Is it possible to flash my Z5 premium E6853 over to the Japanese z5 premium S0-03H docomo firmware? I will be moving back to Japan soon. I tried downloading the firmware with xperifirm and flashing it with flashtool but I ended up failing and bricking my phone and having to flash back to my original firmware.
I forgot to check all the boxes in wipe. Would that cause it to fail? Is the SO-03H firmware even compatible with the E6853? Appreciate any help in advance.
This is the error I'm getting:
Processing of partition.sin finished with errors.
Mike3009 said:
This is the error I'm getting:
Processing of partition.sin finished with errors.
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Have the same issue, it seems not.
It is possible from Docomo/etc.. variant Z5 phones to use Global one but not the reverse.
I also tried to convert a ftf to flashable zip, but I always get "failed to map file" in TWRP.
ninjy said:
Have the same issue, it seems not.
It is possible from Docomo/etc.. variant Z5 phones to use Global one but not the reverse.
I also tried to convert a ftf to flashable zip, but I always get "failed to map file" in TWRP.
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Yeah it's very odd. Seems to be the same hardware but for some reason only works one way and not the other. Possibly some part of the firmware could be modified to work on the global version but that's beyond me.
You plan to get a domoco subscription or roaming your current one ?
It should work anyway (at least phone calls and internet)
ninjy said:
You plan to get a domoco subscription or roaming your current one ?
It should work anyway (at least phone calls and internet)
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Subscription. I never roam even when travelling. Here in Taiwan, all phones are sold unlocked with removable sim cards. So I usually apply for a temporary sim card or WiFi rental box when I go abroad. Since I'll be living in Japan and going with Docomo, I thought I'd flash over to the Docomo firmware to avoid any issues. I guess it's not that necessary.
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I just made a ftf file for Xperia L C2105 Version 15.0.A.2.17 UK.
It is 100 % STOCK with no changes or anything.
It will run on c2104 but you will have to skip baseband.
You may skip UNKNOWN in flashtool as well!
Flash via FLASHTOOL
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5WrgZKy9qHpQXh2bTM5cTJFOHM/edit?usp=sharing
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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
joel113- 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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Quote me next time as it is easier for me to know someone asked for an answer!
Well, in theory it should work fine as the phone has everything same except the basebands. So in flashtool, untick baseband and flash. It would surely work. I have tested different basebands on Xperia U and P and they both worked fine as long as I unticked baseband in flashtool.
This is unlocked version and thus you can flash it without any sim restrictions. (Its sim free and not under any contract)
You would be unrooted after flashing this. It is safe!
Hnk1 said:
Quote me next time as it is easier for me to know someone asked for an answer!
Well, in theory it should work fine as the phone has everything same except the basebands. So in flashtool, untick baseband and flash. It would surely work. I have tested different basebands on Xperia U and P and they both worked fine as long as I unticked baseband in flashtool.
This is unlocked version and thus you can flash it without any sim restrictions. (Its sim free and not under any contract)
You would be unrooted after flashing this. It is safe!
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Oh sorry, I will from now on
And that's good I didn't think it would be safe, but isn't there one for the c1204 itself?
Sent from my C2104
joel113- said:
Oh sorry, I will from now on
And that's good I didn't think it would be safe, but isn't there one for the c1204 itself?
Sent from my C2104
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I took this firmware out of my phone which is from the UK. UK uses different basebands from USA. You can not get a C2104 that will be supported by UK. However, you may flash UK firmware on your C2104 but you will need to skip baseband in FLASHTOOL
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.
Hi.
I have a EU Xzp single sim version. I flashed 3UK firmware but don't get band 20 access or volte. Anyone here flashed onto 3uk or EE and get volte? Anyone getting volte with carrier branded device in UK?
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
How did you flash your Xperia XZ Premium, i want to flash mine but flashtool is still not compatible, i am able to download the Rom but the flashtool does not recognize the phone when its time to flash. Please help.
Thanks,
NB
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How did you flash your Xperia XZ Premium, i want to flash mine but flashtool is still not compatible, i am able to download the Rom but the flashtool does not recognize the phone when its time to flash. Please help.
Thanks,
NB
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You use the new flash tool:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/progress-newflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426
Op, can you check what configuration your phone has loaded? To do this type this in dialer *#*#7378423#*#* then "Service Info" then "Software info". there should be row called Current modem Config: What does it read?
From the XZ Premium available modem configurations i can see following UK stuff available.
amss_fsg_maple_ee_ims_tar
amss_fsg_maple_hutch_uk_tar
amss_fsg_maple_hutch_uk_volte_vowifi_tar
amss_fsg_maple_telefonica_uk_ims_tar
amss_fsg_maple_telefonica_uk_tar
amss_fsg_maple_virgin_uk_tar
amss_fsg_maple_vodafone_uk_tar
amss_fsg_maple_vodafone_uk_volte_vowifi_tar
For the 3UK to work from phone side, you probably need amss_fsg_maple_hutch_uk_volte_vowifi_tar loaded in current modem config.
Do you have volte calls option available under Mobile network settings?
If everything there, but not working still then need to get feedback from 3UK if they need to switch it on for XZ Premium
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Op, can you check what configuration your phone has loaded? To do this type this in dialer *#*#7378423#*#* then "Service Info"
If everything there, but not working still then need to get feedback from 3UK if they need to switch it on for XZ Premium
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hi with EE firmware there is current modem config there is: amss_fsg_maple_ee_ims_tar.mbn and EE Wifi Calling and EE VoLTE works
hi with 3UK firmware- the correct modem config is there-> but no Band 20, No VoLTE (and no Wifi Calling- looking at 3UK website -> even the 3UK XZP doesn't have Wifi calling support).
I note the EE current firmware security update is from June'17, 3UK latest firmware is April'17.
Maybe things will improve when 3 UK update their firmware
A big downside of XZP seems to be you can't lock onto a specific band... (you can fix LTE but not the band)
If the correct region firmware is flashed and correct config loaded then volte should be good to go from phone side.
Operator can still limit volte per device model or firmware version.
Comparing the April firmware and June, there are no changes in modem config files.
But there is hope that new build is the qualifying factor for 3UK.
O2 UK has volte and vowifi active with the June update also
LTE band locking will be available when good root support arrives.
PS. If you feel like experimenting then you can take the latest EE firmware and switch out the oem.sin from 3UK firmware and flash it.
This should give you newest base and 3uk oem config.
I have just flashed the 3 firmware. I can confirm that I am not getting band 20 or volte.
The option to turn it on is not in settings either.
Current modem config:
/system/etc/customization/modem/amss_fsg_maple_hutch_uk_tar
Hopefully the June update will fix it.
Edit: I can't test adding the three oem bit into the ee firmware as I am going away now and can't flash my phone. But will try and test when I get back if no one has (or the newer firmware is available) by then
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Op, can you check what configuration your phone has loaded? To do this type this in dialer *#*#7378423#*#* then "Service Info" then "Software info". there should be row called Current modem Config: What does it read?
From the XZ Premium available modem configurations i can see following UK stuff available.
amss_fsg_maple_ee_ims_tar
amss_fsg_maple_hutch_uk_tar
amss_fsg_maple_hutch_uk_volte_vowifi_tar
amss_fsg_maple_telefonica_uk_ims_tar
amss_fsg_maple_telefonica_uk_tar
amss_fsg_maple_virgin_uk_tar
amss_fsg_maple_vodafone_uk_tar
amss_fsg_maple_vodafone_uk_volte_vowifi_tar
For the 3UK to work from phone side, you probably need amss_fsg_maple_hutch_uk_volte_vowifi_tar loaded in current modem config.
Do you have volte calls option available under Mobile network settings?
If everything there, but not working still then need to get feedback from 3UK if they need to switch it on for XZ Premium
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I purchased Amazon UK unlocked version however I don't get WiFi calling and I have the following.
I'm with EE and only ever had EE in the phone but my modem is O2?
Current Modem Config /system/etc/customization/modem/ amss.fsg maple telefonica uk tar.mbn
How odd? Can I change without unlocking?
Northern-Loop said:
How odd? Can I change without unlocking?
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Yes you can flash the official EE firmware without having to unlock.
Get the firmware via xperifirm then flash using newflasher
indesisiv said:
Yes you can flash the official EE firmware without having to unlock.
Get the firmware via xperifirm then flash using newflasher
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Any ideas why unlocked version has o2 modem?
modem is loaded via detection of sim, but volte settings come from oem.sin that is in the regional firmware.
radii said:
Hi.
I have a EU Xzp single sim version. I flashed 3UK firmware but don't get band 20 access or volte. Anyone here flashed onto 3uk or EE and get volte? Anyone getting volte with carrier branded device in UK?
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Have you tried ringing three and asking them? If so what did they say?
Three uk: buy it from their store
radii said:
Three uk: buy it from their store
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So no help there then
Edit: I just rang 3 and they said ring sony support who I suspect will say it's not their fault
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In that case it is loading the wrong modem.
The modem that is needed is in the folder but not loaded.
amss_fsg_maple_hutch_uk_volte_vowifi_tar.mbn
Whereas the one that is loaded is amss_fsg_maple_hutch_uk_tar.mbn
if you could alter files in oem.sin then this could be changed.
Do we have a method to repack .sin files? I know how to "unsin" and how to extract .ext4 but repacking is unknown to me.
Also it is possible to select the configuration manually via app. Might not work with non-rooted devices.
Check the tutorial here https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/enabling-volte-xperia-z2-xperia-z3-t3438505
root, build.prop changes and shortcutmaker is needed.
Also maybe the 3uk june update will change which configuration is loaded will check when it drops.
Anybody managed to connect to band 20 on EE with the latest firmware update?
Not sure if I've connected or not with the latest update, but since then I no longer see 4G+ (which is the norm for other EE phones, but for some reason I had it on the XZ Premium until now).
It is still using CA and VoLTE is still working, so I assume band 20 is still usable.
Cellmapper https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper will show you which band you are connected to.
My Sonyss show 4G+ when there is Carrier Aggregation in use. Should see LTE-A in Cellmapper when that is the case.
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Anybody managed to connect to band 20 on EE with the latest firmware update?
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Having returned from the Lake District I can confirm I had use of band 20 with no problems, and it made a big difference to coverage and speed. Many places in excess of 100Mbps with band3+20!
is any workaround to modify oem.sin? i just want to add my operator VoLTE settings. Thanks
Did you ever figure this one out?
Its impossible to edit a .sin file and flash it using flashtool.
You have to do it via a custom ROM, hence a rooted device is needed
gregbradley said:
Its impossible to edit a .sin file and flash it using flashtool.
You have to do it via a custom ROM, hence a rooted device is needed
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Is it possible though to take an OEM.sin from another firmware variant and flash that so I can get my VoLTE 'settings'
chris_j26 said:
Is it possible though to take an OEM.sin from another firmware variant and flash that so I can get my VoLTE 'settings'
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hmm,, I do not know, you can try it. Just swap the necessary .sin files using flashtool and try to flash it. there are 3 outcomes.
1. it will work (Great)
2. It will not flash (No problem)
3. It soft brick s your phone, so just flash a .ftf to restore your phone.
It works to flash oem.sin from other regions firmware with no problems , my problem is that my operator just released VoLTE and VoWIFI and Sony didnt add the settings in their firmware and the only way to do it is if i root the phone or if i could edit OEM.SIN before flashing (but seems thats not possible). My operator doesnt sell any Sony phones so probably will take a long time till my operator will contact them to add the settings in the firmware or maybe not at all or maybe only for latest devices or for the future models (i cant know that). Sony does have the VoLTE settings in like all EU firmwares and VoLTE + VoWIFI in specific operator firmware but only for Orange in my country and im using some other operator.
Edit:// just get the firmware that has your operator settings then flash only the oem.sin from it with flashtool , i did that with mine and i had no problems.
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Is it possible though to take an OEM.sin from another firmware variant and flash that so I can get my VoLTE 'settings'
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Or just do this of course...my bad.
izyer said:
Edit:// just get the firmware that has your operator settings then flash only the oem.sin from it with flashtool , i did that with mine and i had no problems.
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izyer said:
Edit:// just get the firmware that has your operator settings then flash only the oem.sin from it with flashtool , i did that with mine and i had no problems.
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I have a problem in that my phone was never released by my operator! Do you think it'd be possible to get an OEM.sin from another phone altogether? They have released both the XZ Premium and Z5 Premium (I have the X performance). Alternatively I think if I edit the modem.conf I might have a way to get VoLTE too
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Is it possible though to take an OEM.sin from another firmware variant and flash that so I can get my VoLTE 'settings'
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this is experimental try replacing firmware folder with elabel-Gxxxx-india-row_xxxxxxxxx_41.3.A.2.XX_S1-ELABEL-LIVE-DE8D-PID1-0004-MMC.sin and also you need to manually extract update.xml from indian firmware.... if it is set to unpack automatically in xperia firm it will be replaced by update.xml from the big file that size 2.6GB , you need update.xml from the indian firmware placed inside 46MB file
FYI without unpacking there will be like 3 files
one size 2.6 , other two size 46mb and 1.2mb
we need update xml from 46mb file and sin from 1.2 mb also dont forget to remove elabel-Gxxxx-yourcountry-row_xxxxxxxxx_41.3.A.2.XX_S1-ELABEL-LIVE-DE8D-PID1-0004-MMC.sin
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I have a problem in that my phone was never released by my operator! Do you think it'd be possible to get an OEM.sin from another phone altogether? They have released both the XZ Premium and Z5 Premium (I have the X performance). Alternatively I think if I edit the modem.conf I might have a way to get VoLTE too
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Unfortunately only phones on my provider which has VoLTE support for Xperia xz performance and I can't yet extract the sin from that firmware
I have edited the relevant files on my device. Is there any way to force the phone to pick up the new oem settings? Will it require a format (reset to get it to work)?
UPDATE : reflashed phone via Flashtool. Excluded oem partition from flash and now have working VoLTE
chris_j26 said:
I have edited the relevant files on my device. Is there any way to force the phone to pick up the new oem settings? Will it require a format (reset to get it to work)?
UPDATE : reflashed phone via Flashtool. Excluded oem partition from flash and now have working VoLTE
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which files have you edited ?? can you explain step by step please?
Can you please explain how this was done in more detail?
Is it required to unlock bootloader or root the device? I want to keep all my DRM keys but just enable VoLTE (and VoWIFI if possible).
Guide is here. It should apply to any device that has an oem partition provided you have the relevant files. That being said I haven't tried it on any other devices https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp.../guide-enable-volte-operator-handset-t3816565
umm what does oem.sin do on a phone?
Bernard2243 said:
umm what does oem.sin do on a phone?
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It contains the operator modifications plus specify what modem to use (so you can get operator functionality)
chris_j26 said:
It contains the operator modifications plus specify what modem to use (so you can get operator functionality)
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If i flash SOV32 original oem.sin does it make my sim card locked to AU network?
Bernard2243 said:
If i flash SOV32 original oem.sin does it make my sim card locked to AU network?
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I am not sure what the SOV32 is but usually network SIM unlocking is different.
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I am not sure what the SOV32 is but usually network SIM unlocking is different.
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SOV32 is japanese version for z5 bundled with AU
So it's safe to flash original japanese z5 oem.sin
Oem.sin
Dear Friend,
How do we flash only oem.sin. I need volte on sony xperia x compact
Hi all,
Dont know if this is the right section, apologies in advance if its wrong.
I'm trying to keep my phone stock as much as possible. I have a G8142 but currently flashed as a G8141 due to wanted the Australian firmware for VoLTE.
I wanna retain the 2nd sim and keep it as a G8142, but have tried different regions in order to see if i could get VoLTE.
When using the Australian G8141 rom, the modem is: amss_fsg_maple_vha_au_ims_tar.mbn
Any advice on how I can find that particular modem file in a G8142?
or is it possible to flash a G8142 firmware and use that modem file from the G8141?
I have tried to flash a G8142 firmware with the OEM.SIN file from the G8141. Upon load up, i get an error screen saying "there is an issue with your device, contact support".
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!!
What carrier do you have?
Vodafone AU
kw0n2k said:
Vodafone AU
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Let me check today after work I'll keep you posted
I also want the customized IL android oreo if possible... is there anyway I can find it and download it?
kw0n2k said:
Is it possible to flash a G8142 firmware and use that modem file from the G8141?
I have tried to flash a G8142 firmware with the OEM.SIN file from the G8141. Upon load up, i get an error screen saying "there is an issue with your device, contact support".
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Maybe you can get some ideas from this XZ1 thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...-volte-oem-sin-xz1-dual-t3871917/post79137884
Is this will be ok?, because Xperia 5 have 128GB and AU version have 64GB.
anyone have tried it?
Please don't flash if yours is a different model as it may break your phone. Only of the same specs model.
autobanned said:
Is this will be ok?, because Xperia 5 have 128GB and AU version have 64GB.
anyone have tried it?
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when I hear the word AU,I think that you are from indonesia tercinta merdekalah katanya
Huh. Please don't attempt to do it. My Xperia 5 bricked after doing it. And since the phone had some USB issues, getting into flash mode again was very difficult and consumed around 2 hours fiddling with the volume keys. Because the red light just blinks every 2 seconds or so. No green light after connecting USB while pressing volume down. Finally when I got it in flash mode, flashed the SOV41 AU version which brought the device back to life.
No harm in trying it (in my experience). Just give it a try and if it (bricks) doesn't boot, force shut it down, put it in flash mode, and reflash the original ROM with NewFlasher, (Don't use FlashTool) and boom, back to working again.
Edit: why have I just replied to an almost 3 year old thread at 00:53 in the morning... Good damn it lol.
ROMs that I tried but failed :
SO-01M NTT DOCOMO JP - Signature error, not even flashed.
J8210 Customized UK - Bricked
901SO SoftBank JP - Bricked
All I was trying for to use 4G network as Jio Sim works only in 4G. Even though a toggle was available in the AU version to enable 4G, it didn't worked. It can't even connect to network by manually selecting. And 4636 method don't work.
Arjun Krishna (MASTER-V) said:
ROMs that I tried but failed :
SO-01M NTT DOCOMO JP - Signature error, not even flashed.
J8210 Customized UK - Bricked
901SO SoftBank JP - Bricked
All I was trying for to use 4G network as Jio Sim works only in 4G. Even though a toggle was available in the AU version to enable 4G, it didn't worked. It can't even connect to network by manually selecting. And 4636 method don't work.
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Replace AU oem files with attached files. Flash with new flasher. Probably no AU messaging app after flash. so you need to install either google messages or use attached au original message app apk.
engage4 said:
Replace AU oem files with attached files. Flash with new flasher. Probably no AU messaging app after flash. so you need to install either google messages or use attached au original message app apk.
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Great. It worked. Also bloatware removed. More like a Global ROM with VoLTE.
i tried to flash global firmwares on my xperia 5ii softbank, but there is not network. Tried flashing AOSP roms, still no network. Anyway to get out of this japanese rom. I tried replacing the OEM files, still no luck.
msafeerp said:
i tried to flash global firmwares on my xperia 5ii softbank, but there is not network. Tried flashing AOSP roms, still no network. Anyway to get out of this japanese rom. I tried replacing the OEM files, still no luck.
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you need to create APN, bro
alvathoni said:
you need to create APN, bro
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Does it works?