I don't own a Z ultra but a Xperia Z since we just got 4.3 I was just wondering how long it took you guys to get 4.3? From that I could sort of judge how long I might have to wait...
XperiaZUser. said:
I don't own a Z ultra but a Xperia Z since we just got 4.3 I was just wondering how long it took you guys to get 4.3? From that I could sort of judge how long I might have to wait...
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Haven't got it yet mate. Not on my Tablet Z either.
Nothing here yet z ultra simfree uk.
jutley said:
Nothing here yet z ultra simfree uk.
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maybe it will be available along with this New build 14.2.A.1.114 which has been certified :good:
Just thought I'd provide an update:
I rooted my Xperia Z using this simple tool :
http://download.cnet.com/Kingo-Android-Root/3000-2094_4-75996768.html
I then downloaded ES file explorer and enabled RW in the root directory.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en_GB
I edited the build.prop file within the /system folder and changed my customization number to the Xperia Z Three Network one, this allowed me to receive the 4.3 update. From doing my searches it appears 3 are very quick to push out any new update Sony gives, so since my customization number is now locked to the 3 network one, I should get 4.4 very quickly when Sony push it out. The only disadvantage of this method seems to be the 3 boot animation that shows up every time you turn on the phone , but apart from that it's fine.
4.3 is lovely!
XperiaZUser. said:
Just thought I'd provide an update:
I rooted my Xperia Z using this simple tool :
http://download.cnet.com/Kingo-Android-Root/3000-2094_4-75996768.html
I then downloaded ES file explorer and enabled RW in the root directory.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en_GB
I edited the build.prop file within the /system folder and changed my customization number to the Xperia Z Three Network one, this allowed me to receive the 4.3 update. From doing my searches it appears 3 are very quick to push out any new update Sony gives, so since my customization number is now locked to the 3 network one, I should get 4.4 very quickly when Sony push it out. The only disadvantage of this method seems to be the 3 boot animation that shows up every time you turn on the phone , but apart from that it's fine.
4.3 is lovely!
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Does your method locks the carrier to 3 network....?????
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Also in singapore not yet 4.3?
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Still not received this in the UK.
My Xperia Tablet Z (UK Unbranded) has received the update.
SWFlyerUK said:
Still not received this in the UK.
My Xperia Tablet Z (UK Unbranded) has received the update.
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Your Tablet Z... Is it LTE SGP321 or WiFi?? If its SGP321 then i would really be greatful if you could provide me with an ftf ... i've got a uk o2 branded one which i obviously dont want xD hence why i need an unbranded uk firmware and not singapore or any other country for that matter
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Your Tablet Z... Is it LTE SGP321 or WiFi?? If its SGP321 then i would really be greatful if you could provide me with an ftf ... i've got a uk o2 branded one which i obviously dont want xD hence why i need an unbranded uk firmware and not singapore or any other country for that matter
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Mines WIFI I'm afraid mate. Take a look around the Xperia Tablet Z forum. Sure someone uploaded the correct FTF.
Netherlands also nothing. This rom is still ok, no rush for updating yet.
I am with EE in UK and have had my 4.3 update some time ago (although I bought the phone sim free via Amazon).
That's so strange mine is uk so free no update here
Tried flashing a Singapore and Central Europe FTF for my UK C6833, but both failed to boot.
Mine also still hasn't arrived in UK on a sim-free Amazon.
It's certainly no biggy, but every single day I use this phone I find something to disappointment me a little more.
ahhh damn lol... i tried looking but nobody has the EXACT same one i need... i eventually managed to customize my cda to the uk by rooting it via the older firmware first and then did an upgrade which i then used to make an FTF... so both my Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Tablet Z are running on UK firmware now even though the Z Ultra was originally from Hong Kong and the Tablet Z (O2 Branded with O2 apps) was from O2 UK xD... i could of kept as it was but i didnt want the bloatware that comes with HK firmware and boy is it alot compared to UKs
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ahhh damn lol... i tried looking but nobody has the EXACT same one i need... i eventually managed to customize my cda to the uk by rooting it via the older firmware first and then did an upgrade which i then used to make an FTF... so both my Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Tablet Z are running on UK firmware even though the Z Ultra was originally from Hong Kong xD... i could of kept as it was but i didnt want the bloatware that comes with HK firmware and boy is it alot compared to UKs
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Would you share your UK ultra ftf please?
I have a unlocked c6833 and I flashed the Central Europe ftf using flashtool. Worked like a charm
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SWFlyerUK said:
Would you share your UK ultra ftf please?
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https://mega.co.nz/#!vAd1yAIB!cW1hsw7cxs-mIhxex4ibHRqttUUqniqAkDEcrchTtqU
All done ... 4.2.2 UK Unbranded Xperia Z Ultra
Oh and also https://mega.co.nz/#!PMtVAIIJ!XmPLJHbtJI3KkatRydF2gBwqOzdswa7K2nWhvP6Z-tw
for Xperia Tablet Z 4.2.2 UK Unbranded
H786 said:
https://mega.co.nz/#!vAd1yAIB!cW1hsw7cxs-mIhxex4ibHRqttUUqniqAkDEcrchTtqU
All done ... 4.2.2 UK Unbranded Xperia Z Ultra
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Cheers bud. Always useful as a backup!
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Hi all
I am wondering why when I am trying to upgrade my xperia P to JB the sony software tell me that my phone is up to date.
cheers
moubsat said:
Hi all
I am wondering why when I am trying to upgrade my xperia P to JB the sony software tell me that my phone is up to date.
cheers
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It might not be available in your area yet.
I live in South Africa and I always get the update late
if you want the update, what I do is just flash the ftf
Th Xperia P JB ftf can be downloaded here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249344
slipsystem said:
It might not be available in your area yet.
I live in South Africa and I always get the update late
if you want the update, what I do is just flash the ftf
Th Xperia P JB ftf can be downloaded here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249344
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thanks mate
much appreciated
does this require rooting..boot unlock...
Nope, Flashing with Flashtools doesn't require bootloader unlocking or Rooting.
Thanks to baileyjr for posting the necessary files!
I / flashtool has compiled a working flashable FTF for the C6833 LTE Version of our wonderful Xperia Z Ultra.
Link: https:// docs .google. com/file/d/0Bzddg8fRvBuQekFJTG9LOF8xbVE/edit
Had to separate the link in order to be allowed to post it
Enjoy :good:
@MOD please allow me to post the link. Thanks
iDroid7 said:
Thanks to baileyjr for posting the necessary files!
I / flashtool has compiled a working flashable FTF for the C6833 LTE Version of our wonderful Xperia Z Ultra.
Link: https:// docs .google. com/file/d/0Bzddg8fRvBuQekFJTG9LOF8xbVE/edit
Had to separate the link in order to be allowed to post it
Enjoy :good:
@MOD please allow me to post the link. Thanks
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Which region firmware is this?
Also, is anyone going to try and flash this to C6802 to see if it is going to activate LTE?
jewelkobayashi said:
Which region firmware is this?
Also, is anyone going to try and flash this to C6802 to see if it is going to activate LTE?
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I think it is UK, Europe for sure. Unbranded, too.
I actually flashed a C6802 Firmware on my C6833 which took away LTE, but left everything else in tact.
Unfortunately from what I have read the C6802 simply lacks the LTE chip on the SOC so actually there is no way to get LTE.
But feel free to try. If all fails you can still always flash back.
iDroid7 said:
I think it is UK, Europe for sure. Unbranded, too.
I actually flashed a C6802 Firmware on my C6833 which took away LTE, but left everything else in tact.
Unfortunately from what I have read the C6802 simply lacks the LTE chip on the SOC so actually there is no way to get LTE.
But feel free to try. If all fails you can still always flash back.
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Thanks for reply
I am battling a different problem at the moment, so cannot try today.
I hope someone has the time to try it out, since from what I understand, C6802 does indeed have same SoC as C6833, which is SD800 MSM8974
There were discussions that 'maybe' the antenna could be different, but my gut feeling says it is the same.
Lets see..
rgBPola enclosed
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Thanks for reply
I am battling a different problem at the moment, so cannot try today.
I hope someone has the time to try it out, since from what I understand, C6802 does indeed have same SoC as C6833, which is SD800 MSM8974
There were discussions that 'maybe' the antenna could be different, but my gut feeling says it is the same.
Lets see..
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This work just fine. Got back LTE radio and everything seems to be as it should....except SOD.
I do everything with ticking an un-ticking optimized background, rebooting etc without any luck.
Followed by a crashdump
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This work just fine. Got back LTE radio and everything seems to be as it should....except SOD.
I do everything with ticking an un-ticking optimized background, rebooting etc without any luck.
Followed by a crashdump
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Did you flash 6833 firmware direct?
Can it be that the your prop file is not modified? I have no idea if this helps, just a guess..
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Did you flash 6833 firmware direct?
Can it be that the your prop file is not modified? I have no idea if this helps, just a guess..
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Yes did flash direct via Flashtool in flashmode. Without any errors.
Only when it goes to"sleep", ...SOD and followed by a crashdump.
What could be wrong with my build.prop file?
stigkris said:
This work just fine. Got back LTE radio and everything seems to be as it should....except SOD.
I do everything with ticking an un-ticking optimized background, rebooting etc without any luck.
Followed by a crashdump
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You get LTE enabeld？How to do it？
I have C6802 too, but it is Hong Kong version.
I flashed the firmware but can't use the LTE.
beenoliu said:
You get LTE enabeld？How to do it？
I have C6802 too, but it is Hong Kong version.
I flashed the firmware but can't use the LTE.
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I have an C6833.
LTE version of C6802
Hello XDA Community
I seek a small bit of help if you could please help
I have a Sony Xperia Z Ultra o2
Model number C6833
Build number 14.1.B.1.510
I read here and noticed other user have managed to flash there devices to stock unbranded aka no bloatware which my phone is full of sadly
can anyone confirm if this will work as in if i were to flash this will this be the unbranded rom file i am looking for?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2446525
I am very confused as i am used to Google Nexus and Samsung Galaxy devices...Sony is like new territory for me lol
guess what i am after is flashing my phone with the international unbranded rom if thats available anywhere and how do i flash it with which program etc etc
i know samsung devices used to use odin and stuff like that but thats a different ball game i guess
look forward to receiving your help
encryptioncsta said:
Hello XDA Community
I seek a small bit of help if you could please help
I have a Sony Xperia Z Ultra o2
Model number C6833
Build number 14.1.B.1.510
I read here and noticed other user have managed to flash there devices to stock unbranded aka no bloatware which my phone is full of sadly
can anyone confirm if this will work as in if i were to flash this will this be the unbranded rom file i am looking for?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2446525
I am very confused as i am used to Google Nexus and Samsung Galaxy devices...Sony is like new territory for me lol
guess what i am after is flashing my phone with the international unbranded rom if thats available anywhere and how do i flash it with which program etc etc
i know samsung devices used to use odin and stuff like that but thats a different ball game i guess
look forward to receiving your help
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Unbranded does not mean no bloatware. It just means, that it is not a carrier branded version like vodafone or t-mobile, o2 or whatever with their special software installed.
What you want is a vanilla android version for the Xperia Z ultra.
Look in the development forums. Maybe someone is working on this.
With root access you can also delete unwanted apps, though in the newer android versions, you can also disable unwanted apps what essentially freezes them.
lol i don't mean bloatware in that way i am fine with sonys UI its just o2 version has o2 bootup and loadsa of o2 software pre installed and i would like to flash it to the international unbranded carrier free
if this what i am looking for?
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lol i don't mean bloatware in that way i am fine with sonys UI its just o2 version has o2 bootup and loadsa of o2 software pre installed and i would like to flash it to the international unbranded carrier free
if this what i am looking for?
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yes. All Sony goodness without carrier bloat.
This one is for ya
Any idea how I can get my C6802, completely stock, upgraded to 4.4.4?
I still haven't got the OTA.... assuming because I'm in Canada?
It depends on your region when you will gett updates.
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It depends on your region when you will gett updates.
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I was expecting that - but I couldn't find any release info for Canada, since the C6802 is very rare here. 99% of the Z Ultras here are the LTE version.
I use c6802 like you,i didnt anticipate get any update for this model befor LTE one and soon....
I just flashed c6833 ftf to my device. It works fine.
I don't think thats the issue though.
I think its Region.
I don't see Sony not updating the C6802 any different than the C6833.
I think I'm just using the uncommon version in my country.
I just bought the phone recently and it came with 4.4.2 from the previous owner. (It was basically a like new phone)
Are there any region trick methods?
bigystyle84 said:
I don't think thats the issue though.
I think its Region.
I don't see Sony not updating the C6802 any different than the C6833.
I think I'm just using the uncommon version in my country.
I just bought the phone recently and it came with 4.4.2 from the previous owner. (It was basically a like new phone)
Are there any region trick methods?
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If you are going to force a region change it is just as easy to flash a FTF that is already out there. there is a MY c6802 FTF or flash one of the c6833 versions
Just as today i check my email and i found out that Sony is releasing a new firmware out is Ver 29.1.B.0.87..Not sure if its a 6.0 Marshmallow or still 5.0 Lollipop firmware. Don't have more info from the description..If anyone receive this new firmware update please share some info here.Cheers
Hi, I have updated, not 6.0
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Hi, I have updated, not 6.0
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Oh..so is ver 5.1 Lollipop?
Updated
Yes, it's lolipop 5.1, more stable and smooth now
The phone is as smooth as my Z5 premium after the update. Awesome!!!
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Awesome update.. size 1.7 gb, but worth it... Battery backup doubled n no heating issues..
Sounds like a good update, I'm still not getting any update prompt when checking update in the phone.
But I tried checking through computer and finally get it, still downloading.
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Sounds like a good update, I'm still not getting any update prompt when checking update in the phone.
But I tried checking through computer and finally get it, still downloading.
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OTA will be a bit slower than Sony PC Companion update..as sony will roll out the update through PC companion then to OTA
As for user who have been ROOT on their 5.0 C5 Ultra devices ..please bear in mind that if u prefer to LOST ROOT then u can go ahead and update to this 5.1 version.If u prefer to keep on ROOTED ,please don't update to this 5.1 version as it will break the ROOT.Please wait for @bigrammy to get the 5.1 ROOT fix out.Thanks (Patience Is Vertue)
Okay, I have finished updating and use it for a bit. Either Storage, RAM or both read/write access speed seems to have improved, as a result saving photo/media/downloads and getting in/out of an app feels quite a bit faster or at least more responsive than before.
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Can anyone post about phone screenshot?
Just flashed the Italian version with flashtool on my C4. The biggest change in performance must be the app opening speed. It also uses less RAM, I even saw 1gb+ free at one point.
Got a Geekbench of 800 single, 4164 multi. Which is normal I think, 49460 Antutu.
Here are the screens.
Wazzim said:
Just flashed the Italian version with flashtool on my C4. The biggest change in performance must be the app opening speed. It also uses less RAM, I even saw 1gb+ free at one point.
Got a Geekbench of 800 single, 4164 multi. Which is normal I think, 49460 Antutu.
Here are the screens.
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It is a C5 thread, not a C4 thread.
ImAnurag said:
It is a C5 thread, not a C4 thread.
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They're kinda the same phone. Except c5's front camera and thin bezels.
Cant update
Still can't update…
Mine is E5553 and version is 29.0.A.1.55
Does anyone use E5553 update?
(I tried PC but it says mine version is latest.)
SHiiiiiiuHC said:
Still can't update…
Mine is E5553 and version is 29.0.A.1.55
Does anyone use E5553 update?
(I tried PC but it says mine version is latest.)
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Hi
The same here. Maybe it is country/carrier dependant.
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual E5533 France/SFR
François
francoistoen said:
Hi
The same here. Maybe it is country/carrier dependant.
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual E5533 France/SFR
François
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Xperia C5 Ultra E5553 Taiwan/TWM
But there are some E5563 (Dual) in Taiwan had updated.
francoistoen said:
Hi
The same here. Maybe it is country/carrier dependant.
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual E5533 France/SFR
François
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I'm also waiting about SFR/France.
Well patience is vertue guys ...maybe is country dependance...Sony sure will launch those firmware out maybe is time matter...And some good news for C5 Ultra dual E5563 device..a member here @AnandSadar have update the firmware to the latest v5.1 and successfully unlock and ROOT the devices..So this is a big news for E5563 devices out there..If anyone wanna try to ROOT can go ahead try it...using Flashtool to update and ADB to unlock and Root the devices....:good::good:
Guys with others variant model can try to update the firmware through Flashtool....
Meddle East no update here yet also
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So for various reasons I won't go into I'm not able to flash Marshmallow in flashtool. I'm also unsure about the carrier status of the Lollipop firmware I flashed to return to stock, and therefore unsure about OTA status.
If you're in the UK, have you received the OTA? Also, what carrier are you on?
Thanks
I am on three, and have not gotten the update yet.
I noticed when checking for updates to my phone (customized UK) last week there was a 26.3.A.0.131 marshmallow update for EE phones but when i checked last night the EE update had changed back to the previous 26.1.A.3.111 lollipop release
julieguk said:
I noticed when checking for updates to my phone (customized UK) last week there was a 26.3.A.0.131 marshmallow update for EE phones but when i checked last night the EE update had changed back to the previous 26.1.A.3.111 lollipop release
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Yeah, I have an EE phone. Got upgraded to 6.0 (via PC Companion, not OTA). Mic stopped working properly (people who called me couldn't hear me speaking) and the 5GHz radio disappeared (only found 2.4GHz networks) so I did a repair using Xperia Companion and it dropped the phone back to 5.0. I guess the release was a bit premature...
I've only got a notification on my phone that i need to connect it via PC Companion and there was a new update to install
I'm on Tesco Mobile (O2 Network) and I didn't receive the update via OTA so I flashed EE 6.0.1 using FlashTool (XperiFirm). Works great and you can uninstall all the pre-bundled EE apps!
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I am on three, and have not gotten the update yet.
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Three take forever to release updates, ended up flashing customized UK on my m2 when I got that and just about to do the same with my xa as there's a update out for customized UK but not for three's ftf
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GeXeH said:
I'm on Tesco Mobile (O2 Network) and I didn't receive the update via OTA so I flashed EE 6.0.1 using FlashTool (XperiFirm). Works great and you can uninstall all the pre-bundled EE apps!
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Did you have any issues with WiFi after flashing the EE one? I've flashed it twice and the WiFi has been awful (I really do mean awful).
shooi said:
Yeah, I have an EE phone. Got upgraded to 6.0 (via PC Companion, not OTA). Mic stopped working properly (people who called me couldn't hear me speaking) and the 5GHz radio disappeared (only found 2.4GHz networks) so I did a repair using Xperia Companion and it dropped the phone back to 5.0. I guess the release was a bit premature...
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Did you have any other issues with WiFi? It's the whole reason I cant flash the EE marshmallow (wifi is abysmal)
William1020000 said:
Did you have any other issues with WiFi? It's the whole reason I cant flash the EE marshmallow (wifi is abysmal)
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I did a full repair of the phone (so clean install of 6.0.1) and so far it seems to be working fine. Wi-Fi seems no worse than it was before...
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Did you have any issues with WiFi after flashing the EE one? I've flashed it twice and the WiFi has been awful (I really do mean awful).
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I haven't noticed any difference, WiFi performance appears to be the same for me.
shooi said:
I did a full repair of the phone (so clean install of 6.0.1) and so far it seems to be working fine. Wi-Fi seems no worse than it was before...
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By clean install did you mean with flashtool? I've done that twice and it still has WiFi problems. Is there anything you do different?
On Vodafone but phone isn't tied to any network and no update for me ota or PC companion . It's annoying that everyone else is getting updates but I'm still stuck on lollipop
Update available for download E2303 Customized UK via xperia companion. The phone is purchased from UK but i am living in Greece.
vlahito said:
Update available for download E2303 Customized UK via xperia companion. The phone is purchased from UK but i am living in Greece.
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A customised UK ftf will work in Greece and vice versa a customised UK ftf would work anywhere as long as it's for the correct model Xperia. Only real difference is the pre installed apps and some say 4g instead of lte when on a data connection.
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A customised UK ftf will work in Greece and vice versa a customised UK ftf would work anywhere as long as it's for the correct model Xperia. Only real difference is the pre installed apps and some say 4g instead of lte when on a data connection.
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Ok thanks
shooi said:
I did a full repair of the phone
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1) Were you r00ted prior to the update?
So my other question is this to all M4 owners, anyone r00t 6.0 yet, or should I wait a bit longer for a r00t solution?
I really hate the bloat/crap/push/garbage that SONY crams into the phone.
***EDIT***
R00T TUT @ Youtube: https://youtu.be/jkWRC5mN_zs
One click R00T: https://www.oneclickroot.com/
My charge port broke last month.I sent it back to sony for repair running lollipop on Vodafone and it arrived back to me with marshmallow!!
Blow me, the port broke again in a week. Decided to take it to the shop this time. Collected it today (they couldn't fix it) and I'll be blowed, I get given a brand new carrier free m4 back on lollyflop.
Whas going on.....mustn't grumble but I've lost me marshmallows
Was running smoooothly too. Zero issues
Okay so I don't know if many of you will see this, but I've started a petition to fix this Marshmallow update permanently. I seriously can't believe the poor choices Sony make with their phones. This Marshmallow update was rushed in the end, and this phone has the potential to be better. Heating issue is kind of resolved, it doesn't heat up as it used to, but there is still a problem with the animations. Stamina mode is really bad, and no adoptable storage. If you want to make a change, then please sign the petition right here: https://www.change.org/p/sony-marshm...xperia-m4-aqua