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[Q] Xperia C3 from China - How To???

Hi all,
I bought a Sony Xperia C3 from China and as you know I can't install google apps and have a banch of chinese apps.
Is there a way to wipe everything and allow gapps? DO I have to root, install the CW and upgrade the firmware?
I live in the UK so ideally I would like to make the phone as a UK one---if possible.
WHere do I find the firmware updates if required?
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
John

j_kour said:
Hi all,
I bought a Sony Xperia C3 from China and as you know I can't install google apps and have a banch of chinese apps.
Is there a way to wipe everything and allow gapps? DO I have to root, install the CW and upgrade the firmware?
I live in the UK so ideally I would like to make the phone as a UK one---if possible.
WHere do I find the firmware updates if required?
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
John
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I think u should root phone anfd install cwm recovery to make a nandroid backup first
Then download gapps and push to system/app using root explorer

j_kour said:
Hi all,
I live in the UK so ideally I would like to make the phone as a UK one---if possible.
WHere do I find the firmware updates if required?
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
John
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There is a way to make your device completely UK model. Download the ftf of latest firmware of Sony Xperia C3 from HERE and then flash it using Wmshua flash tool.Your device will become completely UK model!
(If you are having problem with the language of wmshua the go to C:\Program Files(X86)\完美刷机 or the place where you have installed Wmshua then rename the folder "language" to "language_x" language will become English)
Guide to use Wmshua :
*Switch Off your mobile phone and get the Original USB Cable pf your device
*Open Wmshua and then Connect your device to PC pressing the Volume Down Key
*As Soon as connected Wmshua will install device drivers (taking about a minute), then go to "Flash" option and select the ftf file from there. And click on Start. It will take about 20 minutes or maybe more to flash the file. Wait Till It Completes.

iSiddharth said:
There is a way to make your device completely UK model. Download the ftf of latest firmware of Sony Xperia C3 from ... and then flash it using ...Wmshua flash toolYour device will become completely UK model!
(If you are having problem with the language of wmshua the go to C:\Program Files(X86)\完美刷机 or the place where you have installed Wmshua then rename the folder "language" to "language_x" language will become English)
Guide to use Wmshua :
*Switch Off your mobile phone and get the Original USB Cable pf your device
*Open Wmshua and then Connect your device to PC pressing the Volume Down Key
*As Soon as connected Wmshua will install device drivers (taking about a minute), then go to "Flash" option and select the ftf file from there. And click on Start. It will take about 20 minutes or maybe more to flash the file. Wait Till It Completes.
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Hi.
I will try this.
Forgot to mention that I have the Sony xperia C3 DUAL SIM. Does it make any difference? Can I still follow the above procedure?
And one last thing: when I click the ftf link, I can see 17 files. Do I have to download all of them? Seems I can't get access to those files.
Thanks angain
John

j_kour said:
Hi.
I will try this.
Forgot to mention that I have the Sony xperia C3 DUAL SIM. Does it make any difference? Can I still follow the above procedure?
And one last thing: when I click the ftf link, I can see 17 files. Do I have to download all of them? Seems I can't get access to those files.
Thanks angain
John
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Download ftf file from HERE.
When you open the link you will see many files but also you will see a small download icon on the top. When you click that icon whole file will be downloaded.
Don't say thanks just click on the Thanks button below the post

iSiddharth said:
Download ftf file from .
When you open the link you will see many files but also you will see a small download icon on the top. When you click that icon whole file will be downloaded.
Don't say thanks just click on the Thanks button below the post
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Ok, I tried that but still can't download the file as it says that too many users have been accessing it and, thus, I need to wait.
Will the link become available at later time?
John

j_kour said:
Ok, I tried that but still can't download the file as it says that too many users have been accessing it and, thus, I need to wait.
Will the link become available at later time?
John
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Its a Google drive error it will be fixed after sine time

j_kour said:
Ok, I tried that but still can't download the file as it says that too many users have been accessing it and, thus, I need to wait.
Will the link become available at later time?
John
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Can you please tell me your device's build number. I will get you another link. You can find that in Settings>>About Phone.

iSiddharth said:
Can you please tell me your device's build number. I will get you another link. You can find that in Settings>>About Phone.
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Hi,
I did the flash and the device works perfectly but with one SIM.
The device is S55u and not D2502, which is the one you got the firmware.
How can I find the firmware for s55u? Also, is the firmware form russian provider?
John

iSiddharth,
I hadn't inserted the SIMs before. I did it now and the phone works with both of the SIMs, so I am good.
Tried to find the differences between the s5u and D2502 models but didn't find anything. Do you think I should do the s55u or there is no problem?
John

j_kour said:
iSiddharth,
I hadn't inserted the SIMs before. I did it now and the phone works with both of the SIMs, so I am good.
Tried to find the differences between the s5u and D2502 models but didn't find anything. Do you think I should do the s55u or there is no problem?
John
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Go to settings>>about phone and there in the end you will find build number... If you tell me that build number then I will get you a proper ftf that will surely help you.

Sorry, I missed your post.
Here it is:
Model Number: s55u
Build number: 19.2.1.A.0.72
Thanks
John

j_kour said:
Sorry, I missed your post.
Here it is:
Model Number: s55u
Build number: 19.2.1.A.0.72
Thanks
John
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-t3/general/firmware-19-2-1-0-72-xperia-c3-dual-t2976794

I also have this issue except I have a s55t. As far as I can tell this is a very similar model, but I can find almost no information on it. Do you happen to know if the rom you linked is compatible? I have already got CWM and root on my phone. Also do you know is there are any custom roms available for this yet (Clean lollipop is on the wishlist)?

xelaseer said:
I also have this issue except I have a s55t. As far as I can tell this is a very similar model, but I can find almost no information on it. Do you happen to know if the rom you linked is compatible? I have already got CWM and root on my phone. Also do you know is there are any custom roms available for this yet (Clean lollipop is on the wishlist)?
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Hi,
yes apparently the two models are very similar. I have a couple of pdfs that were showing the differences. My recollection at the moment is that there are no important differences among those products (or I didn't get it which is a possibility). I can share them with you if you wish.
I used the image from the link above and installed everything on the phone. So far (4 months or so) the device works perfectly.
I am not aware of the custom roms but to be honest I didn't try to search any. Sorry
John

I flashed S55t to D2502 ..
imei 1 I is ok
imei 2 Iis 00000000000000
BUT both sims are working ...

i also having the same problem. i have followed your steps and but when i try to install the firmware its giving me an error that the file is compatible with my device. Model Number: s55u Build number: 19.2.1.A.0.72.

iSiddharth said:
Go to settings>>about phone and there in the end you will find build number... If you tell me that build number then I will get you a proper ftf that will surely help you.
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hello brother, i happen to own a C3 s55t and i want to put in a lollipop version, can you suggest a better ftf for me or in any form that i can put in my phone since i have looked everywhere and i havent found one?
thank you. my build number is 19.2.2.B.0.144

Fredd7 said:
hello brother, i happen to own a C3 s55t and i want to put in a lollipop version, can you suggest a better ftf for me or in any form that i can put in my phone since i have looked everywhere and i havent found one?
thank you. my build number is 19.2.2.B.0.144
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Same here

Having problem finding ROM for my SONY C3
iSiddharth said:
Can you please tell me your device's build number. I will get you another link. You can find that in Settings>>About Phone.
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hey dude! just seen your helping answer. my phone is SONY C3 dual SIM 4G Android 4.4.2 with 19.2.2.B.0.144 Build Number. How can I access to the proper ROM to download? Tx for help

[Q]

Hi everyone i have a z3v (used) the version of the firmware is 23.0.E.1.11 and i want to update the device to 23.0.E.1.44 plz help me with intructions; the phone keep saying that its updated but with sonybridge (mac) i get the message : there was an issue with the update engine description: UE error 1100.
thnks

mohkam84 said:
Hi everyone i have a z3v (used) the version of the firmware is 23.0.E.1.11 and i want to update the device to 23.0.E.1.44 plz help me with intructions; the phone keep saying that its updated but with sonybridge (mac) i get the message : there was an issue with the update engine description: UE error 1100.
thnks
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You should just try the Update Phone option that's already in Settings?

GigaSPX said:
You should just try the Update Phone option that's already in Settings?
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thnks a lot for u're time i will upload screen captures :good:

mohkam84 said:
thnks a lot for u're time i will upload screen captures :good:
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Then your next solution is grabbing a program called Xperifirm. It's like Flashtool, but this one supports our phones. It will have the update you need from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...perifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142/

thnks a lot xperifirm is good app and it contains the firmware for the z3v; the problem is that flashtool doesn't have the z3v in devices list for updating or reinstall the firmware
i think i should wait for update (flashtool) and them i flash it with the 23.0.E.1.44
i just want to remove or fix the flashing Red Frame/Border in my device (the Strict Mode method does not solve it)
i found a way but rooted devices only and u knew; no root available for z3v

mohkam84 said:
thnks a lot xperifirm is good app and it contains the firmware for the z3v; the problem is that flashtool doesn't have the z3v in devices list for updating or reinstall the firmware
i think i should wait for update (flashtool) and them i flash it with the 23.0.E.1.44
i just want to remove or fix the flashing Red Frame/Border in my device (the Strict Mode method does not solve it)
i found a way but rooted devices only and u knew; no root available for z3v
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Just install the Z3, flashtool and fastboot drivers. They will work for the Z3v
Then flash it

ok thnks; do u have tutorial describes how flashing it

Z5 Generic Rom

Hi guys,
Upgraded from a Z3 to a Z5 this week.
Unfortunately the Z5 is from the Vodafone network and therefore has all their crap bloatware installed.
I've got the phone unlocked to use on o2, and was wondering if there was any way to flash a default marshmallow image on to it?? I'm not bothered about root at the moment, but just want a clean ROM on there.
It's a E6653 Z%
Bootloader unlock allowed is NO
Thanks all

waqypaqy said:
Hi guys,
Upgraded from a Z3 to a Z5 this week.
Unfortunately the Z5 is from the Vodafone network and therefore has all their crap bloatware installed.
I've got the phone unlocked to use on o2, and was wondering if there was any way to flash a default marshmallow image on to it?? I'm not bothered about root at the moment, but just want a clean ROM on there.
It's a E6653 Z%
Bootloader unlock allowed is NO
Thanks all
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Usually you can use flashtool to flash a FTF file (you can also download via flashtool > XF icon)
I like to download the russian FTFs because they have less bloatware unlike the UK versions
If ye need to know more on flashtool either ask or do some googling

Envious_Data said:
Usually you can use flashtool to flash a FTF file (you can also download via flashtool > XF icon)
I like to download the russian FTFs because they have less bloatware unlike the UK versions
If ye need to know more on flashtool either ask or do some googling
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Thanks for your reply. I already have flashtool and adb all set up from before.
Is there a link you can point me to for the Marshmallow ROM??

waqypaqy said:
Thanks for your reply. I already have flashtool and adb all set up from before.
Is there a link you can point me to for the Marshmallow ROM??
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Like he said above, use the XF (XperiFirm) icon.

Devo7v said:
Like he said above, use the XF (XperiFirm) icon.
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My apologies
didn't even know that button existed all this time!
Many thanks for the help, guys :highfive::highfive:

You can perform to install 7.1.1 stock ROM with ftf Russian or Australian files.

Nokia 8 TA-1004 July OTA patch 00WW_4_88C zip

OTA update metainfo:
ota-required-cache=0
ota-streaming-property-files=payload.bin:1466:82956364,payload_properties.txt:82957888:154,care_map.txt:562:857,metadata:69:445
ota-type=AB
post-build-incremental=00WW_4_88E
post-timestamp=1530191421
pre-build-incremental=00WW_4_88C
pre-build=Nokia/TA-1004_00WW/NB1:8.1.0/OPR1.170623.026/00WW_4_88C:user/release-keys
post-build=Nokia/TA-1004_00WW/NB1:8.1.0/OPR1.170623.026/00WW_4_88E:user/release-keys
pre-device=NB1
Download link
update_security_patch_2018_07.zip 79.1 MB
[url]https://mega.nz/#!wopjQaIQ!uu2kXUCZsSv25vo1oCzj5ZU0AcaqmVV-rGzRf2JmVgo[/URL]

dbpm1 said:
OTA update metainfo:
ota-required-cache=0
ota-streaming-property-files=payload.bin:1466:82956364,payload_properties.txt:82957888:154,care_map.txt:562:857,metadata:69:445
ota-type=AB
post-build-incremental=00WW_4_88E
post-timestamp=1530191421
pre-build-incremental=00WW_4_88C
pre-build=Nokia/TA-1004_00WW/NB1:8.1.0/OPR1.170623.026/00WW_4_88C:user/release-keys
post-build=Nokia/TA-1004_00WW/NB1:8.1.0/OPR1.170623.026/00WW_4_88E:user/release-keys
pre-device=NB1
Download link
update_security_patch_2018_07.zip 79.1 MB
[url]https://mega.nz/#!wopjQaIQ!uu2kXUCZsSv25vo1oCzj5ZU0AcaqmVV-rGzRf2JmVgo[/URL]
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Hi
Have you got the ota for TA1012?
Thanks

cption said:
Hi
Have you got the ota for TA1012?
Thanks
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Unfortunately no, this is the security update ota extracted from a TA-1004 after the download.
It's not a full firmware update as mistakenly noted on the post title, my bad!

Can it be flashed on TA-1012??

whalesplaho said:
Can it be flashed on TA-1012??
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Probably not, but you can try to recover using this thread as a guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-8/how-to/solved-nokia-8-bricked-downgraded-t3820474

dbpm1 said:
Probably not, but you can try to recover using this thread as a guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-8/how-to/solved-nokia-8-bricked-downgraded-t3820474
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Okay bro but I don't have unlocked bootloader plus root yet and I tried flashing the June Oreo 488B to flash with OST from here, https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...ia-8-official-firmware-links-updated-t3678487 but the file is password and no one to help with the password yet.
I like the Nokia 8 but I'm not enjoying it yet and no money to unlocked the bootloader yet also. Its frustrating not been able to use the phone well yet.

whalesplaho said:
Okay bro but I don't have unlocked bootloader plus root yet and I tried flashing the June Oreo 488B to flash with OST from here, https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...ia-8-official-firmware-links-updated-t3678487 but the file is password and no one to help with the password yet.
I like the Nokia 8 but I'm not enjoying it yet and no money to unlocked the bootloader yet also. Its frustrating not been able to use the phone well yet.
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Unfortunately you can't do much with a locked bootloader.. but since you're curious you can extract the nb0 file with this tool:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/nb0-unpacker-packer-tool-t3699464
You need to have at least 8gb of ram on your computer or else it will throw errors during the extract operation!

dbpm1 said:
Unfortunately you can't do much with a locked bootloader.. but since you're curious you can extract the nb0 file with this tool:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/nb0-unpacker-packer-tool-t3699464
You need to have at least 8gb of ram on your computer or else it will throw errors during the extract operation!
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I don't even have upto date at all... I ll just find a way to unlocked my bootloader. I'm having issues running OST on my windows 10 pro, it pops Microsoft net framework error message.

whalesplaho said:
I don't even have upto date at all... I ll just find a way to unlocked my bootloader. I'm having issues running OST on my windows 10 pro, it pops Microsoft net framework error message.
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Maybe you can create a thread about the .Net error to document it for others to see an to get help too!
Also you should check this other thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-8/how-to/qualcomm-edl-entry-to-root-bl-unlock-t3821246
Look for the link on the OP and check @YasuHamed 4th post, there may be a way to achieve BL unlock!

dbpm1 said:
Maybe you can create a thread about the .Net error to document it for others to see an to get help too!
Also you should check this other thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-8/how-to/qualcomm-edl-entry-to-root-bl-unlock-t3821246
Look for the link on the OP and check @YasuHamed 4th post, there may be a way to achieve BL unlock!
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Im not really good in ramdisk editing, when using Sony, there was a tool dat just patches our boot.img for us... I ll create a thread now. Thanks!

whalesplaho said:
Im not really good in ramdisk editing, when using Sony, there was a tool dat just patches our boot.img for us... I ll create a thread now. Thanks!
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the script which specially patches SONY KERNEL is/was popular because of the DRM FIX which is/was specific with SONY kernels only
however there is GENERAL script to perform many kernel operation by using ANDROID IMAGE KITCHEN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2073775
all we need with NOKIA is to
1. unlock bootloader
2. find flasher & download official firmware
3. flash kernel via fastboot ( AIK can switchoff the dmvarity)
4. flash magisk
and DONE
we should have ROOTED NOKIA 8 / 7+ whatever

YasuHamed said:
the script which specially patches SONY KERNEL is/was popular because of the DRM FIX which is/was specific with SONY kernels only
however there is GENERAL script to perform many kernel operation by using ANDROID IMAGE KITCHEN
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2073775
all we need with NOKIA is to
1. unlock bootloader
2. find flasher & download official firmware
3. flash kernel via fastboot ( AIK can switchoff the dmvarity)
4. flash magisk
and DONE
we should have ROOTED NOKIA 8 / 7+ whatever
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Yes you right, the drmfix is really a big deal for Sony Xperias and it makes it easier for patching of kernel ing and with Sony providing bootloader unlocking officially.
I really love the Nokia 8 and Dats why I purchased it. I hope things turn around soon cos it's almost a year from date of release.

whalesplaho said:
Yes you right, the drmfix is really a big deal for Sony Xperias and it makes it easier for patching of kernel ing and with Sony providing bootloader unlocking officially.
I really love the Nokia 8 and Dats why I purchased it. I hope things turn around soon cos it's almost a year from date of release.
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i am badly hung on Xperias! planning to buy XZP lol

YasuHamed said:
i am badly hung on Xperias! planning to buy XZP lol
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Its really a good choice man... I so much enjoy using Xperias!!!

new update 55.2.A.0.630....A.2.66

any info about it yet
EU didn't even get the 55.1.A.12.28 yet
so I'm pretty pissed off about Sony
i'm still on October patch

I just flashed the UA last two versions.
I think it's not a problem from Sony the EU need backdoor that's the problem

Looks like its Android 11 , can´t wait for the EU Version:
[Updated] Sony Xperia 5 & Xperia 1 Android 11 update begins rolling out
Sony has begun rolling out the Android 11 update for the Sony Xperia 1 and Sony Xperia 5 in South East Asia and a few other regions.
piunikaweb.com

Just use flashtool 0.9.33.0 to download and flash firmware. RU is the best. It is firs to get update. Every time. I have got Android 10 on XPERIA 1 with RU firmware back in december. So the firs to get new firmwares. EU is the last or it never gets some firmwares because EU region is big region and there are many countrys and each country mast approve firmware. If one country doesn't approve firmware, no update for EU region.

MrMmmkay said:
Looks like its Android 11 , can´t wait for the EU Version:
[Updated] Sony Xperia 5 & Xperia 1 Android 11 update begins rolling out
Sony has begun rolling out the Android 11 update for the Sony Xperia 1 and Sony Xperia 5 in South East Asia and a few other regions.
piunikaweb.com
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IT IS ANDROID 11

tomo100brt said:
Just use flashtool 0.9.33.0 to download and flash firmware. RU is the best. It is firs to get update. Every time. I have got Android 10 on XPERIA 1 with RU firmware back in december. So the firs to get new firmwares. EU is the last or it never gets some firmwares because EU region is big region and there are many countrys and each country mast approve firmware. If one country doesn't approve firmware, no update for EU region.
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The problem is that VOLTE does only work with the EU firmware in Germany, so I have to wait for the EU update.

MrMmmkay said:
The problem is that VOLTE does only work with the EU firmware in Germany, so I have to wait for the EU update.
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True.

I received the update OTA on 13/1/21 while running 55.1.A.12.28 (RU) that was flashed via newflasher then wiped and restored via Xperia Companion.
It's running fine and is Android 11 and looks pretty good overall. not sure about battery life and other use benefits.

Hi,
Can someone create and share an .ftf version of 11 android, because my flashtool cant create it....stuck on loader.sin. (Customized RU from xperifirm). Model J9110. No OTA update yet...

Midleo said:
Hi,
Can someone create and share an .ftf version of 11 android, because my flashtool cant create it....stuck on loader.sin. (Customized RU from xperifirm). Model J9110. No OTA update yet...
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can you push it with Newflasher?
I got great success by flashing with newflasher, then restoring with Xperia Companion then it updated on it's own after a few hours. I was on 55.1.A.12.28 Customized RU before.

Will try, soon, and reply, thanks

tomo100brt said:
Just use flashtool 0.9.33.0 to download and flash firmware. RU is the best. It is firs to get update. Every time. I have got Android 10 on XPERIA 1 with RU firmware back in december. So the firs to get new firmwares. EU is the last or it never gets some firmwares because EU region is big region and there are many countrys and each country mast approve firmware. If one country doesn't approve firmware, no update for EU region.
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Hi! Could you tell me how to do it? I tried to flash it all night and it just pops error message s...
Back to last year, I successfully flash my J9110 HK version to TW version. But now I just can't do it right...

thehumble1 said:
can you push it with Newflasher?
I got great success by flashing with newflasher, then restoring with Xperia Companion then it updated on it's own after a few hours. I was on 55.1.A.12.28 Customized RU before.
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How did you manage to use Xperia Companion for backup and restoring? I tried and it said it stop the support service...

What is your error messages?
I didn't update phone to Android 11 using flashtool because I am on RU firmware. But flashing latest Android 10 firmware was OK. This is what I do:
Download and install FlashTool 0.9.33.0
Open Flashtool and let the device database sync .
Click on the XperiFirm icon to get a list of official Sony firmwares .
Select the your device on the left, and the select the Customization you would like to download and then
lick on the box below "Available Firmware" to start downloading.
Once the Firmware has downloaded, close XperiFirm and then let FlashTool do some processing on the downloaded firmware to create a .ftf file of the firmware in your C:\Users\<username>\.flashTool\firmwares folder.
Now click on the Flash button and choose Flashmode. Don't check anything because it will erase all your data.
When prompted, power off your phone and then hold down the volume down key on your phone and connect a USB cable from the phone to your computer. Keep the volume down key held until the notification light turns green. The flashing process will now be prepared.
If you get a prompt saying "A FSC script is found. Do you want to use it?" choose yes. An error of "those data are not in the fsc script: persist, reset-non-secure-adb" is entirely normal, so choose Yes, and let the flashing commence. If you get a prompt asking you to select a partition, select the top option for 128GB storage and the bottom for 256GB storage -- if unsure click cancel. I selected cancel. If you get "ERROR:null" then repair your phone with Xperia Companion first.
Flashing will be complete when you see "Sync status : OKAY".

tomo100brt said:
What is your error messages?
I didn't update phone to Android 11 using flashtool because I am on RU firmware. But flashing latest Android 10 firmware was OK. This is what I do:
Download and install FlashTool 0.9.33.0
Open Flashtool and let the device database sync .
Click on the XperiFirm icon to get a list of official Sony firmwares .
Select the your device on the left, and the select the Customization you would like to download and then
lick on the box below "Available Firmware" to start downloading.
Once the Firmware has downloaded, close XperiFirm and then let FlashTool do some processing on the downloaded firmware to create a .ftf file of the firmware in your C:\Users\<username>\.flashTool\firmwares folder.
Now click on the Flash button and choose Flashmode. Don't check anything because it will erase all your data.
When prompted, power off your phone and then hold down the volume down key on your phone and connect a USB cable from the phone to your computer. Keep the volume down key held until the notification light turns green. The flashing process will now be prepared.
If you get a prompt saying "A FSC script is found. Do you want to use it?" choose yes. An error of "those data are not in the fsc script: persist, reset-non-secure-adb" is entirely normal, so choose Yes, and let the flashing commence. If you get a prompt asking you to select a partition, select the top option for 128GB storage and the bottom for 256GB storage -- if unsure click cancel. I selected cancel. If you get "ERROR:null" then repair your phone with Xperia Companion first.
Flashing will be complete when you see "Sync status : OKAY".
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Works, thanks....i found the problem. Had an old Flashtool.
Intalled the 0.9.33.0 flashtool, and the just everything goes fine.
Thanks

tomo100brt said:
What is your error messages?
I didn't update phone to Android 11 using flashtool because I am on RU firmware. But flashing latest Android 10 firmware was OK. This is what I do:
Download and install FlashTool 0.9.33.0
Open Flashtool and let the device database sync .
Click on the XperiFirm icon to get a list of official Sony firmwares .
Select the your device on the left, and the select the Customization you would like to download and then
lick on the box below "Available Firmware" to start downloading.
Once the Firmware has downloaded, close XperiFirm and then let FlashTool do some processing on the downloaded firmware to create a .ftf file of the firmware in your C:\Users\<username>\.flashTool\firmwares folder.
Now click on the Flash button and choose Flashmode. Don't check anything because it will erase all your data.
When prompted, power off your phone and then hold down the volume down key on your phone and connect a USB cable from the phone to your computer. Keep the volume down key held until the notification light turns green. The flashing process will now be prepared.
If you get a prompt saying "A FSC script is found. Do you want to use it?" choose yes. An error of "those data are not in the fsc script: persist, reset-non-secure-adb" is entirely normal, so choose Yes, and let the flashing commence. If you get a prompt asking you to select a partition, select the top option for 128GB storage and the bottom for 256GB storage -- if unsure click cancel. I selected cancel. If you get "ERROR:null" then repair your phone with Xperia Companion first.
Flashing will be complete when you see "Sync status : OKAY".
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oms it worked. I just repair phone software and flash it, it just worked!!
I have never thought about repair! thank you !!

Sony is joking, today .28 arrived for EU region, what the heck? Where is Android 11?

they just figured....damn yes we sell devices in Europe too
not just Russia , Ukraine or UK
its just a desaster from Sony...i'm done with them
oh well...after downloading i'm getting the error message Updatet can't be install
tried with Sony Companion and with save mode but still same error message

DanielMode said:
any info about it yet
EU didn't even get the 55.1.A.12.28 yet
so I'm pretty pissed off about Sony
i'm still on October patch
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DanielMode said:
they just figured....damn yes we sell devices in Europe too
not just Russia , Ukraine or UK
its just a desaster from Sony...i'm done with them
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All companies release new firmware outside EU/US/UK first, not just Sony. Its not because they don't care, or because they care about Russia, India, Asia more... Its because if something is seriously wrong with the firmware, they are less likely to get sued from customers from those more poor regions than EU/US/UK. Be patient and wait for the official release, or download flashtool and flash the RU version, its the same.

we'r talking about a simple security patch....it's just like updating your virus databank at your firewall on pc
no provements to the phone from Sony in a long long time !!!