Hey there,
I own a Sony Xperia Z3 D6653 (1288-4394 variant), and it looks like Sony forgot to release the 23.5.A.1.291 firmware update for this variant, which is kind of a bummer since they don't answer my emails.
My phone isn't rooted, and I was wondering if there's a way I can update my firmware without wiping my phone clean.
Thanks!
I own a D6605 with that firmware through OTA update.
Have you searched/selected the correct model at the Sony Support site?
I would recommend to look for it, and maybe specify my model number, and download it yourself.
At the supportsite theres also a tool which has to option to install this update (flash) without wiping your phone. Search this forum for details, as i'm writing this down from memory. They used this method on Z(1) and Z2 before.
desheh said:
Hey there,
I own a Sony Xperia Z3 D6653 (1288-4394 variant), and it looks like Sony forgot to release the 23.5.A.1.291 firmware update for this variant, which is kind of a bummer since they don't answer my emails.
My phone isn't rooted, and I was wondering if there's a way I can update my firmware without wiping my phone clean.
Thanks!
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What's so special about that TW build? Bands?
Any of the other .291 don't match: https://xpericheck.com/device/D6653 ?
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It seems that Xperia E3 LTE is advancing slowly to bring big updates, because 18.4.c.2.14 looks like Android 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 Kitkat but im not sure. So, i am inviting you (D2203/06/43) owners to test the canadian rom available via XperiFirm.
Also, firmware 18.4.C.2.14 is certified in ptcrb and is granted for D2203/06/43 series only
http://techchomps.com/ptcrb-certify-18-4-c-2-14-for-sony-xperia-e3/
Check it out guys!
Couldt find it beucase it is just registered and it is going to be just small bug fixes maybe.And yes i searched like a .... in the XperiFirm
MrGKanev said:
Couldt find it beucase it is just registered and it is going to be just small bug fixes maybe.And yes i searched like a .... in the XperiFirm
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I think i seen this firmware in xperiaFirm d2206 it is for canada
It's 4.4.2, they just fixed some bugs like memory bar in settings and they added NFC logo in statusbar. Also, new stock Sony browser.
Hearing that, It has no sense updating 4.4.2 in my D2206 using canadian rom because that are little changes. Guys, we deserve something big like lollipop. But when will hit via OTA in our E3? At this moment, not even Z series has received lollipop
Dear,
Anyone have the .ftf or zip file for the xperia z3 dual 6633 MEA version android 5.1.1
Any link please
Thank you
In sony web site update appered from two days , but till now i can't get it , no ota and no in pc companion.
Anyone have any news
I don't think 5.1.1 is out for the dual yet.
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Guys it's not out, there are several threads about updates for the Z3 variants; you won't find an update on XperiFirm, on Sony website or anywhere else really..
Jkay7 said:
Guys it's not out, there are several threads about updates for the Z3 variants; you won't find an update on XperiFirm, on Sony website or anywhere else really..
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http://support.sonymobile.com/globa...evision=R3C&cust-id=1289-8620&sw-id=1286-4838
Try this link . I have same update as z3 single sim buil number for z3 dual
karrouma said:
http://support.sonymobile.com/globa...evision=R3C&cust-id=1289-8620&sw-id=1286-4838
Try this link . I have same update as z3 single sim buil number for z3 dual
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@karrouma I know they say it's ready, but there is no download anywhere to be seen
Jkay7 said:
@karrouma I know they say it's ready, but there is no download anywhere to be seen
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its available on Xperifirm. Algeria GNT Telecom DZ 23.4.A.0.546 firmware.
waiting for mea firmware
Can I flash 5.1.1 rom's of z3 to z3 dual????
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Hi guys, I've found myself asking this question all over the development forum but this should be the only appropriate section.
I'm going to buy a Z3 but only D6653 is available in my area.
So, I just want to know if I can flash roms which are actually designed for D6603 like THIS (without D6653 patch) on the D6653 without anything broken? (I don't know if D6603 and D6653 have the same hardware configuration)
Will I get all the functionality like D6603? or I should buy a real D6603 one?
sorry for the confusion if my english is bad
Thanks in advance!
doresreturns said:
Hi guys, I've found myself asking this question all over the development forum but this should be the only appropriate section.
I'm going to buy a Z3 but only D6653 is available in my area.
So, I just want to know if I can flash roms which are actually designed for D6603 like THIS (without D6653 patch) on the D6653 without anything broken? (I don't know if D6603 and D6653 have the same hardware configuration)
Will I get all the functionality like D6603? or I should buy a real D6603 one?
sorry for the confusion if my english is bad
Thanks in advance!
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You can use any roms made for D6653 for D6603, even D6603 ftf stock can be flashed for D6653 through flashtool, everything is ok just the model was changed to D6603 in setting menu instead of D6653
Jameslwoodward said:
You can use any roms made for D6653 for D6603, even D6603 ftf stock can be flashed for D6653 through flashtool, everything is ok just the model was changed to D6603 in setting menu instead of D6653
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Thank you for your information. I got my D6653 yesterday and I'm very happy with it . Every roms and mods work perfectly.
Jameslwoodward said:
You can use any roms made for D6653 for D6603, even D6603 ftf stock can be flashed for D6653 through flashtool, everything is ok just the model was changed to D6603 in setting menu instead of D6653
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Nice info bro :good: now I can flash D6603 MM concept 3657 on D6653 without any worry.
RoyFAR said:
Nice info bro :good: now I can flash D6603 MM concept 3657 on D6653 without any worry.
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doresreturns said:
Thank you for your information. I got my D6653 yesterday and I'm very happy with it . Every roms and mods work perfectly.
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Buddy i am in desperately need of help if anybody here can do.
My D6603 Crashed.
Backup files backed in USB device. And not working in Xperia Z, Z1 & Z1 Rooted because D6603 was android 6.1 and all these are android 5 suggest me how to get my contacts & call logs back. I try every other way, even sony pc companion. but i failed .
and i am 100 % sure files are clean and will be restore-able from any android sony above 6 because before mobile crashed i used same backup to restore on same model.
I anyone have any idea how to do that i shall be very Thankful
If anyone have xperia z3 running i can put backup in dropbox so somebody here get me contacts
or should i Flash Z1 6903 to Z3 firmware D6603???
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Buddy i am in desperately need of help if anybody here can do.
My D6603 Crashed.
Backup files backed in USB device. And not working in Xperia Z, Z1 & Z1 Rooted because D6603 was android 6.1 and all these are android 5 suggest me how to get my contacts & call logs back. I try every other way, even sony pc companion. but i failed .
and i am 100 % sure files are clean and will be restore-able from any android sony above 6 because before mobile crashed i used same backup to restore on same model.
I anyone have any idea how to do that i shall be very Thankful
If anyone have xperia z3 running i can put backup in dropbox so somebody here get me contacts
or should i Flash Z1 6903 to Z3 firmware D6603???
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Your contact list still intact or attached to google server...as long as u remember how to log in google and always set contact list sync to google then I think you are fine, your contact will not lost.
Btw have you tried flash D6603 with stock MM firmware? Try with clean install, (user data, app logs and cache must be checked to be erased).
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
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
badmana said:
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.