Hi guys,
I want to update my z2 to the latest MM but I'm not getting any OTA updates. My device is locked to a carrier (SMART TELECOMMUNICATIONS PHILIPPINES). I was wondering if I can flash any MM based ftf to my z2, is it going to face signal problems?
Please help me out. Thanks.
imkentoy said:
Hi guys,
I want to update my z2 to the latest MM but I'm not getting any OTA updates. My device is locked to a carrier (SMART TELECOMMUNICATIONS PHILIPPINES). I was wondering if I can flash any MM based ftf to my z2, is it going to face signal problems?
Please help me out. Thanks.
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The latest firmware is not yet available for your current Carrier, although you could update with flashtool using a generic version! If you wait a bit until the update comes out I can make you an ftf for your Carrier.
Thanks a lot. I might try flash a generic firmware to my z2 just to try it. Then wait for the official one from you.
imkentoy said:
Thanks a lot. I might try flash a generic firmware to my z2 just to try it. Then wait for the official one from you.
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No problem!
BTW: .291 is out for the Customised Verison of Philippines, but not Smart Communications. Your version should be coming very soon!
Once it's out, could I just flash it over to my current?
Btw: will there be any difference?
AFAIK there is no difference.
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Hello!
I've searched many threads with usefull information through XDA forums, but some say that it is absolutely necessary that the phone should be unlocked, some say I cam update firmware even if it is unlocked.
I don't want to brick the phone,that's why I'm asking again...so, please, tell me which option should I choose.
Thank you in advance...
Your phone doesn't need to be unlocked to update the firmware
as above, the phone doesn't need to be unlocked.
However, if your phone is using branded carrier firmware, you can not update to a newer generic firmware and must wait for your carrier to release the updated version.
If your phone is running generic firmware, then you can just update to newer generic firmware no probs.
systemcrasher said:
as above, the phone doesn't need to be unlocked.
However, if your phone is using branded carrier firmware, you can not update to a newer generic firmware and must wait for your carrier to release the updated version.
If your phone is running generic firmware, then you can just update to newer generic firmware no probs.
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Thanks! You mean that if my phone is on Vodafone RO, I can upgrade only with a Vodafone RO firmware?! If I try to put a non-branded firmware will not work?
Thank you...
An answer, please...
Thank you!
cosminvld said:
An answer, please...
Thank you!
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Hello.
Me too I am curious about changing my firmware.
My phone is carrier locked. But I want to use a non branded firmware.
Did you tried? It is possible without bricking my phone?
After flashing a non branded firmware I will be able to use SIM cards from other carriers?
THX.
why xperia z ultra india edition get latest updates of 4.4.4
in all devices 4.4.4 updates are rolling out from last 5 months. but it hvnt received still
when i have purchased phone it inbuilt 4.4.2 then it never get update of OS stills.
and i dont want to update that via Pc companion.
i just want to answer that why sony cant put latest updates in india ????
and i recently read that z ultra GPE edition will get android 5.0 updates
so, why we cant??
we also have spend large money to purchase this so just why ???????????????????
We would get Android 5.
But yes, its frustrating that India Z Ultra has still not still got it. It seems the whole worls has it
However you can anyday flash another regions 4.4 FTF ...
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10...d-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/
Which firmware we have to flash
lavinasjoe said:
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10...d-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/
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which firmware to be flashed to get 4.4.4 for indian z ultra.
please provide link
but Why???
But Why We Have TO use Flash Tool to flash the z ultra and use latest updates?
Why sony cant put latest firmware updates for z ultra in INDIA?? Just Why??
Any Problem With Indian Users?
all z series got 4.4.4 but still we havnt that updates.
So, Whats The Plan Of Sony Xperia's??
:cyclops:
Kingmajnu said:
But Why We Have TO use Flash Tool to flash the z ultra and use latest updates?
Why sony cant put latest firmware updates for z ultra in INDIA?? Just Why??
Any Problem With Indian Users?
all z series got 4.4.4 but still we havnt that updates.
So, Whats The Plan Of Sony Xperia's??
:cyclops:
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It's just quicker to update manually at this point. Sony probably has a reason for not releasing the update in India. It could well be some carrier issues (all firmware versions has to pass through carriers first, and requires testing). We don't know, and instead of spending time speculating on something that we will never know, you can download and install the update manually and continue with your life
You want it? Go ahead and grab it. It's that easy.
H. E. Pennypacker said:
It's just quicker to update manually at this point. Sony probably has a reason for not releasing the update in India. It could well be some carrier issues (all firmware versions has to pass through carriers first, and requires testing). We don't know, and instead of spending time speculating on something that we will never know, you can download and install the update manually and continue with your life
You want it? Go ahead and grab it. It's that easy.
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LOL! OP seems to be having a seriously bad hair day.
why?? why??? but why??????
Can we Flash HongKong 4.4.4 using flash tool?
scorpion_byte said:
We would get Android 5.
But yes, its frustrating that India Z Ultra has still not still got it. It seems the whole worls has it
However you can anyday flash another regions 4.4 FTF ...
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@scorpion_byte can we flash 4.4.4 from HK by using flash tool and again if required come back to India version by flashing indian rom. I understand with this I will loose the data.
Any advantages of going to 4.4.4
Thanks in advance
Vainatey
Hello !
I have a french stock Tablet Z2 32 Gb. I checked within Xperifirm and everyone got the Lollipop update except the region including France, Germany etc...
Did I miss a note saying that we won't get the update ? Lollipop is rolling out for others regions since days or weeks. I find it odd that we don't have it yet ?
Thanks
Same for me.
Wait, it come.
Sent from my SGP512
Thanks for the reply. That's still very annoying to be last at the party :/
Unless you have been waiting with baited breath to set up multiple users, or are annoyed to death with the sd card silliness,
There is really nothing to be gained from lollipop.
Yes i'm also in the same boat. All regions got Lollipop but not ours. (SGP511) (1281-8033)
I wrote to Sony about this but they won't give me any information.
This is very frustrating. I love my Lollipop on the Z3 Compact. It works great and looks so nice.
Has anyone flashed a FTF from a different region on there device? Are any issues to be expected?
Regards,
boni
The Taiwanese prerooted .726 firmware which has a thread in this forum should -according to xda members - also work on a SGP512.
Region is really irrelevant - as soon as you set the language on the welcome screen, they're really all just the same.
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. . . Region is really irrelevant - as soon as you set the language on the welcome screen, they're really all just the same.
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In that case, could somebody give a hint which region to choose, that is for me, which region/customisation is the less bloated one?
Also irrelevant, because if you're rooted, you anyway can uninstall or deactivate the bloat apps.
Ok i just flashed 23.1.A.0.726 VMo UK-IE using this guide.
h**p://***.xperiablog.net/2015/03/17/guide-to-installing-xperia-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
It's running great. I should have done this sooner. But who knew that after over a Month release of Lollipop the German devices would still not have it via OTA.
Does any body know what will happen once 5.1 is released for xperia devices? Will i get it OTA via my original region or via the region i just flashed manually? Or do i always need to flash manually from now on?
Hello,
I was scrolling through here looking for a german unlocked Version for my z2.
I brought it in Australia and im just tired of waiting for Telstra to Release new Andeoid Updates.
So i wanted to Flash an unbranded Android onto my z2. I found an unbranded 23.1.A.0.690 Build. But the newest available is the 23.1.A.0.726
My question now is if i Flash my z2 with the. 690 will i be able to easyli update it to 726 Build with the Update Center?
Cheers,
Scathar
Scathar said:
Hello,
I was scrolling through here looking for a german unlocked Version for my z2.
I brought it in Australia and im just tired of waiting for Telstra to Release new Andeoid Updates.
So i wanted to Flash an unbranded Android onto my z2. I found an unbranded 23.1.A.0.690 Build. But the newest available is the 23.1.A.0.726
My question now is if i Flash my z2 with the. 690 will i be able to easyli update it to 726 Build with the Update Center?
Cheers,
Scathar
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If you flash a different ROM, i suggest you back up your FTF. To do that, search xda how to make an FTF.
You will need to revert back to your original firmware region to receive updates for that region or flash FTF via flashtool
Quote me in case you expect a reply!
Good Luck
As I understand it, I don't need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash different official firmware versions to my phone. I'm leaving the bootloader locked until I really have a need to unlock it, because of the long-shot hope for a root exploit that will let me preserve my TA partition. As part of that, I really don't want to be stuck on a recent firmware version with all the old security holes patched. Therefore I want to get ahold of my current firmware or earlier before I flash anything. Somebody stop me here if I've misunderstood and anything I've said so far is impossible.
I have the dual-sim variant, G8342, running firmware 47.1.A.2.324.
Question 1: Is there a source somewhere of archived XZ1 firmware versions that includes 47.1.A.324 or earlier? I have searched the forum and google, but most xperia firmware backup sites have little or no files for the XZ1, and the couple of sources I've found are ancient with broken links. The post on these forums with stock firmware downloads only includes much newer versions.
Question 2: Is there a way I can extract a copy of my current firmware from my phone, without unlocking the bootloader? I find tutorials that work for "any xperia", but they're all quite old and talk about Sony PC Companion instead of Xperia Companion, and they all involve clicking "Your software is up to date"--and my software is not up to date, and updating it before backing it up would defeat the entire purpose of backing it up.
I'd greatly appreciate it if someone could clarify this for me so I can flash new firmware without losing the ability to go back.
Hi there, sorry i can't help you with your questions. I have one more question actually. are you sure i don't have to unlock bootloader if i flash official stock firmware??
Opposite to you, i'm stuck with a really old build from 2017. my phone is xz1 and its build version is 47.1.A.2.374. android security patch is from october 2017 and i desperately want to update the newest firmware yet i'm always told that my firmware is lastest.
sooo, am i able to flash it with the flashtool or newflasher?/
thank you
xperia_sony_best said:
Hi there, sorry i can't help you with your questions. I have one more question actually. are you sure i don't have to unlock bootloader if i flash official stock firmware??
Opposite to you, i'm stuck with a really old build from 2017. my phone is xz1 and its build version is 47.1.A.2.374. android security patch is from october 2017 and i desperately want to update the newest firmware yet i'm always told that my firmware is lastest.
sooo, am i able to flash it with the flashtool or newflasher?/
thank you
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Seems highly unlikely that you haven't received an update since 2017 but then stranger things have happen.. New phone, carrier branded hmm..
Have you tried to update with Sony Companion, use the software update on the phone its self..
Oh and yes you can use the other methods you have mentioned..
lilbrat said:
Seems highly unlikely that you haven't received an update since 2017 but then stranger things have happen.. New phone, carrier branded hmm..
Have you tried to update with Sony Companion, use the software update on the phone its self..
Oh and yes you can use the other methods you have mentioned..
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thanks god i found a solution for this.
Repair my phone using xperia companion.
it's basically like flashing my phone and update my firmware to the latest firmware which is 47.1.A.16.20
Thanks God (or curious me )
either way, i found a way to update my phone without using flashtool. hope this will help someone in the future
Check here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yu3WP7yiO3TJuEiQvhEQ-zq53LcPdYIU
Thanks a ton, lionelbac! For anyone else who comes across this thread, there's now also a download of 47.1.A.2.281_CE1 available in j4nn's magnificent TA partition backup thread, since that firmware is necessary for his exploit to work: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz1-compact/development/devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510
lionelbac said:
Check here:
Where to find old firmware for xz1 g8341 customized CH?
thank!
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willynguyen said:
lionelbac said:
Check here:
Where to find old firmware for xz1 g8341 customized CH?
thank!
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No idea, I found that site googling.. Somewhere in the web could be another repository for your version. Good luck!
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