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[Q] in need of dire help. please read

OK so I have the z3. Cool phone I might add. I use my hotspot A lot but after upgrading to 5.0.2 foolishly. I cannot use my data connection externally. Is there a a way to downgrade to 4.4.4 or b. A way to upgrade to a later version of android where this big may be fixed. I really need the hotspot to work as its my life line. I'd like to keep it stock for now if possible too. Thanks Guys

benjy105 said:
OK so I have the z3. Cool phone I might add. I use my hotspot A lot but after upgrading to 5.0.2 foolishly. I cannot use my data connection externally. Is there a a way to downgrade to 4.4.4 or b. A way to upgrade to a later version of android where this big may be fixed. I really need the hotspot to work as its my life line. I'd like to keep it stock for now if possible too. Thanks Guys
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(I think you meant "in dire need of help" unless you're specifically looking for low quality answers )
Downgrade using xperifirm to get the rom, and flashtool to install it, using this guide (note: you'll have to choose a different rom to the one mentioned in that guide):
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/

OK that's great. What is xperifirm in regards to.the importance of getting the room. I have downloaded 4.4.4 from.another source before I started this thread. Will I not be able to.use thaT? What I mean is is it significant to the process??

benjy105 said:
OK that's great. What is xperifirm in regards to.the importance of getting the room. I have downloaded 4.4.4 from.another source before I started this thread. Will I not be able to.use thaT? What I mean is is it significant to the process??
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No, nothing special about xperifirm; It's just the only place i've ever got a rom from so i know it's legit. as long as flashtool likes your 4.4.4 it should be fine.

So I've coklme across a new problem. When installing the flash program I tried the windows key and r and typed in the stuff needed but I'm not getting what it says on the instructions. Therefor unable to install allbthe drivers. Running Windows 8.1.
I'm lost nnow. Could it be zipped with the drivers pre installed?

benjy105 said:
So I've coklme across a new problem. When installing the flash program I tried the windows key and r and typed in the stuff needed but I'm not getting what it says on the instructions. Therefor unable to install allbthe drivers. Running Windows 8.1.
I'm lost nnow. Could it be zipped with the drivers pre installed?
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Probably need to put a little more detail about what you expect to happen and what's actually happening. (I used windows 7 and it installed without problem, but I think I read that windows 8 required a little more love to get the drivers installed. )

Webern said:
Probably need to put a little more detail about what you expect to happen and what's actually happening. (I used windows 7 and it installed without problem, but I think I read that windows 8 required a little more love to get the drivers installed. )
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First off it wouldn't download and install all the drivers. So I installed the Sony companion and then when I went to flash the tft file it said unable to extract.ini or such. May just be a bad roM. I'm not at the computer now but I'll try again tomorrow

benjy105 said:
First off it wouldn't download and install all the drivers. So I installed the Sony companion and then when I went to flash the tft file it said unable to extract.ini or such. May just be a bad roM. I'm not at the computer now but I'll try again tomorrow
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You have installed the wrong program, Install flashtool from flashtool.net and flash the FTF (not tft) using that
The sony flashtool only works on unlocked bootloader phones, but the original developed here on XDA is far better and works on locked bootloaders as well.

It was an ftf file it just blooming autocorrected. Right I'm going to try again and I'll take shots too

Rooting sony xperia z3 D6633 -need explanation

Hi guys. I am new to the android world and want to try rooting my Sony Xperia Z3. I am on Android version lollipop 5.1.1 and my build number is 23.4.A.1.232. I am really confused how to root without loosing my phone functions and what is the meaning of stock firmware. What is the step-by-step to install custom recovery. My phone have a locked bootloader but can be unlocked. Please I really need explanation how to understand the process in details. Thanks for your help

Hi and welcome to the Android world.
I know that this whole new stuff can be quite overwhelming but starting to mess around with root and recovery
without knowing the terminology can lead to bad situations (bricked devices etc.). I suggest to read into this
topic and have found a few good starting points for you:
Android ABC on XDA
This is a thread of commonly used terms in the Android Developer / Customization world.
XDA Glossar
Most acronyms as well as some explanations on terms. Just search (it's like wikipedia).
External link (trendblog) Guide on Rooting with explanations
Android Central Dictionary
One thing I didnt see while looking into these sites was the explanation of "Stock".
Stock in general just means it's factory state. Stock firmware is the firmware on your device
installed by the manufacturer (which is often modified by the network provider with apps a.k.a. "bloatware").
I know it may be a little bit too much for a new member but if you know the basics of Android
you will have a way easier time with rooting etc. and even if something goes wrong you will know how to handle such situations.
Hope you have a good time in the community. :good:

Thanks

Hi again. After reading from many sources can someone help me and tell me the best way to make a full back up for Sony Xperia Z3 D6633 dual. I know there is many ways but I want to know the way that works on my device.

I mean before rooting or customizing the device

use wondershare mobilego app in windows to backup ur phone
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For data or system-wise?
You can just transfer all the data you want via usb, system can be recovered by Sony companion tool
Also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3017056

Hi again. Will someone guide me how to backup my system before rooting. Wondershare and Sony companion backup data but not the system.

Kanerivioli said:
Hi again. Will someone guide me how to backup my system before rooting. Wondershare and Sony companion backup data but not the system.
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You cannot back up the system before rooting as you do not have access to the system partition as you do not have root.
However, there are multiple ways of restoring the stock system, one is just to flash a FTF in flashtool, the other is to force a software repair using PCCOmpanion.
Basically, there is no need to do a system backup before rooting, (IMO not even a data one as rooting will not touch data partition)
To be safe, just ensure you have all your precious photos and music etc on your SD card or another place, but I have never done a backup before rooting...

Could you please tell me what is IMO

Kanerivioli said:
Could you please tell me what is IMO
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In my opinion....

Yes just want to know it stands for what

Kanerivioli said:
Yes just want to know it stands for what
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Lol, its stands for 'In My Opinion' (IMO)

Oh really. Hahaha

Can you tell me how to get ftf for my phone. Is sony provides a system image on there website or there is another way I can get stock images.

Kanerivioli said:
Can you tell me how to get ftf for my phone. Is sony provides a system image on there website or there is another way I can get stock images.
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4th time.
Download flashtool and use that to download a stock FTF and then use flashtool to flash it to your phone.
flashtool.net

Any steps I should follow while using flashtool. Any videos or steps kind of information you can guide me too. I know you may done that before but I am trying this for the first time and I want to avoid mistakes or wrong steps

Kanerivioli said:
Any steps I should follow while using flashtool. Any videos or steps kind of information you can guide me too. I know you may done that before but I am trying this for the first time and I want to avoid mistakes or wrong steps
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There are literally hundreds of threads on how to use flashtool, here are a few links to help you
Xperia Z3 General
[FTF] Stock Firmware for Xperia Z3 D6602, D6603, D6606, D6653, D6616 Mega Collection
Sony Cross-Device General
[TOOL] XperiFirm ~ Xperia Firmware Downloader [v4.8.2]
[TOOL] [UPDATE 04/09/2015] Flashtool version 0.9.19.10 - Windows / Linux / Mac

Thanks alot

Thanks

[WARN] About Flashtools 0.9.19.10 and the FSC scripts...

I've seen lots of complains about new Flashtools versions, regarding FSC scripts and various kind of bricks that make the RIL break without any apparent reason, so I've decided to explain it. I'm the author of the FSC script for the M2, and I sent it to Androxyde so that he included it in the latest compilations of Flashtools some months ago. I'm going to explain as short as I can what it does:
A FSC script is a Flashing Template used by the 0.9.19 flashtools engine, which is actually designated to flash Xperias of seventh and eighth generation, this means, Z3+ (Z4) and newer. This happens because of some modifications to the S1 protocol made by Sony, starting in those devices. Provided that, to use the new flashing engine, I saw myself in the need of creating one for our devices. You can find it in C:\Users\<Your-User>\.flashTool\devices\D230X\default.fsc. This script comes pre-installed from Flashtools 0.9.19.8. If you open it, you can see it's actually a series of steps, predefined, like opening TA partition 2, set flashing status, closing it, etc.
The problem here is that, this script was created from a USB Log generated by using Emma to flash a 18.3.1.C.1.17 firmware, which means this script is for KitKat, not Lollipop.
This means that, for example, the upload of the sin images is not done in the same exact order as it was intended to be (instead of uploading first the TAs, it uploads the dbi and appsboot, etc), and, as in KitKat there was no Apps_log, Flashtools will skip it flash even though you told it to flash the sin, and lastly, in case it messes up something, it makes a backup of your TA state before starting to flash, and then restore it back when all flashes finishes.
Being that said, I personally consider that using a KitKat FSC to flash a Lollipop FTF is, at least, DANGEROUS. So, I'd definetly recommend you to delete it if you don't plan to use it, or be really careful and click always on NO when the program prompts if we want to use it.
TL;DR: Go to C:\Users\<Your-User>\.flashTool\devices\D230X\ and delete the default.fsc to avoid any brick / compatibility conflict.

Lucky, I had never had bootloop after flashing Stock ROM, sir. I always click YES, because i dont know about FSC script. Hmm during this time I have chosen wrong choice. Nice info, sir.

Glad i hardly updated flashtool, and have the 0.9.19.0 version

linuxct said:
You can find it in C:\Users\<Your-User>\.flashTool\devices\D230X\script.fsc.
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You refer to a script.fsc file but in my case there is a default.fsc file, is this the same script?
If I understand correctly this script can only be used safely to flash a KK FTF and in all other cases it is dangerous to use?

BlackSheepToo said:
You refer to a script.fsc file but in my case there is a default.fsc file, is this the same script?
If I understand correctly this script can only be used safely to flash a KK FTF and in all other cases it is dangerous to use?
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I think that is the script, as I deleted that before flashing and everything went well with no script popups.

BlackSheepToo said:
You refer to a script.fsc file but in my case there is a default.fsc file, is this the same script?
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Yeah, I'm sorry for the confusion. I deleted it some months ago when I noticed something was going wrong, and it wasn't until the day I wrote that post when I realized what was actually going on here.
BlackSheepToo said:
If I understand correctly this script can only be used safely to flash a KK FTF and in all other cases it is dangerous to use?
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Correct. If you want to flash 18.3.1.C.1.17 you can use it. If you use it in Lollipop, you'll be in risk of a brick.
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I'm almost back on business guys, my last exam is on friday :victory:. I'll try to solve some of your requests today, and the ones I can't attend will be solved right when I finally finish, hopefully.

Is it saver to use the M2 script when flashing a KK FTF or does FlashTool also backup and restore the TA state by default?
Btw succes with you exam! :good:

BlackSheepToo said:
Is it saver to use the M2 script when flashing a KK FTF or does FlashTool also backup and restore the TA state by default?
Btw succes with you exam! :good:
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I've no idea since I didn't try that, but I guess it'll make the backups anyway
And thanks!

So in other words do NOT upgrade from 0.9.18.6 as I always suggested. That guy took a great tool and made a bricking mess.

Miche1asso said:
So in other words do NOT upgrade from 0.9.18.6 as I always suggested. That guy took a great tool and made a bricking mess.
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That's OK till you get a 2015 or newer device then you have to use the latest version of flashtool. I'm still on 9.18.6 myself it works flawlessly. Till I get my shiny new Xperia upgrade in July then I'll have to update to the latest version providing whatever device I get is listed as compatible with it.

[email protected] said:
That's OK till you get a 2015 or newer device then you have to use the latest version of flashtool. I'm still on 9.18.6 myself it works flawlessly. Till I get my shiny new Xperia upgrade in July then I'll have to update to the latest version providing whatever device I get is listed as compatible with it.
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Sure, I meant when using it with the Xperia M2. But I am not looking forward to use Flashtool with newer devices. Tools like that should be monkey proof.

aidy.lucas said:
That's OK till you get a 2015 or newer device then you have to use the latest version of flashtool. I'm still on 9.18.6 myself it works flawlessly. Till I get my shiny new Xperia upgrade in July then I'll have to update to the latest version providing whatever device I get is listed as compatible with it.
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Hi everybody including @aidy.lucas, I'm trying to get Z5 style by following linuxct's Tutorial.
Please guide me which FlashTool version is appropriate for me lest I brick my phone and, where to get it.
I'm on Stock Rom on latest 5.1.1 Lollipop built 18.6.A.0.182.
I have Locked Bootloader.
I'm rooted.

The Unborn said:
Hi everybody including @aidy.lucas, I'm trying to get Z5 style by following linuxct's Tutorial.
Please guide me which FlashTool version is appropriate for me lest I brick my phone and, where to get it.
I'm on Stock Rom on latest 5.1.1 Lollipop built 18.6.A.0.182.
I have Locked Bootloader.
I'm rooted.
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I think that the latest version of Flashtool works ok, but if you want to be safe use 0.9.18.6 version it's in Flashtool download page or just Google it
Good Luck!
Sent from my XPERIA M2

Thx for the warning.
Regards!
Enviado desde mi Xperia M2 Aqua usando Tapatalk

@linuxct so this mean old flashtool without that FSC things and newer device is not compatible? We can't flash newer devices without fsc? Are you guys sure its changes in s1 protocol? Or maybe changes is only in newer jars from sony? I have some old unfinished works when I made xflasher in pure C and which depends on libusb instead of the gordongate, maybe somebody try to see if it will work without fsc?
@Androxyde?

munjeni said:
@linuxct so this mean old flashtool without that FSC things and newer device is not compatible? We can't flash newer devices without fsc?
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Yep, it's not possible, but Flashtool comes bundled with most of them already (check them here)..
So, Androxyde's approach to this was, at first instance using the new behaviour of always requesting the FSC to flash the device (using the second version of the flash engine), starting from Flashtool 0.19.0 until 0.19.something (can't recall right now). In between those two versions, it was when I created the FSC script, and sent it to Androxyde so he could add it to Flashtools, and so Xperia M2 users could use future versions of Flashtools... But, starting from that version I can't recall, it had the two behaviours, when a FSC was found, it asked the user whether to use it or not, using then the old flashing engine.
munjeni said:
Are you guys sure its changes in s1 protocol? Or maybe changes is only in newer jars from sony? I have some old unfinished works when I made xflasher in pure C and which depends on libusb instead of the gordongate, maybe somebody try to see if it will work without fsc?
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I remember when all this madness started Androxyde mentioned S1 protocol somewhere, but don't quote me on that please, it was quite a long time ago, and atm I'm not sure anymore where he mentioned it
I'd personally try your approach, but I don't own any Xperia devices anymore, sadly...

I am still on old xperia z1c and have no idea whats going on, found fsc word today Will be great if somebody provide changes to s1 protocol (if there is realy any changes), probably there is loader.sin changes probably? Thats realy shame if so ny decided to change a way for well known and well used flashtool old flashing behavior

linuxct said:
Yep, it's not possible, but Flashtool comes bundled with most of them already (check them here)..
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But whats going on when there is no fsc? Is there any error? Interrupt? Please more details

munjeni said:
But whats going on when there is no fsc? Is there any error? Interrupt? Please more details
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If there's no FSC and the Xperia is an old gen device, it'll just flash the device using the old flashing engine, which is the case of the Xperia M2.
If it's a new gen device, which requires using the second version of the flashing engine, it'll most likely fail, requesting it most likely.
From what I remember, when you connect the device in flash mode it reads the device info. Probably, that's where it checks if it's a new or old gen device, but, I'm not sure...

fsc things
Hi all
FSC is just a feature of my own. Nothing to see with S1 protocol.
If ever you open a .fsc file, you will see it is nothing more than a set of instructions which drive the flash session.
How to generate an accurate fsc ? do a device repair using Xperia Companion while doing a USB traffic capture using SImple USB Logger (Windows only). The capture logfile can then be parsed by Flashtool to generate the fsc file. For Flashtool to be able to guess sin file names, flashed sin file used by Xperia Companion have to be accessible to the usb log parser process so that a header comparison is done to guess file name.
Why I used fsc approach : it is the best way to flash the exact same way as Xperia companion does (file and ta flash order, some specific setloader commands too)
How is fsc searched : first it searches in FLASHTOOLDATA/mydevices then in FLASHTOOLDATA/devices
Because devices folder is a git repo synced with github at each flashtool startup, any modification in devices folder will be erased so I created a mydevices folder for local customizations. items in mydevices will always have the priority over devices folder.
For the search mechanism in 0.23.1.0 :
example for F8331 39.2.A.0.374 firmware :
first search for mydevices/F83XX/F8331_39.2.A.0.374.fsc
then for mydevices/F83XX/39.2.A.0.374.fsc
then for mydevices/F83XX/39.2.A.0.fsc
then for mydevices/F83XX/39.2.A.fsc
then for mydevices/F83XX/39.2.fsc
then for mydevices/F83XX/39.fsc
if nothing found in mydevices then it does the same search in devices/F83XX/
so if the fsc is the same for all 39.2.XXX.XXX.XXX firmwares, 39.2.fsc can match
FSC can be included into ftf at ftf creation. In such case, the bundled fsc (considered as trusted) will be used without asking anything to the user (the recomended way according to me)

Is this correct upgrade for my Honor 6 Plus

Hi, can somebody give me a little help updating my Huawei Honor 6 Plus. I really cannot afford to brick this phone but as it stands it is not much good to me as I need a phone for when I am delivery driving. If I cannot fix this I will have to sell it and lose lots of money :crying:
Reason for upgrade: Google App or any voice assist will not work.
Details:
Model: PE-TL10
Android 4.4.2
Emui: EMUI 3.0
Software Version: PE TL10V100R001CHNC00B260
Custom Version: CUSTCHNC00D260
What I have found out about updating this phone:
On a German forum I found somebody with what looks like the same phone as me, they were given this advice and link…..and it worked for them.
“You have a Chinese version, the H6 + for this is not suitable, the above-mentioned firmware.
For the Chinese version the update but is already available. See here” http://emuirom123.dbankcloud.com/PE_EMUI3.1_Android5.1_5.10.1.zip?rid=1766
I have a few questions:
Is this the correct upgrade for my phone?
This download is very unstable and keeps crashing, is there a better place to download.
Is there a newer download as this download was posted on 20/10/15.
Will this upgrade mess up any UK settings like unlocked, imei, language?
Many thanks for any help

I managed to download the file, it extracts ok. I have uploaded it to Google drive just in case somebody else needs it or would like to check it is the correct update for my phone.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gDrpSTs-gtREJRWHdjNnJUZTQ/view?usp=sharing

shaney1466 said:
I managed to download the file, it extracts ok. I have uploaded it to Google drive just in case somebody else needs it or would like to check it is the correct update for my phone.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gDrpSTs-gtREJRWHdjNnJUZTQ/view?usp=sharing
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i've too b260 i wanna upgrade my phone to leave china version is it worked for you ?

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Bayardo said:
i've too b260 i wanna upgrade my phone to leave china version is it worked for you ?
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I am just testing out a different update, will let you know once i have tested.
Can i ask you is your Google App working... ok google?

shaney1466 said:
I am just testing out a different update, will let you know once i have tested.
Can i ask you is your Google App working... ok google?
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i installed your uploaded rom , but it made broken on my phone ? :crying: :crying: WTF why ? Why you didn't update right file ?

Bayardo said:
i installed your uploaded rom , but it made broken on my phone ? :crying: :crying: WTF why ? Why you didn't update right file ?
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You should have read my post first! "I am just testing out a different update, will let you know once i have tested"
I ended up loading this file https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gDrpSTs-gtU3Z6OTNWeDh1Y1U/view?usp=sharing
and it is working on my phone. I have found one bug so far that i have not managed to fix.

shaney1466 said:
You should have read my post first! "I am just testing out a different update, will let you know once i have tested"
I ended up loading this file https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gDrpSTs-gtU3Z6OTNWeDh1Y1U/view?usp=sharing
and it is working on my phone. I have found one bug so far that i have not managed to fix.
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I am having the same china set and trying to move away from it.. no need to unlock bootloader for this? pls share link to download

I also have the Chinese version of PE-TL10. After a while, I was a bit annoyed because of all the Chinese apps... So, I tried several updates from the SD-card, which failed because they where not for this Chinese version. However, the phone always restarted and was fully usable, but not updated. So , I found this site: http://emui.huawei.com/cn/plugin.php?id=hwdownload&mod=detail&mid=125
I updated to a version B351 last year, and suddenly HiCloud worked. Yesterday, I updated to the version you can find in the provided link. Now it works even better with Lollipop, and with some new functions too. Batterytime was worse with the 351, and seems much better with this last version, named 5.1.6.1.1. I think this is a final version, the B351 was beta. Just put in the DLOAD folder on your SD card.
I recently came home from a holiday in the Philippines, and it worked like a charm with 2 SIM cards. BEar in mind that most chinese downloads are slow... I can not guarantee that the file in the link will update from your version, as I first installed a beta(351). If you feel safer, search for the B351 version, and install this first. However, when using local update, my phone has never bricked the 4-5 times I used the wrong update file. The phone is branded China, so it seems only Chinese updates work.
Hope this helps..

Roarc3 said:
I also have the Chinese version of PE-TL10. After a while, I was a bit annoyed because of all the Chinese apps... So, I tried several updates from the SD-card, which failed because they where not for this Chinese version. However, the phone always restarted and was fully usable, but not updated. So , I found this site: http://emui.huawei.com/cn/plugin.php?id=hwdownload&mod=detail&mid=125
I updated to a version B351 last year, and suddenly HiCloud worked. Yesterday, I updated to the version you can find in the provided link. Now it works even better with Lollipop, and with some new functions too. Batterytime was worse with the 351, and seems much better with this last version, named 5.1.6.1.1. I think this is a final version, the B351 was beta. Just put in the DLOAD folder on your SD card.
I recently came home from a holiday in the Philippines, and it worked like a charm with 2 SIM cards. BEar in mind that most chinese downloads are slow... I can not guarantee that the file in the link will update from your version, as I first installed a beta(351). If you feel safer, search for the B351 version, and install this first. However, when using local update, my phone has never bricked the 4-5 times I used the wrong update file. The phone is branded China, so it seems only Chinese updates work.
Hope this helps..
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Same for me China variant.
If you are on the stable (out of the box) firmware you will only get 4.4.x.
I flashed the developer Rom was L5 and it got updated OTA to M6. Seems find except for some notifications bug as it was not a clean upgrade. I'm trying to fix the issue..

How can I root my flashed Sony Xperia XZ Premium ?

Hello everybody,
As you can see in the title I am searching to know how i can root my Sony Xperia XZ Premium G8141 47.1.A.12.34, that I have flashed thanks to this thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz...shtool-0-9-t3736217/post75276892#post75276892
After Flashing the photo camera doesn't take pictures anymore (take green photos but video works) but I know that this is a DRM problem. I find a tutorial on XDAdevelopers that tell you how to root and fix the DRM on a Sony Xperia XZ Premium : https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz...hack-mod-sony-xperia-xz-premium-twrp-t3695171
I Checked first if my Sony was compatible with this tutorial, read everything before doing stupid things and all seams to be ok. I downloaded the XperiFix, installed it and put my device on fast boot mode before I launched the program. But after the rooting process, when my device was rebooted, the camera problem was still present and my device wasn't rooted too.
So I want to know if anyone have the same problem or know how to fix that or have an alternative solution. Is it the flash tool that I used that isn't compatible with the Xperifix software or something else ?

MashNuke said:
Hello everybody,
As you can see in the title I am searching to know how i can root my Sony Xperia XZ Premium G8141 47.1.A.12.34, that I have flashed thanks to this thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz...shtool-0-9-t3736217/post75276892#post75276892
After Flashing the photo camera doesn't take pictures anymore (take green photos but video works) but I know that this is a DRM problem. I find a tutorial on XDAdevelopers that tell you how to root and fix the DRM on a Sony Xperia XZ Premium : https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz...hack-mod-sony-xperia-xz-premium-twrp-t3695171
I Checked first if my Sony was compatible with this tutorial, read everything before doing stupid things and all seams to be ok. I downloaded the XperiFix, installed it and put my device on fast boot mode before I launched the program. But after the rooting process, when my device was rebooted, the camera problem was still present and my device wasn't rooted too.
So I want to know if anyone have the same problem or know how to fix that or have an alternative solution. Is it the flash tool that I used that isn't compatible with the Xperifix software or something else ?
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Well you unlocked your bootloader.
unlocking the bootloader will erase the TA partition which includes camera features (DRM), and now they are deleted along with whats left in TA partition.
now you can not go back to a natural device.
good news is if you follow the procedure properly on this link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz...hack-mod-sony-xperia-xz-premium-twrp-t3695171
(2. Use XperiFIX to get what you want)
then you should get your DRM fix patch, read the thread carefully, youre gonna have to do it all over again as you lost TA partition which you can never get back now.
So go do procedure 1 + 2 carefully, you will get it fixed and you will also have a rooted phone
if its not working try to flash a previous version FW that supports xperifix im not sure the one you have is supported but most likely it is, then redo the process in the thread and see if it works out.
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madshark2009 said:
Well you unlocked your bootloader.
unlocking the bootloader will erase the TA partition which includes camera features (DRM), and now they are deleted along with whats left in TA partition.
now you can not go back to a natural device.
good news is if you follow the procedure properly on this link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz...hack-mod-sony-xperia-xz-premium-twrp-t3695171
(2. Use XperiFIX to get what you want)
then you should get your DRM fix patch, read the thread carefully, youre gonna have to do it all over again as you lost TA partition which you can never get back now.
So go do procedure 1 + 2 carefully, you will get it fixed and you will also have a rooted phone
if its not working try to flash a previous version FW that supports xperifix im not sure the one you have is supported but most likely it is, then redo the process in the thread and see if it works out.
hit the thanks if I was a help
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Thanks for the help and for the very quick reply !
I'll try too flash a older version firmware for my device, but I didn't find links to download the right version for my actual firmware (G8141 47.1.A.12.34), so I want to no if it's a problem to take an other version (as exemple G8141 47.1.A.12.34 from XperiFirm) and flash it to my device ?

MashNuke said:
Thanks for the help and for the very quick reply !
I'll try too flash a older version firmware for my device, but I didn't find links to download the right version for my actual firmware (G8141 47.1.A.12.34), so I want to no if it's a problem to take an other version (as exemple G8141 47.1.A.12.34 from XperiFirm) and flash it to my device ?
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i rechecked and i think the xperifix should work on any firmware so try it out
if you are unlocked just download the xperifix on that link and just run it as instructed and it should work
also check if you followed correctly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=XeYlIHnSuOM
also check if you installed the firmware that suits your device G1841/G1842 they are 2 different things
flash whats suited.
if that didnt work, you can download the firmware in the video using xperifirm and do the procedure again.
and to answer your question, i dont really understand you already have 47.1.A.12.34 why would you want to install it again? im not getting the question...