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Generic UK firmware request

Hey all,
Does anybody have a tft for a UK generic (UNITED KINGDOM) as the only ones on here are mislabelled Ukraine files (Should say UA not UK)

There is an guide available for creating an ftf file yourself. It can be found here
You can also look for the World A (C2104) or Generic World (C2105) which is the international version.
A list of ftf files can be found here
And last, you can also use my C2105 UK ftf file in my signature, but its 15.3.A.0.26 and not 15.3.A.1.14

Joery360 said:
There is an guide available for creating an ftf file yourself. It can be found here
You can also look for the World A (C2104) or Generic World (C2105) which is the international version.
A list of ftf files can be found here
And last, you can also use my C2105 UK ftf file in my signature, but its 15.3.A.0.26 and not 15.3.A.1.14
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The guide to pull the relevant firmware from sony itself isn't working. Rooting and changing the build prop items is fine, but the update tool bounces entering flash mode with 'there is an issue with your network connection' which there isn't.
There is no UK version in that thread.
And i have no idea what version yours is

BunnyKillBot said:
The guide to pull the relevant firmware from sony itself isn't working. Rooting and changing the build prop items is fine, but the update tool bounces entering flash mode with 'there is an issue with your network connection' which there isn't.
There is no UK version in that thread.
And i have no idea what version yours is
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Ok I managed to get the build prop method to work today. No idea why it was failing yesterday. Either the servers were do or I did use a different root tool today. I will upload it shortly since it isn't on here.

Hi,
As far as I am aware there is no UK generic firmware here (there are Ukraine and USA etc...) but you can change your build prop values so that you get UK generic updates (that is what I have done). The latest generic firmware (.14) is not available in the UK yet (still have to wait ). When I get the update I will try and make a ftf.

[Q] Flashing .ftf files from other countries

I have downloaded system update in .ftf file for xperia m2 (d2303) and I want to flash it with flashtool. And here it is my question - .ftf is version 18.3.1.C.1.15_IT and the latest update from my POLISH operator (PLAY) is 18.3.1.C.1.13. So if I flash that with .15_IT (i think that IT means ITALY) will everything be ok? Will it work so I could use my network and everything? Nothing is rooted or unlocked (I will do it later this month).
Thanks for answers

I guess it should be fine. I have flashed versions for Spain, Croatia and France and I dont live in either of those countries. Everything worked. I think the only difference is in the apps that are packaged inside. Just go ahead and try it, if I was wrong, you can always flash another version, for Poland or some other.

Thank you for answer. I'll try and hope it works

Will be fine as long as you only download the correct ftf for your device I.e. Only D2303 I started on UK ftf then changed to Customized tw as that was the only jb rom I could find. Now back on customised UK only difference is the apps that come pre-installed
D2303 18.3.1.C.1.15 kk deodexed rooted philz touch recovery bravia engine 2 + x-reality viper audio

LTE and Mobile Data Not Working After Downgraded To KitKat

Hi
as I was saying in early posts.... I downgraded my M2 From Lollipop to KitKat because I did not like Lollipop at al... well but thats another history, so as I was saying I was Trying to Downgrade my M2 since A week ago but i couldnt do it, mainly because a could not get a ftf for my country,I Was thinking about using the Generic_LAM but everytime i Tried to downloaded from xperifirm i Had this message: The following Files are missing: fps.zip, proceed with caution...
So I decided to look aroung for another ftf I could use, so Looking around the forum I found the thread made by linuxct where he posted all the tfts for the m2 for JB,KK And Lollipop, so I downloaded the KitKat firmware he posted.... Firmware was Customized_US, I Used itto flash my Phone.... everything was fine until i Tried to send a message using mobile data and I noticed that the LTE and mobile data wasn working at all.
The LTE/4G Icon and the mobile data Icon does not appear on the notification bar and I cant send messages on whatsapp unless I use wifi.... So Im thinking about flashing my phone again using the generic Lam firmware but the problem is that i cant downloaded from xperifirm for the reasons I posted above...
So I was wondering if someone can help me out with this, if someone can provided with a link to download the latest Generic Lam KitKat ftf so I can flash my Phone, id be really grateful....
Thanks so much in advance​

Sounds like you flashed the wrong M2 model ftf.

[email protected] said:
Sounds like you flashed the wrong M2 model ftf.
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well, that is probably the reason... thats why Im looking for the generic firmware for Latin America, now I Could use The ftf of my provider, which is movistar Mexico, but that will mean going back as how I was before I flash my phone, with all the bloatware Movistar Installed on its firmware, which will mean that I will have less space on my device and that I Will Have to wait until they released the update, In case I wanted to install lollipop, Thats Why Im looking for the cleanest ftf out there I could find...
Any Idea where can I get that ftf?? Thanks​

Need firmware for my Xperia z3 (D6603)

Hi,
Please if anyone has the firmware FTF with this details, because need to downgrade from 5.1.1 to 4.4.4 since 5.1.1 has alot of issues (Camera Overheating..etc)
Device: Xperia Z3 (D6603)
Build number: 23.0.1.A.5.77
Android version: 4.4.4
Customization version: 1289-4144_R25B
Region: DE (Germany)
Branding: Telekom / T-Mobile
Also, if I use other Branding/region. for example UK instead of DE, my sim will still unlocked?
Thank you!

You can flash any D6603 ROM, your phone will stay unlocked.

robogo1982 said:
You can flash any D6603 ROM, your phone will stay unlocked.
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That's mean I can downgrade my firmware to any D6603 ROM even my currant Customization version is: 1289-4144 (Customized DE). There is not issue with sim card if I use other firmware like .77 or .93 with different customization number 1288-5031 as any example. Right?
Thank you for your help.

fchan54 said:
That's mean I can downgrade my firmware to any D6603 ROM even my currant Customization version is: 1289-4144 (Customized DE). There is not issue with sim card if I use other firmware like .77 or .93 with different customization number 1288-5031 as any example. Right?
Thank you for your help.
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That's what Robogo1982 means by any, yes.
For example my phone came with RU firmware. But I have flashed UK, German and Netherlands unbranded firmwares without a problem and SIM stays unlocked.
The only differences between them are the apps that come pre-installed

Dobsgw said:
That's what Robogo1982 means by any, yes.
For example my phone came with RU firmware. But I have flashed UK, German and Netherlands unbranded firmwares without a problem and SIM stays unlocked.
The only differences between them are the apps that come pre-installed
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Oh! Now make sense, thanks so much guys for your help. My last question, it's possible to downgrade from Marshmallow 6.0.1 to KitKat 4.4.4 directly via FlashTool, or I need to do something before that?
Thanks again!

fchan54 said:
Oh! Now make sense, thanks so much guys for your help. My last question, it's possible to downgrade from Marshmallow 6.0.1 to KitKat 4.4.4 directly via FlashTool, or I need to do something before that?
Thanks again!
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Should be fine to downgrade straight but make sure to wipe data as it won't boot with Marshmallow data on the phone.
Flash tool has an option for this youll see it. Just tick where it says wipe: apps log and user data
Obviously bear in mind this wipes everything so back up everything before hand.
You can try without wiping data but this causes a boot loop for me.
Hit thanks if we helped. Button is right under our comments

Dobsgw said:
Should be fine to downgrade straight but make sure to wipe data as it won't boot with Marshmallow data on the phone.
Flash tool has an option for this youll see it. Just tick where it says wipe: apps log and user data
Obviously bear in mind this wipes everything so back up everything before hand.
You can try without wiping data but this causes a boot loop for me.
Hit thanks if we helped. Button is right under our comments
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You Got it
Regarding: "Wipes everything so back up everything before hand."
My SIM stays unlocked and bootleoder will not changed from YES to NO. Right?
Will be able to upgrade again to LP, MM via Xperia Update or Pc Companion?
I appreciate your time and help. Thanks!

fchan54 said:
You Got it
Regarding: "Wipes everything so back up everything before hand."
My SIM stays unlocked and bootleoder will not changed from YES to NO. Right?
Will be able to upgrade again to LP, MM via Xperia Update or Pc Companion?
I appreciate your time and help. Thanks!
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So:
Even if you flash branded firmware like T-Mobile it will stay unlocked and any sim will work. So this won't change anything there don't worry.
I mean you will lose all your apps and settings etc.
Not sure about photos so copy them across to your computer just in case. You can just make a backup with PC companion.
PC companion will detect updates based on which country firmware is on your phone. If you flash Russia you will get the updates for Russian version and when they are available to Russia.
If German then updates will be German and when Germany gets them etc
Makes sense?
So best is to flash your country version and then you get updates as they become available to your country,
but you can use any country version you want and get updates when that country gets them.

Dobsgw said:
So:
Even if you flash branded firmware like T-Mobile it will stay unlocked and any sim will work. So this won't change anything there don't worry.
I mean you will lose all your apps and settings etc.
Not sure about photos so copy them across to your computer just in case. You can just make a backup with PC companion.
PC companion will detect updates based on which country firmware is on your phone. If you flash Russia you will get the updates for Russian version and when they are available to Russia.
If German then updates will be German and when Germany gets them etc
Makes sense?
So best is to flash your country version and then you get updates as they become available to your country,
but you can use any country version you want and get updates when that country gets them.
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Yup, make a lot of sense for me! Thank you so much for your clear and helpful explanation. Much appreciated

Flashing unbranded ROM

I reently became a happy owner of black XZP and i love it but there is one thing that irritates me, it came with Orange branded software. My question is, can i flash original unbranded software (when flashtool will provide this option) without loosing IMEI,DRM keys, bravia engine and such ? And where can i find this kind of software ?
Also i heard from SONY centre Poland, that even if i do this myself somehow, it will return to the branded software with next software update as the software is tied to phones IMEI...
Would be gratefull for some extended explanation on this. Thanks.

Probably not since it probably locked to the Orange. You will need to get the network unlock code first before flashing a generic firmware.

Well I know that the XZ Premiums in Australia aren't locked, my friend got one from Telstra and then uses an Optus SIM in it.
Flashing generic FW won't cause you to lose DRM keys, etc, since only unlocking the bootloader will cause that stuff to be affected.
Also, even if the phone is network locked, I don't see why generic FW would affect that - That should only impact what carrier SIM you can use on the phone.

I used newflasher to flash customized UK version on my Vodafone branded version a couple of days ago, and received update for customized UK version this morning, updated ok, no probs.

Renesco said:
I reently became a happy owner of black XZP and i love it but there is one thing that irritates me, it came with Orange branded software. My question is, can i flash original unbranded software (when flashtool will provide this option) without loosing IMEI,DRM keys, bravia engine and such ? And where can i find this kind of software ?
Also i heard from SONY centre Poland, that even if i do this myself somehow, it will return to the branded software with next software update as the software is tied to phones IMEI...
Would be gratefull for some extended explanation on this. Thanks.
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I got a happy owner too, yesterday :highfive: , Wanted to flash EU firmware but flashtool is not working, found newflasher thread but have no idea how to use it, anybody point me to the instructions? Also it would be great if somebody give me a link for download, found this https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...ewflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426/page33 but booth files contain malware https://www.virustotal.com/sr/file/...57fcac8e88f48e8ab00a1cc61c9081d8f47/analysis/

pawnstar said:
I got a happy owner too, yesterday :highfive: , Wanted to flash EU firmware but flashtool is not working, found newflasher thread but have no idea how to use it, anybody point me to the instructions? Also it would be great if somebody give me a link for download, found this https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...ewflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426/page33 but booth files contain malware https://www.virustotal.com/sr/file/...57fcac8e88f48e8ab00a1cc61c9081d8f47/analysis/
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I flashed mine two days ago on Windows 10 v1607.
I used the "old" version linked in the other thread. It is right that virus total show that there is some malware but only 2 of 64 AV product say that, I think that is a false positive.
First download your firmware with XperiFirm, pay attention on device version (single or dual sim)
Download Sony companion app and try to make a software repair (until it ask you to shutdown the phone and connect it with volume down button pressed), it will download and install Sony official flash driver (needed for flash the firmware with newflasher).
After that abort Sony software repair and download newflasher.
Go to the firmware folder extract partition.zip (this will allow new flasher to flash partition layout)
Also move away from the folder sim-lock.ta for security purpose (new flasher should have a check but bug can exist)
Copy newflasher.exe to the firmware folder
Shutdown the phone, press volume down button and plug-in the usb cable (Same instruction of Sony companion app), you should see windows driver configuration.
Wait driver configuration to finish and then run newflasher.exe as administrator
Wait until it finish (some system files flash can take minutes to flash don't worry) and check if there are errors in log.

Had problems with yellow triangle in driver but after using companion software per your instruction drivers got installed and everything went ok, flashed central eu version 1 and I'm happy now Many thanks!

Trout777 said:
I used newflasher to flash customized UK version on my Vodafone branded version a couple of days ago, and received update for customized UK version this morning, updated ok, no probs.
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im on three and want to flash to uk customised ?
got sorted guys well pleased