Hello Folks,
to make it short, i had a problem updating to 4.4.4 (23.0.1.A.0.167), after lots of googling and digging i decrypted the files i downloaded using PCC Companion and what i got was really shocking.
the old version rom (.314) was the one included in the downloaded files, I LOVE YOU SONY, you didn't even bother to check the files you are sending to us.
Seems that the same problem happens in several regions, as lots of talk i found when googling the problem.
And that explains everything, the PC Companion downloads whats on the server as the new 23.0.1.A.0.167, while actually its the old .314, then when the mobile shuts down to the flash mode the error happens
Also here at the GENERAL forum the ROM posted twice, and they reply "its the old one", unbelievable ...
please check the attachment
Hossam.Abdelsalam said:
Hello Folks,
to make it short, i had a problem updating to 4.4.4 (23.0.1.A.0.167), after lots of googling and digging i decrypted the files i downloaded using PCC Companion and what i got was really shocking.
the old version rom (.314) was the one included in the downloaded files, you didn't even bother to check the files you are sending to us.
Seems that the same problem happens in several regions, as lots of talk i found when googling the problem.
And that explains everything, the PC Companion downloads whats on the server as the new 23.0.1.A.0.167, while actually its the old .314, then when the mobile shuts down to the flash mode the error happens
Also here at the GENERAL forum the ROM posted twice, and they reply "its the old one", unbelievable ...
please check the attachment
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the Sony servers are bugged
As of this point only old FTFs are avaliable, even the new ones re-update them selfs show up as 314 on the server
chill out, some people manage to pull a couple FTFs
Hossam.Abdelsalam said:
Hello Folks,
to make it short, i had a problem updating to 4.4.4 (23.0.1.A.0.167), after lots of googling and digging i decrypted the files i downloaded using PCC Companion and what i got was really shocking.
the old version rom (.314) was the one included in the downloaded files, you didn't even bother to check the files you are sending to us.
Seems that the same problem happens in several regions, as lots of talk i found when googling the problem.
And that explains everything, the PC Companion downloads whats on the server as the new 23.0.1.A.0.167, while actually its the old .314, then when the mobile shuts down to the flash mode the error happens
Also here at the GENERAL forum the ROM posted twice, and they reply "its the old one", unbelievable ...
please check the attachment
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thats messed up can u post this on sony blog?
Sony Already knows of the Servers being Bugged.
ajftl said:
can u post this on sony blog?
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already did, check it out there:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/11/0...cludes-ps4-remote-play-hi-res-audio-and-more/
scroll down
they had became the most nun-trusted company I've ever deal with, their quality assurance getting fu..ked up day after another, I've replaced 6 Xperia Z2 mobile devices to get a one without a defect, imagine.... 6 devices.
and now they didn't even check the FW update they are rolling out,
1- after a buggy proximity sensor
2- a buggy noise cancellation microphone
3- a buggy dedicated camera BTN
4- a defected waterproof finishing
5- a dead pixel screen
6-a defected side flaps that opens in your pocket
and of course a huge time wasting for all the above defects
they are really fu..ked up man, i really hate them
This is ok
Hossam.Abdelsalam said:
already did, check it out there:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/11/0...cludes-ps4-remote-play-hi-res-audio-and-more/
scroll down
they had became the most nun-trusted company I've ever deal with, their quality assurance getting fu..ked up day after another, I've replaced 6 Xperia Z2 mobile devices to get a one without a defect, imagine.... 6 devices.
and now they didn't even check the FW update they are rolling out,
1- after a buggy proximity sensor
2- a buggy noise cancellation microphone
3- a buggy dedicated camera BTN
4- a defected waterproof finishing
5- a dead pixel screen
6-a defected side flaps that opens in your pocket
and of course a huge time wasting for all the above defects
they are really fu..ked up man, i really hate them
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if you dont like the brand then change, ranting here isnt going to change that
as for i, i have had 3 Defective Devices from sony and they Were all Z2 replacements, any other xperia i have ever used or owned has been fine, as for the firmwares for each currently supported device they are in my eyes getting better, security is getting better and other Devices which recieved 4.4.4 were rocket fast, the NeW UI is first to come to z2 aside Z3
as said previously Ranting here will not change anything, i doubt it would detour other people from buying from sony all too much.
I flashed it using Sony flashtool. All good here. Pretty much a z3 now thicker. Lol. I had a z3 sold it. And this update made the z2 a z3 no kidding.
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ajftl said:
I flashed it using Sony flashtool. All good here. Pretty much a z3 now thicker. Lol. I had a z3 sold it. And this update made the z2 a z3 no kidding.
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
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How did u update?
higgs_ said:
How did u update?
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Downloaded a FTF
used Flashtool to install the FTF to the device
higgs_ said:
How did u update?
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http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/51-sony-xperia-z2-d6503
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Just tried again using Companion Tool and is flashed the right firmware this time.
But I lost root.
Am i the 1st one
??????™ Z 2
?
Thread cleaned of the unwanted bad language.
Please watch your mouths.
~JAB
For India D6502, the firmware was older one with elabel-D6502-india_201403041711.1_17.1.2.A.0.314.sin
Wasted my precious 3G 1.2Gb data
bluheart said:
For India D6502, the firmware was older one with elabel-D6502-india_201403041711.1_17.1.2.A.0.314.sin
Wasted my precious 3G 1.2Gb data
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Check again now, the correct firmware is live
And the OTA is ok?
update now...
Sony Xperia™ Z2
OTA
On my z2 , ota downloading update but not install ..
can not be verified
higgs_ said:
Just tried again using Companion Tool and is flashed the right firmware this time.
But I lost root.
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Yes that is because you update it with pc companion and we all told you will lost root then ><"
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
Related
So before you people go flaming at me for not reading the forums, I have been trying to make sense of it since yesterday but this forum is very cluttered and there are no simple direct straight to the point answers. If i missed something, Sorry.
Ok i bought a x10 off a dude who bought it directly from Rogers 3 months ago. From what i have learned, Rogers x10's should have some sort of ra...14 rom i believe, but mine has r1fb001 which i learned is the Brazilian rom i believe. So do rogers x10's ship with tht build number or has this been modified? If it has been, is it beneficial to have this or change it back to the build number that other Rogers phones are possibly using? Also will the new update be released for the rom i have now or is it specificially for the north american builds?
Thanks for taking the time to reply to me and educating me.
The guy you bought it from seems to have flashed that ROM on to there. It certainly didn't come from Robbers. I don't think the benefits between having that ROM on your phone and 014 are too great. You should be fine with either. If you want to get the Rogers branded firmware back on there you will probably have to flash it to the unencrypted 014 ROM and then run a repair using PC Companion.
Rogers hasn't released any updates for the X10 yet, so you'll really see no benefits in flashing the Rogers firmware on there at the moment.
oh awesome thanks for the quick reply. So what is all the fuss that people are making about then about the update that was recently released? Is it going to slowly come to the whole world or just for the asian and european countries?
The newly released firmware for Rogers (.20) improves performance and battery life. Also improves media/timescape and adds a backup/restore app. Good update.
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AdamUpNorth said:
The newly released firmware for Rogers (.20) improves performance and battery life. Also improves media/timescape and adds a backup/restore app. Good update.
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How did you get that update?
update became available today via the Sony Ericsson Update Service.... just run the application on your PC, follow instructions regarding connecting your phone via usb, etc. and rock on!
new firmware kicks ass! won't bother rooting now until there is a froyo rom. im happy
How is the auto brightness working for you folks? For me it always sets it to the lowest setting possible i am inside. I do have a mirrored screen protector, is tht probably why? Its pretty dark hard to see when the screen goes so low.
saketh321 said:
How is the auto brightness working for you folks? For me it always sets it to the lowest setting possible i am inside. I do have a mirrored screen protector, is tht probably why? Its pretty dark hard to see when the screen goes so low.
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Yea I thought mine wasn't working properly. Then I put the phone right upto my monitor (to mimick bright light) then pulled it away after a few seconds, and it slowly started dimming.
Auto brightness works by dimming the screen when it's darker, and brightening the screen when it's brighter outside.
synlar said:
Yea I thought mine wasn't working properly. Then I put the phone right upto my monitor (to mimick bright light) then pulled it away after a few seconds, and it slowly started dimming.
Auto brightness works by dimming the screen when it's darker, and brightening the screen when it's brighter outside.
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yeah i do realize that, but dont you think the x10 takes it to a different level in terms of how it reacts to low light? Where it goes down so low ur eyes hurt trying to see the screen. I come the world of the palm pre where the screen is awesome just the x10 but on a smaller scale but the sensor was much smarter. It let you set the minimum for the light sensor to go.
rynoon said:
The guy you bought it from seems to have flashed that ROM on to there. It certainly didn't come from Robbers. I don't think the benefits between having that ROM on your phone and 014 are too great. You should be fine with either. If you want to get the Rogers branded firmware back on there you will probably have to flash it to the unencrypted 014 ROM and then run a repair using PC Companion.
Rogers hasn't released any updates for the X10 yet, so you'll really see no benefits in flashing the Rogers firmware on there at the moment.
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ok i have downloaded the file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793 that says "WWE_R1FA014" and copied the contents into the flash tool i downloaded too. Then replaced the contents of the flash folder with the ones from the "WWE_R1FA014" files. then i followed the instruction in the "how to" list in the flash folder. I replaced the text in the "Device ID" as instructed and ran the flash tool. Then when the phone restarts it shows up as the same firmware. Then i run the PC companion and do the repair and still have the same r1fb001 build number on it.
So what am i doing wrong here?
Thanks
Christrumentalist said:
update became available today via the Sony Ericsson Update Service.... just run the application on your PC, follow instructions regarding connecting your phone via usb, etc. and rock on!
new firmware kicks ass! won't bother rooting now until there is a froyo rom. im happy
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How the heck you got the update and i don't... Rogers hate me or something.
wrongfeifong said:
How the heck you got the update and i don't... Rogers hate me or something.
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try doing it by repairs using pc companion, that's what i did and it put me on the new firmware, might lose your apps and stuff though
I still say root it you can remove soo much garbage from the phone, and besides you'll get updates quicker.
Rooted X10a
Well i just rooted my X10a, so i got the B2FA020, should i go back to my carriers update???
i got the same problems, i cannot sent MMS with the rooted phone, it just looks like I am missing an app because i enter the Apns, but i don't know where to find it, so if someone can help us out with this issue we will be very grateful.
Also timescape is missging the facebook and tweeter plug-ins :-S
You guys are my best shot
Just follow the guide here http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=195467
Best to download the x10a generic AR R1FA014 then follow the guide. Then update once more to get the latest R2BA020.
If you still want the Rogers one you will need to download the original Rogers firmware
issues
Well. im going to try it, altho this might result on me losing my root access right?
Everything works perfectly just the fact that i cannot send/recive MMS, like it doesn't even give me the options to attach a file, if i could fix that without flashing my x10 would be pretty nice...
I was playing with CM 6.1.3 ROM after installing XRecovery. After done with my exploration, I formatted my SD Card and unfortunately my System too in XRecovery mode.
I restarted, and now it does not boot. I get only the white Sony Ericsson name.
I tried PC Companion, and it's not detecting either.
Any hope of getting my phone back? Please help.
You need to flash a firmware through the flashtool, find the link to flashtool through my sig
Sent from my X10 using XDA Premium App
A great big thanks for helping me with your idea.
I have downloaded the Flash and also the SEUS. PC Companion was not helping me out.
I just gave a try with SEUS. It detected and now its downloading 162 MB. Waiting for this to get completed.
Will keep you posted with further updates soon.
Thank you once again.
I was not much happy with CM 6.1.3 ROM, though it's a fantastic job from XDA. Truly appreciate and would definitely bring out gingerbread soon. XDA really rocks!
While I was playing with CM 6.1.3 ROM, I did not get much out of it, though the interface was lovely. The main thing to switch it over to 2.1 was, I was not getting my Signal. I followed the process of fixing the signal issue, but it did not resolve, and hence I was forced to come out of 2.2
Finally, my phone is back
Cheers!
it's impossible to brick the X10. Except if you take it with you in your bath
Quadgem said:
it's impossible to brick the X10. Except if you take it with you in your bath
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one of the most appreciable feature on the x10,
i'm always frightened to hear that some people get their phone bricked..
at this point we can thank se to develop such a custom-rom-testing-failed-tool like seus... no matter what we do or how we mess up our phone - seus brings it in order again
benzmar said:
A great big thanks for helping me with your idea.
I have downloaded the Flash and also the SEUS.
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Please pardon my noobness but what is SEUS
Sony Ericsson update service
Quadgem said:
it's impossible to brick the X10. Except if you take it with you in your bath
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Oh yeah it is possible. When your USB connector just stop working (you never know why and when) just like many other x10 users here experienced including me, and when you gonna loose your system and access to xrecovery then you gonna brick your phone and you're gonna be officially f*cked. All this, thanks to Sony Ericsson. Yaaay!!
diament said:
Oh yeah it is possible. When your USB connector just stop working (you never know why and when) just like many other x10 users here experienced including me, and when you gonna loose your system and access to xrecovery then you gonna brick your phone and you're gonna be officially f*cked. All this, thanks to Sony Ericsson. Yaaay!!
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i would have to disagree....the phone is no longer working due to a hardware fault, yes - but "bricked" im not so sure. The evolution of the term "bricked" would generally indicate that a firmware file has been flashed unsuccessfully and rendered the device unbootable. Sure the term "brick" is an emotive term, comparing the device to a physical brick as it now has no other use, but historically it is due to some adventurous firmware/hardware modifications that have gone wrong, not just broken.
its a technicality i know, sorry - im not looking to argue but its just a personal thing - bricking is a definate art
cheers!
Update finally available to UK Unbranded owners via PC Companion.
Edit: If you want an FTF to flash via Flashtool, please see KingVortex's thread. Thanks, KingVortex!
SF
Thanks- Finally updating the wife's Z now/
She didn't want me to mess around with hers even though I kept mine up to date by Flashtool!!
Finally. They took ages with this! Been using Spanish version for a while, need to send the phone back to Sony (Glass back coming unglued) so might as well flash UK generic.
Thanks for letting us know. :good:
Let us know how your return goes.
Mines going back this week. There's summat up with the data receiver. Keeps dropping signal and trying to roam...
Sent from my Nexus 7
I got this last night.
Typical that it appeared less than a week after I bit the bullet and flashed Netherlands 4.2.2!
I wonder how long it'll take for us to get 4.3 though...
isn't there a newer update .244 that other countries have now got that sorted a lot of bugs of .423?
which means whilst we're on 4.2.2, we're still behind much of the rest of the world. *sigh*
samxool said:
isn't there a newer update .244 that other countries have now got that sorted a lot of bugs of .423?
which means whilst we're on 4.2.2, we're still behind much of the rest of the world. *sigh*
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Yep, and it's loads better than this 423!
Just flash the new one. You can't fcuk up your phone* if you can read instructions!
*statement not legally binding
warface said:
Yep, and it's loads better than this 423!
Just flash the new one. You can't fcuk up your phone* if you can read instructions!
*statement not legally binding
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where did you download the .244 update from?
i've never done anything like flashing, and even reading flashing for noobs, i'm still uncertain on a couple of things.
samxool said:
where did you download the .244 update from?
i've never done anything like flashing, and even reading flashing for noobs, i'm still uncertain on a couple of things.
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mines not the UK .244. Belgian I think. Makes absolutely no difference to your phone though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
Just have a look through there. You need to read about using Flashtool, then download the TFT file you want from the list.
I actually spoofed the Sony PC companion into thinking my XZ was a belgian one, and it downloaded and upgraded for me, but you need root for that.
If anyone needs the FTF of this software version to flash back to UK software for warranty purposes etc., I have uploaded it and posted it here -
[STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.3.A.0.423 Generic UK (United Kingdom)
markiepuk said:
Thanks- Finally updating the wife's Z now/
She didn't want me to mess around with hers even though I kept mine up to date by Flashtool!!
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Branded sI mobile here I've flashed Nordic and got all updates without problems. Tell ya ol lady and she will latest software in the future without carrier crap
[email protected]
kingvortex said:
If anyone needs the FTF of this software version to flash back to UK software for warranty purposes etc., I have uploaded it and posted it here -
[STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.3.A.0.423 Generic UK (United Kingdom)
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Going to use this to get back to UK generic software, was using Vodafone before just to try 423 out while waiting.
But you shouldn't need it for warranty as far as I know, Sony couldn't care less about what software you flash (the repair centre will just flash the one your supposed to have as an "upgrade"). I have sent an Arc in twice with the wrong firmware, and my fiancee's S went in with a custom one and was fine.
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Going to use this to get back to UK generic software, was using Vodafone before just to try 423 out while waiting.
But you shouldn't need it for warranty as far as I know, Sony couldn't care less about what software you flash (the repair centre will just flash the one your supposed to have as an "upgrade"). I have sent an Arc in twice with the wrong firmware, and my fiancee's S went in with a custom one and was fine.
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That's useful information. Thanks.
Perhaps I'm just overly cautious with sending any of my electronics for repair as, in my experience, many companies will try to wriggle out of repairing them for free for the smallest reason. I personally restore stock firmware to any phone before sending it for repair if possible just so they cannot use that reason to deny warranty. I probably will still continue to do so, even though I now know it's a waste of time.
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warface said:
Let us know how your return goes.
Mines going back this week. There's summat up with the data receiver. Keeps dropping signal and trying to roam...
Sent from my Nexus 7
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mine does that when im at the gym which gets a weak signal, I put it down to 3 not the phone
Possibly new update spotted on PTCRB with
Build Number: 10.7.A.0.228
Xperia Z
Xperia ZL
As the Build Number suggests it'll still be lollipop, with all the latest stragefright fixes(maybe). And probably will be the final update in what has been a very long journey of updates.
What do you think guys?
Probably like you said it's just stragefright fixes or even just custom version for region or operator.
I would not expect any changes that actually would matter for us. Probably there gonna be "fixes" in changelog but like always it's gonna be just updated sony/google apps.
It has been released.
C6603_Customized DE_1271-0334_10.7.A.0.228_R2E
Use XperiFirm to get it
if the kernel is equal to 222 can root without problems?
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comax70 said:
if the kernel is equal to 222 can root without problems?
Inviato dal mio C6603 utilizzando Tapatalk
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kernel is the same, try it.
tetsuo55 said:
kernel is the same, try it.
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Ok test i try on xperiafirm
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It was Very nice to own a Xperia Z,I bought it on 30th of June 2013 Here in a Telekom Store in Hagen (Germany),the phone was my best friend ,last month i noticed my screen cracked,i dont know how it was the whole day in front of me on my desk :$ ,today I installed TeamViewer on my Z justo to transfer files etc..so I just saw theres a new update,It was really a nice time to own a Xperia Z,every year a new update but i think thats it guys...Im sure our Z wont get Marshmallow..in few days im gonna buy a Z3 so I wont be active here anymore :$ Peace guys !
xx_Niresh_xx said:
It was Very nice to own a Xperia Z,I bought it on 30th of June 2013 Here in a Telekom Store in Hagen (Germany),the phone was my best friend ,last month i noticed my screen cracked,i dont know how it was the whole day in front of me on my desk :$ ,today I installed TeamViewer on my Z justo to transfer files etc..so I just saw theres a new update,It was really a nice time to own a Xperia Z,every year a new update but i think thats it guys...Im sure our Z wont get Marshmallow..in few days im gonna buy a Z3 so I wont be active here anymore :$ Peace guys !
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kamarush is working on marshmellow and we will be able to use all the apps from the official marshmellow releases for other Z series phones.
Too bad your screen cracked, even today its still a great phone that lil old Z
tetsuo55 said:
kamarush is working on marshmellow and we will be able to use all the apps from the official marshmellow releases for other Z series phones.
Too bad your screen cracked, even today its still a great phone that lil old Z
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Dear, I can't tell u how glad i feel to hear that the original Z series can me updated to marshmellow!
I own a xzr and I really desperate to have android 6.0 in my fone.
Can i ask you that who is working on this and how long will it take?
amitgudwill said:
Dear, I can't tell u how glad i feel to hear that the original Z series can me updated to marshmellow!
I own a xzr and I really desperate to have android 6.0 in my fone.
Can i ask you that who is working on this and how long will it take?
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Well it depends on kernel support for the xzr, and how long it will take is a mystery
I highly doubt we will get Marshmallow. Hell, the Nexus 4 phone, which is practically my ZR where it matters, has not gotten MM officially from big bad Google, i highly doubt Sony would release it. It has been almost a miracle to get the grandfather Z lines to LP anyway.
I wouldn't refuse an update to MM if it ever happens though
sony will not release official MM update for ancient XZ.they have stated that Z2 onward will get offical MM.
So... how do we root this? I'm on Canadian phone and it seems like I'm left in the dark... bought this thinking I could play around with it rooted, but this does not seem the case
OptimusCrack said:
So... how do we root this? I'm on Canadian phone and it seems like I'm left in the dark... bought this thinking I could play around with it rooted, but this does not seem the case
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There are guides for rooting it. If you have unlocked bootloader it's even more simple
highly dout it will be receive any new updates
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There are guides for rooting it. If you have unlocked bootloader it's even more simple
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Yah, but my phone model is actually C6616. and LOCKED bootloader.
I really feel like this device has been abandoned by XDA devs... which strikes me as incredibly odd, seeing as how its still relevant as a higherMid-end device as far as specs go.
I had a phone from 2011 with half a gig of ram running ****ing Jellybean because it had good support, but I can totally see how that might be an anomoly
Having said that, I haven't explored the Dev forums much at all since I can't even get root without the piece of **** kingroot, let alone unlock my bootloader for some kernels. But it looks like Doom is gone, and he's the only one to my knowledge that catered to C6616.
Furthermore... I am afraid to do *anything* to my phone that even *RISKS* any bricking, since the C6616 evidently has basically zero support around here, so if I did brick, maybe I would just be ****ed. and Im a poor poor student in Canada, so a new phone is not possible. This is my horse and I want to train it. But it looks like I'm not allowed any risk.
I've rooted 5 other phones and gone through hundreds of roms and kernels, so I've learned how things work. But this is ALso my first Sony phone... and I've never had to deal with a locked bootloader.
P.S. the battery sucks I want a better kernel. If you can name anyone who might help I will totally start inboxing them with big hearts and kisses
A kernel doesn't help much. I use zombie and it has really nice features, but batterylife is pretty much the same.
For installing a custom kernel you need to unlock your bootloader, which you obviosly can't. Rooting won't change this
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A kernel doesn't help much. I use zombie and it has really nice features, but batterylife is pretty much the same.
For installing a custom kernel you need to unlock your bootloader, which you obviosly can't. Rooting won't change this
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So theres just no way?
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So theres just no way?
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You could try to search for wakelocks etc. and disable unneeded stuff. Though this needs root. You could try to create a pre rooted rom, which you need to flash via recovery. To get a recovery you'll need to downgrade to a version which was easy to root, like 4.3. There are guides here on XDA.
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So theres just no way?
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you dont need to unlock your xz
LL roms doesn't match to custom kernels good , because of heating control methods
better to root your phone with "King root" (an android app ) very simple and without any risk of loosing your phone abilities
every thing you asked from custom kernels can find as apps ,you just need to looking for that
Guys, Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan started to receive 950Mb OTA from yesterday.
Lot users report black/grey line/white screen on boot, touch response, but screen not working. Sony Companion software doesn't recover (downloading same OTA firmware).
There are reports of broken TWRP and loosing TA.
Guys on 4PDA do some research, but no clear workaround yet
Most of issues with dual sim H4113 units.
Sony support confirmed mass issues, "soon" they fix it.
Be aware
Anyone downloaded this firmware using XperiFirm? I like to keep all the firmwares as ftfs, even if they have bugs
ch3mn3y said:
Anyone downloaded this firmware using XperiFirm? I like to keep all the firmwares as ftfs, even if they have bugs
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it was removed from XperiFirm yesterday evening or this morning right after blame wave over support, only .123 left there. Bugged one was removed according to 4PDA member who was tracking this. I can only ask him upload if he has it on local drive.
tftgosu said:
it was removed from XperiFirm yesterday evening or this morning right after blame wave over support, only .123 left there. Bugged one was removed according to 4PDA member who was tracking this. I can only ask him upload if he has it on local drive.
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If You could it would be great. Some people may like to try, even if it's dangerous. And I would feel better having all available firmwares
ch3mn3y said:
If You could it would be great. Some people may like to try, even if it's dangerous. And I would feel better having all available firmwares
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one member shared this: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNJ9jAjNC8ahQSEo9LK5G4JNp0b1IpRy/view?usp=sharing
*haven't check myself contents
2nd pending... i will edit this post.
update:
link (yandex.disk)
Contents:
A2 - downloaded by FleshTool.
The other one from XperiaFirm.
credit goes to 4pda member: Toshax
tftgosu said:
one member shared this: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNJ9jAjNC8ahQSEo9LK5G4JNp0b1IpRy/view?usp=sharing
*haven't check myself contents
2nd pending... i will edit this post.
update:
link (yandex.disk)
Contents:
A2 - downloaded by FleshTool.
The other one from XperiaFirm.
credit goes to 4pda member: Toshax
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Thanks. I already downloaded the one before and created ftf (with (i think) working fsc script).
Maybe stupid queswtion, but what is meaning of "A2"? Found it on 4PDA.
ch3mn3y said:
Thanks. I already downloaded the one before and created ftf (with (i think) working fsc script).
Maybe stupid queswtion, but what is meaning of "A2"?
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dunno ;D guy decided to determine that marked a2 are firmware downloaded from different tool i guess. nothing behind dat.
Yep, found his post. One is downloaded using FlashTools' XperiFirm other via standalone XperiFirm. Or at least that's how I understand his post.
Did recover over 7 pcs of XA2 H4113. Had them as my employees devices.
Utilizing Sony Companion, since they had draw back 9.0 from there and replaced with XXX.123 (8.0), had to use wipe data option, otherwise it didn't work.
S/W downloads .123 and flashes it. Device seems to work as before, but some minor bugs pop-out from time to time: like Settings app crash, camera crash (on mode change), no more grey lines (buit-in tests show pass)
All of my devices were locked BL, and no OEM unlock allowed. Not flashed any custom firmware./twrp.
That helped me, but not everyone, some ppl with same state couldn't return to normal, in worst cases they played to much with bugged screen and it went hardware broken (overheat)...
The cure is not for everyone, like as that decease, there are cases of successful updating for 9.0 pie same device. Very very strange...
Had phone call from Sony after all flame, they said using Sony Companion is the only solution currently officially available, even service centers do the same procedure. Regarding stable 9.0 Pie they will report additionally.
Don't you guys have older firmwares from the flash tool? I can already imagine sony just leaving xa2 unupdated forever as they won't even try
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Don't you guys have older firmwares from the flash tool? I can already imagine sony just leaving xa2 unupdated forever as they won't even try
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XperiFirm has them, 8.0 all the way, please check if you need them.
Those failure 9.0 are in the links above, on your own risk, i'm not the owner.
XA2 will be updated of course, 9.0 is on road-map along with 10. It's just delayed due failures in RU/BY/KAZ, Sony girl said: "... and i think it will happen (9.0) in March" when we talk last week, i tend to believe her . And ofc i will share all the guides if i receive (looks like for failed devices we will utilize Sony companion with reset, that's just thoughts)
tftgosu said:
XperiFirm has them, 8.0 all the way, please check if you need them.
Those failure 9.0 are in the links above, on your own risk, i'm not the owner.
XA2 will be updated of course, 9.0 is on road-map along with 10. It's just delayed due failures in RU/BY/KAZ, Sony girl said: "... and i think it will happen (9.0) in March" when we talk last week, i tend to believe her . And ofc i will share all the guides if i receive (looks like for failed devices we will utilize Sony companion with reset, that's just thoughts)
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Well I need the CE1 or UK firmware and I assume you don't have those
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Well I need the CE1 or UK firmware and I assume you don't have those
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never heard they launched it for other regions, only 3rd grade countries were involved as pre-launch stage, kinda rough start to be honest. And as i was told global launch is shifted from 4th of March until resolved all potential risks, another test loop involved.
Did you saw something regarding CE/UK somewhere?
My phone's support app was claiming there was an update but it doesn't anymore, idk maybe it wasn't for android P
davidhozic said:
My phone's support app was claiming there was an update but it doesn't anymore, idk maybe it wasn't for android P
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are you on .123 firmware at the moment?
tftgosu said:
are you on .123 firmware at the moment?
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A.13.123 yes
Guys, there was popped notification of 9.0 ota once again, couple days ago. Keeping in mind that previous one killed my screen driver, I decided to wait, but same day ota disappeared (cis regions)...
4pda guys now have completely different experience:
- blank screen on boot (just delay or constant)
- bad camera app experience, especially over 4k mode
- shorter battery life
Be careful.
Links:
https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=908380&st=880
https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=882003&st=4080
The update is successful. Installed this morning by Xperia companion on my XA2 single SIM, everything is fine and the battery lasts longer. The only thing is that the task manager I did not find the windows with horizontal scrolling but with vertical scrolling as in android 8. For the rest it's fine.
100% battery April 8 at about 2.15pm
1:01 am on April 9th 35% Battery
The only thing is that I wanted to find the task manager with the windows horizontally, otherwise satisfied.
It's fine
rog77x7 said:
The only thing is that I wanted to find the task manager with the windows horizontally, otherwise satisfied
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If you have Magisk you can use this and select System UI. The old task manager will be back.
Well... it's a brick [.352]
I'm in Brazil. I just got the notification to reboot. I did. It now loops on a blank screen on boot.
I read about the 342 version bricking phones and was aware there was a problem. But then they released 352 and people started to report the update was fine. So I didn't really worry, although I was a little concerned in the back of my mind. But then I thought "What's the chance they SCREW THIS UP TWICE IN A ROW, and I'm one of the victims?". Well, there is my answer.
I think I'll call support now. This is a freaking mess...
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I'm in Brazil. I just got the notification to reboot. I did. It now loops on a blank screen on boot.
I read about the 342 version bricking phones and was aware there was a problem. But then they released 352 and people started to report the update was fine. So I didn't really worry, although I was a little concerned in the back of my mind. But then I thought "What's the chance they SCREW THIS UP TWICE IN A ROW, and I'm one of the victims?". Well, there is my answer.
I think I'll call support now. This is a freaking mess...
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Wait, no, it came back, after some 30 min or more.... What the hell? I've had several Android phones since 2010, this never happened before. I seemed bricked, looped over and over, I tried the hard reset shortcut a few times.... Then I took out the SIM to put it on my tablet, so I could call support, and the damn phone came back from the dead. Now I put the SIM back in and it works... I have no reasonable explanation for this.