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[FTF] C6603 Stock Global Unbranded 10.1.1.A.1.253 from Australia NFC Icon Working

Here is the Global FTF non branded ROM from Australia
http://ul.to/auezfyhl
http://netload.in/dateiblPSy6680Y/C6603_10.1.1.A.1.253_Unbranded Australia.ftf.htm
http://depositfiles.com/files/djun7s4v7
MD5 Checksum 982f2ddc8de109bc909e13c9992ff63e
10.1.1.A.1.253 (1271-0116_R5A) Australia Unbranded - Thanks to kamalmawa
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?nwkva19w47wxt45
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?w7dtdg6j1775yiz
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?iwc13pj5ipf0ze6
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?taquxoqixu818wa
Been created and fully tested via latest Flashtool, which can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
Also note if you are unable to flash this ROM with flashtool, make sure you untick TA, confirmed to be working.
Awesome flashtool tutorial specifically for the Xperia Z http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Also if you want to make a CWM or TWRP flashable file a great tutorial can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183077
I can confirm a new firmware update for NFC.
New Baseband, hopefully that fixes network drop outs - Confirmed it hasn't really helped much, still get no network errors often, clicking retry works fine (very frustrating)
Lightflow (coloured LED notifications) works fine in non root mode, not as well but still very usable (colour cycling of the flashing is a little more random).
Can confirm that the USB interface is much faster, seems to be at least twice as fast accessing the internal or external SD
Can confirm that the WIFI has the same problems as .434 and .350 for me. couldn't establish initial connection to any access point until I fresh rebooted the access point, and signal strength is pretty much the same.
Not sure what others are talking about new kernel, it is the exact same kernel for me

Mirror please? UL is awful

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Mirror please? UL is awful
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Indeed, 4 hours to download. Thanks to the OP and everything but I'll elsewhere.

Right guys, I had uploaded it to netload via FTP, and am not sure where it is, will look for the link or give you the username and password temporarily.
I will also upload it to depositfiles.

danw_oz said:
Right guys, I had uploaded it to netload via FTP, and am not sure where it is, will look for the link or give you the username and password temporarily.
I will also upload it to depositfiles.
ftp://[email protected]/
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i live Brisbane too :laugh:
i flashed new stock rom but when i hold volumn down + connect PC, flashtool didn't work and i flash 450 rom again, flashtool worked. please give me an advise. thanks

changkho1908 said:
i live Brisbane too :laugh:
i flashed new stock rom but when i hold volumn down + connect PC, flashtool didn't work and i flash 450 rom again, flashtool worked. please give me an advise. thanks
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I have just updated the OP, are you using the latest beta flashtool?, and do you have all the drivers installed?
I have also included a link so you can make a CWM or TWRP flashable zip from this FTF file, if that helps

danw_oz said:
I have just updated the OP, are you using the latest beta flashtool?, and do you have all the drivers installed?
I have also included a link so you can make a CWM or TWRP flashable zip from this FTF file, if that helps
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my flashtool version is flashtool-0.9.10.2beta6-windows. i can flash C6603_10.1.A.434 rom without any problem but with new rom, i can't flash.
same problem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907&page=44

changkho1908 said:
my flashtool version is flashtool-0.9.10.2beta6-windows. i can flash C6603_10.1.A.434 rom without any problem but with new rom, i can't flash.
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There is a tick box you need to remove, hang on a sec.
untick TA and see how that goes?

danw_oz said:
There is a tick box you need to remove, hang on a sec.
untick TA and see how that goes?
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simlock.ta dissapear when untick TA. i try to flash now
yeah. thankssss. it's working awesome!!!!!1

changkho1908 said:
simlock.ta dissapear when untick TA. i try to flash now
yeah. thankssss. it's working awesome!!!!!1
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Good news

diego9016 said:
Mirror please? UL is awful
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fredaroony said:
Indeed, 4 hours to download. Thanks to the OP and everything but I'll elsewhere.
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Did the FTP help? I will only leave this option available for the rest of today AU time, then the three download options

Seems that this last firmware version is unrootable, so,is there some regional or localized firmware .434 that when is rooted, it could offer a .235 OTA update?

My phone was bought from Telstra, and come with some Bigpond & Telstra apps.
The build number is 10.1.A.1.350
There are no any updates when I check in Software update
So, should I flash this firmware

pekvocey said:
My phone was bought from Telstra, and come with some Bigpond & Telstra apps.
The build number is 10.1.A.1.350
There are no any updates when I check in Software update
So, should I flash this firmware
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This ROM is from Australia, my phone is not from any Cell provider therefore not locked to anyone. Each provider will customise and lock the ROMs to their networks, this takes time which is why you will not get the update yet. Wow, I can't believe that they are so far behind still. .434 was released in Australia the day the phone was officially released in Australia
You can flash this ROM over top of your current ROM and provided that you do not wipe the data partition you should retain all your apps and settings. Unless the bigpond or telstra apps are part of the system apps rather than installed apps then you might loose those.

caqo71 said:
Seems that this last firmware version is unrootable, so,is there some regional or localized firmware .434 that when is rooted, it could offer a .235 OTA update?
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I am not really sure, I don't think so though. I believe the non branded ones are pretty much global ROMs, and the localisation is typically only from the providers apn, the internet and mms settings that you download at the start.

I bought my phone from Sony Central and still havent received this damn update...pissed! Downloading this now.

fredaroony said:
I bought my phone from Sony Central and still havent received this damn update...pissed! Downloading this now.
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Really? that is strange, I would have thought yours would have been the same as mine. Maybe because mine was not Australia stock?

danw_oz said:
Really? that is strange, I would have thought yours would have been the same as mine. Maybe because mine was not Australia stock?
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It should be, I bought it from the Sony Central shop in Chatswood so direct from Sony. Jeesh, you would think these models would get the update first. I see some posts on Whirlpool with others in the same situation.
I've tried on PC Companion, Bridge for mac and the phone itself.

I got mine at Harvey Norman here in Melbourne - update appeared same as the others...strange yours didn't
I did flash the Singtel version that was posted in General so thanks to the OP for this - going to have some flashing to do this evening
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 2

danw_oz said:
This ROM is from Australia, my phone is not from any Cell provider therefore not locked to anyone. Each provider will customise and lock the ROMs to their networks, this takes time which is why you will not get the update yet. Wow, I can't believe that they are so far behind still. .434 was released in Australia the day the phone was officially released in Australia
You can flash this ROM over top of your current ROM and provided that you do not wipe the data partition you should retain all your apps and settings. Unless the bigpond or telstra apps are part of the system apps rather than installed apps then you might loose those.
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Yeah, it's quite outdated :crying:
The phone is unlocked from Telstra but Telstra branded. That's why I hate branded phone, but Telstra offers 2 year warranty service. and Sony is quite unstable phone, easily got bricked.
I did install CWM recovery and root it.
Does it affect to OTA update? Should I unroot it to have the OTA update?

T-Mobile has a an update status page for devices.

In case people did not know, T-Mobile has an update status page for Android devices. You can see how far along the 5.0 update has come for your device. It was mentioned on Phonearena.
https://support.t-mobile.com/community/phones-tablets-devices/software-updates#tmoSUPDocTitle

Bit pointless for this section, as there's no Z3...
Sent from my D6603 using XDA Free mobile app

It means Sony has not updated TMO with the info yet. That is understandable considering the international models don't even have a test version according to PTRCB. Once it's in testing (for TMO version: D6616) it will be listed.
Since you have the international version you will probably get it much earlier than us.

The Z1/Z3 are finally mentioned, status shows as "Manufacturer Development".

Now Z1s and Z3 in 2nd stage.
Sent from my D6616 using Tapatalk

ngvuanh said:
Now Z1s and Z3 in 2nd stage.
Sent from my D6616 using Tapatalk
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Proof? I still see them in Manufacturer Development.

My bad. I thought those devices listed under T-Mobile Testing are updated list.
Sent from my D6616 using Tapatalk

I doubt we will get it before the international versions.

abhinav.tella said:
I doubt we will get it before the international versions.
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Yep. Seems like a long wait..

Looks like bad news for the Z3, they are saying update is "Months" away not weeks.
"We’re working very hard on the Xperia Z3 Lollipop update for T-Mobile customers – and to ensure customers get the best possible experience with this update. We’re hoping to roll it out in upcoming months and will share more details as they’re available." -T-Mobile
Source:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/1/85...to-t-mobile-but-android-lollipop-update-could

Got root now...don't even care anymore!

That was fast, great timing lol.

lvlonkey said:
Got root now...don't even care anymore!
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Same here. Sony and T-Mobile are probably sad that this phone is now rooted lol I'm surprised that they tried very hard to block people from rooting it but screw them!

Root alone won't let you update to a generic 5.0.2 ROM though. Still need to unlock the bootloader.

Artood2s said:
Root alone won't let you update to a generic 5.0.2 ROM though. Still need to unlock the bootloader.
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No you do not. You can have root on a Sony lollipop rom with a locked bootloader.
However, if you mean CM or AOSP etc, then you always need an unlocked bootloader for that

gregbradley said:
No you do not. You can have root on a Sony lollipop rom with a locked bootloader.
However, if you mean CM or AOSP etc, then you always need an unlocked bootloader for that
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i had rooted and installed recovery in my d6616 already, that means my phone can flash international rom 5.0 ????

lethang90b said:
i had rooted and installed recovery in my d6616 already, that means my phone can flash international rom 5.0 ????
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If you have recovery you can create a pre-rooted flashable zip from a lollipop FTF for your device and flash it.

gregbradley said:
If you have recovery you can create a pre-rooted flashable zip from a lollipop FTF for your device and flash it.
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thanks. i found some rooms that have pre-rooted, such as [D66XX]{5.0.2} Flashable stock Lollipop pre-rooted collection & XZ dualrecovery

I assume that wifi calling will be lost with an international ROM. How about HD voice?

T-Mobile Z3 update got certified! (23.1.C.0.381)
https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=26399
Not yet listed as "testing" on TMO site though, so I don't know if they received it it yet.

Lollipop now live & available for Xperia Z2 ?!!

Hi every one,
I checked Xperia Z2 updates on XperiFirm and i found the latest firmware 23.1.A.0.690 for Lollipop update available now
I don't know to download it and flash on my device or not?!!
so please notify me
Thank you.

1. Click the version you want from the right.
2. Download it (have "automaticly unpack" checked)
3. When it is done downloading, open flashtool.
4. Click tools-->Bundles-->Create
5. Select the folder where you downloaded from Xperia Firmwares. Double click the device section and chose Z2. In branding, type the country it is for and in version type 23.1.A.0.690. In the "Folder list", select all EXCEPT the .ta files and move them over to "Firmware content" with the arrows.
6. Press create.
7. When it is done, you will have a .ftf file and a .torrent file in your flashtool firmware folder. Flash the .ftf file to your phone
If I explained it bad, here is a link to another tutorial: http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
Or you can just wait for the OTA update
Edit: I realized now that the update also is avaliable on Sony PC Companion, so just plug your phone into your computer and update from there

oky ty i downloading now and will flash it

OTA version pushed out for Australia.
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app

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Bit of a noob question but does the phone need to be unlocked or are these carrier updates..
I'm in Canada on Bell and dont expeat to see an update for awhile.
Also curious what's required to manually update myself
I have an unrooted, stock z2 and a macbook.

kylecummins said:
Bit of a noob question but does the phone need to be unlocked or are these carrier updates..
I'm in Canada on Bell and dont expeat to see an update for awhile.
Also curious what's required to manually update myself
I have an unrooted, stock z2 and a macbook.
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Phone does not need to be unlocked to flash ftf files. I'm in Canada as well with Fido. The z2 was a bell exclusive in Canada, so I bought my z2 from a Sony store. The only differences between our devices is the firmware were running, and the fact that your device has a locked bootloader and most likely network locked to Bell as well. Flashing ftf files to change your firmware has nothing to do with unlocking the bootloader, or network unlocking your phone, so you're good there. If you flash the lollipop update Nordic ftf file, your bootloader will still be locked, and your device will still be network locked to Bell.
That being said, I haven't yet flashed any other regions firmwares on my phone, as I haven't had to up to this point. So I can't guarantee personally that absolutely everything will work 100% without bugs. Some people say other regions firmwares might have minor differences with the modem, etc, but most people here on XDA will tell you it's perfectly safe to do so.
Keep in mind this may void your warranty with Bell, I'm not sure. Check with them first. However, it will not void your warranty with Sony as you don't have to root or unlock the bootloader to flash an ftf file.
If it does not void your warranty with Bell, you can either flash this Nordic lollipop update, or wait for the North American unbranded update to roll out if you want to play it safe. Then your updates will come straight from Sony, rather than Bell.
Edit: After reading Sony's warranty policy, it would potentially void your warranty. But then you could just flash the Bell Canada ftf file to bring your device back to its warranted state.

Ok can I flash these files from a macbookk

Using my dad's windows laptop and following a tutorial I still can't figure it out...

I flash it on my device it's working good now
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z2

kylecummins said:
Ok can I flash these files from a macbookk
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There's a Flashtool version for Mac also.

bacardiandwatermelon said:
OTA version pushed out for Australia.
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app
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From Australia here, haven't yet received the update :/ when did you get it?

Williamharv said:
From Australia here, haven't yet received the update :/ when did you get it?
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I think I jumped the gun with excitement. I was running existenz rom when I got the update, wouldn't update properly so I flashed back the aus generic. No pop-up to download since. I've got a copy of the download_update.bin file, the phone doesn't care. Looks like I'll be waiting till I can flash it with a locked recovery.
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Lollipop Canada Z2 anyone?

Anyone from Canada flashed their xperia z2 D6503 with baltic or nordic ftf? need inputs.. Thanks?

gokongming said:
Anyone from Canada flashed their xperia z2 D6503 with baltic or nordic ftf? need inputs.. Thanks?
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Was thinking about it but this is finals! no time. lol If someone does, let me know as well!

Just flash the baltic ftf, its the same thing.

I flashed the Baltic ftf, I am on Bell in Alberta, everything is going great so far, battery gets better and better, camera is awesome. Haven't seen any issues on mine so far, and don't expect any...

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danstr15 said:
I flashed the Baltic ftf, I am on Bell in Alberta, everything is going great so far, battery gets better and better, camera is awesome. Haven't seen any issues on mine so far, and don't expect any...
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Hi, thanks for the info.. Is it true that your LTE will be out of service, only 4G network will work? Thanks... I'm using bell too.. Winnipeg..

I was under the impression that 4G and LTE are the same? My signal says 4G when I am in an area that supports it.

Yeah 4g LTE same thing. I'll try it out maybe before a CND version is out lol. Thanks :good:

mattabyte said:
If you're on a service that has LTE, you'll end up with just 4G until an LTE-enabled region pushes an update. I'm in the US and flashed the Baltic .690 update and lost my LTE... which isn't really that big of a deal since I live near Los Angeles and AT&T LTE coverage down here is absolute garbage anyway.
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It's just an icon, mine says 4G and i'm still getting 74 - 77mbps from my carrier.

No worries, 4G and LTE are basically the same, and 4G+ and its equivalent LTE Advanced are the next generation standards, reaching speeds of up to 300mbps.

i'm wondering if baltic have chinese input.

kazukiflame said:
i'm wondering if baltic have chinese input.
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Here's a screenshot.

Can someone provide me a step by step on how I'd do this?
I'm also on BELL in Alberta and id like to try flashing the Baltic version
I use an apple computer, and I have a locked, unrooted carrier locked z2..
I tried to figure it out on my own but was unsuccessful

kylecummins said:
Can someone provide me a step by step on how I'd do this?
I'm also on BELL in Alberta and id like to try flashing the Baltic version
I use an apple computer, and I have a locked, unrooted carrier locked z2..
I tried to figure it out on my own but was unsuccessful
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Try following this guide, it's comprehensive.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
L.e.: sorry, i missed the 'apple computer' part. Just have a little patience, I don't imagine they will postpone it any longer.

So there's no way to do it on a Mac?

kylecummins said:
So there's no way to do it on a Mac?
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I checked now, there's a Mac version of Flashtool, you're lucky.
Download it from here:
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
You need to download Sony Bridge so you'll have all the necessary drivers:
http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/
After you'll get the drivers working, I suppose Flashtool is pretty much the same, so you can use the same guide that's for Windows.

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I'm waiting until there's full root with recovery working 100% before I update. Hopefully niaboc79's update for his rom won't be too long. Those screen shots he posted look very nice.

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E6653 Flash E6603 US Firmware & Enable Fingerprint Scanner

For those who have flashed the US firmware on your E6653 only to realize the Fingerprint scanner is not working, there's a simple way to get it working.
You need to rebuild the package with Flashtool
1. Download US firmware (E6603)
2. Download UK firmware (E6653)
* make sure you have checked "Unpack automatically" when downloading the firmwares
3. Open both folders and you'll need to replace the two following files in the US folder with the two from the UK folder
- elabel-E6653-row-row_201511160924345.1_32.0.A.6.200_S1-ELABEL-LIVE-F936-PID1-0004-MMC.sin
- oem_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
4. In Flashtool, go to Tools > Bundles > Create
5. Select the folder containing the US Firmware which you replaced the files with the UK ones.
6. Select/Enter the device, Branding and Version
7. Select All items in the Left box and move them to the Right
8. Click Create
Now flash it as you would normally do.
Test on mine. Working fine, I even gained the "Download Internet settings" option which I was missing before.
** I'm not responsible for anything going wrong or not working. My Device is work with no issues. Do at your own risk!

Thanks, I'm giving it a try as soon as i get back my z5 from warranty.

Are you seeing an improved battery life or cell quality now that you have the US version flashed? And would it be possible to change/replace the hosts file through unpacking the firmware before flashing?

Thanks, I will give it a try

Archos866 said:
Are you seeing an improved battery life or cell quality now that you have the US version flashed? And would it be possible to change/replace the hosts file through unpacking the firmware before flashing?
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I can't say really, I had the Z5 for than 24h before I tried flashing the us version, so never really used a full charge on the carrier's firmware. All I can say though I My Z3 seems to have a better battery life.
As for changing/replacing the hosts file, I'm not sure I follow. here's a list of files the firmware contains.
amss_fsg_S1-MODEMSW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
amss_fs_1_S1-MODEMSW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
amss_fs_2_S1-MODEMSW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
apps_log_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
auto-boot.ta
cache_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
cust-reset.ta
diag_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
elabel-E6653-row-row_201511160924345.1_32.0.A.6.200_S1-ELABEL-LIVE-F936-PID1-0004-MMC.sin
fota-reset.ta
fotakernel_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
fwinfo.xml
kernel_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
loader.sin
modem_S1-MODEMSW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
oem_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
osv-restriction.ta
partition-image_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MBR.sin
persist_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
ramdump_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
reset-non-secure-adb.ta
simlock.ta
ssd_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
system_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
update.xml
userdata_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin

Did it. It works I don't really know what it brings though. Newer baseband version? Better battery life? Better reception?

Phazonclash said:
Did it. It works I don't really know what it brings though. Newer baseband version? Better battery life? Better reception?
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Not sure, but I tempted to do this again but also changing the modem_S1-MODEMSW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin file for the Bell version. I've unlocked a Bell Z5 and using it on Telus, my signal isn't the best (according to the signal bars) but reception and data is fine......

Neoxide said:
Not sure, but I tempted to do this again but also changing the modem_S1-MODEMSW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin file for the Bell version. I've unlocked a Bell Z5 and using it on Telus, my signal isn't the best (according to the signal bars) but reception and data is fine......
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I will try the Bell firmware too tomorrow (makes sense since I'm from Montréal, on Vidéotron's network though). I'm using the Vodafone UK firmware at the moment, but I realised it installed some carrier-specific bloat I can't uninstall or disable so...

Phazonclash said:
I will try the Bell firmware too tomorrow (makes sense since I'm from Montréal, on Vidéotron's network though). I'm using the Vodafone UK firmware at the moment, but I realised it installed some carrier-specific bloat I can't uninstall or disable so...
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Just make sure you use the CUSTOMIZE US firmware but replace those files above. I'm downloading the Bell firmware right now to grab that modem file and try it with US customize version.
Flash this version E6603_Customized US_1300-4290_32.0.A.6.209_R4B
replace these two files with the ones from E6653_Customized UK_1298-5496_32.0.A.6.200_R11B
elabel-E6653-row-row_201511160924345.1_32.0.A.6.200_S1-ELABEL-LIVE-F936-PID1-0004-MMC.sin
oem_S1-SW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
and modem file from E6653_Bell Mobility CA_1298-7702_32.0.A.6.200_R6B
modem_S1-MODEMSW-LIVE-F936-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
I'll let you know once I flashed it. Maybe I could just share the FTF file if it works, it'll save you downloading all three firmware.

Where are you guys downloading the US firmware from? I haven't been able to locate any source. In fact, searching for "E6603_Customized US_1300-4290_32.0.A.6.209_R4B" turns up only this thread, lol.

neonixxx said:
Where are you guys downloading the US firmware from? I haven't been able to locate any source. In fact, searching for "E6603_Customized US_1300-4290_32.0.A.6.209_R4B" turns up only this thread, lol.
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On Xperifirm. Just install Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php

neonixxx said:
Where are you guys downloading the US firmware from? I haven't been able to locate any source. In fact, searching for "E6603_Customized US_1300-4290_32.0.A.6.209_R4B" turns up only this thread, lol.
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Download xperiafirm,it is included with flashtool by androxyde.

Looking forward to doing this! How do I not wipe my data? Forgetting if it's a checkbox or not flashing a file...

cj1171 said:
Looking forward to doing this! How do I not wipe my data? Forgetting if it's a checkbox or not flashing a file...
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When you're about to flash the ROM, Flashtool let you choose the partitions you want to wipe (they're all unchecked by default)

Phazonclash said:
On Xperifirm. Just install Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
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gm007 said:
Download xperiafirm,it is included with flashtool by androxyde.
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Thanks, guys. I have Flashtool, but it wasn't syncing devices properly, so it had me thinking the Z5 firmwares weren't on there for some reason. Got it working now, though.

so on hardware the fingerprin scanner is there on the US z5 but not in software??

Just wanted to report back and add a +1 for this. It worked for me and the phone seems to be running just fine.
Really hoping that the newer firmware just maybe might fix the bluetooth connection issues this phone has.

neonixxx said:
Where are you guys downloading the US firmware from? I haven't been able to locate any source. In fact, searching for "E6603_Customized US_1300-4290_32.0.A.6.209_R4B" turns up only this thread, lol.
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Xperifirm (install Flashtool, it's included)

So they included the actual scanner but turned it off? Why...
Edit - never mind. You mean you're in the US and have an imported version. I still wonder why they didn't include the scanner.

arismelachrinos said:
so on hardware the fingerprin scanner is there on the US z5 but not in software??
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Duh ofcourse you think they would make a new phone just for usa? Its due to legal reason that sony had to disable it.