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No Official Lollipop for Xperia M2 (CONFIRMED by SONY)

Hello there!
I have bad news... As you saw in the title, there won't be any official release of Lollipop for any NON-Xperia Z range smartphone, like M2, M2 Aqua, E1, E3, T2, T3, C3, etc...
Here the proofs:
And this is happening while the Moto G is updating to Lollipop officially via OTA.. Good job Sony, you did it again! :good:

If the confirmation isn't revoked. Mmm, they're pushing us to buy Xperia M4 Aqua instead or a Z series. Which isn't an option for everyone. This is bull****.
Either way, the work which galaxyfreak, erickas and FXP are doing is amazing. They aren't leaving us without any hope xD. Thanks to them :3.

xLobito said:
If the confirmation isn't revoked. Mmm, they're pushing us to buy Xperia M4 Aqua instead or a Z series. Which isn't an option for everyone. This is bull****.
Either way, the work which galaxyfreak, erickas and FXP are doing is amazing. They aren't leaving us without any hope xD. Thanks to them :3.
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Yeah, that's absolutely right, but a rom without camera or with random reboots it's not stable for daily use rom... That's why I went back to stock, I couldn't use the phone normally with that..
Hope they can find a solution for them soon... That would give our Xperia M2 a new life.. A new start...

linuxct said:
Yeah, that's absolutely right, but a rom without camera or with random reboots it's not stable for daily use rom... That's why I went back to stock, I couldn't use the phone normally with that..
Hope they can find a solution for them soon... That would give our Xperia M2 a new life.. A new start...
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Totally right. But, the progress they've made is fairly enough. Camera is a pain in the ass, we all know that, but, still, the development makes some good progresses. So, still waiting. In some point they'll make it.

Sorry for asking!
Can you provide link where you found it?
They force us to buy much expensive Xperia Z series phones because of lollipop!!!!!
Screw you Sony
But I still have a hope, because M4 have lollipop(M4 does not belongs into Z series)
I also I hope for FXP team, ericas and galaxyfreak for Stable release... Keep the good work up (Y)
I would like to help them, but lack of skills and knowledge I can only hope
Maybe CM team take it their offical list...I hope!
And AGAIN!!!! SCREW YOU SONY!!!!
Sent from my D2303 using XDA Free mobile app

ImArlet said:
Sorry for asking!
Can you provide link where you found it?
They force us to buy much expensive Xperia Z series phones because of lollipop!!!!!
Screw you Sony
But I still have a hope, because M4 have lollipop(M4 does not belongs into Z series)
I also I hope for FXP team, ericas and galaxyfreak for Stable release... Keep the good work up (Y)
I would like to help them, but lack of skills and knowledge I can only hope
Maybe CM team take it their offical list...I hope!
And AGAIN!!!! SCREW YOU SONY!!!!
Sent from my D2303 using XDA Free mobile app
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Obviously it's on their twitter. Then again, I knew this was coming, considering they pusged 3 updates for Kitkat. On other notes, erikcas managed to get deep sleep working, so only thing left is camera and FM

Been saying it since they confirmed it in a email almost 5mth ago but no one would have it. I was considering buying a second Sony device and a Sony smart watch to go with my m2. Don't think I'll bother now or if I do may have to consider another brand. also surely there is still 6mths of the 18mth update cycle left to run
sent from my Rooted B/l 4.4.4 kk Xperia D2303

Xperia C3 Lillipop. Probabily M2 get lollipop ?
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/07/xperia-c3-lollipop-screenshots-emerge-could-it-be-landing-after-all/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+XperiaBlog+%28Xperia+Blog%29&utm_content=FaceBook

DanielFlorin said:
Xperia C3 Lillipop. Probabily M2 get lollipop ?
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/07/xperia-c3-lollipop-screenshots-emerge-could-it-be-landing-after-all/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+XperiaBlog+%28Xperia+Blog%29&utm_content=FaceBook
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Really? C3? xD. Well, in many ways M2 catch C3's up, so, might be a great hope for some of us. But, everything is so ridiculous at the same time -w-.

DanielFlorin said:
Xperia C3 Lillipop. Probabily M2 get lollipop ?
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/07/xperia-c3-lollipop-screenshots-emerge-could-it-be-landing-after-all/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+XperiaBlog+%28Xperia+Blog%29&utm_content=FaceBook
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Check in the screenshots that the kernel is from Dec 2014... IMO, that was actually a test to see how lollipop performed in mid-range phone. Maybe the experiment went wrong and that's why they are now telling via twitter there won't be lollipop for us... That's what I understand from this situation..
Edit: Also, still no new firmware certidied for Xperia C3..

linuxct said:
Check in the screenshots that the kernel is from Dec 2014... IMO, that was actually a test to see how lollipop performed in mid-range phone. Maybe the experiment went wrong and that's why they are now telling via twitter there won't be lollipop for us... That's what I understand from this situation..
Edit: Also, still now new firmware certidied for Xperia C3..
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It's only about the money they would have to pay programmers to prepare Lollipop update for mid-range devices.

lozohcum said:
It's only about the money they would have to pay programmers to prepare Lollipop update for mid-range devices.
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Yep, they only take care of the Z series users.. Even though the original Z is now more than 2 years old, and the M2 less than one..

vusun123 said:
Obviously it's on their twitter. Then again, I knew this was coming, considering they pusged 3 updates for Kitkat. On other notes, erikcas managed to get deep sleep working, so only thing left is camera and FM
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Screw FM, if they fix Camera, almost all people switch to custom ROM.

hunter3000 said:
Screw FM, if they fix Camera, almost all people switch to custom ROM.
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Everyone except ppl with Unlock Bootloader = No and those with unsupported device ( currently D2302 and D2305 )
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lozohcum said:
It's only about the money they would have to pay programmers to prepare Lollipop update for mid-range devices.
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True, that's why ppl with Xperia SP scream in agony when they heard M2 is getting Kitkat, not SP

I've heard that french local authority can pursue a company who are setting voluntary a planned obsolescence, so why not using that against sony?
Sony did stopped the update, so that obsolescence, since Lollipop is here....

thats for cases when the company includes something in the device which stops it from operating. a phone with an old android version is still a working phone

Well, i think this news will make you happier guys!
Link

This does not solve the lack of official Lollipop release for M2

I will never buy a sony again

hyperdespite said:
I will never buy a mid range and lower range sony again
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Fixed that for you. High end Sony phones is still supported

D6603 from Sony Store in US no Lollipop

I have a D6603 from the Sony Store running on AT&T. I still haven't received the Lollipop update OTA, or on Sony Companion. I don't want to push it through from XperiaFirmware, as I'm scared to brick it. Any reason why the OTA still hasn't come over?

Hapapake said:
I have a D6603 from the Sony Store running on AT&T. I still haven't received the Lollipop update OTA, or on Sony Companion. I don't want to push it through from XperiaFirmware, as I'm scared to brick it. Any reason why the OTA still hasn't come over?
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Usually the service providers are slow to push updates, sometimes not at all. I am sure your device shall get the OTA but it would take a bit more time. Stay patient.
If you wish to flash Lollipop now, I suggest you do it with a flashtool. However, make sure you use device specific FTF or you will brick your phone.
If you still have questions, quote for a reply
Good Luck

Hnk1 said:
Usually the service providers are slow to push updates, sometimes not at all. I am sure your device shall get the OTA but it would take a bit more time. Stay patient.
If you wish to flash Lollipop now, I suggest you do it with a flashtool. However, make sure you use device specific FTF or you will brick your phone.
If you still have questions, quote for a reply
Good Luck
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The Z3 is unlocked from the Sony Store. AT&T doesn't even offer the phone so it shouldn't have to go through AT&T for them to push the update.

Hapapake said:
The Z3 is unlocked from the Sony Store. AT&T doesn't even offer the phone so it shouldn't have to go through AT&T for them to push the update.
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Before I can answer further, I need more details.
Are you rooted or on unlocked bootloader
What is your device's model number ?

Hnk1 said:
Before I can answer further, I need more details.
Are you rooted or on unlocked bootloader
What is your device's model number ?
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Not rooted or unlocked in anyway.
Model D6603 Build 23.0.A.2.93
Currently on Android 4.4.4

Hapapake said:
Not rooted or unlocked in anyway.
Model D6603 Build 23.0.A.2.93
Currently on Android 4.4.4
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I suggest you take a look at this thread
Quote me if you still have a query.
forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-d6603-23-1-0-690-lollipop-update-t3061768

Odd, I have every z3 variant from Sony.com ver to Japan docomo ver and other than the dual sim model, all are on most current 5.0 now...maybe try removing the sim and attempt update notice via wifi only?
I update all of mine with no sim.

Hnk1 said:
I suggest you take a look at this thread
Quote me if you still have a query.
forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-d6603-23-1-0-690-lollipop-update-t3061768
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Thanks, but I'm not sure how that thread relates. That seems to be about the D6633

DZH1 said:
Odd, I have every z3 variant from Sony.com ver to Japan docomo ver and other than the dual sim model, all are on most current 5.0 now...maybe try removing the sim and attempt update notice via wifi only?
I update all of mine with no sim.
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Do you have to leave the SIM card out for a long period of time? I left it out for an hour or so, no update, and tried connecting to Sony Companion with no SIM and still nothing.

Hapapake said:
Thanks, but I'm not sure how that thread relates. That seems to be about the D6633
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I'm afraid I thought you had D6633..
This is for your device :
forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-d6603customized-ncb1288-553123-1-t3056543
forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361

Downgrade E6653 from MM to LP?

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.

ali112 said:
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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zippy01 said:
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
Sent from my Xperia™ Z5 using Tapatalk
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No problem, thanks, I got that tools.. alredy used them to flash marshmallow :good:

lionelbac said:
No problem, thanks, I got that tools.. alredy used them to flash marshmallow :good:
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Glad you're sorted enjoy ??
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z5 using XDA Labs

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.

Updating to 23.5.A.1.291 for Xperia Z3 D6653 (1288-4394)

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 ?

Cross Flash Xperia XZ and XZs

I'd like to ask
does anyone on this forum ever trying to flashing Xperia XZs firmware on XZ?
is it can be true?
if its failed, what gonna happen to the phone?
hope you guys can answer it
thank you

Even Dual SIM version do not work properly, XZs firmware won't work at all. They seem like same phones, but their RAM capacity, camera (and probably eMMC/UFS) are different. So, if you wanna make your phone brick do it

Kuarinfou said:
Even Dual SIM version do not work properly, XZs firmware won't work at all. They seem like same phones, but their RAM capacity, camera (and probably eMMC/UFS) are different. So, if you wanna make your phone brick do it
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thanks mate
i thought that i can do it, just like flash Arc (LT15) with Arc S firmware (LT18) in the past

@Chuckl33
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/how-to/dirty-trick-t3759905
i asked same thing LONG back!!!! see this post! i wana EXTRACT TA.img for XZS using XZ's ANdroid 6