Database Info

[Q] My Xperia C hasn't got any updates? Still at 16.0.B.0.21

My phone hasn't got any updates so far. I bought this Xperia C in March this year and the original version of firmware is 16.0.B.0.21. I have seen recently lots of updates for Xperia C firmware which have been expected to solve software issues in the phone but my phone is still stuck (the newest one is now 2.13). My mates in Vietnam received updates months ago. What's wrong with my phone? Anyone got the same problem? Thank you all very much for your supports.

Plzzzzzzz help me :'(

nguyentainguyen said:
Plzzzzzzz help me :'(
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Follow this link to flash the latest fw to your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696987

nguyentainguyen said:
My phone hasn't got any updates so far. I bought this Xperia C in March this year and the original version of firmware is 16.0.B.0.21. I have seen recently lots of updates for Xperia C firmware which have been expected to solve software issues in the phone but my phone is still stuck (the newest one is now 2.13). My mates in Vietnam received updates months ago. What's wrong with my phone? Anyone got the same problem? Thank you all very much for your supports.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try this method to update your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-c/general/how-to-install-restore-stock-android-t2832005

Newbie - debranding Z5

Hi everyone
I have just purchased my first Sony phone, the Z5.
It is on Vodafone UK but has been officially unlocked. I wish to debrand and put on stock Sony android software so remove the network branding. Can someone pleas ehlpe as I have never done this before. I have just downloaded flashtool.
My second question - If I use flashtool to change to stock software, will I still receive OTA updates for future software updates rather than having to use flashtool all the time?
Thanks in advance.

Yes, with official firmware everything will be fine.

sovanyio said:
Yes, with official firmware everything will be fine.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for reply.
Is there a link where i can download official firmware please, I have searched here but cannot seem to find it?
Thank you

Check this guide:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/

Uk ftf - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63649148
Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk

Hi to all, sorry if I port afloat this old thread.
I have a Z5 with a MM branded firmware (TIM Italy). I already know how to debrand it flashing another compatible firmware.
My question is: is it necessary wipe all data, also if I flash another MM firmware?
By what I read, I understood that if I stay on the same major update (in this case MM) I shouldn't meet any kind of problem also if I didn't wipe all. Is it right?
Thanks to all

Xperia XZ F8331 - Is it possible to enable the fingerprint reader after Nougat OTA?

Hey, this is my first post and I'm inexperienced with Android tinkering so I apologize if I've broken any rules. I searched but would like clarification as Nougat has changed things.
Is there any way to enable the fingerprint reader after the Nougat OTA for the US version of the XZ F8331?
I mistakenly didn't realize Nougat had changed things and unwittingly soft bricked my XZ the other day but managed to unbrick it and really want to avoid bricking it again.
It seems that downgrading to Marshmallow via flashtool is possible? so maybe it could be possible to downgrade to the UK Marshmallow and then get the UK Nougat OTA and then get the fingerprint reader to function that way?

Any rom you use that isn't the US rom will allow fingerprint to work.

Right, but flashtool isn't compatible with Nougat yet. I just got the idea of using Emma though, will look into it more soon

Yeah, you can just flash an MM rom and update to Nougat via OTA.

EMMA will only work with devices with unlocked bootloaders.
You are correct in your first thought. Just flash a UK FTF for MM and get the OTA Nougat update.

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately the Customized UK MM FTF seems to be no longer available from XperiFirm and I haven't had any luck trying to find it elsewhere.
How much does the Market/Operator matter? Maybe a customized MM FTF from another region is better? Anything I should be worried about?

ayau26 said:
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately the Customized UK MM FTF seems to be no longer available from XperiFirm and I haven't had any luck trying to find it elsewhere.
How much does the Market/Operator matter? Maybe a customized MM FTF from another region is better? Anything I should be worried about?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not really. Only a bit of bloatware, everything else is about the same.
You may be able to find an older FTF from here though

Thanks again! There is a Customized UK FTF for MM on the site you linked but it can't be downloaded for free unfortunately.

ayau26 said:
Thanks again! There is a Customized UK FTF for MM on the site you linked but it can't be downloaded for free unfortunately.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am wondering the same - new F8331 on N OTA and enabling the fingerprint reader. Any luck on your end figuring this out?

I've been running customized NOBA in my Z5 for a while here in the US and have been very happy with it. Customized NOBA for the XZ still hasn't been updated to Nougat, so that could be an option. I don't get to unwrap my XZ until Christmas, so I've already downloaded the MM version currently on Xperifirm to re-enable my fingerprint sensor first.
I like customized NOBA because it has bloatware you can completely uninstall.

You should be able to google the central europe firmware (marshmallow) and use that. I just fixed 2 XZs yesterday after banging my head against the wall over the firmware.
Update to marshmallow using flashtool and then OTA update to nougat. Central Europe works perfectly and I get the LTE symbol (some people hated the 4G symbol even though it's the same). Finger print scanner works (both phones are US versions from Amazon).

Help me please
badmana said:
You should be able to google the central europe firmware (marshmallow) and use that. I just fixed 2 XZs yesterday after banging my head against the wall over the firmware.
Update to marshmallow using flashtool and then OTA update to nougat. Central Europe works perfectly and I get the LTE symbol (some people hated the 4G symbol even though it's the same). Finger print scanner works (both phones are US versions from Amazon).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So I just purchased one and i can't fix it using methods online. Can u help me one on one thru skype like now please, i appreciate it.

Has the c567 oreo rolled out?

Hi, have just received the device , model state B190 and no update. since EU and Asia got the cookie was wandering if also American variant received it..
or-can I just update to oreo with any C rom?
thanks in advance

the-light said:
Hi, have just received the device , model state B190 and no update. since EU and Asia got the cookie was wandering if also American variant received it..
or-can I just update to oreo with any C rom?
thanks in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope, hasn't received it yet. Last update was April 5th I believe. Pretty lame and pathetic if ask me. Huawei wants to break into the US market they are going to have to start doing better than this. Had it to do over with, I'd got something else besides this phone.

Oreo updates
the-light said:
Hi, have just received the device , model state B190 and no update. since EU and Asia got the cookie was wandering if also American variant received it..
or-can I just update to oreo with any C rom?
thanks in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is only a beta release for our c567 so far, to install any of the ones for other regions you're going to have to unlock your bootloader, rebrand, and install that Oreo using the steps in other threads, our mate 9 c567 Oreo should be rolling out as an OTA update in a few weeks so I'd be patient and wait a while, I installed a different regions ROM and want really happy with it at all.

Dear @ revjamescarver,@ Thunderbolt69
thank you for the detailed reply's. Ill probably wait for the ota .I have side loaded twrp but not rooting until update will roll out.
Im trying to like the phone, hopefully the update will roll soon
Happy Holidays

eliminate carrier firmware

Hello guys,
i've an xz premium G8141 and i would like to remove the carrier firmware and place an original firmware due the fact that my carrier did not release oreo yet.
Can someone link me a noob guide to do it?
Atm my phone is running android 7.1.1 with security patch 1st september builkd 45.0.a.137
thx a lot,
Andrea

ancestrale said:
Hello guys,
i've an xz premium G8141 and i would like to remove the carrier firmware and place an original firmware due the fact that my carrier did not release oreo yet.
Can someone link me a noob guide to do it?
Atm my phone is running android 7.1.1 with security patch 1st september builkd 45.0.a.137
thx a lot,
Andrea
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use the links below
Check firmware version/carrier branding
Use this awesome tool to download the firmware for XZP
Use this to flash the firmware
Good luck

Thx a lot!