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
dhonzik said:
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
skitisu said:
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.
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I have got some time to upload this FTF to share with you guys. This is fully stable and bug free !
15.3.A.1.12 is not stable as it got few bugs so I will not post that! However, when 15.3.A.1.14 comes available I will upload that too and the ones that might come in the future
Download it here FTF FILE
If you have problems with download link, kindly quote me!
Joel16 said:
I want the UK one for c1204
And changing it to the UK version, I'd still be able to use my Sim card right?
And is it safe? Cause I've partially rooted my phone
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You are compiling the FTFs so I thought you will find this useful
ShinOrochiX said:
I extracted the ftf and checked the build.prop and for some reason the region is shown as US. I suppose it is better than my factory one which was from Ukraine.
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I uploaded the later version if you are interested!
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.
Sonic Dash said:
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.
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?
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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.
Guys, I need your help, please.
I bought an Oppo Find X2 Pro, unfortunately the device has a Vodavone Provider Firmware (CPH2025VF_11_A.20) installed, which I would like to change to the current global firmware (CPH2025_11_A.15).
Can I simply flash the CPH2025_11_A.15 firmware over the CPH2025VF_11_A.20 without unlocking the boot loader?
How exactly do I have to proceed?
Any help is warmly welcome!
regards
silentscreamer said:
Guys, I need your help, please.
I bought an Oppo Find X2 Pro, unfortunately the device has a Vodavone Provider Firmware (CPH2025VF_11_A.20) installed, which I would like to change to the current global firmware (CPH2025_11_A.15).
Can I simply flash the CPH2025_11_A.15 firmware over the CPH2025VF_11_A.20 without unlocking the boot loader?
How exactly do I have to proceed?
Any help is warmly welcome!
regards
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Where did you buy it with branded firmware?
You can try this firmware (currently the latest available)
https://oppo-uk.custhelp.com/app/software_update_detail/p_name/Find+X2+Pro
Download it to your device's internal memory (download folder, for example) then power off. Power+vol down button until the device boot into recovery mode (or whatever is it called) choose install firmware, locate the downloaded folder. Don't worry, if your device is locked to Vodafone (not sure if possible) then you won't be able to install it.
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Where did you buy it with branded firmware?
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Hello hunhool,
i bought it from Vodafone Germany.
thank you so much for your Tutorial!
regards
hello silentscreamer,
did it work as hunhool described it?
I will also get a Find X2Pro with VF firmware shortly.
greeting
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hello silentscreamer,
did it work as hunhool described it?
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Sorry mate- no: a Firmware downgrade isnt possible with hunhool´s solution.
We have to find another way to get rid off that damn bloaty provider firmware.
I also wonder if the debranding might cause problems with volte and wificalling?
Can anyone comment on this? :good:
Regards
You could try to make a VPN to Switzerland and check if you get the A.22 by OTA. Don't think so but it's worth a try.
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You could try to make a VPN to Switzerland and check if you get the A.22 by OTA. Don't think so but it's worth a try.
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i'm in switzerland, just got my find x2 pro (dual sim Global), and it's getting updated to .21 not .22 is that a typo from you? are you on may or june security patch?
And by any luck, do you have a link where i can get the latest firmware for CH?
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Sorry mate- no: a Firmware downgrade isnt possible with hunhool´s solution.
We have to find another way to get rid off that damn bloaty provider firmware.
I also wonder if the debranding might cause problems with volte and wificalling?
Can anyone comment on this? :good:
Regards
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Have you tried to downgrade with my solution or actually tried to download the latest available firmware and update your device?
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SAO said:
i'm in switzerland, just got my find x2 pro (dual sim Global), and it's getting updated to .21 not .22 is that a typo from you? are you on may or june security patch?
And by any luck, do you have a link where i can get the latest firmware for CH?
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Here we go:
ok thats the may update, the one i have. i'm really looking for the .23
Air said:
Here we go:
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.24 with June patch is available in Switzerland
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hunhool said:
Where did you buy it with branded firmware?
You can try this firmware (currently the latest available)
https://oppo-uk.custhelp.com/app/software_update_detail/p_name/Find+X2+Pro
Download it to your device's internal memory (download folder, for example) then power off. Power+vol down button until the device boot into recovery mode (or whatever is it called) choose install firmware, locate the downloaded folder. Don't worry, if your device is locked to Vodafone (not sure if possible) then you won't be able to install it.
Sent from my OPPO CPH2025 using XDA Labs
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Hello. Is it still effective now ?
I have a CPH2025 running CW though I purchased it from Amazon UK and can confirm it's Unlocked Network wise, is there no way of flashing just a Global CPH2025 to it so I'm able to get updates quicker?
Nope
There's a flashing tool used by Oppo, Realme and OnePlus phones called MSN Download Tool.
It's what they use internally and there are always leaked / cracked versions available for OnePlus, but not so much Oppo. IF you managed to find the right version you could in theory change your software version. You'd need the tool and .ofp file (which is the full firmware).
I have a couple of cracked versions of the tool and OFP files that I stumbled across when trying to convert my Chinese version to global, but not willing to try on my CPH2025 in case I brick it (plus I have the global version so nothing to gain by doing so). Sure Oppo would reflash under warranty if you could be bothered with the inconvenience of not having a phone for a week.
klanbo78 said:
There's a flashing tool used by Oppo, Realme and OnePlus phones called MSN Download Tool.
It's what they use internally and there are always leaked / cracked versions available for OnePlus, but not so much Oppo. IF you managed to find the right version you could in theory change your software version. You'd need the tool and .ofp file (which is the full firmware).
I have a couple of cracked versions of the tool and OFP files that I stumbled across when trying to convert my Chinese version to global, but not willing to try on my CPH2025 in case I brick it (plus I have the global version so nothing to gain by doing so). Sure Oppo would reflash under warranty if you could be bothered with the inconvenience of not having a phone for a week.
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is there a way to get colouros 11? on the global version somehow by flashing using this tool?
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is there a way to get colouros 11? on the global version somehow by flashing using this tool?
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Unlikely, there are only a few leaked versions of the full firmware, I have found A14 and A29, as ColorOS 11 isn't even out yet is say there is zero chance of getting a leaked version that someone has cracked.... Just have to wait.
It is actually possible to change to global! I put a small tutorial up on Twitter to show you how to do it.
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It is actually possible to change to global! I put a small tutorial up on Twitter to show you how to do it.
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Hey! Which region did you choose exacly and what was your software version before you got coloros 11?
Mitar00 said:
Hey! Which region did you choose exacly and what was your software version before you got coloros 11?
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Singapore! It's in green in the screenshot. I was on global before switching.
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Singapore! It's in green in the screenshot. I was on global before switching.
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Thanks! I changed to singapore but it says that the a.46 is the latest version. How did you manage to get the OTA? Thanks in advance!
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Thanks! I changed to singapore but it says that the a.46 is the latest version. How did you manage to get the OTA? Thanks in advance!
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It came in instantly for myself and a friend when I switched to Singapore. I guess just leave it for a while?
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It came in instantly for myself and a friend when I switched to Singapore. I guess just leave it for a while?
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Okay, I will. Were you on a.46 before the update?
Mitar00 said:
Okay, I will. Were you on a.46 before the update?
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Hy and do you have successfully updated to ColorOs 11 ??
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Hy and do you have successfully updated to ColorOs 11 ??
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No, my phone says that the a.46 is the latest firmware :/
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Okay, I will. Were you on a.46 before the update?
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I don't know sorry, I hadn't used my Find X2 Pro in a while.
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Singapore! It's in green in the screenshot. I was on global before switching.
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If i want to return to global which one i should select?
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It is actually possible to change to global! I put a small tutorial up on Twitter to show you how to do it.
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Does it factory reset the phone? How is 4g/5g performance when you switch regions? I imagine Singapore would use different bands... And how does it look with Google Pay, certifications, Widevine etc?
Update: Never mind, tried it, the *# code is actually for a realme device, can't find one specific to Find X2 or X2 Pro, and have no idea if there is a way to extract a list of those secret codes from the device itself...
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Does it factory reset the phone? How is 4g/5g performance when you switch regions? I imagine Singapore would use different bands... And how does it look with Google Pay, certifications, Widevine etc?
Update: Never mind, tried it, the *# code is actually for a realme device, can't find one specific to Find X2 or X2 Pro, and have no idea if there is a way to extract a list of those secret codes from the device itself...
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The *# works on the Find X2 Pro. It's not Realme-specific. Google Pay still works for me and didn't notice any mobile data difference. No factory reset either
I've tried and it works. Changed the region a few times, tried Singapore, UK, then the multi-language E - all worked fine. It even disabled and enabled region specificNone of them have me a ColorOS 11 update though which is why I was doing it.
However, I changed to Thailand True and now this procedure doesn't work. Now stuck on Thailand ?. My fault for playing too much!
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The *# works on the Find X2 Pro. It's not Realme-specific. Google Pay still works for me and didn't notice any mobile data difference. No factory reset either
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Damn I must be unlucky. Will be stuck on .46 CPW for ever :/
Adam_Conway said:
It is actually possible to change to global! I put a small tutorial up on Twitter to show you how to do it.
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Thanks for the post Adam, you've made a lot of people very happy. This change in regional settings had enabled people to get ColorOS 11 early, replace carrier specific software for a more generic version, get features like the Theme Store and call recording working and even opened up the possibility of having dual SIM on a single SIM variant!
Cheers buddy! ?