Hey, this is my first post and I'm inexperienced with Android tinkering so I apologize if I've broken any rules. I searched but would like clarification as Nougat has changed things.
Is there any way to enable the fingerprint reader after the Nougat OTA for the US version of the XZ F8331?
I mistakenly didn't realize Nougat had changed things and unwittingly soft bricked my XZ the other day but managed to unbrick it and really want to avoid bricking it again.
It seems that downgrading to Marshmallow via flashtool is possible? so maybe it could be possible to downgrade to the UK Marshmallow and then get the UK Nougat OTA and then get the fingerprint reader to function that way?
Any rom you use that isn't the US rom will allow fingerprint to work.
Right, but flashtool isn't compatible with Nougat yet. I just got the idea of using Emma though, will look into it more soon
Yeah, you can just flash an MM rom and update to Nougat via OTA.
EMMA will only work with devices with unlocked bootloaders.
You are correct in your first thought. Just flash a UK FTF for MM and get the OTA Nougat update.
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately the Customized UK MM FTF seems to be no longer available from XperiFirm and I haven't had any luck trying to find it elsewhere.
How much does the Market/Operator matter? Maybe a customized MM FTF from another region is better? Anything I should be worried about?
ayau26 said:
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately the Customized UK MM FTF seems to be no longer available from XperiFirm and I haven't had any luck trying to find it elsewhere.
How much does the Market/Operator matter? Maybe a customized MM FTF from another region is better? Anything I should be worried about?
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Not really. Only a bit of bloatware, everything else is about the same.
You may be able to find an older FTF from here though
Thanks again! There is a Customized UK FTF for MM on the site you linked but it can't be downloaded for free unfortunately.
ayau26 said:
Thanks again! There is a Customized UK FTF for MM on the site you linked but it can't be downloaded for free unfortunately.
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I am wondering the same - new F8331 on N OTA and enabling the fingerprint reader. Any luck on your end figuring this out?
I've been running customized NOBA in my Z5 for a while here in the US and have been very happy with it. Customized NOBA for the XZ still hasn't been updated to Nougat, so that could be an option. I don't get to unwrap my XZ until Christmas, so I've already downloaded the MM version currently on Xperifirm to re-enable my fingerprint sensor first.
I like customized NOBA because it has bloatware you can completely uninstall.
You should be able to google the central europe firmware (marshmallow) and use that. I just fixed 2 XZs yesterday after banging my head against the wall over the firmware.
Update to marshmallow using flashtool and then OTA update to nougat. Central Europe works perfectly and I get the LTE symbol (some people hated the 4G symbol even though it's the same). Finger print scanner works (both phones are US versions from Amazon).
Help me please
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You should be able to google the central europe firmware (marshmallow) and use that. I just fixed 2 XZs yesterday after banging my head against the wall over the firmware.
Update to marshmallow using flashtool and then OTA update to nougat. Central Europe works perfectly and I get the LTE symbol (some people hated the 4G symbol even though it's the same). Finger print scanner works (both phones are US versions from Amazon).
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So I just purchased one and i can't fix it using methods online. Can u help me one on one thru skype like now please, i appreciate it.
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Hi everyone
I have just purchased my first Sony phone, the Z5.
It is on Vodafone UK but has been officially unlocked. I wish to debrand and put on stock Sony android software so remove the network branding. Can someone pleas ehlpe as I have never done this before. I have just downloaded flashtool.
My second question - If I use flashtool to change to stock software, will I still receive OTA updates for future software updates rather than having to use flashtool all the time?
Thanks in advance.
Yes, with official firmware everything will be fine.
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Yes, with official firmware everything will be fine.
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Thank you for reply.
Is there a link where i can download official firmware please, I have searched here but cannot seem to find it?
Thank you
Check this guide:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
Uk ftf - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63649148
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Hi to all, sorry if I port afloat this old thread.
I have a Z5 with a MM branded firmware (TIM Italy). I already know how to debrand it flashing another compatible firmware.
My question is: is it necessary wipe all data, also if I flash another MM firmware?
By what I read, I understood that if I stay on the same major update (in this case MM) I shouldn't meet any kind of problem also if I didn't wipe all. Is it right?
Thanks to all
Hello everyone! Seems we're going to get root soon on locked bootloader in lollipop, so we can backup the TA partition before unlocking. The question is, can we downgrade from MM to LP without unlocking the bootloader?
You know how google, do you? You can, download the Firmware and flash it via Flashtool.
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You know how google, do you? You can, download the Firmware and flash it via Flashtool.
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Yes, I did google. Saw a couple of post about the Z5P, but I'm comming from motorola and they are a little bit special when it comes to downgrade, because of the bootloader. So I want to be sure because I have almost zero exprecience with sony.
Anyway, no need to be rude. Thanks!
You can downgrade with no problems bootloader locked or not as the above poster said flashtool and xperifirm is your friend. I don't have access to links atm
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You can downgrade with no problems bootloader locked or not as the above poster said flashtool and xperifirm is your friend. I don't have access to links atm
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No problem, thanks, I got that tools.. alredy used them to flash marshmallow :good:
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No problem, thanks, I got that tools.. alredy used them to flash marshmallow :good:
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Glad you're sorted enjoy ??
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I'm new to this forum so please forgive me. When I bought my Z5 from Vodafone UK, it was running Lollipop 5.1.1 and ran all the apps I wanted flawlessly. Since the update to Marshmallow, ACR and NetVu ObserVer now do not, the developer of ACR cannot work around this so I need to back date the firmware. I have downloaded XperiFirm and Flashtool but can only find 32.0.A.6.200 for EE. I would have preferred the stock Vodafone firmware, but will the EE one do?
any firmware will do as long as those apps work. some branded firmwares have differnt splash screens. thats pretty much the only difference
Thanks for your reply, I'm not bothered about any splash screen but something I noticed is a file named simlock. As EE lock their phones to their network only I take it this file needs omitting?
Regards, John.
Hi Guys,
I am back on the Android bandwagon after a good 5-6 years of break and starting the journey with an unlocked Xperia Z3. I have not looked into flashing custom ROMs as I have just bought the device and don't really have time these days to go mental with modding and changing things around.
A quick Google search revealed that the latest official Android version for my specific model - D6603 is Android 6.0.1. However, my phone is on 5.1.1 currently and if I try to look for update, it says I have already got the latest version. I am in the UK and I thought that the global roll out was at the end of April. Any idea why the update is not available for me?!
As of now the only uk z3's to have 6.0.1 are 3 Uk, Virgin mobile uk, Vodafone Uk. U can how ever manually flash an official stock rom of 6.0.1.
Either download Flashtool or Xperifirm. Also a useful way to check for the latest firmware releases for the UK.
I flashed a U.S custom rom, Prerooted. Works fine
It takes time to get OTA update, but you can upgrade manually. Try using xperia companion on PC and check for an update. If it doesn't work then you can use Flashtool. Just google for it. Latest MM build for D6603 is 23.5.A.0.570.
Btw, this should be in Q&A section.
Thanks a lot guys... It feels alien to come back to all flashing and modding. I will try to pick up asap. Cheers
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As of now the only uk z3's to have 6.0.1 are 3 Uk, Virgin mobile uk, Vodafone Uk. U can how ever manually flash an official stock rom of 6.0.1.
Either download Flashtool or Xperifirm. Also a useful way to check for the latest firmware releases for the UK.
I flashed a U.S custom rom, Prerooted. Works fine
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I would think the unlocked version get updates earlier than the carrier versions. Oh well... I guess manual update it is then. Do you see any difference with Marshmallow over Lollipop?
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It takes time to get OTA update, but you can upgrade manually. Try using xperia companion on PC and check for an update. If it doesn't work then you can use Flashtool. Just google for it. Latest MM build for D6603 is 23.5.A.0.570.
Btw, this should be in Q&A section.
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Ok I understand. Have you got any idea of the expected date?
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Ok I understand. Have you got any idea of the expected date?
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Well, each region gets the update different time, It can be that some regions aren't willing to push the update. No one knows when. But with manual update with flashtool you can install another region's firmware. There is no big differences between them.
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I would think the unlocked version get updates earlier than the carrier versions. Oh well... I guess manual update it is then. Do you see any difference with Marshmallow over Lollipop?
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My personal experience with MM is a good one, The new Ui seems to be smooth and fluid, battery optimization ( in my case ) seems far better than LP. And the new additions all be it only a few have made the z3 feel fresh and new. MM has been long awaited but in my humble opinion very much worth it. Although a feature i was looking forward to seeing was passed over by Sony, Adoptable storage. A shame but not a deal breaker.
But if you are interested in such things it is available in the Android N Preview, which is available to all 6603 users via Xperia companion.
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Well, each region gets the update different time, It can be that some regions aren't willing to push the update. No one knows when. But with manual update with flashtool you can install another region's firmware. There is no big differences between them.
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Only real difference is the bloat wear and the LTE/4G icon for data.
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My personal experience with MM is a good one, The new Ui seems to be smooth and fluid, battery optimization ( in my case ) seems far better than LP. And the new additions all be it only a few have made the z3 feel fresh and new. MM has been long awaited but in my humble opinion very much worth it. Although a feature i was looking forward to seeing was passed over by Sony, Adoptable storage. A shame but not a deal breaker.
But if you are interested in such things it is available in the Android N Preview, which is available to all 6603 users via Xperia companion.
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Only real difference is the bloat wear and the LTE/4G icon for data.
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Nojus33 said:
Well, each region gets the update different time, It can be that some regions aren't willing to push the update. No one knows when. But with manual update with flashtool you can install another region's firmware. There is no big differences between them.
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Ah cheers mate. Flash tool it is then.
Bigfudge1980 said:
My personal experience with MM is a good one, The new Ui seems to be smooth and fluid, battery optimization ( in my case ) seems far better than LP. And the new additions all be it only a few have made the z3 feel fresh and new. MM has been long awaited but in my humble opinion very much worth it. Although a feature i was looking forward to seeing was passed over by Sony, Adoptable storage. A shame but not a deal breaker.
But if you are interested in such things it is available in the Android N Preview, which is available to all 6603 users via Xperia companion.
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Only real difference is the bloat wear and the LTE/4G icon for data.
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Ah. Cheers buddy. I'm planning to take the plunge today.
Can someone recommend a solid file manager for me?! Trying to see what is out there but getting confused with all the choices.
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I tried to find something form google but didn't find it. Can anyone give me a link of official UK firmware for XZ? Thanks.
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I really not understand why SONY US want to disable fingerprint scanner in US firmware.
Hi there!
You can use Xperifirm to get different firmwares for all Xperia devices including the XZ. Once you have downloaded the UK firmware flash it with flashtool.
xiaogao409 said:
I tried to find something form google but didn't find it. Can anyone give me a link of official UK firmware for XZ? Thanks.
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I really not understand why SONY US want to disable fingerprint scanner in US firmware.
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It's copyright.
Another company in the USA holds the patent to the side mounted fingerprint reader, or something like that.
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Hi there!
You can use Xperifirm to get different firmwares for all Xperia devices including the XZ. Once you have downloaded the UK firmware flash it with flashtool.
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Thank you, I have flashed my XZ with UK firmware and enabled fingerprint scanner.
I spent a lot of time trying to figure out whether these firmware are official version before my friend told me these are all from SONY server.
I understand that the US variant will not have fingerprint sensor, but does it have the underlying hardware that we can activate via flashing official UK tools/Rom? It was possible with the XZ, so just wondering. Thank you.
Yes, just flash non-us fw and it works again.
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Yes, just flash non-us fw and it works again.
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I am new to Sony's phone. this phone I am getting is for my Chinese girlfriend and would like to flash the China firmware onto the US Variant for her. Can you give me the steps how to flash a different firmware
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I am new to Sony's phone. this phone I am getting is for my Chinese girlfriend and would like to flash the China firmware onto the US Variant for her. Can you give me the steps how to flash a different firmware
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Note that Chinese Mainland (CN) FW doesn't have Google Framework, you may try HK or TW version.
The flash tool for XZP is still on developing, keep an eye on https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...gress-newflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426
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Note that Chinese Mainland (CN) FW doesn't have Google Framework, you may try HK or TW version.
The flash tool for XZP is still on developing, keep an eye on https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...gress-newflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426
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Ok, that makes sense, but she won't be able to access google from mainland China without using VPN access. I'll use the HK version instead, since when comes here next year from Shanghai she'll be able to access google. Will the US firmware have the Chinese language on it, thats what I am really worried about.
Help please
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Yes, just flash non-us fw and it works again.
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Can you please help me or share a link to where it explains how to flash the proper firmware? I have an xz premium, and I understand your saying the xz flashable firmware will work? It would be nice if I could get the fingerprint sensor working tho. Thanks for your help.
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Can you please help me or share a link to where it explains how to flash the proper firmware? I have an xz premium, and I understand your saying the xz flashable firmware will work? It would be nice if I could get the fingerprint sensor working tho. Thanks for your help.
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All you have to do is download fw via flashtool, download this, drop the files inside the zip into the fw folder, connect your phone in flashmode and start newflash.exe, it will then flash.
I think that the hardware is there. It's just disabled for patent issues in the US.