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).
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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...
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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
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As per the Xperia S Facebook page, it seems like another new firmware version is rolling out. 6.0.A.3.73 firmware rolling out on Xperia S.
Does anyone know what this version is about? What all fixes and changes have been introduced.
Also, I am still stuck with ver 6.0.A.3.62. PC Companion still shows that I have latest version of firmware and no updates are available.
I am based in US and have an unlocked Singapore version of the phone. So does that mean I will not be getting this new firmware update as well? Since I didnot receive ver 67 either.
One way to manually get the updates would be to flash with the updated ROM. (As mentioned in a previous thread regarding ver 67 update)
Although I could try that, I dont want to try the same with my phone just yet . I thought Sony would be providing a proper user friendly way to get the firmware updates installed.
Any comments or suggestions??
Flash tool is way more user friendly than SEUS. These updates are per market and unless they feel that Singapore needs an update, you won'e get it. Keep in mind that most of these firmware carry few bloatwares which differ in each market. For each update they have to stick those into the ROM and that takes time.
If you need the latest, there are two ways:
1) Flash the latest provided file from here via Flashtool
2) What you have is the latest for your phone/market,
I moved from .62 to .67 - I can tell you that I have not experienced any differences and I am more optimistic to see signs of ICS. Hopeful not too far from here.
Good Luck
I have an unbranded Singapore set (customization version 1257_6921) and don't have the update either. So far, it seems like the .73 update is rolled out to Singtel-branded sets (customization version 1257-9049).
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I have an unbranded Singapore set (customization version 1257_6921) and don't have the update either. So far, it seems like the .73 update is rolled out to Singtel-branded sets (customization version 1257-9049).
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Really? SingTel branded sets?
update failed
in my region the .73 fw update is available but only on PC companion and the problem when i start the update it downloads the fw but i get a error msg " unable to install or start phone software update components "
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Really? SingTel branded sets?
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Really. Quite a number of Singtel users on HWZ have already updated to .73. You might want to check your set via PC Companion. But no noticeable differences reported.
0pt1mus arcan0id said:
in my region the .73 fw update is available but only on PC companion and the problem when i start the update it downloads the fw but i get a error msg " unable to install or start phone software update components "
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It happened for me too.
What is strange I also found my phone turned off when the message appeared.
But I just unplugged it, turned this on, turned off again and started the upgrade.
And everything went smooth.
doministry said:
It happened for me too.
What is strange I also found my phone turned off when the message appeared.
But I just unplugged it, turned this on, turned off again and started the upgrade.
And everything went smooth.
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what firmware have you guys got which are receiving the update?
I currently have uk generic .67 and no update yet.
electric0ant said:
what firmware have you guys got which are receiving the update?
I currently have uk generic .67 and no update yet.
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Same here, no update
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I just updated. I see nothing new from .62. Maybe it contains bug fixes. My customization is 1257-8080_R6E.
don_gabrielli said:
I just updated. I see nothing new from .62. Maybe it contains bug fixes. My customization is 1257-8080_R6E.
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can you upload it please
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Really. Quite a number of Singtel users on HWZ have already updated to .73. You might want to check your set via PC Companion. But no noticeable differences reported.
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That's really funny! I got from SingTel and my replacement phone (for the yellow tint issue) was a generic SG version .
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That's really funny! I got from SingTel and my replacement phone (for the yellow tint issue) was a generic SG version .
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In any case, the update is rolling out for SG generic (customization version 1257_6921). I'm updating now.
maybe someone can upload ftf file for the new firmware?
For those who don't see the update .67
PC Companion told my device was up to date too. But in order to update it to .67 I did the following: settings->applications->turn on "Usb debugging"
Connect device and start PC Companion, and then it saw the update.
Hope this helps
Grtz
Kengsta
gm007 said:
maybe someone can upload ftf file for the new firmware?
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I don't mind, but don't know how to go about doing so. I checked out the tutorial found here but seems it's outdated, because the FILE_xxxx files in my Program Files \ Sony Ericsson \ Update Service \ db \ 13740270 \ blob_fs folder are dated 2011. And I can't find any FILE_xxxx files in my Program Files \ Sony folder.
Edit: Ok, found the files under ProgramData \ Sony Ericsson \ Update Engine \ db \ 13740270 \ blob_fs folder. Will try to use Flashtool to create FTF and upload.
I've update my Xperia S in Saudi Arabia, the update has solve some issues like unlock screen lag, battery life, and GPS connection 'in some devices only)
This snapshot was taken from my mobile
Suhaib Haidar said:
I've update my Xperia S in Saudi Arabia, the update has solve some issues like unlock screen lag, battery life, and GPS connection 'in some devices only)
This snapshot was taken from my mobile
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do you mind if you can post your customer code to us? (8 digit number at the back panel under the battery cover)
kazuni said:
do you mind if you can post your customer code to us? (8 digit number at the back panel under the battery cover)
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Did you mean the SI number ?
It's 1257-5187
hope that help you
intellix said:
As per the Xperia S Facebook page, it seems like another new firmware version is rolling out. 6.0.A.3.73 firmware rolling out on Xperia S.
Does anyone know what this version is about? What all fixes and changes have been introduced.
Also, I am still stuck with ver 6.0.A.3.62. PC Companion still shows that I have latest version of firmware and no updates are available.
I am based in US and have an unlocked Singapore version of the phone. So does that mean I will not be getting this new firmware update as well? Since I didnot receive ver 67 either.
One way to manually get the updates would be to flash with the updated ROM. (As mentioned in a previous thread regarding ver 67 update)
Although I could try that, I dont want to try the same with my phone just yet . I thought Sony would be providing a proper user friendly way to get the firmware updates installed.
Any comments or suggestions??
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Dude, i dont why you didnt get the firmware update. but i just connected my Xperia S to PC Companion and i got the message of firmware update. I ran the update and i am now on the latest build firmware .73
I am in US.
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?
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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
How does the Update Center app work? I found it quite unreliable. Someday it shows updates, some other day it doesn't.
I have hard times trying to figure out why it sometimes does work. Is it region dependent? Is it bootloader unlocked/locked dependent? Maybe it uses somehow DRM keys?
Even after I did a hardreset with relocked bootloader the Update Center doesn't show anything.
It's obvious that I may download the new apks for Walkman etc. from XDA or Xperia Blog, but it would be convenient to let the device download those.
Any info on that would be welcome, I couldn't find anything on the web.
I was able to narrow the problem down to the .314 update. Does anyone get updates via Sony Update Center on the phone on .314 FW? If yes, what branding are you using?
sony update center is no longer supported and generaly problematic
it seems to often just think a device has modified content for me
though it seems to be fine with old devices
Envious_Data said:
sony update center is no longer supported and generaly problematic
it seems to often just think a device has modified content for me
though it seems to be fine with old devices
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You mean SEUS, right? I know that the desktop program has been discontinued.
I meant the apk...
It's funny, because if I install 402 without wiping data and using custom kernel it does detect all the updates. Even with unlocked bootloader. Just after installing 314 the update center stops working and shows nothing. I even tried with the old build.prop from 402, still no updates shown 0.o
I downgraded the apk from 2.2.1.A.0.8 (stock 314) to 2.2.1.A.0.4 (stock 402) and still no go. Wrrrr, I'm out of ideas.
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I downgraded the apk from 2.2.1.A.0.8 (stock 314) to 2.2.1.A.0.4 (stock 402) and still no go. Wrrrr, I'm out of ideas.
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it will not work with an unlocked bootloader (tried many times wirh Z2 and xperia s)
it shouldent work after 314 firmware, i think 314 for Z2 should be last to be uploaded to the server before all are limited th SPCC
sony are trying to force people to use Sony Pc companion
you can use flashtool to upgrade, just dont wipe your data when you update
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it will not work with an unlocked bootloader (tried many times wirh Z2 and xperia s)
it shouldent work after 314 firmware, i think 314 for Z2 should be last to be uploaded to the server before all are limited th SPCC
sony are trying to force people to use Sony Pc companion
you can use flashtool to upgrade, just dont wipe your data when you update
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It works with the unlocked bootloader.
PC Companion doesn't allow me to update apps, does it?
It's based on region, I think.
hush66 said:
It's based on region, I think.
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I tried flashing FW .314 from different regions and still the applications won't get updated.
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I tried flashing FW .314 from different regions and still the applications won't get updated.
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update center doesn´t work on FW .314.
Does anyone have the "updatecenter.apk" on FW .402 ?
My update center works fine on 314 and downloads as well as installs updated sony apps.
Mime hasn't updated any apps since switching to. 314. I had no problems before then. Hope this gets figured out soon.
andiling said:
My update center works fine on 314 and downloads as well as installs updated sony apps.
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Branding?
None RC 1281-4640 Europe LTE
andiling said:
None RC 1281-4640 Europe LTE
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Thanks, Ill look info it.
Today I updated Sketch without issue...
andiling said:
Today I updated Sketch without issue...
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Me too, but the other updates do not work.
Which ones for example?
Walkman.
There is a new version
All -
Is it just me or is the 4.4.4 Update still not available for USA Z2 Tablets? I got the update on my Z2 phone a while back but no go on the tablet. I have the SGP512 Firmware and I get the fated "Your device already has the latest available system updates" when I try the Update Center.
I have also tried connecting my tablet to a PC but still no luck. I thought these updates came out a month ago? Anyone else experiencing this or am I missing something? I have seen a few dated threads on this subject but no conclusive update as to whether this update has finally been rolled out for the US Z2 tablets.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
No One?
So everyone has 4.4.4 ?
I still havent seen it. Bought the tablet for the remote play feature and over a month with no word. No response when I ask Sony. I love the company but very disappointed in them now.
You can check your region/carrier with XperiFirm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
Looks like North America is still on 17.1.2.A.0.314...
If there is no update for your device on specific region and you want to update to latest firmware you can just use other region ftf-file for your device and flash it via Flashtool. Differences are more or less in bloatware that come with firmware. Also it´s reported that because only difference between SGP511 and SGP512 is memory size also SGP511 firmwares work fine with SGP512 device.
Ah thanks..
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If there is no update for your device on specific region and you want to update to latest firmware you can just use other region ftf-file for your device and flash it via Flashtool. Differences are more or less in bloatware that come with firmware. Also it´s reported that because only difference between SGP511 and SGP512 is memory size also SGP511 firmwares work fine with SGP512 device.
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Thanks all for the responses. I am glad to know i wasn't crazy. I will wait till the 15th and if I don't have it then I will go the route of switching to another region to see if I can get it that way. Much appreciated.
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Thanks all for the responses. I am glad to know i wasn't crazy. I will wait till the 15th and if I don't have it then I will go the route of switching to another region to see if I can get it that way. Much appreciated.
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I had an update for my SGP512 to 23.0.1.A.4.30 this morning, here living in DE
By th way you can force download an update image using Flashtool. A simple guide is available here:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/09/01/flashtool-version-0-9-18-1-allows-you-to-download-xperia-firmware-files/
I'm in Canada and I got the 23.0.1.a.4.30 notification last night. I'm updating through PC companion right now. I'm completely stock.
It seems I was not the only one to get it in North America: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57232943&postcount=80
I live in US and got notification that I had a download available on the 5th. I just upgraded via update on tablet this morning with no issues. Also, I was rooted but not unlocked and was able to keep root (SuperSU Survival Mode)
itwazntmoi said:
Thanks all for the responses. I am glad to know i wasn't crazy. I will wait till the 15th and if I don't have it then I will go the route of switching to another region to see if I can get it that way. Much appreciated.
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I live in US and got notification that I had a download available on the 5th. I just upgraded via update on tablet this morning with no issues. Also, I was rooted but not unlocked and was able to keep root (SuperSU Survival Mode)
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Got it too and installed it. Yeaay, about time.
Now I updated my Z5C to MM using the Singapore FTF. As I live in Spain, wonder if there are differences between the firmwares supplied for each country, and btw is there to get the FTF file for each country.
You can flash any firmware from any country. Just use the "unbranded" or "generic" or "customised" ones for your model number. There are just different kinds of bloatwares in each region and you can uninstall them
One difference in the Dutch (NL) firmware, and possibly others, is that instead of 'LTE' and 'LTE+' in the statusbar it shows '4G' and '4G+'.
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One difference in the Dutch (NL) firmware, and possibly others, is that instead of 'LTE' and 'LTE+' in the statusbar it shows '4G' and '4G+'.
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So it's safe to dirty flash an ftf? Normally I would just wipe it all, but I need to keep some banking applications etc
Gomezie said:
So it's safe to dirty flash an ftf? Normally I would just wipe it all, but I need to keep some banking applications etc
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Yes! I have a Dutch (NL) phone, flashed an unbranded Lollipop FTF over it months ago (from Austria or so), and now I flashed the Marshmallow 6.0 unbranded Singapore FTF. All works fine.
Of course there might be minor problems, but those would also occur if you did a normal update. But that really depends per phone and such.
Also. Don't get scared when flashing a FTF takes 15 minutes or so and it looks like Flashtool is hanging. Especially the system.sin flashing takes a good 10 minutes. But just give it time.
Feel free to contact me if you need help.
Thanks mate.. Greatly appreciate your response
Hmm kinda think its weird that carrier branded version get online way faster then the unbranded one
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One difference in the Dutch (NL) firmware, and possibly others, is that instead of 'LTE' and 'LTE+' in the statusbar it shows '4G' and '4G+'.
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That's one of the questions I had, now my Z5C shows LTE instead of 4G. Wonder if there's a way to get the right FTF for each country latter...
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So it's safe to dirty flash an ftf? Normally I would just wipe it all, but I need to keep some banking applications etc
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I had problems yesterday when I dirty flashed MM. Play store and google services didn't work at all. Finally I wiped everything and installed again.
Jose Viegas said:
I had problems yesterday when I dirty flashed MM. Play store and google services didn't work at all. Finally I wiped everything and installed again.
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Yeah that's not an option for me as I need to keep my apps and data
I dirty flashed. Updating Google Services took 20 minutes and restarted a few times, as it would get stuck, but finally it went through and everything works fine including Play Store.
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You can flash any firmware from any country. Just use the "unbranded" or "generic" or "customised" ones for your model number. There are just different kinds of bloatwares in each region and you can uninstall them
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What is the one with the least bloatware installed?
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If you have root, you could backup using titanium backup and restore when you have the new version
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Thanks mate.. wouldn't I need to unlock my bootloader to get root though?
I have a license for Titaniumbackup already
I flashed the Singapore ftf without any wiping and everything is working fine. I didn't lost anything. Even my home screen it's the same with all my shortcuts and widgets.
Some firmwares may disabled the VoLTE if that country/carrier doesn't has VoLTE and some VoLTE got different standard/settings too I've heard. Like if I flash the Singapore MM, my HK VoLTE probably will brick out. But other then VoLTE, everything else should work without problem.
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I had problems yesterday when I dirty flashed MM. Play store and google services didn't work at all. Finally I wiped everything and installed again.
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just upgrade play services app to ***-4**,you can find it at apkmirror.com
before update,LP rom got a ***-2** play app. But MM need ***-4** version,after upgrade,everything should work fine.
And for Z5c ,it should be ***-446
amazingd said:
just upgrade play services app to ***-4**,you can find it at apkmirror.com
before update,LP rom got a ***-2** play app. But MM need ***-4** version,after upgrade,everything should work fine.
And for Z5c ,it should be ***-446
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Yeah, I did all that without success before a wipe clean install.
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Hmm kinda think its weird that carrier branded version get online way faster then the unbranded one
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I was wondering about that too. Anyone know why that is?
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What is the one with the least bloatware installed?
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Nordic - Bloat can be uninstalled or disabled. 4G icon, no persistent NFC icon.
I'm wondering if not being able to turn off the VoLTE Provisioning Flag in the INFO menu is specific to certain firmwares. I'm using the Singapore firmware and I can't seem to turn it off.