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Hi,
I tried to upgrade my Qtek S200 with the newest ROM release from PdaMobiz (the 16M pooling page one), but encountered some problems...
It's a Portuguese TMN Qtek (or at least it displays the operator logo when started), although the software is in English.
IPL is 2.09 and SPL is 2.15...
However, after upgrading it, it kept displaying the Operator logo with IPL and SPL, and freezed, so it never worked. When I tried to revert it, I wasn't able to do it, because every time I try to install a different ROM (all of them for the G3 device) it just installs the new ROM, and then goes to that screen and freezes...
It never gave me any error during the upgrading/downgrading, because when it checks the version of the ROM, it displays no information, so it just says that is going to replace the inexistant version with the new one...
Is there a step a missed (I didn't put it in bootloader mode before doing the first upgrade, but I had already done that before with other ROMs and it worked fine...)?
Now I'm stuck without knowing if I should have done an unlock CID before upgrading it, or if there is another steped I missed... Please help me out...
Thanks in advance,
Nuno
Tried this?
Read this in one of the threads and it solved his problem:
Extract the rom file you are using to flash your phone, to a folder on your pc, than Extract the file i attached ("ROMUpdateUtility-NoVendorID.zip") into this folder. than connect your phone to pc and double click on "ROMUpdateUtility-NoVendorID.exe".
I personally have not tried it, but I downloaded the prog just in case, Hope it helps.
Now it gives me an error...
Hi,
Just tried what you advised, but now it jusk keeps giving me the error 208, which is supposed to happen because I have other programs open on my computer... Tried rebooting, closing most aplications with task manager, and still it doesn't work.
Also tried to downgrade to lower ROM upgrade, but it gives me the error that I can't downgrade, only upgrade...
When I upgrade it with AKU 2.3, it goes all the way through the upgrade, and then when it reboots, it just keeps giving me the operator logo screen with the version info on the display.
If I try to reboot to bootloader mode, I'm not able, the only way to do it is by removing the battery...
I'm probably still doing something I shouldn't... It should be able to work the downgrade utility...
Anyone can help?
Thanks,
Nuno
Try this rom:
ftp://xda:[email protected]_021921_DOP_ASIA_WWE_Ship-NoVendorID.zip
It shoud be ok.
If your prophet has spl end up with 2.xx.0001 check at
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Prophet/
find out the rom which can solve for SPL 2.xx.0001.
Good luck
Thanks Chan! Problem solved!
I was starting to review all my steps ir order to see what I could have done wrong...
Would you advise me to upgrade now to the PDAMobiz latest ROM (the one with the biggest pooling page)?
Thanks again.
Nuno
1. Unlock cid
Since your prophet spl is 2.15, you have to follow this step.
http://en.pdamobiz.com/en/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=437
From file you can get from ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Prophet/
Your PC has to connect to network or internet (to have ip address), becuase in that script use ping command for delay 4 seconds.
It's just downgrade and unlock cid.
You may verify if cid unlocked, by backup rom to sd card. (use romupdate.exe with r2sd all command, check at wiki)
2. Upgrade to official rom
ftp://xda:[email protected]_021921_DOP_ASIA_WWE_Ship-NoVendorID.zip
3. Upgade to pdamobiz, I suggest you to upgrade 12 Mb pagepool version. (even 8 mb version is ok). Because 16 mb has smallest ram space.
Good luck
All solved!
Again,
Thank you very much for your help!
After some tries, upgrading, downgrading, upgrading again, etc, I finally got it, so now its running the PDAMobiz version, which by the way, seems great so far!
Next time I'll come to you directly and then try to make things on my own...
Thanks again!
Nuno Eça
This is a very complicated process, so my friend Sicko decided to write a guide
The 100% step by step guide to fix this is posted on my site (do not copy here please)
How-to: Flash Orange SPV e650 with RUU_Vox_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.1_4.1.13.54_03.10.90_Ship .exe HTC S710 firmware
special thanks to the people here at the forum for providing some of the files,.. some other files came from modaco...
Perfect guide and clear instruction ,
Thanks.
hello
The Unbranding and unlocking section is only for spv e650 phone?
because i have a 'sfr s710' branded one (french concurent of orange)
thanks
benefits from doing it?
maybe a strange question to those who already have done it, but what are the benefits from moving to s710 firmware ? Does it work fast enough ? I have not seen s710 in action, co what are the main differences ?
padbol2000 said:
hello
The Unbranding and unlocking section is only for spv e650 phone?
because i have a 'sfr s710' branded one (french concurent of orange)
thanks
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No the unbranding is needed for every HTC S710 that is sold under a different name. So in your case you would have to unbrand the phone as well.
oceanic_123 said:
maybe a strange question to those who already have done it, but what are the benefits from moving to s710 firmware ? Does it work fast enough ? I have not seen s710 in action, co what are the main differences ?
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The benefits from moving from SPV e650 (orange) firmware to HTC firmware is that the phone will become much more stable. A LOT of issues have been resolved in this firmware and you will also enjoy a longer battery time amongst other things.
Also, Orange is not very fast in updating the firmware, so you would also benefit from not having to wait 6 months before you can download the firmware from the Orange site.
The final benefit would be that you have an Orange SPV phone (like me) but do not have a contract with Orange but with another provider. Then you cannot download the firmware updates from the Orange website. Which is why I went through all this trouble in the first place
yes .. workkk!!!
Tnks. this how to work great with my DOPOD C500. first time I update my vox. work perfect ..very detailed how to.
Great
Works Here as well, Thanks again!
where if office?
i Uploaded well .... everything work ... but now i checking programs and miss office. can add in some way?
anyway ... tnks
NOOOO ... I'm so stupid... i found it ... i dint see the exemple files in my documents folder ... os it think no have ... but i worng.. sorry
lost ActiveSync with USPL
Hello, I have follow all your guide but at the end of uspl_116_jockyw.bat, my e650's screen sometimes become black, like if it's shutdown, sometimes a screen with 4 colors is here. But all the time I lost ActiveSync.
I try to wait, to disconnect and connect the usb cabble, to kill ActiveSync and run ActiveSync nothing run.
I try to restart my phone et run the RUU...exe but it's finished with error with ID vender
Someone can help my?
@gkawz
did you reset to factory defaults before starting the update process? Make sure you follow each step of the guide closely and it should work...
what to do in step 8
Hany008 said:
Perfect guide and clear instruction ,
Thanks.
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I downloaded all the files and started the flashing and every thing was fine... At step 8, I followed some instructions but I didn't understand what to do when asked "excute spl now". So I just click any key to continue...then when excuting the ROMUpdateUtility.exe from the Vox-USPL-RUU.zip files, an error 270 occurs (with the message: "the image file is corrupted. please check your Update utility")
Is this error because of the step 8 (execute spl now)? Does any one has experience? elese, is the any other valid rom image?
thanks in advance
Guys can someone give me the valid place to read the guide to flash my E650?
I have tried to open below url but it does not work it says a login required?
http://www.portability.nl/windows-m...5.1_4.1.13.54_03.10.90_ship.exe-htc-s710.html
I have just bought Orange SPV E650 and want it as HTC S710. and unlocked, because i'm on O2.
Well, the link above doesnt work.
I think i found a google-cache of that page here and it didnt work all the way to the end. Quoting it here just in case:
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How-to: Flash Orange SPV e650 with RUU_Vox_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.1_4.1.13.54_03.10.90_Ship.exe HTC S710 firmware
This guide will do a step-by-step approach to successfully flashing your Orange SPV with the latest HTC S710 firmware upgrade (aka fixing the Invalid Vendor ID problem).
You need to have Winzip and ActiveSync installed to complete this guide.
IMPORTANT: Please follow each step (even if you think it's obsolete) or it will not work.The risk is entirely yours !! Don't blame me if you brick your phone
Reset phone to factory defaults:
Resetting your phone to factory defaults will DELETE ALL contacts information, calendar etc etc. Make sure you have made a backup of this data before proceeding.
1. Make sure your phone is turned OFF.
2. Press and hold soft1 and soft2 keys. (The menu keys above the 1 and 3 keys)
3. Press and hold the power button for around 1 to 1.5 seconds. Then release the power button. But keep holding the soft1 and soft2 keys.
4. The phone boots and asks to press the Send key to restore to factory defaults. Keep the soft1 and soft2 keys pressed and press the Send key (the key with the green phone icon).
The phone will now reboot and will be now reset to factory defaults. This can take a while, be patient. Wait until the phone has fully restarted before proceeding with the next steps.
Unbranding and unlocking the phone
Now it is time to unlock the phone so it will run unsigned applications (which is needed for the actual firmware flashing)
1. Connect the e650 to your pc via active sync
2. Download MoDaCo_SPV_E650_de_Brand___Fix_Pack.PREP.CAB
3. Download MoDaCo_SPV_E650_de_Brand___Fix_Pack_0.5.CAB
4. Download RemoveSecurity.CAB
5. Copy all three CAB files to your phone.
6. Start explorer on your phone and run and install the MoDaCo_SPV_E650_de_Brand___Fix_Pack.PREP.CAB file
7. Next run and install the MoDaCo_SPV_E650_de_Brand___Fix_Pack_0.5.CAB file.
8. Reboot your phone
9. Once your phone is rebooted run and install RemoveSecurity.CAB
10. Reboot your phone.
11. Download SDA_ApplicationUnlock.zip
12. Run the SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe inside the zip file. You should get a message that your phone has been unlocked.
13. Reboot your phone
Flashing the phone
Now that you have de-branded and unlocked the phone we can start the update process.
1. Remove the SD card from your phone.
2. Connect the e650 to your pc via active sync
3. Download Vox USPL- CID BYPASS.zip
4. Download Vox-USPL-RUU.zip
5. Download RUU_Vox_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.1_4.1.13.54_03.10.90_Ship.exe . This is the new firmware from HTC.
6. Right-click the RUU_Vox_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.1_4.1.13.54_03.10.90_Ship.exe and select extract to here using Winzip. The files should now unpack. Verify that there is a file called RUU_signed.nbh
7. Unzip Vox USPL- CID BYPASS.zip and start uspl_116_jockyw.bat
8. Follow the instructions until you see: now start a MTTY session or use RUU to flash any ROM message.
9. Unzip Vox-USPL-RUU.zip and run ROMUpdateUtility.exe. Click on Next twice. The application will now check your phone. Click on the Update button. Verify that you want to update the rom version:
from: image version 1.xx.xx.xx (could be anything)
to: image version vox-USPL <- this is important
10. Click on update and wait for the phone to be flashed. This can take a while.
11. The phone will reboot after flashing. Wait for the phone to reboot.
12. Start the uspl_116_jockyw.bat file again.
13. Follow the instructions until you see: now start a MTTY session or use RUU to flash any ROM message.
14. Copy the RUU_signed.nbh file you extracted from the RUU_Vox_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.1_4.1.13.54_03.10.90_Ship.exe file and copy it to the folder containing the extracted files from the Vox-USPL-RUU.zip
15. Start the ROMUpdateUtility.exe you unzipped from the Vox-USPL-RUU.zip
16. Click next twice. The application will now check your phone. Verify that you want to update the rom version:
from: image version vox-USPL
to: image version 1.34.405.1 <- this is important
17. Hit update to update your phone.
Your phone should now flash the HTC firmware without any problems.
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Reset worked, unbranding worked partially - I dont know if security removal worked. Installed ok, but dont know if it worked. I can only say that past this point there is still a SIM lock. I cannot use my payg O2 card i use always. I have orange payg card which works, but i dont need it.
I run into problems on step 9 of flashing. It goes to 100% and drops an error (cant remember the number now). If i try to flash the full flash (steps 14-15) i get an error "[294] Invalid Vender ID". Thats pretty much it.
Can someone help me with this ?
Phone now is unbranded, interface changed, phone is working on Orange Payg card just fine. I want it in S710 flavor and without simlock.
Maybe there are some steps missing in this guide here ?
If someone experienced can help me i could provide all the data/versions of my phone here. Dont know what may be needed so wont post the whole lot of that crap.
HELP !!!
Ah-ha... One clarification, which makes sense now and how it helped me to finish reflashing. Inbetween steps 8 and 9 - AFTER YOU SEE THE "now start a MTTY session" MESSAGE DO NOT, i repeat DO NOT PRESS ANYTHING WHEN THE MESSAGE IS SHOWN. Then just minimize the window and continue to step 9. the file "uspl_116_jockyw.bat" must be running when you execute ROMUpdateUtility.exe extracted from Vox-USPL-RUU.zip. Voila...
amirsamdani said:
Guys can someone give me the valid place to read the guide to flash my E650?
I have tried to open below url but it does not work it says a login required?
http://www.portability.nl/windows-m...5.1_4.1.13.54_03.10.90_ship.exe-htc-s710.html
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same problem here...
tks
Nice howto, Orange SPV E650 updated
Vista
Will these instructions work on a Vista connecting with Windows Mobile Device Centre? I know when I had my last smartphone the updates wouldn' run on Vista.
I have make my update on vista but i dont use windows update on windows mobile.
If you have some trouble maybe you need to roolback the driver.
http://mahmood1.com/upgrade_pocket_pc_ruu_in_vista.aspx
scotjames said:
Will these instructions work on a Vista connecting with Windows Mobile Device Centre? I know when I had my last smartphone the updates wouldn' run on Vista.
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Thanx for making the guide!
Some additional comments:
-this procedure does NOT sim unlock your phone. For that contact your provider, or pay someone to do it.
-for some people/brands: you can start at step 11 (application unlock). THAT is the program you need to run the USPL!
the steps before are only necessary if application unlock doesn't work
(some can do with only running removesecurity before running application unlock and don't need debranding)
-step 1-4 to reset your phone is NOT needed, if you flash your phone it starts with the default startup of the ROM anyway
-that you loose the activesync is correct.
just run the rom updater and it will find your phone again
-sometimes the phone jumps out of the linux MTTY screen and resets. don't worry, that happens to many people. Just repeat the last step.
happy reflashing!
ps I can advice to install the WM6.1 v1.1 rom found here on XDA.
It is much faster and more stable then the HTC WM6 1.34 rom, and is based on official microsoft releases.
I have two magicians, and I read many posts about nonchangeable version 2.03TX.
I test it, and upgrade one unit. After upgrade really is not possible change any (OS or bootloader). Bootloader cant vrite itself or OS memory. I try all known techniques - SDboot, TTY (lnb, s2d d2s...) via USB, and standart os upgrade via PC (of cours, noID too).
So I have two magicians, then i use good tool from "itsme" called pmemdump.exe (thank you for your good job) and download OS images and bootloader images from my magicians. The reason is:
I dont say when, and/or why, but in some magiciansThe 2.03TX destroy bootloader!!
In my flashed magician is destroyed (nulled) area from 0x10000 to 0x10080.
I attach good (before upgrade) and destroyed (after upgrade) bootloader for comparsion
Maybee if "itsme" (or anybody other? ) create new version of pnewbootloader.exe compatible with version 2.03TX (because under this version OS it not working) then tens of magicians with flashed 2.03TX will be upgradeable again . (I can send any dump if it will be need, or try apply new version on my magicians).
hi mate, i 've had installed 2.03tx and 1.13 radio on my qtek s100 for about one year...
i've had no problem in downgrading radio to 1.12 and flashing device with cotulla rom,
the only problem is that cotulla rom does not support samsung touchscreen
my bootloader is 1.02
the only trick to update i've used is to keep activesync loaded with "allow usb connection" unchecked in settings. then it worked like a charm...
I try it too with unchecked "allow USB connection" in AS (and i have XP). By me (and many others) the problem is owerwrited bootloader. You can see attached files and compare it, you will be see...
You are right, many problems with flashing is between chair and keyboard But not now.
You have the same version of bootloader like me, then probably in version of bootloader its not. I have originally T-mobile MDA compact.
Can you send me dump of your bootloader for compare?
Sorry for my bad english, i am from Czech.
yes mate no problem, link me to a guide for bootloader dumping, i've nevere done it...
ps: good luck for yours magician
Hi Shelver,
I have 2.03TX in only one magician. The second unit is powered by Cotulla WWE_03 now
Download and unzip this: http://www.nah6.com/~itsme/itsutilsbin-20090515.zip
Connect and synchronize via AS your magician, stay connected (this util working via Active Sync) and in comand line (IN win XP of course, in vista its not guaranted) go to your unzipped directory and write this (without commas):
"pmemdump 0x80000000 0x00040000 boot.bin"
and wait few seconds to done.
It read flash from address 0x80000000 to 0x80040000 (lenght 0x40000) and store dump to file "boot.bin" Its bootloader area. Then you can send me it, compare with my posted bootloaders...
shelver said:
hi mate, i 've had installed 2.03tx and 1.13 radio on my qtek s100 for about one year...
i've had no problem in downgrading radio to 1.12 and flashing device with cotulla rom,
the only problem is that cotulla rom does not support samsung touchscreen
my bootloader is 1.02
the only trick to update i've used is to keep activesync loaded with "allow usb connection" unchecked in settings. then it worked like a charm...
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Me 2, upgraded from tx203 to Cotulla's rom and back for some SMS backup and then upgraded to Cotulla's rom again.
I think I can go as many times as I wish with my magician.
philiplam said:
Me 2, upgraded from tx203 to Cotulla's rom and back for some SMS backup and then upgraded to Cotulla's rom again.
I think I can go as many times as I wish with my magician.
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You are lucky man I try it only one time, and bootloader is broken.
I have magicians only as toys, then, if it will be problem for me, then i repair bootloader via JTAG I only try 2.03TX, and try search some help for unlucky mans, who havent JTAG Now i have one broken, and one OK. But with Samsung LCD R3 . Maybee, i change display, or upgrade it to 128MB RAM for try _R1
I am HW developer, so HW problems is easy for me I create car multimedia PC on OMAP3530 platform now for my friends. Its better toy for me, magician is lovely history Only SW is hard to write to me
hi certik, my magician is still with cotulla rom and doesn't boot because of touchscreen driver,i've not flashed it again because of i don't use it.
i'm waiting a new rom,
however when flashed i'll send you my bootloader backup
shelver said:
hi certik, my magician is still with cotulla rom and doesn't boot because of touchscreen driver,i've not flashed it again because of i don't use it.
i'm waiting a new rom,
however when flashed i'll send you my bootloader backup
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OK, Ill wait. I dont need it really, i have stored good copy of bootloader, i need it only for compare
And if you wish, you can flash cotulla WWE_03 ROM (you can directly from _04 to _03 say Cotulla) In this version touchscreen driver worked fine.
e-certik said:
OK, Ill wait. I dont need it really, i have stored good copy of bootloader, i need it only for compare
And if you wish, you can flash cotulla WWE_03 ROM (you can directly from _04 to _03 say Cotulla) In this version touchscreen driver worked fine.
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humm, ok mate, just the time to flash it with WWE_03 ROM then
hi mate, done, here is my bootloader
ps:touchscreen is now ok, thanks
Hey, you are fast
Thanks for bootloader, its the same as my original bootloader
good luck mate
e-certik said:
I have two magicians, and I read many posts about nonchangeable version 2.03TX.
I test it, and upgrade one unit. After upgrade really is not possible change any (OS or bootloader). Bootloader cant vrite itself or OS memory. I try all known techniques - SDboot, TTY (lnb, s2d d2s...) via USB, and standart os upgrade via PC (of cours, noID too).
So I have two magicians, then i use good tool from "itsme" called pmemdump.exe (thank you for your good job) and download OS images and bootloader images from my magicians. The reason is:
I dont say when, and/or why, but in some magiciansThe 2.03TX destroy bootloader!!
In my flashed magician is destroyed (nulled) area from 0x10000 to 0x10080.
I attach good (before upgrade) and destroyed (after upgrade) bootloader for comparsion
Maybee if "itsme" (or anybody other? ) create new version of pnewbootloader.exe compatible with version 2.03TX (because under this version OS it not working) then tens of magicians with flashed 2.03TX will be upgradeable again . (I can send any dump if it will be need, or try apply new version on my magicians).
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as you i still have a hope to fix my poor magician
any kind programer can do what you have said will make me and many other happy again
i have the hope
Hi everyone.
I really need your help. I've been searching for days now and i can't find any solution.
I've bought Z3 (D6603) on Amazon. Before buying, i checked if it was compatible with my country's LTE bands and it was.
The first time i turn it one it was in Chinese ... or something like that.
3g and 4g are not working at all. Already check with my carrier and the settings are fine.
*#*#SERVICE#*#* shows that i DON't Have the band i need. (BC 4)
It seams to be modified by factory...
I also flashed several roms using flash tools. Nothing...
Another strange thing is that i can't unlock the bootloader (following sony's official page).
Also when i try to reset from Xperia Companion i get a message saying that my phone cannot be identified. Same thing using Emma.
PLEASE! any one can help me?
Let's try and identify the phone model etc.
Go to Settings, About phone (at bottom) and give all the info from there / if possible post screen shots.
As much info on the phone as possible would be good. Just don't post the IMEI number or show it here.
Stuff like build number / baseband version and all that technical stuff will be really useful.
The Chinese on start up makes it seem it's either fake or has the Chinese firmware on it and I don't think they use D6603 in China. Not being identified by Sony tools is another red flag.
Can you not send it back for a refund as it is clearly not in functioning order? Amazon should refund you if the seller has "disappeared"....
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Dobsgw said:
Let's try and identify the phone model etc.
Go to Settings, About phone (at bottom) and give all the info from there / if possible post screen shots.
As much info on the phone as possible would be good. Just don't post the IMEI number or show it here.
Stuff like build number / baseband version and all that technical stuff will be really useful.
The Chinese on start up makes it seem it's either fake or has the Chinese firmware on it and I don't think they use D6603 in China. Not being identified by Sony tools is another red flag.
Can you not send it back for a refund as it is clearly not in functioning order? Amazon should refund you if the seller has "disappeared"....
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Thanks for the quick reply.I'm a new user so i can't post images. I'm from argentina and i'm here right now.. so it's almost imposible to get a refund or return it to the seller.
My phone data:
Model Number 6603
Processor info Qualcomm MSM8974PRO-AC
Android Version 4.4.4
Baseband Version 8974-AAAAANAZQ-00005-05
Compilation Number 23.0.A.2.93
From *#*#SERVICE#*#*
Phone Software version 1282-2729_23.0.A.2.93
File System Version: GLOBAL-LTE_23.0.A.2.93
S1 boot version: 1286-7314 S1_Boot_MSM8974AC_LA3.0_52-2
Customization Version 1286-2777_R9B
Active Customization 1286-2777_R9B
type Number PM-0800-BV
Fuel Guage Firmware Version: The phone doesn't support firmware version read
fcostazini said:
Thanks for the quick reply.I'm a new user so i can't post images. I'm from argentina and i'm here right now.. so it's almost imposible to get a refund or return it to the seller.
My phone data:
Model Number 6603
Processor info Qualcomm MSM8974PRO-AC
Android Version 4.4.4
Baseband Version 8974-AAAAANAZQ-00005-05
Compilation Number 23.0.A.2.93
From *#*#SERVICE#*#*
Phone Software version 1282-2729_23.0.A.2.93
File System Version: GLOBAL-LTE_23.0.A.2.93
S1 boot version: 1286-7314 S1_Boot_MSM8974AC_LA3.0_52-2
Customization Version 1286-2777_R9B
Active Customization 1286-2777_R9B
type Number PM-0800-BV
Fuel Guage Firmware Version: The phone doesn't support firmware version read
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Okay doesn't look too bad. You're on the original firmware, not the updated version which is Android 6.0.1. You are on 4.4.4.
I would say best bet is to download the Argentina (that's your country so I suggest this) or Generic Global firmware and flash it with flashtool.
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Install it and then go to it's install location on your PC and find the drivers .exe and install the flashmode, fastboot and Xperia Z3 drivers. It might not install them all. If you get errors installing drivers you need to disable driver signature verification on the PC so Google how to do it if you don't know how. It is very easy. Then you will be able to install the drivers so it can actually flash the firmware.
With that tool there will be an option in the form of a black circle with XF on it. That is XpiriFirm. Use that to find and download the latest FTF (firmware file) for the D6603. It should end with .291
Follow the instructions on flashtool to flash it. Options will show up asking what parts of the ftf you want to include and exclude. All you need to do here is make sure to EXCLUDE anything that ends in .TA
Please do that as it might brick the phone if not excluded (you won't miss it it is very obvious.)
And it might be a good idea to wipe the data so tick the boxes for wipe so you have a completely clean phone.
Flashtool should then ask you to turn off the phone and hold the vol down button to install the firmware in flashmode.
Let it complete and then it will tell you to turn the phone on.
If there are errors then there might be a problem with the phone. If there is then contact Amazon directly and the seller and explain the situation. With some luck they might help you.
Dobsgw said:
Okay doesn't look too bad. You're on the original firmware, not the updated version which is Android 6.0.1. You are on 4.4.4.
I would say best bet is to download the Argentina (that's your country so I suggest this) or Generic Global firmware and flash it with flashtool.
Install it and then go to it's install location on your PC and find the drivers .exe and install the flashmode, fastboot and Xperia Z3 drivers. It might not install them all. If you get errors installing drivers you need to disable driver signature verification on the PC so Google how to do it if you don't know how. It is very easy. Then you will be able to install the drivers so it can actually flash the firmware.
With that tool there will be an option in the form of a black circle with XF on it. That is XpiriFirm. Use that to find and download the latest FTF (firmware file) for the D6603. It should end with .291
Follow the instructions on flashtool to flash it. Options will show up asking what parts of the ftf you want to include and exclude. All you need to do here is make sure to EXCLUDE anything that ends in .TA
Please do that as it might brick the phone if not excluded (you won't miss it it is very obvious.)
And it might be a good idea to wipe the data so tick the boxes for wipe so you have a completely clean phone.
Flashtool should then ask you to turn off the phone and hold the vol down button to install the firmware in flashmode.
Let it complete and then it will tell you to turn the phone on.
If there are errors then there might be a problem with the phone. If there is then contact Amazon directly and the seller and explain the situation. With some luck they might help you.
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Already done that.... 5 times (5 different firmware). Still the same.. but with android 6.0.1.
I found 1 more thing that may be a clue: When you hard reset the phone or install a new firmware (same thing..i know) when the system show the welcome Sony's screen and the settings wizard, there is a small toast message that shows "Flash restore service starting: please wait for the Power off button" (not the exact message). After several times a black screen with a Power Off button appears and you can't do anything until you press it. After that the phone restart and it's normal again.
When flashing with the flash tool in the MA TA section you can see AUTO_BOOT and OSV-RESTRICTION. When you try to flash any rom, a warning message appears: "AUTO_BOOT and OSV-RESTRICTION not found in the script, continue?" (not the exact message).
Already ask for the refund.. but it cost me something like 150 U$S... also, i don't have the original box ... so it's going to be really difficult to return the product. I'm sure it's a software problem..
Thanks again for your help!!!
fcostazini said:
Already done that.... 5 times (5 different firmware). Still the same.. but with android 6.0.1.
I found 1 more thing that may be a clue: When you hard reset the phone or install a new firmware (same thing..i know) when the system show the welcome Sony's screen and the settings wizard, there is a small toast message that shows "Flash restore service starting: please wait for the Power off button" (not the exact message). After several times a black screen with a Power Off button appears and you can't do anything until you press it. After that the phone restart and it's normal again.
When flashing with the flash tool in the MA TA section you can see AUTO_BOOT and OSV-RESTRICTION. When you try to flash any rom, a warning message appears: "AUTO_BOOT and OSV-RESTRICTION not found in the script, continue?" (not the exact message).
Already ask for the refund.. but it cost me something like 150 U$S... also, i don't have the original box ... so it's going to be really difficult to return the product. I'm sure it's a software problem..
Thanks again for your help!!!
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Okay good luck. Seems a bit messed up to me :/
Those ta sections are ignored when flashing, you do not need them.
Another solution:
Flash a 575 firmware and root your phone. Then try one of the available custom roms. There also is a solution to enable missing bands, but this is a little bit more difficult.
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Those ta sections are ignored when flashing, you do not need them.
Another solution:
Flash a 575 firmware and root your phone. Then try one of the available custom roms. There also is a solution to enable missing bands, but this is a little bit more difficult.
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Thanks i'll give it a try. Although i tried to root it with no luck.
Dear Android Brothers and sisters,
I am wanting to update the firmware on my S6 (downloaded from SAMmobile) but am in an odd position...
My S6 main board failed (unable to see mobile networks), and after trying everything in the known universe to fix this, concluded it was hardware and purchased a second hand main board off eBay, that I've now fitted. It was working OK, but is from France (I am in England).
It worked OK but had an ancient stock ROM. The first thing I wanted to do was install Lineage, however there didn't seem any option to allow for the bootloader to be unlocked to allow me to flash the TWRP recovery. After much 'jiggary pokery', I downloaded the English firmware from SAMmobile, extracted all of the binaries and tried to flash them individually using Heimdall (I run Linux not Windows). Whilst this worked for some, there appeared to be a mismach in the partitions that were expected - I guess this is something to do with the France firmware being structured differently? So after a bit of soft-bricking, I managed to get Lineage on the phone, which is mostly working, but behaving somewhat strangely. At the end of the day, I want the latest firmware (radio etc.) and to have Lineage working OK.
Is it possible for me to somehow flash the English firmware on this French board (including the PIT which I assume relates to the partition structure which will allow it all to work)? Any ideas how I'd do this? If I'd have to use Odin, so be it, I'll do it work on my windows box, but ultimately I would like someone to confirm I can do this without bricking my phone. I've read around and people seem to suggest it would be OK but I don't know the best way to do this. I assume the best way to get to my stable end, would be to flash the latest English firmware from SAMmobile, unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP then install Lineage in the 'normal' way?
Any thoughts or suggestions (including pointers to other posts I may have missed) really gratefully received !
Cheers,
Neon