Hi
I just got confirmed by Sony customer service that after unlocking bootloader and rooting, you can still update your device with flash tool. But is their any website, like the one for Samsung, where you can find official and newest software updates and download them, so they're ready to be flashed to your device?
Thanks in advance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2886061
Playdough96 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2886061
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Out of curiosity, they're outdated stuck right?
I mean they're outdated and so. Aren't their an website with the newest possible updates?
I mean like the D6603 model, haven't been updated since september so any minor updates since are "lost" on the device, right?
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/
Faspaiso said:
Hi
I just got confirmed by Sony customer service that after unlocking bootloader and rooting, you can still update your device with flash tool. But is their any website, like the one for Samsung, where you can find official and newest software updates and download them, so they're ready to be flashed to your device?
Thanks in advance
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You can do it with flashtool and with xperiafirm tool. Cheers
gregbradley said:
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/
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Can't be used after unlocking bootloader. I wanted an place where you can just download it and then flash it with Flashtool.
juanpirulo said:
You can do it with flashtool and with xperiafirm tool. Cheers
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I know that. I ask where do I download the latest version of the Xperia z3 software in the future.
Like if I unlock bootloader now, and Android L comes out tomorrow, I can't get it, cause I can't update with PC companion or OTA update. Neither can I flash it with Flashtool as I don't have the update. So back to the question. Where do I find new updates?
Faspaiso said:
Can't be used after unlocking bootloader. I wanted an place where you can just download it and then flash it with Flashtool.
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You cannot install the update with this after unlocking the bootloader but this is where you download the very latest files and then you can convert them to an FTF file and flash them with flashtool.
Faspaiso said:
I know that. I ask where do I download the latest version of the Xperia z3 software in the future.
Like if I unlock bootloader now, and Android L comes out tomorrow, I can't get it, cause I can't update with PC companion or OTA update. Neither can I flash it with Flashtool as I don't have the update. So back to the question. Where do I find new updates?
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You have already been given the link to the FTF collection thread in an earlier post. That is where you get the latest FTF files.
Or do what I just said, use PCCompanion to download the update, convert it to FTF and flash with flashtool
gregbradley said:
You cannot install the update with this after unlocking the bootloader but this is where you download the very latest files and then you can convert them to an FTF file and flash them with flashtool.
You have already been given the link to the FTF collection thread in an earlier post. That is where you get the latest FTF files.
Or do what I just said, use PCCompanion to download the update, convert it to FTF and flash with flashtool
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Arh, I get it now. Thanks for your time and sorry for the inconvenience!
I will try search a lot more later!
Take my thanks!
What's about using XperiFirm with Flashtool? So u'r just up to date without having a look into forums etc.... That's my prefered way to stay up-to-date for all of my Z to Z3 phones.
/na, didn't read posts above.
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Hi everyone,
I have D6603 with with Android 5.1.1 (23.4.A.0.546) with an unlocked bootloader (done per instructions on Sony's website).
For a while now I've noticed that the device overheats when I use the camera for a few minutes. According to this article,
the new update Sony have released, is supposed to mitigate the problem.
I cannot update my phone to the new Android version, because of the unlocked bootloader.
Can/should I re-lock the bootloader? Or is there a way to stop the overheating issue?
beentold82 said:
Hi everyone,
I have D6603 with with Android 5.1.1 (23.4.A.0.546) with an unlocked bootloader (done per instructions on Sony's website).
For a while now I've noticed that the device overheats when I use the camera for a few minutes. According to this article,
the new update Sony have released, is supposed to mitigate the problem.
I cannot update my phone to the new Android version, because of the unlocked bootloader.
Can/should I re-lock the bootloader? Or is there a way to stop the overheating issue?
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You can still update to the latest firmware with flashtool.
Beetle84 said:
You can still update to the latest firmware with flashtool.
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Thanks for the info Beetle. May I be so rude to ask you, where I can get the most up to date flashable ROM?
I did unlock the bootloader, but never managed to install a recovery mod or get root.
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beentold82 said:
Thanks for the info Beetle. May I be so rude to ask you, where I can get the most up to date flashable ROM?
I did unlock the bootloader, but never managed to install a recovery mod or get root.
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In flashtool theres a button labelled xperifirm, if you click that and follow the instructions you can download a ftf directly.
As for root and recovery, you can use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056 , and then create a pre rooted 5.1.1 firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
Or you can install androplus kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2925999 after you upgrade to stock 5.1.1 with fastboot, and skip the whole downgrade to kit kat which would be alot quicker.
Wow, that seems easy enough. I'll try it later tonight. Thanks again!
beentold82 said:
Wow, that seems easy enough. I'll try it later tonight. Thanks again!
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No worries, good luck. You may have to disable virus protection to download xz dual recovery installer, well, I have to anyway, my VP doesnt like the install.bat file.
EDIT: isn't the .546 the latest?
Not sure... My phone tells me there is a system update, but it always fails because of the unlocked bootloader.
robogo1982 said:
EDIT: isn't the .546 the latest?
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23.4.A.1.264 is I believe.
so after giving up on installing cm12 I've decided to roll back to the stock sony firmware
but, I kinda downloaded a version that is a little bit outdated, so I have to update it
the problem is, when the cellphone goes to install it, it just boots on twrp
is there any way to fix that?
otaviomad said:
so after giving up on installing cm12 I've decided to roll back to the stock sony firmware
but, I kinda downloaded a version that is a little bit outdated, so I have to update it
the problem is, when the cellphone goes to install it, it just boots on twrp
is there any way to fix that?
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Are you trying to install a .zip file or a .ftf file?
.ftf files are only flashable with flashtool via a pc.
Beetle84 said:
Are you trying to install a .zip file or a .ftf file?
.ftf files are only flashable with flashtool via a pc.
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I'm actually not sure, just using sony's updater
otaviomad said:
I'm actually not sure, just using sony's updater
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If you have unlocked the bootloader then PCCompanion will not work.
Use flashtool to download the latest FTF file and flash that
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If you have unlocked the bootloader then PCCompanion will not work.
Use flashtool to download the latest FTF file and flash that
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the bootloader's still locked
otaviomad said:
the bootloader's still locked
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How were you going to install cm then? That needs an unlocked boot.
You can still use flash tool to repair your phone though.
gregbradley said:
How were you going to install cm then? That needs an unlocked boot.
You can still use flash tool to repair your phone though.
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no, the phone's ok, I'm staying with sony's firmware
the problem is, I can't update it with the sony software update on the cellphone, since when I press install it just boots into twrp and does nothing
otaviomad said:
no, the phone's ok, I'm staying with sony's firmware
the problem is, I can't update it with the sony software update on the cellphone, since when I press install it just boots into twrp and does nothing
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For the third time
Use flashtool to download the latest FTF for your device and flash it.
Or, if you can access recovery just flash a pre-rooted .zip for your device
Hi, I'm on 5.1.1 but I can't update because I have rooted my phone. I want to go back to kitkat and start updating from there.
Is it ok if i download 23.0.a.2.93 from storefront, GLOBAL, and start updating from there? if not, what firmware from flashtools shold i download? help is appreciated.
Download marshmallow firmware using xperifirm.. And the flash that firmware using androxyde flashtool.. Simple it is..
TechnoFreak750 said:
Download marshmallow firmware using xperifirm.. And the flash that firmware using androxyde flashtool.. Simple it is..
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all would be with "flashtools" program isnt it?
also can you tell me the marshmallow number? i have a d6603
if i install it with flashtools, can i update my phone when updates arrive or i have to update it by flashtools?
Luchosott_ said:
all would be with "flashtools" program isnt it?
also can you tell me the marshmallow number? i have a d6603
if i install it with flashtools, can i update my phone when updates arrive or i have to update it by flashtools?
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Yes it can easily be done by flashtool.. And some other options are pc companion and emma.. If you have unlocked your bootloader then you cant ever update phone through emma or pc companion.. But if your boot loader is locked then after flashing stock firmware you are free to update your phone as u want. Current latest firmware available for d6603 is 23.5.A.1.291.
TechnoFreak750 said:
Yes it can easily be done by flashtool.. And some other options are pc companion and emma.. If you have unlocked your bootloader then you cant ever update phone through emma or pc companion.. But if your boot loader is locked then after flashing stock firmware you are free to update your phone as u want. Current latest firmware available for d6603 is 23.5.A.1.291.
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do you recommend any country specific? bc there are some countries that have more bloatware than others, also better performance
Luchosott_ said:
do you recommend any country specific? bc there are some countries that have more bloatware than others, also better performance
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as far as I have experienced the customisations are present for country specific models.. you must flash ftf belonging to your country only..
Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!
Buddy_Erz said:
Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!
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hello,
if you are in android 7 root is not working
for xz you have to
unlockbootloader
install modified kernel and twrp at the same time
start you phone and restart enter twrp and install su
it works on android 6-0-1 not 7
can you help me how to got emma working with you
i tried to got emma working but all time got error
I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?
Buddy_Erz said:
I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?
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Androplus v5
Kernel and twrp
You need to install kernel before twrp
Enter androplus section and see imstructions
For emma
I got error login
Application can't open
I install custumisation and app not workimg it not open
Inturnet off anyivirus nothing open
Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.
Buddy_Erz said:
Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.
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If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.
auras76 said:
If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.
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Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.
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Ub-unlocked bootloader.
You need. 327 fw.
Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.
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Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.
auras76 said:
Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.
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Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks
Buddy_Erz said:
Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks
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If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.
auras76 said:
If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.
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Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?
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Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader
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Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader
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Danke
Thanks
it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?
Buddy_Erz said:
it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?
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Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.
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Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.
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Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL
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Yes, but once you have updated via OTA then just unlock it again.
anyone can try if z5 ftf can boot on xz.
i don't have cannection to try.
flash a stock z5 ftf into xz
use ivory root for drm and ta partion
locke the phone
then flash android 6 for xz
then update ota
it should work
Hey. Since yesterday i´ll try to flash the Customized DE 39.2.A.0.327 / R5C Firmware on my Xperia XZ. It has a T-Mobile Branding. To Flash the T-Mobile Firmware 39.0.A.1.260 /R6B is possible. But when i try to flash the Customized Firmware Flashtoll says: Those data are not in the FSC script and will bei skipped:
RESET-NON-SECURE-ADB Do you want to continue?
After flashing the phone not starting. Can anyone help me? Thanks a lot....
Spike
Nougat is not compatible with flashtool yet.
Yeah, learned the hard and annoying way.
I had to find an old marshmallow firmware and then OTA upate that. Thankfully I found a central europe one that I wanted anyways.
badmana said:
Yeah, learned the hard and annoying way.
I had to find an old marshmallow firmware and then OTA upate that. Thankfully I found a central europe one that I wanted anyways.
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Ok, thanks. But with an open bootloader a OTA update is not possible... Or think i wrong?
spike277 said:
Ok, thanks. But with an open bootloader a OTA update is not possible... Or think i wrong?
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Correct, you cannot update OTA with an unlocked bootloader.
So, you should re-lock it, flash a MM FTF and then do the OTA and unlock again.
Just use the updated flashtool (v0.9.23.0) to flash a 7.0 FTF
According to the changelog on Flashtool website, it now supports Nougat. Try re-downloading the latest (0.9.23.0) from: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
hoozy123 said:
According to the changelog on Flashtool website, it now supports Nougat. Try re-downloading the latest (0.9.23.0)
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That´s it The new version comes on the right time for me !!!! Now it´s possible to flash the newest Nougat-Version with the Flashtool. Great. Thanks for your note on the right time for me!
It actually does not work for me at all, need a second opinion and more testing with this latest flashtool version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/help/flashtool-0-9-23-0-to-flash-osx-t3524403