My first ever contribution, always been a leech until now.
Instructions
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Flash with flashtool
Details
Device: Xperia Z2 Tablet - LTE
Model: SGP521
Version: 17.1.A.2.69 - stock
Customisation: 1281-5556 (Global LTE)
Changes - coming from 17.1.A.2.55
Probably not many, the last fw was 17.1.A.2.55 (only 14 iterations behind this), but judging by the speed they threw this out it probably fixes critical bugs/security
Vastly improved touch responsiveness (.36 = unusable, .55 = barely acceptable, .69 = pretty good!)
Much faster at everything (not tried benchmarking)
Let me know if there are other changes and I'll list them here
DISCLAIMER
Use at your own risk! I'm not responsible if your cat gets run over after (or before) you download my files, unless I'm driving in your area (I don't like cats).
Download
Mega.co.nz
dev-host part_1 part_2 part_3 [you need all 3 parts]
Torrent [removed due to low usage]
Screens
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Stability seems to have degraded.
I never noticed any random reboots before in about 3 weeks of use, but I've just had one with this fw.
Ricky D said:
Stability seems to have degraded.
I never noticed any random reboots before in about 3 weeks of use, but I've just had one with this fw.
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Can you share an about phone/tablet screenshot ? and software info screenshot also... ?
ImAnurag said:
Can you share an about phone/tablet screenshot ? and software info screenshot also... ?
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Now included in first post
Is Root available for this FW?
UserX10 said:
Is Root available for this FW?
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This FW is NOT rooted.
If you unlock your bootloader and use DooMLoRd's kernel then you can obtain root.
That at the minute is the ONLY way to root this device regardless of FW..
BUT - I already posted a question in this respect in Doomlord's CWM recovery thread - it is very much possible that Doomlord's kernel & recovery is NOT compatible with the .69 firmware! So... *eerie music* *ghostly voice* B R I C K D A N G E R!
As you can read in that thread, prerequisite is a .55 firmware.
But perhaps someone clears this up.
hasenbein1966 said:
BUT - I already posted a question in this respect in Doomlord's CWM recovery thread - it is very much possible that Doomlord's kernel & recovery is NOT compatible with the .69 firmware! So... *eerie music* *ghostly voice* B R I C K D A N G E R!
As you can read in that thread, prerequisite is a .55 firmware.
But perhaps someone clears this up.
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Judging by the very small increment number between the two firmwares and without going and looking it up I would place a high probability that the base stock kernel hasn't been changed and would, therefore, custom kernel compatibility is implied.
If you have the .55 fw or can obtain a 'About tablet' page view from that fw, you can compare the kernel versions to the screen in the OP and take a gamble.
But, in my opinion, the risk of bricking low, assuming you don't do something out of the ordinary.
Ricky D said:
Judging by the very small increment number between the two firmwares and without going and looking it up I would place a high probability that the base stock kernel hasn't been changed and would, therefore, custom kernel compatibility is implied.
If you have the .55 fw or can obtain a 'About tablet' page view from that fw, you can compare the kernel versions to the screen in the OP and take a gamble.
But, in my opinion, the risk of bricking low, assuming you don't do something out of the ordinary.
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Checked it with this FW .69 and the modified Kernel from DooMLoRD for the .55 Kernel. Worked like a charm...
This FW did fix touch screen issue a little bit, still the screen edge got very poor touch sensitive.
Anyone have sg512 ftf fw. 69? Can this be crossflashed? Thanks.
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No, can't be crossflashed!
FTF must be for the exact model of the tablet.
Up to now only few people have the update, so we must wait for someone being so nice to upload an FTF...
Thanks.
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Can anyone tell me the md5? I'm getting an error when starting flashing (checking header).
"Processing of loader.sin finished with errors."
I have drivers installed, no other errors. Using Windows 8.1 (unsigned drivers mode).
Edit: I didn't have USB debugging turned on. All good now. Flashtool should warn about that.
hasenbein1966 said:
No, can't be crossflashed!
FTF must be for the exact model of the tablet.
Up to now only few people have the update, so we must wait for someone being so nice to upload an FTF...
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By exact model you just mean SGP521 right? Mine is 1281-1439 but that should be fine?
xsacha said:
By exact model you just mean SGP521 right? Mine is 1281-1439 but that should be fine?
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SGP521 is the model
1281-1439 is the software customisation
This ftf will work with ANY SGP521, but will change the customisation to 1281-5556. If you have any network provided or region specific apps preinstalled on your fw you will NOT have those in the new fw as this is a 'generic global' fw meaning bare bones for worldwide release.
Does the bootloader need to be unlocked for flashtool to work?
Also where does one find that software number 1280-xxxx i can't find it anywhere
pyro2677 said:
Does the bootloader need to be unlocked for flashtool to work?
Also where does one find that software number 1280-xxxx i can't find it anywhere
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Bootloader status has no relevance when using ftf files in flashtool, nor will it change the status of your bootloader.
The software customisation number is in the 'secret' service menu. To access it open the dialer and dial
Code:
* # * # 7 3 7 8 4 2 3 # * # *
equal to:
* # * # S E R V I C E # * # *
You should fin the customisation in there somewhere.
AWESOME, just what i wanted to hear. Legend going to update since i'm still stuck on .36 and it's not updating for me.
If you have any network provided or region specific apps preinstalled on your fw you will NOT have those in the new fw as this is a 'generic global' fw meaning bare bones for worldwide release.
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So does this mean I will get trouble with the Xperia Lounge App in terms of region-specific content that won't be offered?
take55 said:
So does this mean I will get trouble with the Xperia Lounge App in terms of region-specific content that won't be offered?
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To be honest I'm not sure. I don't use Xperia Lounge.
The app could obtain your region information in a number of ways:
The network you're connected to (including foreign networks when roaming)
The network associated with your SIM card
Your WAN IP location
GPS location
FW customisation region
The SIM and network methods would only work if the device is a LTE/HSPA+ device and has a SIM card inserted so is highly unlikely.
The FW Customisation is also prone to errors as I'm certain Sony know some handsets are moved across regions, also regions could be quite wide stretching making pushed local content irrelevant.
IP location and GPS location seem like the most likely methods of determination, at least if I were writing the app I'd use one of these.
If I'm right then the customisation will NOT affect your local content offered through Xperia Lounge.
Finally, the region coding is only relevant to Sony so it is senseless for 3rd party apps to use the region codes, therefore, all 3rd party apps should be unaffected by changing of the region customisation.
**All above to the best pf my knowledge but even I am wrong sometimes**
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Hi, i just ordered an xperia arc s,bafter telling myself ill never buy a non google experience phone due to update issues with non google phones, cos the arc s just looks so nice and distinguished. So now i have a question about how updates work.
As far as i know from experience, updates are carrier based. For example i had a lg optimus before this, and its european version was slightly lagging behind with bug fix updates than my us carrier version, and short of custom rom, there was no way to oficially update the software to eu version.
With the arc s, my phone is unlocked, internstional version, bought off amazon. As far as i can tell its similar to the ones SE sells on its website which arent locked to any specific carrier. How do the updates on these official carrier free sim unlocked phones work? Are they quicker since they are not carrier dependent? Or are they on European schedule since this is an european phone? Im looking forward to ics and hope i get it soon,bso if someone could educate me id appreciate it..
Non carrier phones get it faster than branded ones.
ICS will come in April to Arc (S)
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Flash whatever firmware you wish mate.
First thing I did was erase the branded fw and flash a generic fw.
Sent from my Arc via transwarp beacon.
Lord Takyon said:
Flash whatever firmware you wish mate.
First thing I did was erase the branded fw and flash a generic fw.
Sent from my Arc via transwarp beacon.
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Ive read guide upon guide of flashing different firmware, but for the life of me just can never figure it out. So for now im staying away fromm it. I actually think sonys android skin is pretty nice. Once sony leaves behind the device from updates then sure ill flash a different firmware, for now though the convenience of ota uodates, which are available for official firmwares but not for hacked ones, is too much to give up.
There's nothing wrong with the se skin, I prefer modded stock roms to miui/cm7. The branding is from the carrier, but if yours is a generic rom then there shouldn't be much to remove. Mines was sim-free but there are still delays to updates region-wise, which is why I unlocked my bootloader. Flashing roms is pretty straightforward once you have flashtool/fastboot/cwm.
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zanky said:
Ive read guide upon guide of flashing different firmware, but for the life of me just can never figure it out. So for now im staying away fromm it. I actually think sonys android skin is pretty nice. Once sony leaves behind the device from updates then sure ill flash a different firmware, for now though the convenience of ota uodates, which are available for official firmwares but not for hacked ones, is too much to give up.
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Use flashtool, it is really simple. Just go slow the first time so you don't make any errors.
Sent from my Arc via transwarp beacon.
So i just received my phone in canada (Lt18i), the international version, since im not using it in canada, its a gift for someone in europe. The box was sealed when i got it, and it said for sale in france, and it has a bunch of crap installed apps like canal+, warnervod, etc. does this mean this is specific to some carrier and thu would have carrier dependent updates? I was really hoping since it unlocked i wouldnt have all this junk on it. Itmdoesnt have any references though to any carrier in the documentation, neither does it have any carrier specific apps i can see. The version on it is 0.42 and it says no updates available. I did read about some 0.62 version out there.
So i have a few questions off topic:
- can i remove the crapware without rooting my phone? I tried es explorer but it tells me uninstll not successful for those apps.
- i did a factory reset the first time, and now the default pictures thwt came with it to show off the beautiful screen are also gone. I found the default ringtones and notificwtion by searching but have not found the default pics. Anybody got a source as to where to find these?
- if i want to stick with the sony software and sony updates, what is the downside of rooting my phone just to delete those bad apps? I read somewhere i lose ota update absility? True? Also can i root, delete the apps, and then unroot?
- what is the difference between simply rooting the device, and unlocking the bootloader, i thought they were both the same
Thanks
zanky said:
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So i have a few questions off topic:
- can i remove the crapware without rooting my phone? I tried es explorer but it tells me uninstll not successful for those apps.
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No.
zanky said:
- i did a factory reset the first time, and now the default pictures thwt came with it to show off the beautiful screen are also gone. I found the default ringtones and notificwtion by searching but have not found the default pics. Anybody got a source as to where to find these?
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If someone doesn't have them zipped already, I can probably find them on my phone and upload them.
zanky said:
- if i want to stick with the sony software and sony updates, what is the downside of rooting my phone just to delete those bad apps? I read somewhere i lose ota update absility? True? Also can i root, delete the apps, and then unroot?
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You do NOT lose OTA update abilities as long as you don't modify any system apps/files. e.g. notifications bar, battery indicator, etc.
Updates are based on whatever firmware you have on the phone.
e.g. I flashed my Rogers arc to a generic USA firmware. It typically gets updated 2-3 weeks before Rogers since they have to do their customization to it. Similarly, users will flash an international firmware or another region's if that region has released an update.
You can flash ANY firmware onto ANY arc and still get 3G in its coverage zone. (All firmwares contain BOTH software radios: i, a. However, HARDWARE is fixed: "a" radio, "i" radio and will ONLY get 3G in their respective coverage zones.)
That is, you can flash an "i" firmware onto an "a" phone and still get 3G in an "a" zone.
However, this does NOT work in reverse. You CANNOT flash an "i" firmware to get "i" 3G in an "i" zone on an "a" phone.
zanky said:
- what is the difference between simply rooting the device, and unlocking the bootloader, i thought they were both the same
Thanks
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Rooting = deeper access to the software on the phone. Does NOT allow you to load recoveries like ClockWorkMod or load non-Sony firmwares.
Bootloader unlocking (either paid or free) allows custom firmwares, overclocking, etc.
Flashing a (generic) firmware is quick and painless:
Backing up your current firmware:
Rooting:
Bootloader unlock process & FAQs:
You have no idea how helpful your info and those videos have been!! I think im actually going to attempt the generic rom thing especially because it says i dont even need to be rooted. And the vidos make it ridiculously easy to do it. After half a dozen guides this demystifies the whole process.
So just to confirm, if i update to a generic other rom, ill still be able to get ota updates based on that region? In your opinion which rom is the best for an lt18i? And by best i mean the one i can expect quickest updates on and with least amount of bloatware, cos i doubt there are or differences in them.European, north american. Or global generic?
Btw im on firmware 0.62 anything special i need to consider before attempting this?
This page has links to firmware for lt18i but no global. And the uk version is older. Should i just flash The uk version even though its older and then ota update?
Regarding the stock photos, would be awesome if you could zip and upload to your mediafire page, maybe other people can find them useful too.
P.s. your donate button is broken paypal says theres an issue with your email address.
BluechipJ said:
Updates are based on whatever firmware you have on the phone.
e.g. I flashed my Rogers arc to a generic USA firmware. It typically gets updated 2-3 weeks before Rogers since they have to do their customization to it. Similarly, users will flash an international firmware or another region's if that region has released an update.
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Ifna bump is acceptable, bump.
zanky said:
You have no idea how helpful your info and those videos have been!! I think im actually going to attempt the generic rom thing especially because it says i dont even need to be rooted. And the vidos make it ridiculously easy to do it. After half a dozen guides this demystifies the whole process.
So just to confirm, if i update to a generic other rom, ill still be able to get ota updates based on that region? In your opinion which rom is the best for an lt18i? And by best i mean the one i can expect quickest updates on and with least amount of bloatware, cos i doubt there are or differences in them.European, north american. Or global generic?
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Typically, Nordic gets updates first because Ericsson is Swedish. (From past observations, it typically goes Nordic, German, Hong Kong, UK, Asia, North America.)
zanky said:
Btw im on firmware 0.62 anything special i need to consider before attempting this?
This page has links to firmware for lt18i but no global. And the uk version is older. Should i just flash The uk version even though its older and then ota update?
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Nope. There isn't anything you need to "do". If you're concerned about data, use a backup program such as Sony's original Backup & Restore that came with the X10 (still works). (http://jp1.ca/androidstuff)
This link should have the latest "i" version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
zanky said:
Regarding the stock photos, would be awesome if you could zip and upload to your mediafire page, maybe other people can find them useful too.
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Which folder(s) are you looking for?
zanky said:
P.s. your donate button is broken paypal says theres an issue with your email address.
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Thanks. I'll update it!
The link you sent me only has a generic world for lt18i. This other thread i read though said that there is no such thing as generic world, and its just called that but its always for some region of the other. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1210776&page=3)
Not sure how accurate that is but i dont see the nordic one on the link you sent me anyway
Also another thread said that there will always be 8-9 bloatware apps on any firmware such as canal+, warner vod, etc. is this true or false?
Lastly, say i find an older version of the nordic flash file, can i just flash that instead of the 0.62 and then just get an ota update? I didnt see france on your list of status of updates, any idea where that is?
As for pictures, not sure what folder but i believe there were some stock pics that came with the phone to show off the home screen photo widget. If you dont know what im talking about dont worry about it.
BluechipJ said:
Typically, Nordic gets updates first because Ericsson is Swedish. (From past observations, it typically goes Nordic, German, Hong Kong, UK, Asia, North America.)
Nope. There isn't anything you need to "do". If you're concerned about data, use a backup program such as Sony's original Backup & Restore that came with the X10 (still works). (http://jp1.ca/androidstuff)
This link should have the latest "i" version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Which folder(s) are you looking for?
Thanks. I'll update it!
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zanky said:
The link you sent me only has a generic world for lt18i. This other thread i read though said that there is no such thing as generic world, and its just called that but its always for some region of the other. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1210776&page=3)
Not sure how accurate that is but i dont see the nordic one on the link you sent me anyway
Also another thread said that there will always be 8-9 bloatware apps on any firmware such as canal+, warner vod, etc. is this true or false?
Lastly, say i find an older version of the nordic flash file, can i just flash that instead of the 0.62 and then just get an ota update? I didnt see france on your list of status of updates, any idea where that is?
As for pictures, not sure what folder but i believe there were some stock pics that came with the phone to show off the home screen photo widget. If you dont know what im talking about dont worry about it.
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Hi! I was on the same situation as you when I got my device as this was my 1st ever android device and I was also curious about firmware regions. So I tested each and every firmware region I could get on .42 and all I can say is there's not much difference on all of them.
1. is of all the regions there each firmware differs only by so called bloatwares.
2. there are only 2 major differences of all the regions. Asia region contains Chinese keyboard, Japanese Keyboard & international keyboard but no arabic support. While non-Asia regions only has International Keyboard included + arabic support.
That's pretty much about it. All others softwares are similar like baseband version, branding, kernel version, applications, themes, etc.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
270 rooted with recovery https://mega.co.nz/#!1pR3VQwC!C-3X-Y...B8pfpy_aDLjwo0
New link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mcadp7d-IvV3l1Z1c1WlFkRnc/view?usp=sharing
Proof: https://youtu.be/wiuHFXTk3xY
its asking for a decryption key
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its asking for a decryption key
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i did not know . i will update the link
NexusGTS said:
270 rooted with recovery https://mega.co.nz/#!1pR3VQwC!C-3X-Y...B8pfpy_aDLjwo0
New link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mcadp7d-IvV3l1Z1c1WlFkRnc/view?usp=sharing
Proof: https://youtu.be/wiuHFXTk3xY
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Is this a flashable zip?
nalab1 said:
Is this a flashable zip?
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You shouldn't really install this anyway.
I've said this in another thread, but if you flash the wrong firmware you can effect your baseband and each ROM also has different settings depending on your region. Like some might use "LTE" and some might use "4G". There's also other changes such as if fast dormancy is enabled or disabled, so you really should wait and install the correct ROM for your device.
I'm waiting for the generic UK version to be updated. It's odd though that T-Mobile's was released before it since the generic version doesn't have to go through the same network checks and customization.
Not true - In the UK all networks have to authorise or approve the update before it can be released to Generic devices
Omanujaku said:
Not true - In the UK all networks have to authorise or approve the update before it can be released to Generic devices
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The generic update doesn't need anything from the network providers as it's downloaded from Sony servers. It just has to pass certification.
None of the UK network providers put out the generic update over their network. There's nothing to customize and it doesn't depend on them. Think about it. If Sony had to wait for all of them to approve the update then it wouldn't be released for months because they would all hold off giving it the go ahead until their network specific versions were ready.
Most of the time the updates are released in whatever order Sony feels like giving them out in. Before it was the generic version, O2 and Vodafone with the rest to follow and now it's as if it's gone in the opposite order.
Here is flashable .zip Official Prerooted C6903 Central Europe Customized CE3 14.5.A.0.270 R1D.zip with NUT dualrecovery included.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B30...ew?usp=sharing
ImADev said:
The generic update doesn't need anything from the network providers as it's downloaded from Sony servers. It just has to pass certification.
None of the UK network providers put out the generic update over their network. There's nothing to customize and it doesn't depend on them. Think about it. If Sony had to wait for all of them to approve the update then it wouldn't be released for months because they would all hold off giving it the go ahead until their network specific versions were ready.
Most of the time the updates are released in whatever order Sony feels like giving them out in. Before it was the generic version, O2 and Vodafone with the rest to follow and now it's as if it's gone in the opposite order.
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I have knowledge of the UK market and how it works - Networks have to approve the update before Generic handsets receive the update - I'm not saying the networks have to release the update but they do have to approve the update
This is From Italy And is GLOBAL-LTE , it would work on any unlocked c9603.
Dadovvv said:
Here is flashable .zip Official Prerooted C6903 Central Europe Customized CE3 14.5.A.0.270 R1D.zip with NUT dualrecovery included.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B30...ew?usp=sharing
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what's diference between central europe ce1, ce2,ce3,ce4?
jcgechevarria said:
what's diference between central europe ce1, ce2,ce3,ce4?
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NFC, LTE icons and option to convert diacritic marks into normal characters (when you use diacritic marks SMS can contain only 70 characters; this option will convert for example word żółw into zolw so you have 160 character SMS back).
I'm preparing pre-rooted CE1 with NUT DualRecovery 2.8.15 right now.
EDIT: After short tests everything seems to be working download here https://mega.co.nz/#!k5YAyA7a!Pcpo5RuWau-gdAM3y-YcZ0ZxzLdaH88czwQLiiIyD3Y
NexusGTS said:
This is From Italy And is GLOBAL-LTE , it would work on any unlocked c9603.
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The UK uses EURO-LTE, which uses a different baseband file. Here in the UK it's called 4G and not LTE, so although it might appear to work it's still going to give you the wrong network icons and options. That can result in people complaining about poor battery life and other such issues.
Omanujaku said:
I have knowledge of the UK market and how it works - Networks have to approve the update before Generic handsets receive the update - I'm not saying the networks have to release the update but they do have to approve the update
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As do I, which is why I think you're confusing certification with approved provider specific firmwares.
Network providers only have to approve of their own custom firmwares. They'll check the settings, branding and include any bundled apps. They don't have to do that with the generic firmware though because it's not designed for their version of the device. So the generic firmware is certificed (safe and works on the networks) and then that's enough for it as Sony distributes that update. The network providers already know what's included in the update because it's exactly the same as their own version but without all of the branding and crap.
Hello.
I'm in Italy and I have a Xperia Z1 6903, with KK, rooted with newroot and CWM Recovery v.6.0.4.7 (installed by newroot) and with some modules Xposed; Locked bootloader.
Can I use your prerooted ROM?
Your ROM works well in Italy?
After installation, I still find my recovery or installing a new recovery from your zip file?
Any advice or suggestions
Thank you.
Giozer said:
Can I use your prerooted ROM?
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Yes
Giozer said:
Your ROM works well in Italy?
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Yes, I've installed yesterday
Giozer said:
After installation, I still find my recovery or installing a new recovery from your zip file?
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Grim new dual recovery
Can I use youe ROM with Locked Bootloade?
Thank you.
Does it work on locked bootloader?
Just flash like normal with xperia flash tools?not need unlock bootloader?
I used the op last release when the lp firmware originally came out with a xperia z1 but from Rogers in Canada with a locked bootloader. No issues. Using his build now but I'm waiting to update to this as people seem to be having random issues. Nothing to do with OP.
Hello. I have a Xperia Z1 with KK and root. After doing wipe data and cache wipe, I installed the ROM from recovery. The ROM I had copied from the PC to microSD (SD card1 that). But the procedure only lasts 2-3 sec. At the restart I am still with KitKat, only with a factory reset. What is wrong?
Any chance of you building the [.270 ] version for the 6906?
I am from Canada and can't find it anywhere... On Rogers with locked bootloader. Any help is appriciated.
Cheers
Hi,
So here I am I thought to myself it would be good idea to test US firmware so when I found an update (it was 32.2.A.0.305) I changed to us version but ended up not having fingerprint at all, so I checked everything a bit and figured it out that there are apps and libs and permissions and etc... missing from the system, so I download another firmware (MEA) and run a whole difference process to find out what has been changed in the system, so I deodexed the whole system, add the missing things (but deodexed though it would be good to someone tell me what is this fidoclient thing and fpc?) and then reflashed it, didn't worked at first, but as I had been added libs I suspected that there must be a change at the kernel level so I flashed MEA kernel and things started to working, I had finger prints at lock screen and telegram (boy I'm so happy right now :victory
Conclusion (Results):
There have been changes and some apps were missing from app and priv-app, libs were missing from libs and libs64 and vendor, permissions were missing in etc/permissions, a shell was missing from bin, and kernel should be a non US version to work! and that's it!
What you need:
A US 32.2.A.0.305 firmware flashed on your phone already,
Some Recovery (TWRP Recommended)... so you can flash the recovery file I give you (or by root and put the files in there manually ofcourse)
Flashtool -> http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
This file which has system addons to flash in recovery
This file FOR E5803 ONLY which is a kernel only to flash in flashtool (or a non-US kernel which you can flash it anyway you like which is recommended to having your own kernel for flash)
Common sense (necessary)
Instructions:
Go to recovery (assuming you have one) and flash the finger-print-fix.zip (assuming you know how to flash a zip)
Turn off your phone (in TWRP recovery you can go to Reboot -> Turn off)
Go into the flashmode (or fastboot mode) and flash any NON_US kernel (custom stock kernels will work as well)
Reboot into system and viola! you have fingerprint working
Report if works!
Enjoy!
Press the Thanks :good: button
This works great for me! I'm using a new US Z5 Compact on 32.2.A.0.305, with TWRP 3 and AndroPlus kernel.
Working great for me too. US Z5 Compact on 32.2.A.0.305 with http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/customized-stock-kernel-32-2-0-305-6-0-1-t3477464 .
ggutenberg said:
Working great for me too. US Z5 Compact on 32.2.A.0.305 with http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/customized-stock-kernel-32-2-0-305-6-0-1-t3477464 .
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Yeah, I ended up switching to this kernel for the DRM fix to work on the US firmware.
What advantages are there to staying with the US firmware versus installing firmware from another country that already has the fingerprint scanner software?
Saaber said:
What advantages are there to staying with the US firmware versus installing firmware from another country that already has the fingerprint scanner software?
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I have flashed the LAM version (Latin America) of the E5803. I haven't noticed anything wildly different. I get fingerprint scanner with E5803 specific software. I haven't noticed any difference between call clarity or signal strength. All that with the added benifit of a locked bootloader and full original TA partition.
What version of the Latin firmware did you flash onto you E5803? I flashed the Customized UK V32.2.A.0.253 firmware on my E5803, and everything worked great. But a few days ago I let my phone do an over-the-air firmware update to V32.2.A.0.305. After it did so, the phone no longer detected my SIM. It continually displayed the "No SIM - No Service" message across the notification bar. Furthermore, when I would go to device settings to have it display the SIM information, it displayed error for all fields (or unknown, I forget which it was). I re-installed the Customized UK V32.2.A.0.253 firmware again and everything started working.
Just curious to see what version of the LA firmware you installed, I might try moving to that one if its some variant of V32.2.A.0.305.
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What version of the Latin firmware did you flash onto you E5803?
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In my previous post I was using the firmware for Z5803 Market: "Generic LAM", Operator: "Customized GEL". However, there was a notification that was slightly bothersome that required me to kill an app every time I rebooted. Therefore, I switched to Market: "Turkey", Operator: "Customized TR". I also switched because the Customized TR is actually the same Revison of software "R4C" as the "Customized US" software version. In-fact, I don't know if this is a placebo effect but the device doesn't seem to overheat as much now that I am on the "Customized TR" (Turkey) version.
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... a few days ago I let my phone do an over-the-air firmware update to V32.2.A.0.305. After it did so, the phone no longer detected my SIM. It continually displayed the "No SIM - No Service" message across the notification bar. Furthermore, when I would go to device settings to have it display the SIM information, it displayed error for all fields (or unknown, I forget which it was).
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I have not yet experienced an OTA update with this device yet so I cannot speak to what issues you might encounter using this method with OTA updates. XperiaFirm download and flash process isn't that horrible and since the updates are so infrequent (shame on Sony) it's almost a non-issue.
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... Just curious to see what version of the LA firmware you installed, I might try moving to that one if its some variant of V32.2.A.0.305.
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"Customized GEL" (Latin America Version): The version was 32.2.A.0.305 / R7C
"Customized TR" (Turkey Version): The version was 32.2.A.0.305 / R4C
Bottom Line
I live and work in the US only and haven't noticed any difference between the US version, Latin America version, or Turkey version with the exception of the fingerprint reader.
So you actually installed the E5803 firmware for Turkey and Latin American, and both enabled the fingerprint scanner?
I thought you had to install one of the E5823 International firmwares to enable the scanner (which is what I did).
If the above is correct, let me know. I may try to flash one of the E5803 firmwares.
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So you actually installed the E5803 firmware for Turkey and Latin American, and both enabled the fingerprint scanner?
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Yes Turkey and Latin America both are Z5803 specific firmware and both allow the fingerprint scanner to work. I'm pretty sure any firmware except the US firmware has the fingerprint scanner enabled. From what I have read, Hewlett Packard (HP) holds a US patent that would be cost prohibitive for Sony to license in the US.
God Bless America.
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What version of the Latin firmware did you flash onto you E5803? I flashed the Customized UK V32.2.A.0.253 firmware on my E5803, and everything worked great. But a few days ago I let my phone do an over-the-air firmware update to V32.2.A.0.305. After it did so, the phone no longer detected my SIM. It continually displayed the "No SIM - No Service" message across the notification bar. Furthermore, when I would go to device settings to have it display the SIM information, it displayed error for all fields (or unknown, I forget which it was). I re-installed the Customized UK V32.2.A.0.253 firmware again and everything started working.
Just curious to see what version of the LA firmware you installed, I might try moving to that one if its some variant of V32.2.A.0.305.
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was this no sim - no service issue resolved? Do we just avoid doing OTA?
Is this work on nougat?
azuraZura said:
Is this work on nougat?
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No, It won't
Although I can try and get a fix for that but there might be some other changes which I don't know of.
sijav said:
No, It won't
Although I can try and get a fix for that but there might be some other changes which I don't know of.
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i want it, can i get it?
Links not working !
Hi
Please can you update the links ??
sijav said:
Hi,
So here I am I thought to myself it would be good idea to test US firmware so when I found an update (it was 32.2.A.0.305) I changed to us version but ended up not having fingerprint at all, so I checked everything a bit and figured it out that there are apps and libs and permissions and etc... missing from the system, so I download another firmware (MEA) and run a whole difference process to find out what has been changed in the system, so I deodexed the whole system, add the missing things (but deodexed though it would be good to someone tell me what is this fidoclient thing and fpc?) and then reflashed it, didn't worked at first, but as I had been added libs I suspected that there must be a change at the kernel level so I flashed MEA kernel and things started to working, I had finger prints at lock screen and telegram (boy I'm so happy right now :victory
Conclusion (Results):
There have been changes and some apps were missing from app and priv-app, libs were missing from libs and libs64 and vendor, permissions were missing in etc/permissions, a shell was missing from bin, and kernel should be a non US version to work! and that's it!
What you need:
A US 32.2.A.0.305 firmware flashed on your phone already,
Some Recovery (TWRP Recommended)... so you can flash the recovery file I give you (or by root and put the files in there manually ofcourse)
Flashtool -> http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
This file which has system addons to flash in recovery
This file FOR E5803 ONLY which is a kernel only to flash in flashtool (or a non-US kernel which you can flash it anyway you like which is recommended to having your own kernel for flash)
Common sense (necessary)
Instructions:
Go to recovery (assuming you have one) and flash the finger-print-fix.zip (assuming you know how to flash a zip)
Turn off your phone (in TWRP recovery you can go to Reboot -> Turn off)
Go into the flashmode (or fastboot mode) and flash any NON_US kernel (custom stock kernels will work as well)
Reboot into system and viola! you have fingerprint working
Report if works!
Enjoy!
Press the Thanks :good: button
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i'm having trouble downloading the flashable file that has the system add-on's can you please send via pm or link it in reply on forum
Could anyone reupload files? Please…
Fingerprint scanner didn't work on any firmware. My problem was in loose contact of FP scanner with it's socket. Disassembled my phone, cleaned, reassembled.
FP working!
Are there any side-effects? Many phones once installed with a custom rom have bad things like that the sim card keeps disappearing
My F5321 from Malaysia isn't receiving any of the new updates. Last one was 34.4.A.2.32.
Could anyone explain why?
You can check xpericheck.com if there's a newer version,but there's a good chance there isn't one. I'm stuck on 34.4.A.2.50 on the Central Europe version for example, the newest one is .85
Matej101 said:
You can check xpericheck.com if there's a newer version,but there's a good chance there isn't one. I'm stuck on 34.4.A.2.50 on the Central Europe version for example, the newest one is .85
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Customised MY isn't even listed. :/
What now? Unlocking bootloader if you want latest security patches?
Is there another firmware variant that would be suitable for your location? There may be less difference between the variants than you might expect.
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Is there another firmware variant that would be suitable for your location? There may be less difference between the variants than you might expect.
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Can you just flash the firmware straight from xperifirm, or do you need an unlocked bootloader or sth?
Bro do not update it to 8.0 oreo is wery bad I swear im back to stock Nougat again
Qendra said:
Bro do not update it to 8.0 oreo is wery bad I swear im back to stock Nougat again
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true
Matej101 said:
You can check xpericheck.com if there's a newer version,but there's a good chance there isn't one. I'm stuck on 34.4.A.2.50 on the Central Europe version for example, the newest one is .85
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me too.. central europe and stuck on 34.4.A.2.50, I don't understand why
andy356 said:
My F5321 from Malaysia isn't receiving any of the new updates. Last one was 34.4.A.2.32.
Could anyone explain why?
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According to xpericheck, singapore region firmware is also stuck in March. I guess both MY and SG are using the sme FW. I think you cn flsh other region FW without unlocking Bootloader.
Is there a way to flash security updates only, without upgrading to oreo?
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According to xpericheck, singapore region firmware is also stuck in March. I guess both MY and SG are using the sme FW. I think you cn flsh other region FW without unlocking Bootloader.
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Can anyone please confirm this? I'll unlock the bootloader if I have to, but it would be great if it is not needed.
andy356 said:
Can anyone please confirm this? I'll unlock the bootloader if I have to, but it would be great if it is not needed.
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I'm in USA, and I've flashed f'd from at least 10 different countries and never seen any affect on the phone operation.
andy356 said:
Can anyone please confirm this? I'll unlock the bootloader if I have to, but it would be great if it is not needed.
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If you want to retain the fingerprint sensor operation, don't flash to US. People here have in the past recommended either DE or UK, as they tend to be updated promptly. No unlocking of bootloader needed.
Okay guys. I'm ready to flash a new firmware, probably Customised UK. Is the guide on xperiablog up to date and accurate? Also, there is a flashtool by Androxyde on flashtool dot net, but there is also a flashtool on Sony Developer World. Which one should I use?
There is only one xperifirm so that's unambiguous, at least.
Edit: also, it doesn't affect user data or the OS in general, does it?
I can only speak from personal experience with the Androxyde flashtool. I've never tried (nor even known about) the Sony flash tool. In my experience, if you don't make any changes to the default settings, the existing user data is carried over into the newly installed firmware. I'm assuming here that you're flashing from one variant of Android 8.0 to another, not from Android 7 to 8, etc.
BTW, I would always advise backing up your data first, of course. If, for some reason, you are dissatisfied with the result, you can normally get a factory installation of your currently-installed firmware by using software restore from SONY (as part of Xperia Companion).
@pseudonym58 Thanks. Is the guide on Xperia blog the one to follow or is there a better one out there?
I don't recall which guide I used. It basically runs like this:
Run Xperiafirm from within flashtool; it will refresh available software. Choose particular phone model and download desired firmware. Back in flashtool proper, connect phone in flash mode. Select downloaded firmware, which is unpacked and prepared for flashing. As I mentioned above, you should not need to make any configuration changes to the default. Flashing can now begin (it might seem to pause temporarily from time to time but don't cancel process).
Don't worry about warnings of missing elements; I have never had a flashing procedure fail as a result of a claimed missing component.
This is just a general procedure; perhaps someone else can recommend the best full tutorial.
Ok so CE1 got the newest (.107) update right now so it can probably be used too.