Hi people, I've just upgraded to the better XA1, and I want to give someone the chance to use my old XA. I love the series. I was looking at Huawei etc but settled on a litteral upgrade. So, any help would be appreciated.
KMT2K said:
Hi people, I've just upgraded to the better XA1, and I want to give someone the chance to use my old XA. I love the series. I was looking at Huawei etc but settled on a litteral upgrade. So, any help would be appreciated.
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To return to "stock" use FlashTool.
Find your firmware version on device. /settings/about phone
In flashtool press the XF button choose your device XA the F3xxx (F3xxxx Your device id) find your Firmware version and country select it and download it.
When finished choose:
Flash
Select the Firmware you just downloaded and flash it.
If you only want to replace the recovery remove everything except fotakernel and flash
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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)?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
Hello !
I posted yesterday about upgrading to lollipop on an unlocked bootloader.
I thought i got it, but need additional help.
1. Im using Xperifirm to find 23.1.A.1.28, but i can only find versions that has diffrent brand names. I have Halebop carrier, and I can only find Telenor and 3. What differences is there based on branding?
Can you just use the Central Europe one without problem or what is that ?
2. What do R2C mean after the version name. 23.1.A.1.28/R2C ?
3. Do i need to manually root it, if i cant find any prerooted versions, and if so how do I do it? Can i preroot it myself before flashing?
4. Custom recovery: Do you flash it on the same time as the android firmware? or do you do it separately? do I need it first to be able to fastboot?
Sorry for the noob questions, im new to flashing. Have done it before, but then i knew exactly what i was doing from the beginning, now im om a used phone, and have no idea what has been done. I know it has unlocked bootloader, but cant get Super Su to work to root.
PLEASE HELP ME !
BTW I have looked for answers in the forums, but I cant get the whole picture out of it... And some of the guides were outdated etc.
(I have Flashtool 0.9.18.2 installed)
Discalimer: I am quite new at this but here what's i understand:
1. For same device, i.e. D6653 you can sue any ROM, difference customizations just include special apps from that country and carrier. I am using customized HK ROM and debloated it.
2. I don't really know but different regions have different codes like that so I think it just for different regions.
3. Yes, first thing you want to do it, search giefroot, that's the tool you root with, use a FTF to flash back to 23.0.A.2.93 and root and install "nut dual recovery". You need to flash back because that's the only one you can root on Z3. After, this never flash FTF unless it's completely unavoidable for some reason. Always flash zips through recovery. Search "PRF Creator", it will help you make prereooted firmware zips.
4. I answered this in 3.
Hi xda developers, I'm a new z3 user (D6633) running lollipop 5.1.1 , and I want to root my z3 to use titanium Backup,
1) I'm afraid that if I root my z3, I won't be able to update to marshmallow when it arrives, I also read somewhere that I still can update but will lose drm (I don't know what that is )
2) is there a way to unroot, to install the official update ?
Please explain in details and provide links if you could, cus I'm totally new on Sony
Any advice is appreciated
Im sure there will be a pre-rooted stock ROM for dl as soon after M. hits. Depends if one need to flash other things as well like firmware etc. but these things are included in the same FTF. I have gone through a few Android versions and things usually works out fine in a short matter of time.
If you absolutely want to go full stock, just flash a stock FTF from http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/ftf-stock-firmwares-xperia-z3-models-t2886061
Using Flashtool.
Hi everyone.
I really need your help. I've been searching for days now and i can't find any solution.
I've bought Z3 (D6603) on Amazon. Before buying, i checked if it was compatible with my country's LTE bands and it was.
The first time i turn it one it was in Chinese ... or something like that.
3g and 4g are not working at all. Already check with my carrier and the settings are fine.
*#*#SERVICE#*#* shows that i DON't Have the band i need. (BC 4)
It seams to be modified by factory...
I also flashed several roms using flash tools. Nothing...
Another strange thing is that i can't unlock the bootloader (following sony's official page).
Also when i try to reset from Xperia Companion i get a message saying that my phone cannot be identified. Same thing using Emma.
PLEASE! any one can help me?
Let's try and identify the phone model etc.
Go to Settings, About phone (at bottom) and give all the info from there / if possible post screen shots.
As much info on the phone as possible would be good. Just don't post the IMEI number or show it here.
Stuff like build number / baseband version and all that technical stuff will be really useful.
The Chinese on start up makes it seem it's either fake or has the Chinese firmware on it and I don't think they use D6603 in China. Not being identified by Sony tools is another red flag.
Can you not send it back for a refund as it is clearly not in functioning order? Amazon should refund you if the seller has "disappeared"....
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Dobsgw said:
Let's try and identify the phone model etc.
Go to Settings, About phone (at bottom) and give all the info from there / if possible post screen shots.
As much info on the phone as possible would be good. Just don't post the IMEI number or show it here.
Stuff like build number / baseband version and all that technical stuff will be really useful.
The Chinese on start up makes it seem it's either fake or has the Chinese firmware on it and I don't think they use D6603 in China. Not being identified by Sony tools is another red flag.
Can you not send it back for a refund as it is clearly not in functioning order? Amazon should refund you if the seller has "disappeared"....
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Thanks for the quick reply.I'm a new user so i can't post images. I'm from argentina and i'm here right now.. so it's almost imposible to get a refund or return it to the seller.
My phone data:
Model Number 6603
Processor info Qualcomm MSM8974PRO-AC
Android Version 4.4.4
Baseband Version 8974-AAAAANAZQ-00005-05
Compilation Number 23.0.A.2.93
From *#*#SERVICE#*#*
Phone Software version 1282-2729_23.0.A.2.93
File System Version: GLOBAL-LTE_23.0.A.2.93
S1 boot version: 1286-7314 S1_Boot_MSM8974AC_LA3.0_52-2
Customization Version 1286-2777_R9B
Active Customization 1286-2777_R9B
type Number PM-0800-BV
Fuel Guage Firmware Version: The phone doesn't support firmware version read
fcostazini said:
Thanks for the quick reply.I'm a new user so i can't post images. I'm from argentina and i'm here right now.. so it's almost imposible to get a refund or return it to the seller.
My phone data:
Model Number 6603
Processor info Qualcomm MSM8974PRO-AC
Android Version 4.4.4
Baseband Version 8974-AAAAANAZQ-00005-05
Compilation Number 23.0.A.2.93
From *#*#SERVICE#*#*
Phone Software version 1282-2729_23.0.A.2.93
File System Version: GLOBAL-LTE_23.0.A.2.93
S1 boot version: 1286-7314 S1_Boot_MSM8974AC_LA3.0_52-2
Customization Version 1286-2777_R9B
Active Customization 1286-2777_R9B
type Number PM-0800-BV
Fuel Guage Firmware Version: The phone doesn't support firmware version read
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Okay doesn't look too bad. You're on the original firmware, not the updated version which is Android 6.0.1. You are on 4.4.4.
I would say best bet is to download the Argentina (that's your country so I suggest this) or Generic Global firmware and flash it with flashtool.
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Install it and then go to it's install location on your PC and find the drivers .exe and install the flashmode, fastboot and Xperia Z3 drivers. It might not install them all. If you get errors installing drivers you need to disable driver signature verification on the PC so Google how to do it if you don't know how. It is very easy. Then you will be able to install the drivers so it can actually flash the firmware.
With that tool there will be an option in the form of a black circle with XF on it. That is XpiriFirm. Use that to find and download the latest FTF (firmware file) for the D6603. It should end with .291
Follow the instructions on flashtool to flash it. Options will show up asking what parts of the ftf you want to include and exclude. All you need to do here is make sure to EXCLUDE anything that ends in .TA
Please do that as it might brick the phone if not excluded (you won't miss it it is very obvious.)
And it might be a good idea to wipe the data so tick the boxes for wipe so you have a completely clean phone.
Flashtool should then ask you to turn off the phone and hold the vol down button to install the firmware in flashmode.
Let it complete and then it will tell you to turn the phone on.
If there are errors then there might be a problem with the phone. If there is then contact Amazon directly and the seller and explain the situation. With some luck they might help you.
Dobsgw said:
Okay doesn't look too bad. You're on the original firmware, not the updated version which is Android 6.0.1. You are on 4.4.4.
I would say best bet is to download the Argentina (that's your country so I suggest this) or Generic Global firmware and flash it with flashtool.
Install it and then go to it's install location on your PC and find the drivers .exe and install the flashmode, fastboot and Xperia Z3 drivers. It might not install them all. If you get errors installing drivers you need to disable driver signature verification on the PC so Google how to do it if you don't know how. It is very easy. Then you will be able to install the drivers so it can actually flash the firmware.
With that tool there will be an option in the form of a black circle with XF on it. That is XpiriFirm. Use that to find and download the latest FTF (firmware file) for the D6603. It should end with .291
Follow the instructions on flashtool to flash it. Options will show up asking what parts of the ftf you want to include and exclude. All you need to do here is make sure to EXCLUDE anything that ends in .TA
Please do that as it might brick the phone if not excluded (you won't miss it it is very obvious.)
And it might be a good idea to wipe the data so tick the boxes for wipe so you have a completely clean phone.
Flashtool should then ask you to turn off the phone and hold the vol down button to install the firmware in flashmode.
Let it complete and then it will tell you to turn the phone on.
If there are errors then there might be a problem with the phone. If there is then contact Amazon directly and the seller and explain the situation. With some luck they might help you.
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Already done that.... 5 times (5 different firmware). Still the same.. but with android 6.0.1.
I found 1 more thing that may be a clue: When you hard reset the phone or install a new firmware (same thing..i know) when the system show the welcome Sony's screen and the settings wizard, there is a small toast message that shows "Flash restore service starting: please wait for the Power off button" (not the exact message). After several times a black screen with a Power Off button appears and you can't do anything until you press it. After that the phone restart and it's normal again.
When flashing with the flash tool in the MA TA section you can see AUTO_BOOT and OSV-RESTRICTION. When you try to flash any rom, a warning message appears: "AUTO_BOOT and OSV-RESTRICTION not found in the script, continue?" (not the exact message).
Already ask for the refund.. but it cost me something like 150 U$S... also, i don't have the original box ... so it's going to be really difficult to return the product. I'm sure it's a software problem..
Thanks again for your help!!!
fcostazini said:
Already done that.... 5 times (5 different firmware). Still the same.. but with android 6.0.1.
I found 1 more thing that may be a clue: When you hard reset the phone or install a new firmware (same thing..i know) when the system show the welcome Sony's screen and the settings wizard, there is a small toast message that shows "Flash restore service starting: please wait for the Power off button" (not the exact message). After several times a black screen with a Power Off button appears and you can't do anything until you press it. After that the phone restart and it's normal again.
When flashing with the flash tool in the MA TA section you can see AUTO_BOOT and OSV-RESTRICTION. When you try to flash any rom, a warning message appears: "AUTO_BOOT and OSV-RESTRICTION not found in the script, continue?" (not the exact message).
Already ask for the refund.. but it cost me something like 150 U$S... also, i don't have the original box ... so it's going to be really difficult to return the product. I'm sure it's a software problem..
Thanks again for your help!!!
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Okay good luck. Seems a bit messed up to me :/
Those ta sections are ignored when flashing, you do not need them.
Another solution:
Flash a 575 firmware and root your phone. Then try one of the available custom roms. There also is a solution to enable missing bands, but this is a little bit more difficult.
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punkt said:
Those ta sections are ignored when flashing, you do not need them.
Another solution:
Flash a 575 firmware and root your phone. Then try one of the available custom roms. There also is a solution to enable missing bands, but this is a little bit more difficult.
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Thanks i'll give it a try. Although i tried to root it with no luck.
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.