I have an XZ Premium (G8141) from the 3UK network. I want to use it in the US, likely as a WiFi only device. I want to flash the firmware to remove the 3UK branding. Trying to decide the best option. I don't really care about the fingerprint sensor working or not. If I did decide to use it on a mobile network it would be TMobile US.
I downloaded XperiFirm and for the G8141 there are a number of "Customized" options. If I went this way I imagine I would go with the Customized CE1 or UK version right? That would remove network customization and be a stock Sony firmware?
In the G8142 section there is a Customized US firmware. Is flashing this an option to get a US based firmware? What would be the negative side of doing this?
I appreciate any input. Thank you!
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I have an XZ Premium (G8141) from the 3UK network. I want to use it in the US, likely as a WiFi only device. I want to flash the firmware to remove the 3UK branding. Trying to decide the best option. I don't really care about the fingerprint sensor working or not. If I did decide to use it on a mobile network it would be TMobile US.
I downloaded XperiFirm and for the G8141 there are a number of "Customized" options. If I went this way I imagine I would go with the Customized CE1 or UK version right? That would remove network customization and be a stock Sony firmware?
In the G8142 section there is a Customized US firmware. Is flashing this an option to get a US based firmware? What would be the negative side of doing this?
I appreciate any input. Thank you!
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The only difference between the two customised versions is that the US one will have the fingerprint reader disabled.
Any customised firmware build will work, removing the 3UK logo, but avoid the US version if you use fingerprint unlock
Thank you for the response! Another question, are the Customized firmwares official Sony ones?
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Afternoon guys,
First, sorry by my poor English.
I'm looking for a Xperia Z3 D6643 firmware without operator customizations. I already downloaded the XperiFirm, but have only 6633 and 6653 Z3 firmwares.
If someone know where do I can find this, case you need more information about my device, I will provide.
Thanks!
IaguCool already is working in this, thanks a lot
I've seen now in the XperiFirm thread, IagoCool is already discovering the D6643 firmwares on Sony's servers. Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...rm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142/page47
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junior.ati said:
Afternoon guys,
First, sorry by my poor English.
I'm looking for a Xperia Z3 D6643 firmware without operator customizations. I already downloaded the XperiFirm, but have only 6633 and 6653 Z3 firmwares.
If someone know where do I can find this, case you need more information about my device, I will provide.
Thanks!
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So, I've seen, I hate the operator's customizations. My phone is with Claro's customization.
I want a unbranded firmware, like the "1281-5466 Customized BR" Z2 firmware.. I thinking about install the Commercial and Journalists version, but I'm not confortable to do that, so I will wait for the "Customized BR".
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junior.ati said:
So, I've seen, I hate the operator's customizations. My phone is with Claro's customization.
I want a unbranded firmware, like the "1281-5466 Customized BR" Z2 firmware.. I thinking about install the Commercial and Journalists version, but I'm not confortable to do that, so I will wait for the "Customized BR".
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best friend wait this journal is just to sample
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best friend wait this journal is just to sample
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So, I will wait, I've seen the file size, 1.5 GB vs 1.1 GB of the Claro's customized version, I think this will have much more crap. Waiting for the unbranded / retail version...
Still waiting for the D6643 retail firmware.
Same here... still waiting for generic D6643 firmware....
I'm also waiting for the D6643 Customized BR, without operator stuff : )
what would this journalists version lack that the official firmware should have? in my opinion, if you want journalists to write about your phone, you wouldn't cripple it, would you? anyways, if i had my phone with me now I would install that. but it hasn't arrived yet
Hello everyone,
I'm also looking for a customized version of firmware without operators stuff, and I seen the "Promoter" and "Store-Front" versions in XperiFirm, anyone know about it?
Sorry for my poor english...
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Waiting too...
Still Waiting for that! Someone found it?
If i use flashtool and flash a differnt region and leave it like that will i get ota upfates still i have a z5 e6653
Yes, you will get the OTA updates for the region you flashed.
Thank you
If i can ask you another question my sony z5 e6653 came with 1299-3035 region firmware i cant find what region it was is there any way of finding out that firmware was for lolipop thank you
Are you sure about 1299-3035? I can't find any reference to that anywhere.
How to find Customization Version
I think this is the region firmware
No idea where that's from. Where did you buy it? And is that the customisation version that displays in the phone's service menu?
I bought it from swappa i live in the usa so i wanted to have lte showing so i flashed custom de (germany) is that ftf file a true sony file or a made up one. I really am thankful for all your help.
SI number on box doesn't match the Customization Version in the phone. For the last time, what does version is this PHONE? Not the BOX, the PHONE.
Hi guys. Just now received the XZP and I'm very excited about it. I want to know whether this mobile support volte. If it supports, then how can I enable it? There is not any options to enable it. I brought this mobile in dubai and I am using it in india. Here a network named jio supports volte. So could you please help me guys? How to enable it?
Dual sim or single sim?
It supports VoLTE in various regions and providers.
With single sim version i do not see Indian providers in modem configuration list and no Indian region firmware.
If you have dual sim model, then maybe you have luck with flashing Indian firmware https://xpericheck.com/cda/1308-6241 (i hope my assumption is correct that Customised IN refers to India)
I have not digged into dual sim firmware yet, so cannot guarantee it for you.
Please use search in XZ and other sony forums to know how flashing sony firmwares works. Too long and complicated to write it out here.
Also, ask from JIO if they plan adding support for XZ Premium. This will indicate if you would get VoLTE with Indian region firmware.
VeixES said:
Dual sim or single sim?
It supports VoLTE in various regions and providers.
With single sim version i do not see Indian providers in modem configuration list and no Indian region firmware.
If you have dual sim model, then maybe you have luck with flashing Indian firmware https://xpericheck.com/cda/1308-6241 (i hope my assumption is correct that Customised IN refers to India)
I have not digged into dual sim firmware yet, so cannot guarantee it for you.
Please use search in XZ and other sony forums to know how flashing sony firmwares works. Too long and complicated to write it out here.
Also, ask from JIO if they plan adding support for XZ Premium. This will indicate if you would get VoLTE with Indian region firmware.
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Yes I am using the dual sim version. Is there no other way I can enable it without flashing the firmware? Or should I wait for the next OTA update?
Flashing the correct region firmware is the simplest solution.
Also currently there is no other known method.
If you have UAE region firmware then OTA update will not enable VoLTE for other regions.
I have now checked the firmware that i previously shared. There is special modem configurations in DS for Indian providers...
amss_fsg_maple_dsds_airtel_in_ims_tar.mbn
amss_fsg_maple_dsds_reliance_com_in_ims_tar.mbn
amss_fsg_maple_dsds_reliance_jio_in_ims_tar.mbn
Also the oem bit will tell phone which configuration to load.
So i think you would be good to get VoLTE if you flash https://xpericheck.com/cda/1308-6241
Hey guys. I recently bought a US unlocked Sony XZP from Best Buy. I want to flash the right firmware to enable fingerprint. Take a look at the list in the screenshot. For G8142 Dual Sim, there are lots of options available. I am not sure which one is best to flash. Have any of you guys tried and if so, which firmware? Thanks
Flash Centra Europe 1.
can we flash indian firmware instead of CE1
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can we flash indian firmware instead of CE1
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If it's available for the this model then I see no problem in doing it. If you find something not working you can flash back to the other firmware.
In the above screen shot Indian firmware is available I'm planning to flash that instead of CE1
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In the above screen shot Indian firmware is available I'm planning to flash that instead of CE1
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That should be fine if that's the firmware you prefer.
Also any particular reason or advantages that you are planning to flash that over CE1 or others on the US model?
Nothing as such I'm just trying different region firmware other than CE1
Which firmware is best for faster ota updates and with Android Pay working? I'd flashed CE1 and there's no Android Pay. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
FartyParty said:
Flash Centra Europe 1.
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100% Agreed.
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JB2unique said:
Which firmware is best for faster ota updates and with Android Pay working? I'd flashed CE1 and there's no Android Pay. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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not by default, but you can download it and it works. I use mine all of the time
Which of the firmware available is best aside from CE1? It seems to be the slowest to receive security patches :/
The Customized FR one seems to get updates pretty quickly, but the CE1 hasn't been that late recently, it was only a couple days behind this time I think. I ended up using the combination of US and CE1 because I couldn't get group messaging to work with CE1 or FR with android messages.
Which files you mix to make.this combination? If i flash a Ce1 it keep going in auto reboot.
Hi I bought my phone from the internet , my phone is a Sony Xperia XZ Premium Dual Sim dual SIM EN / ZH from UK should I use Europe version
The firmware is almost the same except for the carrier's custom software. (Note: US firmware cannot use fingerprints)
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The firmware is almost the same except for the carrier's custom software. (Note: US firmware cannot use fingerprints)
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If it's just that I can almost use all just the us version which doesn't have finger print ok thanks bro