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New Xperia Neo Firmware 4.0.A.2.368 ftf && rooted system

made by eqlove196426597 from CHINA
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_ftf
http://u.115.com/file/aqz1z5i4
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system
http://u.115.com/file/bhzudmfd

thx for eq，
i love u，hahaha

eqlove196426597 said:
made by eqlove196426597 from CHINA
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_ftf
http://u.115.com/file/aqz1z5i4
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system
http://u.115.com/file/bhzudmfd
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THANK YOU!!!

I guess you need unlocked bootloader to flashe the rooted system.img?
on http://u.115.com/file/bhzudmfd
If you see this text, below blue sign with 115 on it:
优蛋专用下载链接 then the below are links right next to it.
联通下载 - Unicom download 电信下载 - Telecom Download
or whatever but, these are the links for those like me who can't make much out of chinese text.

flashing went perfect, in this HK version there is also Asfalt 5 HD included, nice!

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My mirror for the rooted image:
https://rapidshare.com/files/3350520540/MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system.7z
MD5: F378E8B79ACBC8903A6B69B0E0711728
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mirror of the FTF file
https://rapidshare.com/files/3725100388/MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK.7z
MD5: B4826194C2B54AACD483ECB0941DABB4
in this ROM you can not turn off the camera sound when taking pictures :| there is no such option, you can choose one of three sounds.

MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_ftf
http://www.multiupload.com/7XOEGED282
I reuploaded to a better site

Been using this for a little over 12 hours and despite the new enhancements and slightly faster running speed, I've had nothing but problems with:
- Touchscreen response is all over the place
- Had to uninstall Swype as touchscreen was making things up as it went
- Connectivity with wifi is patchy, connectivity with mobile data is questionable at best
- Sync issues related to connectivity
- Battery drain is significantly higher.
Is this an official Neo FW or something that's been compiled from the Arc release? If so, might be best to wait until the Neo FW is released properly. The update works beautifully on the Arc, but on the Neo (I have both handsets) I'm flashing back to rooted 2.3.2 and applying 2.3.3 OTA to await the new OTA build.

I recommend flashing via Wotanclient. Then unlock bootloader.
Thanks to Bi4ary, rooting newest Xperia firmware(4.0.A...) is very simple and safe.
First you need RootXperia.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639 Put it on your SDcard.
Then fastboot recoveryNeo.img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465
In recovery install RootXperia.zip
Now if you want to relock bootloader, then get this ftf, made by Blagus from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Remember to thank our fine developers for such great tools!
(I hope that RootXperia.zip stays maintained by Bi4ary)

Raoa said:
I recommend flashing via Wotanclient. Then unlock bootloader.
Thanks to Bi4ary, rooting newest Xperia firmware(4.0.A...) is very simple and safe.
First you need RootXperia.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639 Put it on your SDcard.
Then fastboot recoveryNeo.img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465
In recovery install RootXperia.zip
Now if you want to relock bootloader, then get this ftf, made by Blagus from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Remember to thank our fine developers for such great tools!
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I flash MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system.img is OK,just one poccess.

And what about the issues brought out by poster before me?
Been using this for a little over 12 hours and despite the new enhancements and slightly faster running speed, I've had nothing but problems with:
- Touchscreen response is all over the place
- Had to uninstall Swype as touchscreen was making things up as it went
- Connectivity with wifi is patchy, connectivity with mobile data is questionable at best
- Sync issues related to connectivity
- Battery drain is significantly higher.
Is this an official Neo FW or something that's been compiled from the Arc release? If so, might be best to wait until the Neo FW is released properly. The update works beautifully on the Arc, but on the Neo (I have both handsets) I'm flashing back to rooted 2.3.2 and applying 2.3.3 OTA to await the new OTA build.
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i flashed the stock firmware and had none of the problems mentioned above, to me it seems exactly the same with the benefit of the new features....

Raoa said:
I recommend flashing via Wotanclient. Then unlock bootloader.
Thanks to Bi4ary, rooting newest Xperia firmware(4.0.A...) is very simple and safe.
First you need RootXperia.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639 Put it on your SDcard.
Then fastboot recoveryNeo.img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465
In recovery install RootXperia.zip
Now if you want to relock bootloader, then get this ftf, made by Blagus from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Remember to thank our fine developers for such great tools!
(I hope that RootXperia.zip stays maintained by Bi4ary)
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This worked for me 100% as posted in the other thread. No issues here. Just a faster phone,

No issues whatsoever with the hk-firmware. The only thing i've noticed is that the camera sound can not be disabled (not even in third party apps), but I suppose thats only because of the rules and laws in HK that does not allow silent cameraphones. It's however easily fixed when rooted by switching the sound files in the systems media folder.

Hello,
I have a MT15a, would that work on it or is it ONLY for MT15i?
Thanks!

Hi
i'm a new owner of experia neo
i want update to new firmware, but i don't understand a thing
what mean "the touchscreen response is all over the place" ?
i have some problem for the correct translation
wich is the problem, is less responsive? less feeling?
i will update official firmware with Pc companion, not rooted

maRRRco89 said:
Hi
i'm a new owner of experia neo
i want update to new firmware, but i don't understand a thing
what mean "the touchscreen response is all over the place" ?
i have some problem for the correct translation
wich is the problem, is less responsive? less feeling?
i will update official firmware with Pc companion, not rooted
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It means that person had a problem with their touchscreen. It is not related to the update, it was just an individual error.
You can update without any problems using PC Companion or Sony Ericsson Update Service (recommended).

Ambroos said:
It means that person had a problem with their touchscreen. It is not related to the update, it was just an individual error.
You can update without any problems using PC Companion or Sony Ericsson Update Service (recommended).
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Thanks, but
the firmware now is not available in europe
the update service say me the firmware 3.0 ... is the last

maRRRco89 said:
Thanks, but
the firmware now is not available in europe
the update service say me the firmware 3.0 ... is the last
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They're still rolling it out. Generic Nordic has the update.

Lollipop update .270 Rooted with Recovery c6903

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

iain26 said:
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

[KDZ][H815] New firmware V20i (Italy / Sweden) 2016-10-19

Hello everyone,
LG released another new version,
The version is V20i and it was released in Italy and Sweden (Hutchison)
Security patch is for 2016-09-01
Android version: 6.0
In order to download you need to copy the URL, open new tab, paste URL and hit ENTER.
You can safley flash this KDZ on any H815/L/T/P/TR/AR device
Here is the download link:
http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWB8NYW752WDA9F0338CBQ6/H81520i_00_0927.kdz
Enjoy

Which is different beetween v20i France and v20i UK?

The security patch is similar. I am still waiting for a kdz from EU with security patch for october.

Flashed this as an upgrade over v20e-SEA (my official version) via LGUP in an attempt to address constant freezing across uses and apps since updating from v20c-SEA about a month ago.
On first boot, after optimising apps, 19 random carrier bloatware apps started installing in the background (should be noted I am using Amaysim/Optus in Australia and I bought this Singaporean phone unlocked in Paraguay) and I receive the following error after every reboot:
Current version is not available for user. can't find matched cust for NT-code mcc/mnc [FFFFFF],subset[56]
Can't remove the bloatware either as I have no root, so going to have to find an alternate ROM I think.
EDIT: The bloat apps (which were never present before) seem to have to do with the fact this is a Singaporean phone. The apps it forced, some of which I can actually remove, the rest I can disable are:
2-in-1 LINE, Bookmate, Clipster, Dash, Deezer, GrabTaxi Driver, KyLinTV, M1 WiFi Roaming, mWallet, My M1, My SingTel, My StarHub, NewsLoop, Roam Manager, Store & Share, Toggle , TVBuddy, [email protected]

atm1991 said:
Flashed this as an upgrade over v20e-SEA (my official version) via LGUP in an attempt to address constant freezing across uses and apps since updating from v20c-SEA about a month ago.
On first boot, after optimising apps, 19 random carrier bloatware apps started installing in the background (should be noted I am using Amaysim/Optus in Australia and I bought this Singaporean phone unlocked in Paraguay) and I receive the following error after every reboot:
Current version is not available for user. can't find matched cust for NT-code mcc/mnc [FFFFFF],subset[56]
Can't remove the bloatware either as I have no root, so going to have to find an alternate ROM I think.
EDIT: The bloat apps (which were never present before) seem to have to do with the fact this is a Singaporean phone. The apps it forced, some of which I can actually remove, the rest I can disable are:
2-in-1 LINE, Bookmate, Clipster, Dash, Deezer, GrabTaxi Driver, KyLinTV, M1 WiFi Roaming, mWallet, My M1, My SingTel, My StarHub, NewsLoop, Roam Manager, Store & Share, Toggle , TVBuddy, [email protected]
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The warning about "can't find matched cust.." doesn't affect anything, you can still use that version if you want to.
About the bloatware: this version is branded (by Hutchison) and this is why there is bloatware installed. Try to uninstall / disable the bloatware or flash another version.
Good luck

Al0n said:
The warning about "can't find matched cust.." doesn't affect anything, you can still use that version if you want to.
About the bloatware: this version is branded (by Hutchison) and this is why there is bloatware installed. Try to uninstall / disable the bloatware or flash another version.
Good luck
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Yeah I worked out the error was no big deal and the ROM performance has been excellent compared to the SEA version I was running before, no freezing at all yet, although the battery life seems a little worse but not terrible. I'll probably stick with this until an unbranded alternative becomes available.
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Al0n said:
Hello everyone,
LG released another new version,
The version is V20i and it was released in Italy and Sweden (Hutchison)
Security patch is for 2016-09-01
Android version: 6.0
In order to download you need to copy the URL, open new tab, paste URL and hit ENTER.
You can safley flash this KDZ on any H815/L/T/P/TR/AR device
Enjoy
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can u please provide such a link for verizon model also

aashish_believe said:
can u please provide such a link for verizon model also
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/kdz-download-kdz-version-27c-lg-servers-t3485478

It's NO BRAND?
Could I flash on my V20G-EUR-XX (CZE)?
There are some problem to flash over my firmware version?
I'll recieved OTA Update in future?
Thank you...

marco.m1971 said:
It's NO BRAND?
Could I flash on my V20G-EUR-XX (CZE)?
There are some problem to flash over my firmware version?
I'll recieved OTA Update in future?
Thank you...
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if your phone is no brand sim free is not problem to flash this kdz or any other kdz for h815 and you can get ota update for any of this kdz you flash on your phone.

Ok... Thanks
But the download link is down

Stock ROM for Xperia X Compact?

Hi, I assume someone much smarter than me will be able to point me to a Sony Xperia standard/stock ROM which I can flash with TWRP.
I had loaded TWRP and manages to accidentally wipe out the system with no backup (it's a new phone anyway). I found some ROMS from European telcos, etc. but would like to install the "standard" Sony Xperia ROM for XC.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
PS. I think it would be easiest for me to able to install it through TWRP.... but obviously, anyway to recover my phone would be great.
PPS. Still can access device with adb and Flashtool, but not from Fastboot or Sony PC Companion.
PPS. I have installed OmniROM in the meantime... but don't want to spend too much time on it if I am going to wipe it out anyway.
PPS. I am in the US.
Update:
I found XperiaFirmware. It's downloading F5321_34.1.A.3.49_CE.ftf. Per the download website, will take about 18 hours on average, but it is progressing better than that.
I also found XperiFirm tool which downloads much faster, but I don't know which version. My understanding is that US customized is for CDA version of the phone. I also ran across the post about enabling the fingerprint reader by downloading the UK customized version... But based on latest attempts to do this, since UK version has been upgraded to Nougat, this approach is not working anymore...? But anyway, I could give it a shot to try a European version which is still on MM,

Update: *Whew*
I used XperiFirm to select a ROM. I didn't know which ROM, but I was intrigued to enable the fingerprint scanner. Due to some recent posts that the original method of using the Customized UK (or as they would say "Customised UK") version no longer works as the posted firmware was for Nougat. As a workaround, some people downloaded CE version, but CE version has also been recently updated to Nougat. I noticed a CE5 version which still seemed to be the MM version.
However, I also wasn't sure what differences I may see in the European version as some posters were complaining about some cosmetic differences, so I downloaded Customized US even though I thought I read somewhere it was for CDMA network. I also decided to download one called "Commercial and Journalists" which was the same MM version.
I decided to install it first as I was anxious about trying to get my phone back. I was able to load OmniROM but since there were some known issues, my preference was to use authentic Sony firmware. In addition, I took some low light pictures with the OmniROM version, and they turned out really bad. Not sure if it was the ROM or what, but it was very disappointing. Also, I couldn't get root access to it. Also, even though OmniROM seemed to support the fingerprint scanner, I couldn't get it to register my fingerprint well.
I downloaded the Commercial and Journalists version from XperiFirm, let it unpack it, and then used FlashTool to create the bundle, not including fwinfo.xml or the .ta files.
It started up Android ok, but I noticed I seemed to have lost my TWRP. Anyway, while starting up Android, guess what? The fingerprint enabled software was there... and it works like a champ!
Since I seemed to have lost TWRP, I started from instructions again from http://www.stupdroid.com/2016/10/root-sony-xperia-x-compact.html and was able to get it back.
Then, I tried to get root, but following the instructions, I got the error ""There is no su binary installed" when opening SuperSU.
I then flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip from https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/
And now I have root access!
Whew! I don't know what damage I've done overall... and since I don't have a nano SIM card yet, the worst case scenario is that what I have now doesn't work as a phone (but I doubt it). After what I went through (accidentally deleting the system from my Android phone), I now have a rooted Xperia X Compact with the fingerprint sensor enabled. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good?
And, when I took some low light pics, they turned out better!

Hi Bro,
i need a help can you please give me the web link to download UK customized ftf or CE customized ftf. please its almost a month with xperia x compact but no fingerprint working. im unable to download it with my system its very old configuration. i badly want fingerprint working on my phone. can you please upload somewhere so that i can download and flash it directly, please....
Sorry for my bad english. Thanks in advance..

Nauju said:
i need a help can you please give me the web link to download UK customized ftf or CE customized ftf.
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http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/resources/categories/xperia-x-compact.108/

Thanks a lot!!
XperienceD said:
http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/resources/categories/xperia-x-compact.108/
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If i download and flash the CE.ftf will i get a working fingerprint??

Nauju said:
If i download and flash the CE.ftf will i get a working fingerprint??
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Yep!
Central Europe firmware does enables Fingerprint scanner.
After flashing you will get four ota updates in a row.
A security patch for 6.0 and nougat afterwards.

Help plz..
Ftf file not showing on flashtool..
What will be the possible issues??

Nauju said:
If i download and flash the CE.ftf will i get a working fingerprint??
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Nauju said:
Ftf file not showing on flashtool..
What will be the possible issues??
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Update flashtool!
That will fix issues.

Phone not updated since March security patch

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.

pseudonym58 said:
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?

trewelu said:
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.