Not sure if this is the right place to ask this, if not just move it. TY
I have an Xperia Z3 SO-01G from Japan.
I updated it with the latest firmware from xperifirm, however, the lollipop version is only 5.02 and they don't have 5.1.1 from Docomo
When I use the generic firmware NFC doesn't work.
My question is, is it possible to use the generic firmware and just extract the NFC drivers from the docomo firmware?
I want to use the generic firmware with the latest version of lollipop with no issues regarding the drivers.
I will highly appreciate if someone could help.
Thanks a lot
Id also love to hear if this is possible. Same phone and same issue
First, to clarify, there is no 100% working method to port NFC firmware from Japanese variants to Global firmware. Sony Japan uses different method to encrypt the drivers of all Japanese model, and it can be only used by using the required firmware.
Secondly, if you want to use NFC badly, STAY WITH STOCK. There is NO USE updating the software to 5.1.1 since the stock software from those network providers is fully compatible with the devices.
If you just want to use NFC for devices to devices connection, you can port the whole NFC packages and firmware from the stock rom and flash it to the Global one (I don't have SO-01G but the SOL26 from KDDI AU, and the package is call NFC Osafu/Keitai).
And if you are not using NFC really much, you can just disable the package from root.
Note: I used to obsessed with new OSes and try to do as much as I can to port every apks from Japanese firmware to Global, but after then I realized: Tons of bugs shown in catlogs, unstable system, apps crashed a lot, overheating even when not using (with NFC-Wifi-Bluetooth disabled too, no background apps), etc...
Now I'm sticking with the stock from providers and happy with it.
Thanks N0K0m3
I'm not so much obsessed with having the latest latest software as I am about root. I'd go back to 5.0.2 (or whatever the current global) firmware if NFC still worked. I don't suppose I could flash the previous kernel on top of this ROM and everything would be honky dory.
Any more advice you have is welcomed. I'm sure I'm not the only person curious.
Thanks again
this is my work long time ago for firmware (23.1.A.62), can not guarantee 100% working with NFC driver, because I don't have condition to test.
If you like, you can flash it as flashing prerooted zip.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0EOZK8Eg5HBYjdGVVlsclNadm8
if wifi get problem, after flashing rom, flash this fix
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0EOZK8Eg5HBYjdGVVlsclNadm8
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Hi guys,
so as you are receiving Android 5.0.2 I spoke with my carrier today to find you that they are still waiting for Sony to provide the test software. This means more waiting for me. I'm thinking of updating following this manual - http://techbeasts.com/2015/03/16/update-sony-xperia-z3-compact-d5803-official-android-502-lollipop-231a0690-firmware-how-to/
Before I do it I have a few questions:
1. When I update using this method am I going to lose all the apps and setting that I'm using now?
2. If I choose sets say the german version of 5.0.2, does this mean that in the future I will receive OTA updates alongside the phones running this version out of the box?
Thanks in advace.
shtepsel said:
Hi guys,
so as you are receiving Android 5.0.2 I spoke with my carrier today to find you that they are still waiting for Sony to provide the test software. This means more waiting for me. I'm thinking of updating following this manual - http://techbeasts.com/2015/03/16/update-sony-xperia-z3-compact-d5803-official-android-502-lollipop-231a0690-firmware-how-to/
Before I do it I have a few questions:
1. When I update using this method am I going to lose all the apps and setting that I'm using now?
2. If I choose sets say the german version of 5.0.2, does this mean that in the future I will receive OTA updates alongside the phones running this version out of the box?
Thanks in advace.
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I would just point out that that thread you linked to states that it is specifically for the Z3c. That is a different device to the Z3
However, you can just flash a FTF for the Z3 found in flashtool (Or the mega collection thread) using flashtool.
You will lose all data on your phone unless you choose to not wipe data.
You will receive updates as if you had the phone with the firmware you install on it.
But you can always flash the FTF for your carrier once it comes out
Greg
Thanks Greg.
So there is a way to avoid wiping the phone when updating with flashtool ?
shtepsel said:
Thanks Greg.
So there is a way to avoid wiping the phone when updating with flashtool ?
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Untick the box that says wipe data
If you get a load of FCs after the phone boots you will have to re-flash and then wipe data
I think I got it, but I would have to read a bit more before flashing.
Thanks again
Are there any disadvantages to flashing a different version of the firmware?
For example, I'm with Three, and although they now pride themselves on their phones being unlocked, they've still put their bloody splashscreen and other bits and pieces on the provided firmware on the phone! I'd rather have the generic UK version, but just making sure there'd be no issues with that.
None for me, My phone was with ROM for Mtel ( a Bulgarian carrier)that also claims the phone is unlocked. I flashed the central Europe ROM without any issues. Even kept all the files and apps from 4.4.4
Thanks for that, I'll have a look at some of the various firmwares available and make my choice!
Hey guys
I want to follow this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-rooting-unlocking-bootloader-t3354307
But you need an old 32.0.A.6.200 which I can not find for my country (CH) so is it okay if I flash one of these ftf files:
-E6653_32.0.A.6.200_R14B_Nordic Generic_1298-7362.ftf
-E6653_32.0.A.6.200_NCB.ftf
I'm currently on MM 6.0 with a brand of my country. Phone should be unlocked since I'm using a different simcard from another carrier.
Question:
Will this somehow brick my phone or doesn't it matter?
Thank you in advance.
bump, as I want to get rid of this Sony bloatware asap
Yes you can flash any firmware but make sure it's for the same variant E6653 or whatever.
If you just want to remove bloat it would not worth the effort of rooting as you can get rid of it without root (some apps can be removed, others with "pm hide"). The upside is that you can still use official images and updates as system partition is not touched.
Is it possible to remove the NFC driver from a 7.0 Firmware ROM prior to flashing it with Flashtool?
Background:
I have the US version of the Xperia Z5c (E5803) which came stock with the 6.0 firmware (32.2.A.5.11), thus the Fingerprint scanner is disabled. Read that it could be activated by flashing the UK ROM (E5823) with Flashtool, which worked perfectly and had no issues. Now that Nougat v7.0 is available, I allowed the OTA upgrade to occur which brought the phone up to Build 32.3.A.0.376. Problem is that though everything else works fine, there was an NFC driver update that came along with it the breaks the NFC feature. If I try and activate NFC it just toggles on/off every second and is unusable. By reflashing the US version of the latest Build 32.3.A.0.376, NFC is fixed, but no more Fingerprint scanner. Reflashed the UK version and NFC breaks again.
The Ask:
Can I remove the NFC driver from the UK ROM 32.3.A.0.376 before flashing OR do I need to extract the NFC driver from the US ROM and place it into the UK ROM? If so, do I do this with Flashtool or is there another app I need?
Thnx,
Syver
ringsaker said:
Is it possible to remove the NFC driver from a 7.0 Firmware ROM prior to flashing it with Flashtool?
Background:
I have the US version of the Xperia Z5c (E5803) which came stock with the 6.0 firmware (32.2.A.5.11), thus the Fingerprint scanner is disabled. Read that it could be activated by flashing the UK ROM (E5823) with Flashtool, which worked perfectly and had no issues. Now that Nougat v7.0 is available, I allowed the OTA upgrade to occur which brought the phone up to Build 32.3.A.0.376. Problem is that though everything else works fine, there was an NFC driver update that came along with it the breaks the NFC feature. If I try and activate NFC it just toggles on/off every second and is unusable. By reflashing the US version of the latest Build 32.3.A.0.376, NFC is fixed, but no more Fingerprint scanner. Reflashed the UK version and NFC breaks again.
The Ask:
Can I remove the NFC driver from the UK ROM 32.3.A.0.376 before flashing OR do I need to extract the NFC driver from the US ROM and place it into the UK ROM? If so, do I do this with Flashtool or is there another app I need?
Thnx,
Syver
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Provided that it doesn't mess with signature verification(if any), you should be able to extract from the US firmware and put it in the UK firmware.
Sent from my SM-S903VL using Tapatalk
Droidriven said:
Provided that it doesn't mess with signature verification(if any), you should be able to extract from the US firmware and put it in the UK firmware.
Sent from my SM-S903VL using Tapatalk
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Is this done with Flashtool or another app? How do I identify the NFC driver?
Thnx,
Syver
ringsaker said:
Is this done with Flashtool or another app? How do I identify the NFC driver?
Thnx,
Syver
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Still looking for guidance on this question...
Thanks
Hi there!
Apologies if there is an existing thread that covers this topic but I was unable to find anything so I decided to create one.
I'm based in Australia and currently using an Xperia XZ F8331 that is branded by my telco, Telstra.
What I would like to know is the following:
1. Where can I find official Sony ROMs? I would like to remove all traces of the Telstra branding, software, etc. and install the same ROM as would ship on the handset if purchased directly from Sony.
2. If there is such a ROM resource available and I successfully flash my handset, will I receive future software updates via OTA notifications as soon as Sony pushes them out into the world or will I still be waiting for my carrier to test and release their own update?
3. Are there any potential downsides from removing all traces of my carrier on my handset?
Essentially, I want my handset to be identical to one purchased directly from Sony with future updates still downloadable automatically and as quickly as Sony releases them.
Many thanks in advance for the help!
mouzii said:
Hi there!
Apologies if there is an existing thread that covers this topic but I was unable to find anything so I decided to create one.
I'm based in Australia and currently using an Xperia XZ F8331 that is branded by my telco, Telstra.
What I would like to know is the following:
1. Where can I find official Sony ROMs? I would like to remove all traces of the Telstra branding, software, etc. and install the same ROM as would ship on the handset if purchased directly from Sony.
2. If there is such a ROM resource available and I successfully flash my handset, will I receive future software updates via OTA notifications as soon as Sony pushes them out into the world or will I still be waiting for my carrier to test and release their own update?
3. Are there any potential downsides from removing all traces of my carrier on my handset?
Essentially, I want my handset to be identical to one purchased directly from Sony with future updates still downloadable automatically and as quickly as Sony releases them.
Many thanks in advance for the help!
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1. You can download them in "XperiFirm" software. However, to my experience, it's best to use XperiFirm that's inside Flashtool's latest version. It will only work on latest version (0.9.23.2). You can find it at flashtool's website (here) and then you need to update to latest by replacing x10flasher.jar
2. Short answer: No. In order to flash another ROM you need to unlock your device. It's better to backup your unique DRM keys before unlocking. You will always be able to update your ROM, however OTA will never work again, unless you go back to everything stock.
3. Absolutely not. In fact it's even healthy
quera said:
2. Short answer: No. In order to flash another ROM you need to unlock your device. It's better to backup your unique DRM keys before unlocking. You will always be able to update your ROM, however OTA will never work again, unless you go back to everything stock.
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Not true for stock ROMs flashed with flashtool. You only need to unlock if you are flashing a custom ROM, or one based on stock that has been modified in some way. Flashtool can only flash completely stock ROMs in flashmode using files downloaded direct from Sony servers that are completely unmodified. Flashtool does NOT require you to unlock the device in order to do this.
Once you have flashed a FTF on flashtool you WILL still receive OTA updates.
Good evening ladies and gents,
I got a phone today from Amazon Galaxy Note 10 Plus. SM-N975F/DS.
Got it activated on AT&T which took a bit of trickery but finally got it activated.
So now I am in the process of rooting it and noticed that there are many region specific firmware (you have to use Magisk to patch the firmware (the .md5)). For example mine is N975FXXU6FUCD-MID which was difficult to find and difficult to identify. I have located this (MID) region and its Iraq. As I type this that exact firmware is downloading from SMAMOBILE. I will be flashing a custom ROM within the next few hours. I was wondering tho, since there is no USA Firmware version, will the custom ROM change the firmware thus rendering this entire post irrelevant? Does the firmware matter if the phone is activated and functioning, or is there anything else anyone would suggest? For example should I flash a firmware from perhaps Mexico since its the same continent?
I ask because as I stated above, I am downloading the N975FXXU6FUCD-MID firmware now, and I have to use Magisk to patch the firmware so I just figured I would patch the exact same firmware that is on the phone currently but should i patch a different firmware instead?
Anyway, If anyone has any insight into this I'd love to hear it. Thank you!