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Xperia Z (C6603) Generic DE firmware (.FTF)
Downloaded through Sony Update Service, decrypted and repackaged by Flashtool v0.9.10.2beta6 (21/04/2013).
Android version: 4.1.2
Baseband: 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110041-23
Kernel: 3.4.0-g6df7905-02327-g1aa3092 [email protected]) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Apr 11 11:17:13 2013
Build number: 10.1.1.A.1.253
Phone Software Version: 1269-5309_10.1.1.A.1.253 GENERIC - user
File System Version: GLOBAL-LTE_10.1.1.A.1.253
Customization Version: 1271-0334_R3A
Branding: Generic DE (unbranded)
Country: Germany
Pre-installed apps: Adobe Reader, Alarm & clock, Album, Calendar, Camera, Car mode, Chrome, Contacts, Email, Evernote, Facebook, File Commander, FM radio, Gmail, Google, Google+, Let's start PSM, Local, Maps, McAfee Security, Messaging, Messenger, Movie Studio, Movies, Music Unlimited, Navigation, News & Weather, Notes, OfficeSuite, Phone, Play Music, Play Store, PlayMemories Online, PlayNow, Settings, Smart Connect, Socialife, Sony Select, Support, Talk, Tools (Calculator, Backup & restore, NeoReader, Downloads), TrackID, Update Center, Video Unlimited, Voice Dialer, Voice Search, WALKMAN, WhatsApp, Xperia Link, YouTube
NFC icon: no
LTE/4G icon: LTE
This works on ANY Xperia Z (C6603).
Your Xperia Z does NOT have to be rooted.
Your Xperia Z 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:
http://d-h.st/Qaf (512.00 MB, RAR archive part 1)
http://d-h.st/TtG (248.89 MB, RAR archive part 2)
Other brandings:
Generic BE
Proximus (Vfe) BE
Previous version: 10.1.A.1.434
Next version: 10.1.1.A.1.307
Tutorial: how to flash stock ROMs with Flashtool
If this post was helpful, don't forget to click the 'Thanks' button.
Standard Bloatware,
but the battery life is very good (no battery drain (no wakelock mmc1_detect).
A very good Rom. We waited long enough.
Thx for uploading! :good:
Is there any way to update my rooted .253 from [nut] with this without loosing root?
Or should I just flash kernel, baseband and fota to get the right system?
Finally :good:
Lets hope the next update will not be as delayed in Germany!
BeDesireS said:
Thx for uploading! :good:
Is there any way to update my rooted .253 from [nut] with this without loosing root?
Or should I just flash kernel, baseband and fota to get the right system?
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Excluding system should do it.
Sent from my Xperia Z using XDA premium
At last! A .253 which contains the Sony Account Manager.
I took advantage of the Xperia Privilege offer and couldn't watch any of the movies I purchased on any of the previous .253 releases.
After flashing this firmware with Flashtool, can I use PC Companion for new updates, for example. 4.2.2? And, will i get my updates whenever the region the FTF is from gets them?
sasa3342 said:
After flashing this firmware with Flashtool, can I use PC Companion for new updates, for example. 4.2.2? And, will i get my updates whenever the region the FTF is from gets them?
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Yes.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
sasa3342 said:
After flashing this firmware with Flashtool, can I use PC Companion for new updates, for example. 4.2.2? And, will i get my updates whenever the region the FTF is from gets them?
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You will receive new updates together with Germany, which is rather late, but still earlier than the United Kingdom
Apollo89 said:
You will receive new updates together with Germany, which is rather late, but still earlier than the United Kingdom
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Can I go back to my original firmware? (Locked Bootloader/No Root)
And, is it better to use Flashtool v0.9.10.2 beta6 or beta4 version for flashing?
Can anybody create a flashable .zip for the german Xperia Z [(C6603) 10.1.1.A.1.253 Generic DE (Unbranded/Germany) to keep root access? Thanks in advance.
micheled said:
Can anybody create a flashable .zip for the german Xperia Z [(C6603) 10.1.1.A.1.253 Generic DE (Unbranded/Germany) to keep root access? Thanks in advance.
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You can do it by yourself, using this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183077
But I saw, that the baseband version is the same as in [nuts] rooted .zip, so I don`t know if it`s really needed to update with this one.
Problem extracting
Hi I keep getting this error when trying to extract these files
CRC failed in 'C6603_10.1.1.A.1.253_Generic [email protected] File is broken
I've downloaded twice, using 7zip to extract.
Any Help?
Metallijim said:
Hi I keep getting this error when trying to extract these files
CRC failed in 'C6603_10.1.1.A.1.253_Generic [email protected] File is broken
I've downloaded twice, using 7zip to extract.
Any Help?
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Did you download both parts and put them in the same folder?
Can you check if their file sizes (in bytes) and/or MD5 sums match with the values on the download page?
Apollo89 said:
Did you download both parts and put them in the same folder?
Can you check if their file sizes (in bytes) and/or MD5 sums match with the values on the download page?
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Checked md5, both fine, size is right. Does it matter if I have them on an external drive?
Metallijim said:
Checked md5, both fine, size is right. Does it matter if I have them on an external drive?
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No, that shouldn't matter. It's strange, because over 100 people have already downloaded these files. I'm currently downloading them myself to check.
Metallijim said:
Checked md5, both fine, size is right. Does it matter if I have them on an external drive?
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First I had a corrupted download with Mozilla Firefox (MD5 did not match).
Then I downloaded again with Internet Explorer, after which the MD5s matched and the FTF extracted fine, both with WinRAR and 7-Zip.
Re-downlodad and extracted on my internal drive, all seems well. Thanks for checking.
Sent from Z Beast
Hi,
I installed this when it got available: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2279661
But I want the FW from the german region and still maintain my root access.
So what do I need to exclude in Flashtool ?
Regards,
iCEQB
SE_iCEQB said:
Hi,
I installed this when it got available: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2279661
But I want the FW from the german region and still maintain my root access.
So what do I need to exclude in Flashtool ?
Regards,
iCEQB
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I think you'll first have to flash 10.1.A.1.434 Generic DE, root it and then perhaps you can do an OTA update to 10.1.1.A.1.253 (if available) and retain root.
This is my first contribution as an FTF file.
Please hit thanks button if it is helped.
Flashtool 64-bit version: 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00 (Latest as I know)
Sony Update Service version: 2.14.2.201402071544 (Latest, February 7, 2014)
Generic TR Rom:
Android version: 4.3
Build number: 10.4.B.0.569
Customization Version: 1271-5145
Branding: Generic
Country: Turkey
Download link: (please do not mirror)
Mega
MD5: 294e32005bb74242a9c14e98a7b449bb
10.4.1.B.101 (1271-5145 Generic TR) is now uploading.
You should only exclude any *.ta files from the package. I think loader.sin should have been included.
See part C of this guide by Apollo89 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
mzyil said:
I have excluded loader.sin file only, because I don't know what files must be excluded when creating FTF file. Please tell me if any other files must be excluded too. So I can warn people.
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All *.sin files should be included! Only *.ta files (e.g. simlock.ta, preset1.ta, cust-reset.ta, ...) should be excluded. See part C of this guide:
[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
Apollo89 said:
All *.sin files should be included! Only *.ta files (e.g. simlock.ta, preset1.ta, cust-reset.ta, ...) should be excluded. See part C of this guide:
[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
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I flashed this rom via SUS first and then flashtool, it worked fine, is this about I flashed loader.sin in my first try?
mzyil said:
I flashed this rom via SUS first and then flashtool, it worked fine, is this about I flashed loader.sin in my first try?
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Yes, if you flash via SUS, the new loader gets flashed.
Apollo89 said:
Yes, if you flash via SUS, the new loader gets flashed.
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I updated my phone today to the new version so the other version files deleted -unluckily-, how can i get the loader.sin file again? Any suggestion?:
mzyil said:
I updated my phone today to the new version so the other version files deleted -unluckily-, how can i get the loader.sin file again? Any suggestion?:
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Loader.sin is the same in all firmware customizations. Here is the current one: https://www.dropbox.com/s/z7nykfypuw2kss1/loader.sin
FTF files are just ZIP files, so you can open them in any file archiver (like WinRAR, 7-Zip, etc.) and add this file.
Otherwise you would need to follow part B of this guide to download the firmware again: [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
Apollo89 said:
Loader.sin is the same in all firmware customizations. Here is the current one: https://www.dropbox.com/s/z7nykfypuw2kss1/loader.sin
FTF files are just ZIP files, so you can open them in any file archiver (like WinRAR, 7-Zip, etc.) and add this file.
Otherwise you would need to follow part B of this guide to download the firmware again: [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
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Thank you! I'm uploading the new one now.
Link is updated.
mzyil said:
Link is updated.
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Thank you:good:
thank you
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
filename: SGP511_17.1.A.2.36_1281-8033.ftf
version: 17.1.A.2.36
Customization: 1281-8033
country: Germany (but it has lots of languages to choose from)
device: SGP511 (Wifi, 16GB)
download link: https://mega.co.nz/#!AgQw2LCT!6FQR4_DZ_-odkXYrCzRWa4lx4ZyGviWLKOzPdmm2ZFc
Androxyde's Flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
ranf said:
filename: SGP511_17.1.A.2.36_1281-8033.ftf
version: 17.1.A.2.36
Customization: 1281-8033
country: Germany (but it has lots of languages to choose from)
device: SGP511 (Wifi, 16GB)
dowload link: https://mega.co.nz/#!AgQw2LCT!6FQR4_DZ_-odkXYrCzRWa4lx4ZyGviWLKOzPdmm2ZFc
androxyde's Flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
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Do you know where to find the version of this FTF for the SGP512 (Wifi only + 32GB)?
No idea.
How?
ranf said:
filename: SGP511_17.1.A.2.36_1281-8033.ftf
version: 17.1.A.2.36
Customization: 1281-8033
country: Germany (but it has lots of languages to choose from)
device: SGP511 (Wifi, 16GB)
download link: https://mega.co.nz/#!AgQw2LCT!6FQR4_DZ_-odkXYrCzRWa4lx4ZyGviWLKOzPdmm2ZFc
Androxyde's Flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
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Could you please tell how did you make it? I have SGP511 with currently installed stock 17.1.A.2.36 but no matter what I try with PC Companion it downloads me 17.1.1.A.0.402 files even in repair mode
I downloaded the firmware before the .402 was available for me. That's all.
ranf said:
I downloaded the firmware before the .402 was available for me. That's all.
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Lucky you. I've bought Z2 couple of days ago, so .402 was already rolled out on the Sony servers.
Well.., will look for alternative approaches how to dump my stock .36 version.
OtaruM said:
Could you please tell how did you make it? I have SGP511 with currently installed stock 17.1.A.2.36 but no matter what I try with PC Companion it downloads me 17.1.1.A.0.402 files even in repair mode
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The reason why is because the update hasn't been rolled out in your country yet. When a update is don't it takes a couple of weeks or even months to be worldwide
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Hi,
Does anyone know why flashtool doesn't recognize my z2 tablet? I want downgrade to 4.4.2
Any help?
thanks
chanchari said:
Hi,
Does anyone know why flashtool doesn't recognize my z2 tablet? I want downgrade to 4.4.2
Any help?
thanks
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Did you install the drivers that come with flash tool? there's a drivers folder inside the flash tool and there is the installation file for the drivers... install the flash mode drivers, the fastboot drivers and the Z2 tablet drivers
MJFox78 said:
Did you install the drivers that come with flash tool? there's a drivers folder inside the flash tool and there is the installation file for the drivers... install the flash mode drivers, the fastboot drivers and the Z2 tablet drivers
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Hi!
Is there any option to download them directly from the programme, or do I have to look for the drivers on the internet?
One last thing, What Emma is? because I downloaded thinking it was the next flashtool for the newest xperia devices...
thanks!
chanchari said:
Hi!
Is there any option to download them directly from the programme, or do I have to look for the drivers on the internet?
One last thing, What Emma is? because I downloaded thinking it was the next flashtool for the newest xperia devices...
thanks!
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The drivers are within the flash tool zip, extract the package and inside you will find a drivers subfolder
I flashed to this .ftf from 23.0.1.A.4.30 and my device will not turn on. Nor will it give vibration feedback when attempting to turn on. I tried volume down/power button. I tried the little red button next to sim card slot. Not sure what to do at this point...
I guess it decided to turn on... nevermind
Hello, does anyone have a link to the ftf for SGP512 (UK region). My tablet is running 4.4.4 and I want to downgrade to 4.4.2 so I can root
EDIT, does not matter, just used the Nordic firmware to downgrade, rooted, then upgraded with modified UK firmware that was pre-rooted
>>>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!