i have XZ premium prototype one with prototype firmware. I found stock original firmware in Xperifirm so i starting to work on it. after downloaded and create ftf (cant put the right name device for it as it shouldnt support yet for flashtools so i just choose XZ and it created with no issues). but when i start flashing it didnt go, i just would like to know do i need to install anything other than flashtools and device drivers? do i need adb or android sdk inorder to flash it? thanks a lot
You would have to wait for flashtool to support the XZ Premium and then it might not work and brick your device because the hardware might be different slightly from the prototype to the retail model.
kamalaggi said:
You would have to wait for flashtool to support the XZ Premium and then it might not work and brick your device because the hardware might be different slightly from the prototype to the retail model.
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Way back in the day when I had a prototype X10i it would only work on the prototype rom, when I flashed android 2.3 or something like that the touchscreen wouldn't work until I flashed back a stock 1.6 rom. It lasted 4 days before the screen went black out of nowhere bricked.
So yeah it's a risk going to another rom other than the prototype one in my experience.
What is the product CDA on your prototype rom? If it is storefront/commercial_journalist then i dont see a issue flashing a other region firmware on it.
https://xpericheck.com/device/G8141
Anyone managed to successfully flash stock firmware on prototype unit yet?
Yes I had prototype Xperia XA (F3111) and I successfully flashed both stock marshmallow and stock nougat onto it without any issues. Give it a try. I don't see why it shouldn't work for the XZP.
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[Q] rooted>unlocked bootloader>installed Custom Rom> back to original rom>guarantee?
I bought the sony xperia Z a year ago. I didnot like the Sony version of android so I rooted the phone, unlocked the bootloader and installed AOKP and afterwards cyanogenmod. After one year I thought of moving back to sony's android version and installed it with sony flash tool. Now my Smartphone's bootloader is locked and it is not rooted.
Now I have speaker problem with my phone. I had the guarantee for 2 years, so I still have time. But will I still get the guarantee and get repaired for free.
Well the bootloader is relocked and its unroofed and has a pure stock firmware so it should be repairable. Just send it in and see where it goes.
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Nope, your guarantee is broken.
Today I got my mobile back. They send back my mobile back. They said my guarantee is broken because I donot have original android ROM installed. I used the flashtool to install the original Android but they knew it, I did something with my mobile. :crying:
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Today I got my mobile back. They send back my mobile back. They said my guarantee is broken because I donot have original android ROM installed. I used the flashtool to install the original Android but they knew it, I did something with my mobile. :crying:
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Well that's what you call bad luck, Anyway can you still retry to send it back? Or did the register all the devices sended to them.
First : Is your bootloader locked again? and did you fully unroot it instead of temp unroot?
Second : Is it the stock rom and not a rom that looks like a stock rom? Like a tweaked one.
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Well that's what you call bad luck, Anyway can you still retry to send it back? Or did the register all the devices sended to them.
First : Is your bootloader locked again? and did you fully unroot it instead of temp unroot?
Second : Is it the stock rom and not a rom that looks like a stock rom? Like a tweaked one.
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First: yes bootloader is locked and the phone is unrooted.
Second: It is a stock ROM. I used the Flash tool from sony. I was even able to install the update from update manager from sony to android 4.3
Does the xperia Z have a flash counter? That could be what tipped them off.
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Does the xperia Z have a flash counter? That could be what tipped them off.
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Yeah you are right. May be there is the Flash counter, But I am not sure.
So I recently rooted my XPERIA Z3v device, and I have decided to unroot it (don't bother trying to convince me to keep the root, I am far beyond your rhetorical questions) and I rooted with the mobile version of kingoapp.com root. When I attempt to unroot my device, neither the computer software nor the app itself are unable to unroot the device. Honestly, I regret ever rooting, and being the rookie I am, I just want to unroot my device so I can go about normal life.
Can someone please help me? I am on the edge of **** right now.
Flash a stock FTF using flashtool or force a software repair using PCCompanion
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Flash a stock FTF using flashtool or force a software repair using PCCompanion
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Can you provide links for FTF and such? Sorry for the pestering, it's late at night and I just want to go to bed.
PC Companion refuses to acknowledge that the Z3v exists, Sony lacks support for it.
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
You can download the FTF using flashtool as well.
I am pretty sure PCCompanion provides support for the Z3v
Trust me, the XPERIA Z3v lacks any support from Sony. It is basically the basterd child of the Sony smartphone division. Pc Companion won't work for this, I have tried many times.
As for the FTF, I don't see any D6708 model firmwares there, is my feeble newbie mind missing something?
On another note again, I will be willing to keep the root access, it's just that I attempt to replace the Kinguser SU app, and superSU can't seem to update it's binary to do so. Any help there?
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Trust me, the XPERIA Z3v lacks any support from Sony. It is basically the basterd child of the Sony smartphone division. Pc Companion won't work for this, I have tried many times.
As for the FTF, I don't see any D6708 model firmwares there, is my feeble newbie mind missing something?
On another note again, I will be willing to keep the root access, it's just that I attempt to replace the Kinguser SU app, and superSU can't seem to update it's binary to do so. Any help there?
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what firmware version are you looking for? LL or LP
Original KK firmware here: http://firmwaremobile.com/index.php/xperiadownload/file/262-z3-v
I can't find the LP leaked firmware. I believe you can download it using xperifirm and create the ftf using the flash tool.
I am looking for firmware 23.0.E.1.44. I found a supposed compatible firmware on Sony's website, but the boot unlocking and flashing seems to be a bit out of my range when it comes to understanding. (Kitkat 4.4.4)
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I am looking for firmware 23.0.E.1.44. I found a supposed compatible firmware on Sony's website, but the boot unlocking and flashing seems to be a bit out of my range when it comes to understanding. (Kitkat 4.4.4)
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can't unlock the bootloader on the z3v so don't worry about that. You'll have to use the flashtool to flash the KK firmware I linked above then take the OTA to .44
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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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
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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.
I want to roll back to oreo but xperifirm deletes previous android versions and I cant download the 47.1.A.16.20 for my region Israel (customized IL)
is there a way I can download any oreo firmware from different regions and simply copy some files from the android Pie (customized IL) and place them with the oreo that is from a different region and make my device receive OTA from my region?
I also made a mistake and updated Xperia XZ to Android 9.0. I am looking for any tutorial how to back to proper Android Oreo or even 7.1 if I nowhere find out Oreo. I consider even selling this phone because 9.0 is so bad that using my phone is right now a nightmare. I have hope that another vendors will modified what Google has broken in Pie. Sound regulation, auto brightness, toggles and even status bar is all so bad that I cannot believe that it is genuine Android update, however I have seen on another phone this crappy update and I recognised that it is unfortunately true. I really urgently need old rom file or I will have to sell this amazing phone.
I fully second those comments. It can be worse, but this upgrade is a disgrace in creating inconveniences. How to rollback the Sony OS has become a must instead of a nicety. My plan for future is either not to upgrade for six months, or buy a working second hand unit with cracks and all just to test the new OS from Sony.
i roll back to oreo i alwasy take precuatiuons and download firmwares!!!!
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i roll back to oreo i alwasy take precuatiuons and download firmwares!!!!
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obviously I downloaded the firmware, but it was before my computer was broken and had to be formatted... which leads to my case now
Try Emma Sony official page
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Try Emma Sony official page
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doesnt work on locked bootloader
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BadirQ2PDjZnN9kdeew0CQGQdMkVUk8w
47.1.A.16.20 as flashable ftf file and seperate files to build your own ftf file
These files are branded T-Mobile Netherlands...
But, anything is better than nothing
Good luck
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BadirQ2PDjZnN9kdeew0CQGQdMkVUk8w
47.1.A.16.20 as flashable ftf file and seperate files to build your own ftf file
These files are branded T-Mobile Netherlands...
But, anything is better than nothing
Good luck
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how do i make it my own Israel ftf?
Is it posible to update the OS without root? I was looking into xperifirm and flastool, but it seems flashtool cannot recognise xperia 5iii. I am trying to update os android 12. some how device model- xq-bq72 is not getting the OTA
I'm in your boat, I have that model and it hasn't been offered the update...yet, I imagine maybe we'll get it eventually, but when I tried to use Newflasher it didn't boot and I had to factory reset and recover back to stock with Xperia Companion unfortunately, so now I'm waiting...
contact Sony maybe
btw....i'm still on A 11 and will stay for sure....new stuff isn't always better
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I'm in your boat, I have that model and it hasn't been offered the update...yet, I imagine maybe we'll get it eventually, but when I tried to use Newflasher it didn't boot and I had to factory reset and recover back to stock with Xperia Companion unfortunately, so now I'm waiting...
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I guess I'll just have to wait as well.
bofis said:
I'm in your boat, I have that model and it hasn't been offered the update...yet, I imagine maybe we'll get it eventually, but when I tried to use Newflasher it didn't boot and I had to factory reset and recover back to stock with Xperia Companion unfortunately, so now I'm waiting...
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Don't know if you've already managed to get Newflasher to work but I managed it using version 52 I think. Down loaded the Hong Kong custom build 61.1.A.2.211 from Xperifirm. No idea why it worked for me and not you. Good luck.
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Don't know if you've already managed to get Newflasher to work but I managed it using version 52 I think. Down loaded the Hong Kong custom build 61.1.A.2.211 from Xperifirm. No idea why it worked for me and not you. Good luck.
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Interesting, I'll update for next time, but was actually finally offered the update last night and just installed it the normal way :-D
Great. Good to know that the XQ BQ72 version has finally received the ota.