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[Q] Possible to backup the Stock firmware on Z3?

Since we have no root, is it possible to backup the Stock 23.0.A.2.93 firmware?
I did try a adb backup command on the Z1, but dont know if it works on Z3.

Nepturion said:
Since we have no root, is it possible to backup the Stock 23.0.A.2.93 firmware?
I did try a adb backup command on the Z1, but dont know if it works on Z3.
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Follow this great GUIDE by Apollo89 and be sure to hit him a thanks!

Flava0ne said:
Follow this great GUIDE by Apollo89 and be sure to hit him a thanks!
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Sorry dude, but im not thanking him, this is changing the build.prop so i need to be rooted....
This is not what im looking for.

Nepturion said:
Sorry dude, but im not thanking him, this is changing the build.prop so i need to be rooted....
This is not what im looking for.
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You don't need to be rooted, I backed up my carrier's stock firmware using his method with PC Companion and Flashtool before flashing my Z3 with a Generic firmware.

Flava0ne said:
You don't need to be rooted, I backed up my carrier's stock firmware using his method with PC Companion and Flashtool before flashing my Z3 with a Generic firmware.
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Well there is no point in using it since there is a new update for this phone.
Available: 23.0.1.A.5.77
Current: 23.0.1.A.2.93
Since I just bought the phone I havent been able to use the repair function on Companion to create an FTF.
I have created an FTF on 23.0.1.A.5.77, but I need the Stock Factory firmware that came with the phone.

Nepturion said:
Well there is no point in using it since there is a new update for this phone.
Available: 23.0.1.A.5.77
Current: 23.0.1.A.2.93
Since I just bought the phone I havent been able to use the repair function on Companion to create an FTF.
I have created an FTF on 23.0.1.A.5.77, but I need the Stock Factory firmware that came with the phone.
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Ahh okay, for 23.0.1.A.2.93 then? If PC Companion is only showing you 23.0.1.A.5.77 now then yeah that guide won't be much help.

Flava0ne said:
Ahh okay, for 23.0.1.A.2.93 then? If PC Companion is only showing you 23.0.1.A.5.77 now then yeah that guide won't be much help.
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Yes, it wont help at all, the only way is to make a full copy by rooting 23.0.1.A.2.93 + Recovery or use an adb backup on this firmware.
But I cant find that software again and would like to have a firmware from my region in case I need this firmware to root.

Nepturion said:
Yes, it wont help at all, the only way is to make a full copy by rooting 23.0.1.A.2.93 + Recovery or use an adb backup on this firmware.
But I cant find that software again and would like to have a firmware from my region in case I need this firmware to root.
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hyelton's Stock Firmware Thread in the General section doesn't have it?

Flava0ne said:
hyelton's Stock Firmware Thread in the General section doesn't have it?
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It does, but when I flash like I did with Z1, my WiFi is ****, my 3G signal sucks and get updates late.
So would like to have a phone that isnt downloaded from a Telenor provider, would like to have it by region.
The cust codes and signals doesnt match my stock, which is a lot better than Telenor provider.

Nepturion said:
It does, but when I flash like I did with Z1, my WiFi is ****, my 3G signal sucks and get updates late.
So would like to have a phone that isnt downloaded from a Telenor provider, would like to have it by region.
The cust codes and signals doesnt match my stock, which is a lot better than Telenor provider.
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Yeah, I know what you mean, after I flashed my Z3 with the Global Generic fw from his thread my signals weren't as good as when I had my carriers fw. So it was a good thing that I backed it up cause that's what I'm using again ATM.

You might want to check out this thread.

[Q] Xperia C3 from China - How To???

Hi all,
I bought a Sony Xperia C3 from China and as you know I can't install google apps and have a banch of chinese apps.
Is there a way to wipe everything and allow gapps? DO I have to root, install the CW and upgrade the firmware?
I live in the UK so ideally I would like to make the phone as a UK one---if possible.
WHere do I find the firmware updates if required?
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
John

j_kour said:
Hi all,
I bought a Sony Xperia C3 from China and as you know I can't install google apps and have a banch of chinese apps.
Is there a way to wipe everything and allow gapps? DO I have to root, install the CW and upgrade the firmware?
I live in the UK so ideally I would like to make the phone as a UK one---if possible.
WHere do I find the firmware updates if required?
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
John
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I think u should root phone anfd install cwm recovery to make a nandroid backup first
Then download gapps and push to system/app using root explorer

j_kour said:
Hi all,
I live in the UK so ideally I would like to make the phone as a UK one---if possible.
WHere do I find the firmware updates if required?
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
John
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There is a way to make your device completely UK model. Download the ftf of latest firmware of Sony Xperia C3 from HERE and then flash it using Wmshua flash tool.Your device will become completely UK model!
(If you are having problem with the language of wmshua the go to C:\Program Files(X86)\完美刷机 or the place where you have installed Wmshua then rename the folder "language" to "language_x" language will become English)
Guide to use Wmshua :
*Switch Off your mobile phone and get the Original USB Cable pf your device
*Open Wmshua and then Connect your device to PC pressing the Volume Down Key
*As Soon as connected Wmshua will install device drivers (taking about a minute), then go to "Flash" option and select the ftf file from there. And click on Start. It will take about 20 minutes or maybe more to flash the file. Wait Till It Completes.

iSiddharth said:
There is a way to make your device completely UK model. Download the ftf of latest firmware of Sony Xperia C3 from ... and then flash it using ...Wmshua flash toolYour device will become completely UK model!
(If you are having problem with the language of wmshua the go to C:\Program Files(X86)\完美刷机 or the place where you have installed Wmshua then rename the folder "language" to "language_x" language will become English)
Guide to use Wmshua :
*Switch Off your mobile phone and get the Original USB Cable pf your device
*Open Wmshua and then Connect your device to PC pressing the Volume Down Key
*As Soon as connected Wmshua will install device drivers (taking about a minute), then go to "Flash" option and select the ftf file from there. And click on Start. It will take about 20 minutes or maybe more to flash the file. Wait Till It Completes.
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Hi.
I will try this.
Forgot to mention that I have the Sony xperia C3 DUAL SIM. Does it make any difference? Can I still follow the above procedure?
And one last thing: when I click the ftf link, I can see 17 files. Do I have to download all of them? Seems I can't get access to those files.
Thanks angain
John

j_kour said:
Hi.
I will try this.
Forgot to mention that I have the Sony xperia C3 DUAL SIM. Does it make any difference? Can I still follow the above procedure?
And one last thing: when I click the ftf link, I can see 17 files. Do I have to download all of them? Seems I can't get access to those files.
Thanks angain
John
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Download ftf file from HERE.
When you open the link you will see many files but also you will see a small download icon on the top. When you click that icon whole file will be downloaded.
Don't say thanks just click on the Thanks button below the post

iSiddharth said:
Download ftf file from .
When you open the link you will see many files but also you will see a small download icon on the top. When you click that icon whole file will be downloaded.
Don't say thanks just click on the Thanks button below the post
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Ok, I tried that but still can't download the file as it says that too many users have been accessing it and, thus, I need to wait.
Will the link become available at later time?
John

j_kour said:
Ok, I tried that but still can't download the file as it says that too many users have been accessing it and, thus, I need to wait.
Will the link become available at later time?
John
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Its a Google drive error it will be fixed after sine time

j_kour said:
Ok, I tried that but still can't download the file as it says that too many users have been accessing it and, thus, I need to wait.
Will the link become available at later time?
John
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Can you please tell me your device's build number. I will get you another link. You can find that in Settings>>About Phone.

iSiddharth said:
Can you please tell me your device's build number. I will get you another link. You can find that in Settings>>About Phone.
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Hi,
I did the flash and the device works perfectly but with one SIM.
The device is S55u and not D2502, which is the one you got the firmware.
How can I find the firmware for s55u? Also, is the firmware form russian provider?
John

iSiddharth,
I hadn't inserted the SIMs before. I did it now and the phone works with both of the SIMs, so I am good.
Tried to find the differences between the s5u and D2502 models but didn't find anything. Do you think I should do the s55u or there is no problem?
John

j_kour said:
iSiddharth,
I hadn't inserted the SIMs before. I did it now and the phone works with both of the SIMs, so I am good.
Tried to find the differences between the s5u and D2502 models but didn't find anything. Do you think I should do the s55u or there is no problem?
John
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Go to settings>>about phone and there in the end you will find build number... If you tell me that build number then I will get you a proper ftf that will surely help you.

Sorry, I missed your post.
Here it is:
Model Number: s55u
Build number: 19.2.1.A.0.72
Thanks
John

j_kour said:
Sorry, I missed your post.
Here it is:
Model Number: s55u
Build number: 19.2.1.A.0.72
Thanks
John
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-t3/general/firmware-19-2-1-0-72-xperia-c3-dual-t2976794

I also have this issue except I have a s55t. As far as I can tell this is a very similar model, but I can find almost no information on it. Do you happen to know if the rom you linked is compatible? I have already got CWM and root on my phone. Also do you know is there are any custom roms available for this yet (Clean lollipop is on the wishlist)?

xelaseer said:
I also have this issue except I have a s55t. As far as I can tell this is a very similar model, but I can find almost no information on it. Do you happen to know if the rom you linked is compatible? I have already got CWM and root on my phone. Also do you know is there are any custom roms available for this yet (Clean lollipop is on the wishlist)?
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Hi,
yes apparently the two models are very similar. I have a couple of pdfs that were showing the differences. My recollection at the moment is that there are no important differences among those products (or I didn't get it which is a possibility). I can share them with you if you wish.
I used the image from the link above and installed everything on the phone. So far (4 months or so) the device works perfectly.
I am not aware of the custom roms but to be honest I didn't try to search any. Sorry
John

I flashed S55t to D2502 ..
imei 1 I is ok
imei 2 Iis 00000000000000
BUT both sims are working ...

i also having the same problem. i have followed your steps and but when i try to install the firmware its giving me an error that the file is compatible with my device. Model Number: s55u Build number: 19.2.1.A.0.72.

iSiddharth said:
Go to settings>>about phone and there in the end you will find build number... If you tell me that build number then I will get you a proper ftf that will surely help you.
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hello brother, i happen to own a C3 s55t and i want to put in a lollipop version, can you suggest a better ftf for me or in any form that i can put in my phone since i have looked everywhere and i havent found one?
thank you. my build number is 19.2.2.B.0.144

Fredd7 said:
hello brother, i happen to own a C3 s55t and i want to put in a lollipop version, can you suggest a better ftf for me or in any form that i can put in my phone since i have looked everywhere and i havent found one?
thank you. my build number is 19.2.2.B.0.144
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Same here

Having problem finding ROM for my SONY C3
iSiddharth said:
Can you please tell me your device's build number. I will get you another link. You can find that in Settings>>About Phone.
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hey dude! just seen your helping answer. my phone is SONY C3 dual SIM 4G Android 4.4.2 with 19.2.2.B.0.144 Build Number. How can I access to the proper ROM to download? Tx for help

Xperifirm question (installing debranded soft)

I bought xperia z5
Customization: 1298-1221_R8B (T-mobile branding)
and I would like to install generic firmware from SONY (for example Central Europe customized :1298-7654)
Will it be possible?
I have also a problem with xperifirm. I cannot download any firmware..I double click and nothing happens.
Please help
Thank you,

Dragoore said:
I bought xperia z5
Customization: 1298-1221_R8B (T-mobile branding)
and I would like to install generic firmware from SONY (for example Central Europe customized :1298-7654)
Will it be possible?
I have also a problem with xperifirm. I cannot download any firmware..I double click and nothing happens.
Please help
Thank you,
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Yes it is possible. I even flashed E6603 firmware on the E6653 and back to E6653 without issues in operation or connectivity. Also, Xperifirm is working fine here, downloads and all.

do you still have to delete the fwinfo.xml after xperifirm compiles the files prior to flashing with flashtool?

augie7107 said:
Yes it is possible. I even flashed E6603 firmware on the E6653 and back to E6653 without issues in operation or connectivity. Also, Xperifirm is working fine here, downloads and all.
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I have created FTF file from CUSTOMIZED CE1 firmware. And it works - no branding anymore
THx all for help!

Dragoore said:
I have created FTF file from CUSTOMIZED CE1 firmware. And it works - no branding anymore
THx all for help!
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My pleasure
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ml2514 said:
do you still have to delete the fwinfo.xml after xperifirm compiles the files prior to flashing with flashtool?
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I bundle the files with flashtool so I can't answer that question.

And by installing another firmware, it will void the warranty?

No
Sent from my E6653 @ XDA Portal

If this is really working like you don't loose DRM-Keys and the Bootloader doesn't need to be unlocked.
Why aren't we using this way to get Root into a unlocked Z5? It kinda seems like this is the easiest way in...

Seelbreaker said:
If this is really working like you don't loose DRM-Keys and the Bootloader doesn't need to be unlocked.
Why aren't we using this way to get Root into a unlocked Z5? It kinda seems like this is the easiest way in...
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What?
Do you really understand what is "root"?

AndroPlus said:
What?
Do you really understand what is "root"?
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Well i do understand it in this way: having Full rights using the SuperSu APK-file with other binarys which are included in the rom.
And Since the ftf-file is the image for the nand of the Xperia Z5 i thougt you can create a ftf file which is prerooted....
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And there is the answer for my question...
tl;dr - we can - if we have Sonys private Keys for resigning the system.sin
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Tried it to flash Customized CCE1 32.0.A.4.11 for my E6653 and it somehow hang up while flashing TA Partition 1 since then when i try to restart the flashing i get Errors while Processing loader.sin and the Flash aborts with error 7 in processHeader....
i let the flashtool built the ftf file so yeah...
Edit2: Well Sony PC Companion seems to get the Z5 back to life via recovery

Z5 Generic Rom

Hi guys,
Upgraded from a Z3 to a Z5 this week.
Unfortunately the Z5 is from the Vodafone network and therefore has all their crap bloatware installed.
I've got the phone unlocked to use on o2, and was wondering if there was any way to flash a default marshmallow image on to it?? I'm not bothered about root at the moment, but just want a clean ROM on there.
It's a E6653 Z%
Bootloader unlock allowed is NO
Thanks all

waqypaqy said:
Hi guys,
Upgraded from a Z3 to a Z5 this week.
Unfortunately the Z5 is from the Vodafone network and therefore has all their crap bloatware installed.
I've got the phone unlocked to use on o2, and was wondering if there was any way to flash a default marshmallow image on to it?? I'm not bothered about root at the moment, but just want a clean ROM on there.
It's a E6653 Z%
Bootloader unlock allowed is NO
Thanks all
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Usually you can use flashtool to flash a FTF file (you can also download via flashtool > XF icon)
I like to download the russian FTFs because they have less bloatware unlike the UK versions
If ye need to know more on flashtool either ask or do some googling

Envious_Data said:
Usually you can use flashtool to flash a FTF file (you can also download via flashtool > XF icon)
I like to download the russian FTFs because they have less bloatware unlike the UK versions
If ye need to know more on flashtool either ask or do some googling
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Thanks for your reply. I already have flashtool and adb all set up from before.
Is there a link you can point me to for the Marshmallow ROM??

waqypaqy said:
Thanks for your reply. I already have flashtool and adb all set up from before.
Is there a link you can point me to for the Marshmallow ROM??
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Like he said above, use the XF (XperiFirm) icon.

Devo7v said:
Like he said above, use the XF (XperiFirm) icon.
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My apologies
didn't even know that button existed all this time!
Many thanks for the help, guys :highfive::highfive:

You can perform to install 7.1.1 stock ROM with ftf Russian or Australian files.

Question How to flash firmware in xperia 5iii

Anybody knows how to flash firmware in this phone?very sorry for the noob question..i have xq-bq72..anybody can guide me on how to flash customized SEA firmware?which flasher to use..ive tried using androxyde however theres no option for xperia 5iii..please kindly guide me on how to flash the SEA firmware..

First download Sony Xperia Companion from Sony's site. It should give you all the drivers you'll need. Download Xperifirm from here look for your varient. I have the same phone myself and have used both the SEA and HK versions with no problems. Then download Newflasher Then follow this guide Within the guide is a video which can help but the process is fairly straightforward. As always backup your phone before hand. Hope this helps.

Mr Hughes said:
First download Sony Xperia Companion from Sony's site. It should give you all the drivers you'll need. Download Xperifirm from here look for your varient. I have the same phone myself and have used both the SEA and HK versions with no problems. Then download Newflasher Then follow this guide Within the guide is a video which can help but the process is fairly straightforward. As always backup your phone before hand. Hope this helps.
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Tq so much kind sir..will try this today

Mr Hughes said:
First download Sony Xperia Companion from Sony's site. It should give you all the drivers you'll need. Download Xperifirm from here look for your varient. I have the same phone myself and have used both the SEA and HK versions with no problems. Then download Newflasher Then follow this guide Within the guide is a video which can help but the process is fairly straightforward. As always backup your phone before hand. Hope this helps.
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Sorry sir..may i know do i need to unclock the bootloader..or locked bootloader is fine for flashing?

aceng.azri said:
Sorry sir..may i know do i need to unclock the bootloader..or locked bootloader is fine for flashing?
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As long as you are flashing official software you don't need to unlock the bootloader. Good luck mate