*SFR-FR Operator KI3 Firmware*
OS Version: 7.10.7720.68
Firmware revision number: 2424.11.9.3
Hardware revision number: 3.15.0.4
Radio software version: 2424.11.9.1
Radio hardware version: 0.0.0.800
Bootloader version: 5.9.1.4
Chip SOC version: 0.36.2.0
So far, haven't noticed and significant changes from KG firmware. Will update this thread when I find any.
Makes me wonder if this will be the same firmware that T-Mo is going to push.
I would wait for people to report back that used to have connection data issues/robotic calls/ dropped calls.
Download link please?
ilboy said:
Download link please?
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You have to change your operator code to SFR-FR using RootTools and use Zune to check for update.
VoodooKing said:
You have to change your operator code to SFR-FR using RootTools and use Zune to check for update.
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Witch key in registry ? thank you.
tutorial link ?
Here: http://www.pocketpc.ch/samsung-omni...mango-fuer-t-mobile-handys-registry-hack.html
After finished can i go back to my operator? (Thanks for help)
Absolutely, you can change it from SFR-FR to 000-88 (or your original value) after firmware update.
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Radek Hulán said:
Here: http://www.pocketpc.ch/samsung-omni...mango-fuer-t-mobile-handys-registry-hack.html
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It worked fine for me on omnia 7 Mango RTM, here in Italy!
But now the question is: Will I receive Mango final update or I'm right so?
Many thanks.
If you updated the firmware you should already have final mango. Anyway thanks for help. I will try it tomorrow
Oke I tried this and it worked for me. I thought I would get internet sharing, but I can't find it at the settings
I forgot asking an important thing. If i update will my Phone stay unbranded (no app or sfr logo) and will my Phone stay product (not engineer)?? Really thanks again
About Internet sharing..we have already got it with diagnosis menu..don't be upset if we Don't have the setting in the normal menu!
Well, you get it via Zune, the official way, so it is retail, not engineer release. Phone stays unlocked, internet sharing (enabled via registry) still works, unbranded, basically no visible changes except new firmware / radio / bootloader versions in "About" page. Download mode still works as well.
Probably some little fixes only.
Radek Hulán said:
Well, you get it via Zune, the official way, so it is retail, not engineer release. Phone stays unlocked, internet sharing (enabled via registry) still works, unbranded, basically no visible changes except new firmware / radio / bootloader versions in "About" page. Download mode still works as well.
Probably some little fixes only.
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many tnx for ALL your usefull posts! i will tomorrow hit 3x tnx button just for you!
i have updated now my omnia 7 (000-08 unbranded) Mango relase with the latest SFR-FR Firmware.
feedback:
- I can't find special improvements
- the VoiceSearch works very, very bad. it uses much time to bring a result and you must very near to the handset microfon or you must very, very loud speak
with my last firmware 2424.11.8.5 VoiceSearch worked very well
- a very good thing is the zune backup function now i´m back on 2424.11.8.5 firmware
Radek Hulán said:
Here: http://www.pocketpc.ch/samsung-omni...mango-fuer-t-mobile-handys-registry-hack.html
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thank you very much
My phone is officially "developer unlocked" but why do i get error 0x81030120? Did i do anything wrong? what can i do to update my phone?
ilboy said:
My phone is officially "developer unlocked" but why do i get error 0x81030120? Did i do anything wrong? what can i do to update my phone?
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read the link interop-unlock in my signature
ilboy said:
My phone is officially "developer unlocked" but why do i get error 0x81030120? Did i do anything wrong? what can i do to update my phone?
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What can I say is that before the fimware update posted in this thread I have updated my omnia 7 with the one you can find here.
It seems to me that my gps is not working good, after update, but I don't know if that depends on the new installation of Navigon Select 4 because I didn't have time to try other gps apps. Is there anybody facing the same issue?
Edit: Gps works fine!!!!
mirolg said:
read the link interop-unlock in my signature
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Lots of thanks even to you! Just finished updating
Related
Found this out on howardforums.com
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=568666
http://communications.siemens.com/c...1774_rArNrNrNrN_prodId:76051,00.html#Firmware
Firmware is v1.33.110
Anyone know what the deal is, fixes etc.?
Also, will installing this wipe everything?
Further info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=91334#91334
Rom has password issue
MDAIIIUser said:
Further info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=91334#91334
Rom has password issue
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Ok, I read that thread and didn't find any useful information. The conclusions it leads to are
-no one has successfully installed this rom
-the new rom does things which we don't know about
What do you mean when you say that "the Rom has [a] password issue"?
I've read that the ROM upgrade might SIM lock your SX66 - can anyone verify?
AdmiralAK said:
I've read that the ROM upgrade might SIM lock your SX66 - can anyone verify?
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I hope you didn't hear that on the HOFO thread, because that was me speculating, and I have no evidence for it - just a hunch.
However, I would also like someone to verify. :wink:
Dster
If you own a sx66 then this upgrade is for you and should be a better one than your last.
Others out here see the 1.35, get excited and hope to install this upgrade on a non siemnes devices. When they try this they come upon the "Password issue" which in short says that you cant use that upgrade with the tools that are found on this site.
Check wiki for a better understanding.
No Simlock
AdmiralAK said:
I've read that the ROM upgrade might SIM lock your SX66 - can anyone verify?
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Installed the new rom. I can verify there is no sim lock on it.
does anyone know how i could perform this upgrade while using the highest avalible radio version? 1.06.02
[email protected]
Can you please upload the extneded rom to:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Extended_Roms/New_ROMS
ProphetX
wiki, getting started
MDAIIIUser said:
[email protected]
Can you please upload the extneded rom to:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Extended_Roms/New_ROMS
ProphetX
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I cant wait
New to this
MDAIIIUser said:
[email protected]
Can you please upload the extneded rom to:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Extended_Roms/New_ROMS
ProphetX
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Sorry I am new to this.... how would I upload just the extended rom?
You'll first need to unlock your Extended ROM.
Download this file and run it on your SX66:
http://www.beyondthetech.com/downloads/phone/modding/BA_ExtROMTools.cab
Then go Start > Programs > ExtROM Tools > Unhide.
Reboot your SX66, then you'll see a folder called Extended_ROM. Copy that out to your desktop, then up to the FTP site at
ftp://xda:[email protected]
Just in case you didn't know, this folder contains the first programs and settings that it runs upon a hard reset.
Please let me know when you're able to do this. Perhaps somewhere in there is the key to resolve my annoying "05"-text-message-for-voicemail notifications issue.
Thanks!
Updating one of our SX66's as I type this.
We'll soon see what happens...
I did notice that the radio stack isn't as updated as some of the other stacks out there. I'll test it for a while, and if necessary, 'upgrade' back to the higher version.
uploaded.
Just updated the ROM and the RadioROM
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How are DUN and SIM lock?
Any noticeable improvement? worth the update?
BT Versions
What version is the BT stack in this update?
Any improvments with BT out of memory errors?
I've downloaded this update. It has the same bluetooth version as 1.31WWE, no WMP10, but several DLLs like btagsvc.dll are newer. Radio is 1.02, which is obsolete.
Format of NBF files is changed, I've explained it in "hacking" section.
Extended ROM contains old apps, the only useful thing is WLANPatch.CAB. I don't know what RestartRadio.exe and AddContacts.exe programs do, maybe they also worth installing.
I've uploaded this update converted to the old NBF format to ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/1.33.10WWE-from_SX66/
I have not tested it, so use at your own risk!
mamaich said:
I've downloaded this update. It has the same bluetooth version as 1.31WWE, no WMP10, but several DLLs like btagsvc.dll are newer. Radio is 1.02, which is obsolete.
Format of NBF files is changed, I've explained it in "hacking" section.
Extended ROM contains old apps, the only useful thing is WLANPatch.CAB. I don't know what RestartRadio.exe and AddContacts.exe programs do, maybe they also worth installing.
I've uploaded this update converted to the old NBF format to ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/1.33.10WWE-from_SX66/
I have not tested it, so use at your own risk!
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Restart Radio turns the radio on and off and addcontacts add's cingular's customer service and some other contacts, so I would definately say they are not needed.
AdmiralAK said:
How are DUN and SIM lock?
Any noticeable improvement? worth the update?
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No SIM lock, using my AWE SIM;
Not sure how to check DUN;
NOTICEABLE better performance with BT headsets, Mot 810, 820 and Jabra 250, MUCH better, clear sound, cracking and static is GONE;
Worth the update? Hell ya.
I installed an old version of Kies i found because for some reason the new one wouldnt install. i havent manually updated it, or accepted any notice for updating as far as im aware, but it says i now have the latest version..
anyway, how do i get this into Test Mode? ctrl + alt + u + p i read is the combination, but this doesnt do anything?
Start the firmware update, when the dialog has opened press CTRL + ALT + U + P.
Update window needs to be open.
hms666 said:
Start the firmware update, when the dialog has opened press CTRL + ALT + U + P.
Update window needs to be open.
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Yes i know this, but nothing happens
sensi_ said:
Yes i know this, but nothing happens
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You are clicking on the kies menu option the choosing update? If so... it's wrong! Down on the bottom right of the kies window is a little mobile firmware update icon click that !!
What you are doing is checking the firmware for the kies program itself I think.... common mistake made by many!
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You are clicking on the kies menu option the choosing update? If so... it's wrong! Down on the bottom right of the kies window is a little mobile firmware update icon click that !!
What you are doing is checking the firmware for the kies program itself I think.... common mistake made by many!
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no sorry im not, thats just stupid lol!
im in the device firmware upgrade window, that butto combination just doesnt work, can someone thats done it on the latest Kies firmware tell me if it actually works anymore?
EDIT: ive just uninstalled, and installed this version that i found Kies_1.5.0.10024_74. nothing happens, can someone show me an SS of whats supposed to happen?
EDIT2: i installed the latest version for samsung site, and test mode works in this, now what is it supposed to do lol? i expected a greater list of firmwares? it still says my firmware version 'cannot' be upgraded
I am also having problems with CTRL+ALT+U+P. When I go to firmware update, I get prompted to backup of contacts, which I do. Then I get a screen saying I have the lastest firmware. The key combo does not work here. Tried it on all the previous screen leading up to this one and it still does nothing.
Doesn't work in 1.5.3.10093_80 Which is the latest Kies UK. What version are you running?
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is that mean i can never get upgrade ?
You can enable the testmode in the newer Kies versions via registry. Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8455385
guys the solution is in the Wiki
check the wiki pages to enable test mode in the newest version
Donald Nice said:
You can enable the testmode in the newer Kies versions via registry. Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8455385
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I have the reg key (it was already there) and still does not work.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\FUS]
"FUS_TEST"=dword:00000001
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Tehpriest said:
I have the reg key (it was already there) and still does not work.
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In my registry there's no "FUS_TEST". After "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung" i only have Kies folder...
I've installed the lastest version of Kies (1.5.3.10103_100).
Can somebody post direc link to this newest version since my doesnt want to update :-/ It is contantly saying that it cannot connet to internet and I am connected and surfing.
Tnx a lot
EDIT: I have done it, ESET Smart Security was blocking it even tough I have alowed it. Maybe it will help someone.
anyone know how to get test mode in the 2.0.0 KIES?
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anyone know how to get test mode in the 2.0.0 KIES?
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I'm afraid not. I don't know how to obtain firmware upgrades either - it tells me to click on the device and go to the "general" tab - can't find the *?&%# thing!
Get Check Fus Downloader to enable TestMode in Kies. It's still experimental so please report in the thread. If you want to do it manually you can try this registry entry:
Code:
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies2.0\FUS]
"Setting_1"=dword:057abb32
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TestMode Not working with Kies 2.0.3.11082_152
a_doris said:
TestMode Not working with Kies 2.0.3.11082_152
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What firmware were you using when testing?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
Try with zune!
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http://techielobang.com/blog/2011/02/22/first-windows-phone-7-update-rolling-out-details-within/
ok thanks antonio,did you have done the update already?what about chevron after update?
djcedric said:
ok thanks antonio,did you have done the update already?what about chevron after update?
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hi mate
read here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11526566&postcount=42
alesscam said:
hi mate
read here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11526566&postcount=42
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thank you,now i can apply the update
alesscam said:
hi mate
read here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11526566&postcount=42
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Thank you!
thanks m8. DOES IT SUPPORT ARABIC?
please say yes
Nothing on O2 branded HD7 :S
Nothing 4 HD7 (Tmobile US) yet
It is not 'cut and paste' update
According to Microsoft Windows Phone blog, this update will enhance the updating experience for future update, without giving much details.
What’s in this update?
This first update for Windows Phone is designed to improve the software update process itself. So while it might not sound exciting, it’s still important because it’s paving the way for all future goodie-filled updates to your phone, such as copy and paste or improved Marketplace search.
In the future, I encourage you to check out our new update history page on the Windows Phone website for a brief, plain-English summary of what each update does or what features it adds to your phone.
Yeah we know that. But its the fact that on MS site it says that this is an opportunity for OEM to patch though bug fixes regarding their side of things.
Also alot of people saying some bug fixes were done and everything is a bit nicer.
I've tried for my T-Mobile USA HD7. No luck yet. Can anyone else confirm the same?
No luck on T-Mobile
SO Tmo ATT and O2 branded phones are the only ones that didnt get it yet?
HTC HD7 noticed I have no problem. Update was successful. Uff.
JackalJackalJackal said:
HTC HD7 noticed I have no problem. Update was successful. Uff.
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Unseccesful on my HD7 from O2 UK, tried with two diferent original O2 UK roms and also with Asia ROM as well. No luck. Give some advice
O2 UK unlocked here and nothing yet.
We need a completely stock ROM no brandings
i got my HD7 from HTC in singapore and i still dont have updates...
zedd2000 said:
Unseccesful on my HD7 from O2 UK, tried with two diferent original O2 UK roms and also with Asia ROM as well. No luck. Give some advice
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Get yourself a gold card and flash eur rom on your device. I've also an uk o2 device and flashed with goldcard method the eur rom. I've updated my device without any problem.
herlek said:
Get yourself a gold card and flash eur rom on your device. I've also an uk o2 device and flashed with goldcard method the eur rom. I've updated my device without any problem.
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How much is this goldcard? What is it actually? I am confused about this thing, but would like to have one. Where can I get it? thanks
SamFirmware release a new ROM for Omnia 7 with NODO inside.
Firmware is dated March 24th.
Be careful it is necessary to make a backup before flash. All your data will be deleted.
Download: http://hotfile.com/dl/118505964/de6d010/I8700XXKC1_XXKB2.rar.html
Password: samfirmware.com
No change log for now. Let's try !!!
mmm, i'll wait for the release notes
It's a shame there is still no such thing as sbp-backup for windows mobile...
Firmware upgrade = losing all data
new info from mobiletechworld
Firmware version is now: 2424.11.3.1
Radio Software version : 2424.11.2.2
Bootloader: 5.3.0.4
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Someone know if we can just flash the firmware and not PDA part (OS) ?
In order to have an update firmware with a chevron NoDo
2 questions for advanced users :
- In this new firmware there isn't csc file. It's a problem ?
- Can we use phone and eboot files of this rom and PDA file of another rom ? with this methode we can have the lastest firmware with WP7 7004. But I don't know if it's possible.
Edit : same question than rvmax lol
lutherkingmartin said:
2 questions for advanced users :
- In this new firmware there isn't csc file. It's a problem ?
- Can we use phone and eboot files of this rom and PDA file of another rom ? with this methode we can have the lastest firmware with WP7 7004. But I don't know if it's possible.
Edit : same question than rvmax lol
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Ok I check Omnia 7 service manual and I confirm you can flash only radio and boot loader.
I try on my phone and work. Took 2 min to flash no data loose.
The only problem is the firmware version of OS is not updated.
rvmax said:
Ok I check Omnia 7 service manual and I confirm you can flash only radio and boot loader.
I try on my phone and work. Took 2 min to flash no data looser.
The only problem is the firmware version of OS is not updated.
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Thank I do it. It's all right.
The OS firmware is in PDA file ? Or if we flash (at once) radio and bootloader of this rom with OS of JK1 rom it work ?
lutherkingmartin said:
Thank I do it. It's all right.
The OS firmware is in PDA file ? Or if we flash (at once) radio and bootloader of this rom with OS of JK1 rom it work ?
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Yeh OS firmware is in PDA file. Maybe samsung fix some bug or add new feature in it. New files or registry settings for the manufacture part OS.
Ok, so I tested it, but only the firmware and not the ROM itself. Hardware, radio and bootloader have updated.
My firmware revision is still 2424.10.11.1 not 2424.11.3.1 as shown in the photo above. Bootloader and hardware versions have updated though.
Did I do something wrong? Any idea on how to flash the latest firmware revision?
xdamir said:
Ok, so I tested it, but only the firmware and not the ROM itself. Hardware, radio and bootloader have updated.
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How can i do this? I just want to update the Hardware, radio and bootloader just like you have done.
evoga said:
My firmware revision is still 2424.10.11.1 not 2424.11.3.1 as shown in the photo above. Bootloader and hardware versions have updated though.
Did I do something wrong? Any idea on how to flash the latest firmware revision?
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Same here.
A liitle help
Where can I find process and tools to update Omnia 7 with this new firwmware ?
For previous, the tool was with the patch, here nothing more .
Thanks
Jin187 said:
How can i do this? I just want to update the Hardware, radio and bootloader just like you have done.
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You can't. You can update radio and boot version without change os version and loose Chevron.
But hardware version won't be updated.
Marcox92 - Go to samfirmware.com and all the tools are there.
Also found out the answer to my question. Use the csc file from the previous rom you flashed and it will update the firmware. Don't forget you have to update via zune to the latest version then.
evoga said:
Also found out the answer to my question. Use the csc file from the previous rom you flashed and it will update the firmware. Don't forget you have to update via zune to the latest version then.
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And you can't use chevron ?
rvmax said:
You can't. You can update radio and boot version without change os version and loose Chevron.
But hardware version won't be updated.
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Thats not true mate, as I've already done that. Follow my guide on changing the faulty bootloader and you will be able to update radio, bootloader and the firmware as well.
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And you can't use chevron ?
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I don't know as I couldn't be bothered with chevron as It's easier to just get an official unlock by setting up a edu email account - the guide is on here and it unlocks 3 phones.
Is it just me or is the lock screen wallpaper of the desert a new one?
xdamir said:
Thats not true mate, as I've already done that. Follow my guide on changing the faulty bootloader and you will be able to update radio, bootloader and the firmware as well.
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Which file do i leave out to prevent losing all my data? Is the PDA one?
Jin187 said:
How can i do this? I just want to update the Hardware, radio and bootloader just like you have done.
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This should be simple,
Only flash using the first two sections of the ROM (Phone and Eboot) and ignore the CSC and PDA part. Simple!!!
Report back your findings.
If I check for updates, it says there are none. Has the update been officially released yet or is everyone "manually" installing it?
the update has been released official by sony, but it's rolling out slowly. For now the update showed up in nordic regions, but it should soon start rolling out in other regions. If you're impatient you can always flash the update manually. Search the forums to find out how to do it
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Sprkd1 said:
If I check for updates, it says there are none. Has the update been officially released yet or is everyone "manually" installing it?
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Same here. I have bought the phone without any carrier attached and no update yet even though at least some other folks in my country seem to have it already.
Should we wait or we should do the manual update? With the manual update, do we have to unlock the bootloader? I would actually like to avoid unlocking or rooting.
Thanks for the replies. Guess I'll just wait some more.
ulukai3 said:
Same here. I have bought the phone without any carrier attached and no update yet even though at least some other folks in my country seem to have it already.
Should we wait or we should do the manual update? With the manual update, do we have to unlock the bootloader? I would actually like to avoid unlocking or rooting.
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no you dont have to unlock your bootloader. You install flashtool,device drivers and ftf file you wish to flash. There are great guides in forums, search for them how to do it
By the way, once the update is available through the phone's update feature, will it be possible to do a fresh install or is updating the only way?
Sprkd1 said:
By the way, once the update is available through the phone's update feature, will it be possible to do a fresh install or is updating the only way?
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You can do a factory reset after the update. That's equivalent to a clean install.
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You can do a factory reset after the update. That's equivalent to a clean install.
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Thanks. How would go about doing a factory reset after the update? Sorry, I'm an Android noob as this is my first Android phone. Secondly, after the update to Android 5.0 will the recovery "partition" of the phone also get updated to Android 5.0 or will it stay at 4.4.4?
I guess they are doing a roll in insteaf of rollout. Im short to ditching sony
baste0701 said:
I guess they are doing a roll in insteaf of rollout. Im short to ditching sony
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Rollouts take time with Android phone OEMs, the update must be tested and approved seperately for each region and mobile operator. Some regions and mobile operators can be very slow at this, unfortunately. Just be patient and don't obsess too much over it.
With non oem phones (international version not tied to carrier) is it still expected that I may not have an update yet or should I start worrying something is wrong and should start look at the manual update?
ulukai3 said:
With non oem phones (international version not tied to carrier) is it still expected that I may not have an update yet or should I start worrying something is wrong and should start look at the manual update?
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Non-carrier =/= non-OEM. Sony is an OEM
Is there where you do a factory reset? If I use this feature, the phone will be formatted and return to its original "shipped" state?
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Sprkd1 said:
Is there where you do a factory reset? If I use this feature, the phone will be formatted and return to its original "shipped" state?
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Yes.
scottjb said:
Yes.
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But doesn't that just reset options and delete your data? Or does it perform an actual reformat?