2: DO NOT CROSS FLASH THIS WITH THE LTE XPERIA Z2 TABLET. This is made for the WIFI verison of Xperia Z2 Tablet ONLY.
Downloads
Note: Sorry for so many different parts, stupid box does not allow me to upload large files.
Note 2: There are a total of 5 files, please download them all then unzip them with winrar.​
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Any chance someone still has this ftf? I borked my z2 tab today and was looking for the latest firmware to flash that is still rootable. Think this is it. Endpoint will be running cm11 or cm12.

bacon612 said:
Any chance someone still has this ftf? I borked my z2 tab today and was looking for the latest firmware to flash that is still rootable. Think this is it. Endpoint will be running cm11 or cm12.
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download this buddy: XperiFirm ~ Xperia Firmware Downloader & Checker [v3.1]
no one uploads stock ftf files anymore, it can all be downloaded from that software :highfive:

LitoNi said:
download this buddy: XperiFirm ~ Xperia Firmware Downloader & Checker [v3.1]
no one uploads stock ftf files anymore, it can all be downloaded from that software :highfive:
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Thank you for this. I managed to get a Chinese 402 fimware downloaded, created an ftf out of it and flashed it successfully. Would be more helpful if this wasn't a Chinese build but its a start.
Edit: I chose 402 as its the latest firmware that is supported by doomlord root and recovery. The endpoint is to be back on CM11/12. Having a tough time as im not able to boot to recovery from the Chinese build. Also seems that there is a possible hardware issue as I am having intermittant connectivity issues with the tablet. It seems to come in and out of flash mode on its own in the flashtool. I am trying to flash a different firmware but it wont stay in flash mode long enough for the firmware flash to complete successfully. Pretty frustrating. I noticed this usb issue while using chargers over the last month or so too. Tablet would show that it was charging for a second then not charging intermittently. I thought it could be rom related which inspired the want to ftf back to stock but i think that there is something physically wrong with this tab now. Shame as its only six months old and was barely used.

bacon612 said:
Thank you for this. I managed to get a Chinese 402 fimware downloaded, created an ftf out of it and flashed it successfully. Would be more helpful if this wasn't a Chinese build but its a start.
Edit: I chose 402 as its the latest firmware that is supported by doomlord root and recovery. The endpoint is to be back on CM11/12. Having a tough time as im not able to boot to recovery from the Chinese build. Also seems that there is a possible hardware issue as I am having intermittant connectivity issues with the tablet. It seems to come in and out of flash mode on its own in the flashtool. I am trying to flash a different firmware but it wont stay in flash mode long enough for the firmware flash to complete successfully. Pretty frustrating. I noticed this usb issue while using chargers over the last month or so too. Tablet would show that it was charging for a second then not charging intermittently. I thought it could be rom related which inspired the want to ftf back to stock but i think that there is something physically wrong with this tab now. Shame as its only six months old and was barely used.
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wooo bad luck buddy, you should take it back to sony while you still got the chance (under warranty). If you have saved the DRM keys before unlocking the bootloader, you should relock it and flash a stock ftf (Canadian version). i dont know why the OP link doesnt work. but i had just checked my box account and the files are still there the .402 one
SGP511 Wifi Generic CA .402: https://app.box.com/s/o3webtra06yvet2zuva47vka3h981s4l
if the link does not work you either have to create a Box account or give me your email. i dont know why Box is like this.
gl buddy :highfive:

Thanks for the support
I tried again with the box link and it says: "the item you are trying to access has been deleted or is unavailable to you" Ill PM you my address.

Hello all,
I need this FW to flash the kernel of this thread (for CWM recovery + root) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51690786#post51690786
The link is invalid and I can't find the FTF file elsewhere.
Someone has a link? Thanks.

[FTF][Z4/Z3+] Stock ROM E6553, SOV31, 402SO, SO-03G

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>>>CDA<<<
1294-9967: Vietnam - Customized VN
1295-7703: United Kingdom - Customized UK
1294-9654: Hong Kong - Customized HK
1293-2805: Japan - SoftBank JP
1295-9819: Japan - NTT DoCoMo JP
1294-4301: Japan - KDDI JP
>>>DOWNLOAD<<<
Flashtool 0.9.18.6
Z3+ E6553
E6553_28.0.A.4.8_1295-7703_R6A_ChoiMobile.VN.ftf
E6553_28.0.A.4.8_1294-9967_R5A_ChoiMobile.VN.ftf
E6553_28.0.A.4.8_1294-9654_R9A_ChoiMobile.VN.ftf
Z4 (SOV31)
SOV31_28.0.D.5.9_1294-4301_R15A_ChoiMobile.VN.ftf
Z4 (402SO)
402SO_28.0.C.3.16_1293-2805_R19A_ChoiMobile.VN.ftf
Z4 (SO-03G)
SO-03G_28.0.B.0.457_1295-9819_R9A_ChoiMobile.VN.ftf
Coming soon...

@Google Drive

#1

Is the any ROM for Xperia Z3+ Dual E6533 ?

Can anyone please post an FTF for E6553 (generic Hong Kong version)? I managed to brick my phone
Edit: Never mind - PC companion repair menu saved the device model in its history, so I'm good for now . But post it anyway if you could as we need to build a good FTF collection

schecter7 said:
Can anyone please post an FTF for E6553 (generic Hong Kong version)? I managed to brick my phone
Edit: Never mind - PC companion repair menu saved the device model in its history, so I'm good for now . But post it anyway if you could as we need to build a good FTF collection
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1294-9654: Hong Kong - Customized HK
E6553_28.0.A.4.8_1294-9654_R9A_ChoiMobile.VN.ftf

Thanks a lot, Mate! I was reading it as ChinaMobile.ftf - My bad.

Jozinek said:
sorry but make FTF thread without knowledge that Flashtool doesnt support XPERIA Z3+/XPERIA Z4 is not good idea...
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What can flash a z3+? Also i downloaded the firmware from xperifirm, but it unpacks the file, so what format would i need it in?

acme64 said:
What can flash a z3+? Also i downloaded the firmware from xperifirm, but it unpacks the file, so what format would i need it in?
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Flashtool isn't supported yet

hasona said:
Flashtool isn't supported yet
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that wasn't the question

Thx men

hasona said:
Flashtool isn't supported yet
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I just successfully flashed my Z3+ (E6553) using Flashtool 0.9.18.6 - I used the device drivers of the Z2 (Flashmode Drivers, Fastboot Drivers and both Xperia Z2 Device Drivers).

an3k said:
I just successfully flashed my Z3+ (E6553) using Flashtool 0.9.18.6 - I used the device drivers of the Z2 (Flashmode Drivers, Fastboot Drivers and both Xperia Z2 Device Drivers).
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few questions...
do you need to have the bootloader unlocked to use flashtool?
Also, I like in the USA and bought the z3+. The current CDA is HK generic which is version .24. I see that the generic UK version is .27. Is there an advantage to put the .27 firmware on the phone?

GCbard said:
few questions...
do you need to have the bootloader unlocked to use flashtool?
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No. Unlocked Bootloader is just for rooting.
GCbard said:
Also, I like in the USA and bought the z3+. The current CDA is HK generic which is version .24. I see that the generic UK version is .27. Is there an advantage to put the .27 firmware on the phone?
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The only variants using 28.0.A.7.27 are "Customized UK" and "O2 Pay monthly UK". Every other variant is 28.0.A.7.24 or older. They often did that with the Z2 too and the main reason was because of bugs so I guess they released 28.0.A.7.24 for UK too but noticed some bugs, thus fixed these and released 28.0.A.7.27
28.0.A.7.24 and 28.0.A.7.27 should be the exact same Android version 5.0.2. If it were Android 5.1 or even 5.1.1 they would have used a much higher version number.

an3k said:
No. Unlocked Bootloader is just for rooting.
The only variants using 28.0.A.7.27 are "Customized UK" and "O2 Pay monthly UK". Every other variant is 28.0.A.7.24 or older. They often did that with the Z2 too and the main reason was because of bugs so I guess they released 28.0.A.7.24 for UK too but noticed some bugs, thus fixed these and released 28.0.A.7.27
28.0.A.7.24 and 28.0.A.7.27 should be the exact same Android version 5.0.2. If it were Android 5.1 or even 5.1.1 they would have used a much higher version number.
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Thank you for your answer. One more question. If I upgrade to the UK generic version 0.27 , will pc companion still work for me in order to upgrade to higher versions as well?
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an3k said:
No. Unlocked Bootloader is just for rooting.
The only variants using 28.0.A.7.27 are "Customized UK" and "O2 Pay monthly UK". Every other variant is 28.0.A.7.24 or older. They often did that with the Z2 too and the main reason was because of bugs so I guess they released 28.0.A.7.24 for UK too but noticed some bugs, thus fixed these and released 28.0.A.7.27
28.0.A.7.24 and 28.0.A.7.27 should be the exact same Android version 5.0.2. If it were Android 5.1 or even 5.1.1 they would have used a much higher version number.
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Also, when you run flashtool do you run normal version or 64 version? Not sure if that is in reference to the device or the computer.

GCbard said:
Thank you for your answer. One more question. If I upgrade to the UK generic version 0.27 , will pc companion still work for me in order to upgrade to higher versions as well?
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I can't say about Z3+ but for Z2 and here it still worked. Maybe Sony changed something with the Z3+ but I don't think so. In short (but without guarantee): yes, it should still work.
GCbard said:
Also, when you run flashtool do you run normal version or 64 version? Not sure if that is in reference to the device or the computer.
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If your Computer Operating System (Windows / Mac / Linux) is 64-Bit use FlashTool64.exe and if not stick with the FlashTool.exe

an3k said:
I can't say about Z3+ but for Z2 and here it still worked. Maybe Sony changed something with the Z3+ but I don't think so. In short (but without guarantee): yes, it should still work.
If your Computer Operating System (Windows / Mac / Linux) is 64-Bit use FlashTool64.exe and if not stick with the FlashTool.exe
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Thank you. You have been helpful. That leads me to yet another question (I am a first time xperia user, I have used HTC up to this point).
In the flashtool I was able to choose the z3+ as my device. It was my understanding that the z3+ was not included yet., WIth that said there are options within the flashtool to root the device. IS that something that can be done now?

FTF E6553_28.0.A.7.27_1295-7703_R6A
Device: E6553
Version: 28.0.A.7.27
Country: UK
Provider: unbranded
Customization number: 1295-7703
Size: 2.071.057.904 Bytes
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8gf20AKtya0Skw2ZmFGZXFnMWs/view?usp=sharing
1) Get latest Flashtool from http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php and install it
2) Run C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe and select Flashmode Drivers, Fastboot Drivers and both Xperia Z2 Device Drivers (there are no Z3+ drivers yet but the Z2 ones work great)
3) Download the FTF you want and save it in eg. C:\
4) Power Off your Z3+ and connect the microUSB cable to it (but leave it disconnected from the Computer)
5) Run C:\Flashtool\FlashTool.exe (or FlashTool64.exe if you have a 64-Bit Operating System on your Computer)
6) Click the Lightning icon on the very left
7) Select Flashmode and click OK
8) On the top select the path where you have your FTF downloaded
9) On the left select the firmware you want to flash
10) IMPORTANT: On the right in "Exclude :" select the checkbox next to TA
11) Click Flash
12) Wait some time
13) When asked (the green arrow window) press Volume down and connect the USB cable to your Computer
14) Flashing starts.
15) Check the main Flashtool window. It shows a log and that tells you when flashing is done. If you don't see any red lines everything went fine.
I strongly advise to NOT do anything with your Computer, its connected devices or cables as long as flashing is in progress. Don't even plug or unplug a thumb drive. I have a USB3.0 AddOn card and when I plug in a device my native USB2.0 ports are disconnected for a millisecond. That's not a problem for thumbdrives, etc. but this can brick your phone while it gets flashed.
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GCbard said:
Thank you. You have been helpful. That leads me to yet another question (I am a first time xperia user, I have used HTC up to this point).
In the flashtool I was able to choose the z3+ as my device. It was my understanding that the z3+ was not included yet., WIth that said there are options within the flashtool to root the device. IS that something that can be done now?
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You're welcome and congrats to your first Xperia
I have absolutely no clue about rooting. Never did it. Current version of Flashtool may successfully root your Z3+ or it may brick it. I have absolutely no clue. What I know is that the Z3+ is officially not supported yet (but thankfully at least flashing works because Sony didn't changed anything since at least Z2).
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FTF E6553_28.0.A.7.24_1295-6968_R3A
Device: E6553
Version: 28.0.A.7.24
Country: DE
Provider: unbranded
Customization number: 1295-6968
Size: 2.070.785.234 Bytes
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8gf20AKtya0Q09lbnU2T01KRjg/view?usp=sharing

Thanks an3k for this guide. I'm a first-time Xperia Owner so please forgive my dumb question. I wanted to flash the "FTF E6553_28.0.A.7.27_1295-7703_R6A" but there is no TA in the exlude menu. I'm on the newest Flashtool version. Can i proceed anyway or will I lose the Xperia Enhancements ?

addicted1900 said:
Thanks an3k for this guide. I'm a first-time Xperia Owner so please forgive my dumb question. I wanted to flash the "FTF E6553_28.0.A.7.27_1295-7703_R6A" but there is no TA in the exlude menu. I'm on the newest Flashtool version. Can i proceed anyway or will I lose the Xperia Enhancements ?
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Yeah, there are some bad changes in the new flashtool version. Instead of simply selecting TA you now have to manually select each ta file. I'll update my quick guide but here's additionally what you have to do now:
Check the list below "Content :" and look for all entries ending with .ta (eg. cust-reset.ta). If you found one, search for the same entry in the "Exclude :" list (eg. CUST-RESET) and select it. Do this for every .ta entry shown in the "Content :" list.
Normally it's only CUST-RESET and FOTA-RESET. Sometimes you'll additionally have SIMLOCK
Additionally if you want to wipe your device while flashing it to a new firmware (was the default behavior until the latest flashtool version) you also have to check all three checkboxes (APPS_LOG, CACHE, USERDATA) in to top right "Wipe :" list!