Hey guys, are there any stock FTF files around which do not contain as much bloatware and can be flashed with a locked bootloader ?
I have o2 UK branded firmware and it is full of crap I cannot remove! :banghead:
Thanks in advance :thumbup:
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Is this even possible? Wouldn't debloating break the signature for allowing the locked bootloader to flash it?
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phositadc said:
Is this even possible? Wouldn't debloating break the signature for allowing the locked bootloader to flash it?
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I just need one that has less bloat and that I can flash.. The amount of rubbish on my phone at the moment is ridiculous
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Yeah it would, but flashing a generic firmware would at least get rid of the o2 branding stuff. Different FTFs can be found in the forum or using XperiFirm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
Iruwen said:
Yeah it would, but flashing a generic firmware would at least get rid of the o2 branding stuff. Different FTFs can be found in the forum or using XperiFirm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
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Thanks much appreciated
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Wait is this indicating there are working firmware files without as much bloat
km8j said:
Wait is this indicating there are working firmware files without as much bloat
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Yes I hope so I am downloading XperiFirm now to try it..
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pricey2009 said:
Yes I hope so I am downloading XperiFirm now to try it..
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Generic global is your best bet, most of the bloat in that version can be uninstalled or disabled.
I have an FTF for it, could upload it later today, but it sounds like you're already on it.
Doesn't US firmware offer better reception etc in the states? Also does flashing them wipe the phone
Um... It really hasnt be proven yet.
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Generic global is your best bet, most of the bloat in that version can be uninstalled or disabled.
I have an FTF for it, could upload it later today, but it sounds like you're already on it.
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Already downloaded thanks anyway :beer:
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pricey2009 said:
Already downloaded thanks anyway [emoji481]
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Did you flash it?
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Did you flash it?
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Yes it works great use the global generic as stated it is much better than the o2 branded one I had..
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km8j said:
Doesn't US firmware offer better reception etc in the states? Also does flashing them wipe the phone
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No, it won't necessarily wipe the (whole) phone. Use Androxyde FlashTool and untick the Data checkbox as to exclude it from the wipe while flashing any firmware.
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Yes it works great use the global generic as stated it is much better than the o2 branded one I had..
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Any idea what *isnt* included with it that would be included with US firmware for example?
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Any idea what *isnt* included with it that would be included with US firmware for example?
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Not sure what bloatware the US carriers would normally add sorry.. It is much lighter than the o2 UK one I had installed though..
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Not sure what bloatware the US carriers would normally add sorry.. It is much lighter than the o2 UK one I had installed though..
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So what doesnt it have vs the UK one?
Also is there any risk in not wiping data when you flash firmware?
The US firmware doesn't have any carrier bloat, it's for the US unlocked version. It has Crackle TV that can be uninstalled, and a CMAS alerts app. Otherwise it's the same as UK version.
cschmitt said:
Generic global is your best bet, most of the bloat in that version can be uninstalled or disabled.
I have an FTF for it, could upload it later today, but it sounds like you're already on it.
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How can you tell which one you have? I have LTE icon in status bar rather than 4G, so I know it's not UK, but I don't know which one it is....
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The US firmware doesn't have any carrier bloat, it's for the US unlocked version. It has Crackle TV that can be uninstalled, and a CMAS alerts app. Otherwise it's the same as UK version.
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Sorry what I meant was what does the generic version not have that the UK version does? It doesn't apply directly to the US version, but will give a baseline.
Related
I brought a Sony xperia z today but the model is L36H which is suppose to be 6602 it's the China version.
My problem is that I can't get the US google play store and no GPS icon on here.
I tried downloading the google play US version but it never opens it just shuts off.
Anyone know how I can delete the china version of google play and install the US one?
If it comes down to it i guess I will have to look into getting it rooted.
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I brought a Sony xperia z today but the model is L36H which is suppose to be 6602 it's the China version.
My problem is that I can't get the US google play store and no GPS icon on here.
I tried downloading the google play US version but it never opens it just shuts off.
Anyone know how I can delete the china version of google play and install the US one?
If it comes down to it i guess I will have to look into getting it rooted.
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I think that you will have to root. You can't delete for example the playstore apk to replace it for another one without root.
For GPS try...
Settings, accounts, Google, location services, switch on.
I could not get my GPS working no matter what I tried. Only this way worked. Good luck.
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xchasa said:
For GPS try...
Settings, accounts, Google, location services, switch on.
I could not get my GPS working no matter what I tried. Only this way worked. Good luck.
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Thanks I'll look into that but at this point I guess the phone will need to be rooted which I didn't want to do.
Maybe flash another firmware
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gm007 said:
Maybe flash another firmware
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I will do some reading and see if that will work.
fixedtrd said:
I will do some reading and see if that will work.
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Like gm007 said flash another stock ROM/firmware. Use flashtool, no need rooting or unlocking bootloader.
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Maybe flash another firmware
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shadowboy23 said:
Like gm007 said flash another stock ROM/firmware. Use flashtool, no need rooting or unlocking bootloader.
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Thanks for the help guys.
Can this be used as well?
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
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Thanks for the help guys.
Can this be used as well?
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
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I think that's the older version so you might have problems with that. Just use the one I posted.
Since I have the L36h(6602) can I flash it with 6603?
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Since I have the L36h(6602) can I flash it with 6603?
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Yes you can if you wish.
fixedtrd said:
Since I have the L36h(6602) can I flash it with 6603?
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Yes you can but backup your firmware first,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
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Thanks everyone I got it working with new file.
Hi,
I was wondering when my unrooted Z1 will get a new android update. I live in UK. Anyone have any info?
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Hi,
I was wondering when my unrooted Z1 will get a new android update. I live in UK. Anyone have any info?
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Only Sony and/or your provider can confirm that, but even then it would be nice if you could tell us what version are you on now? You don't even tell us that so how are we meant to help you......
Oh sorry! Haha I'm on 4.2.2 at the moment. When do you think the UK will get a 4.3/4.4 update
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Oh sorry! Haha I'm on 4.2.2 at the moment. When do you think the UK will get a 4.3/4.4 update
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Why don't you just use Flashtool to get it to your phone using one of the available ftf's ?
Here is a video on how to do that:
No I don't want to void my warranty by rooting. I am just wondering when I might get the update. Thanks anyways for your helps
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Lewiswatson99 said:
No I don't want to void my warranty by rooting. I am just wondering when I might get the update. Thanks anyways for your helps
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Flashing with flashtool don't need root acces and it can't be detected.
You have to read before ask,you will have a reponse faster.
Read that ,if your Z1 is not on the list wait a week or two or flash with Flashtool
I would update through the PC companion. Many people seem to have encountered problems flashing with flashtool on this update. It was taking forever for the ota for me as well
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Only Sony and/or your provider can confirm that, but even then it would be nice if you could tell us what version are you on now? You don't even tell us that so how are we meant to help you......
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When the Z1 first announcement it come with 4.2.2 already. So if he ask for 4.3 or 4.4 that meant he on 4.2.2 already.
reminder, there is no UK generic unbranded FTFs yet...
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Why don't you just use Flashtool to get it to your phone using one of the available ftf's ?
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because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
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because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
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Whether you use UK generic or any other generic one does not make a difference whatsoever, but it's up to you.
I have never encountered any problems when using Flashtool. Just make sure to use the most recent version.
The 4.3 is avaliable so if you use OTA or SEUS you get it.
As for rooting, it doesnt avoid your warranty unless you remove the root and install a clean version when you deliver the device for repair or replace it.
Only thing that avoid the warranty is unlocking the bootloader.
Keep your .257 rooted version and wait for a rooted locked version for 4.3.
Btw there will come a hotfix version in January (newer 4.3) for Z1.
4.4 will come April/May i think...
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Whether you use UK generic or any other generic one does not make a difference whatsoever, but it's up to you.
I have never encountered any problems when using Flashtool. Just make sure to use the most recent version.
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i've done my share of android modding/roms/etc.. however i like my region and stock rom the uk generic unbranded is and in turn would rather wait it out.. as hard as it is.. hehe.
You can check here scavenger-ch/sonyupdate/ (replace - with .)
Just got the update on my phone today, so no need to use the flash tool or root. Thanks guys anyways
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because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
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THere is,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Under C6903 Unbranded/Generic scroll down to C6903 14.2.A.0.290 Generic UK 1276-0875
this has been out for quite a few days now ...
Has anyone got the xpreria z1 build 14.4.A.0.108 for Australia? I am running linux, so no access to the update programs.
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Has anyone got the xpreria z1 build 14.4.A.0.108 for Australia? I am running linux, so no access to the update programs.
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According to sony site, it is here http://www.sonymobile.com/au/software/phones/xperia-z1/. I did not try it coz I have not been with computer for a few days.
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According to sony site, it is here http://www.sonymobile.com/au/software/phones/xperia-z1/. I did not try it coz I have not been with computer for a few days.
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Yes I saw that, but as I said I'm running Linux Sony software is for windows only
Just use any FTF for your device, region and branding does not matter
I can see the new update on computer, but I haven't updated it, I am still on ...136 (4.3)
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Just use any FTF for your device, region and branding does not matter
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If this reply is to me I tried the French ftf and got the same?
Nah, every firmware has a slightly different. Australian firmware is specially designed for Australia. Therefore you should flash aus tft
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kanchigo said:
Nah, every firmware has a slightly different. Australian firmware is specially designed for Australia. Therefore you should flash aus tft
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I tend to agree with you otherwise why do Sony have so many different (counrty) versions.
You would'nt by chanch have 108.ftf ?
The differnces are either cosmetic or include/do not include certain apps to apply with local legislation. It also helps deliver updates on a global scale without everyone downloading at the same time. They can stagger the release. It makes sense to do this for many reasons.
All this makes no difference to phone performance. You can flash any regions FTF as long as its for your device (C6903 etc)
Hey guys, as title says it all wanted to ask if flashing global firmware on branded/sim-locked phone will/will not harm my phone anyhow. Device has orange brand, so the only firmware I can flash is branded orange?
Would appreciate a fast response. Thanks in advance, Earl.
Flashing a global firmware is fine. Branded firmwares just have carrier specific apps that can be deleted if you are not worth that carrier
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gregbradley said:
Flashing a global firmware is fine. Branded firmwares just have carrier specific apps that can be deleted if you are not worth that carrier
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Thank you very much, that sim-lock confused me much.
Can the fingerprint sensor be unblocked on the us model
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km8j said:
Can the fingerprint sensor be unblocked on the us model
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Yes
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Yes
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How? Can you share please?
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How? Can you share please?
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The z5 forum would have more on it. You need a international ftf finger print files and customize the US one by adding those files than flashing it to your device
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The z5 forum would have more on it. You need a international ftf finger print files and customize the US one by adding those files than flashing it to your device
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Hmm.... So no one has done it on the USA model for the Xperia X?
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Hmm.... So no one has done it on the USA model for the Xperia X?
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No it is too new. No one has developed for it yet
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No it is too new. No one has developed for it yet
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OK so we don't actually know it can be done and if I wanted a fully working unit, I'd need to go international...
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OK so we don't actually know it can be done and if I wanted a fully working unit, I'd need to go international...
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It can be done. You can do it yourself follow how they did it in the z5 forums or just flash the international ftf on your phone
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It can be done. You can do it yourself follow how they did it in the z5 forums or just flash the international ftf on your phone
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Where do I get the FTFs? At this point, what is the disadvantage of getting the International one?
None really that I can think of. The US one might have better radios maybe for signal
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None really that I can think of. The US one might have better radios maybe for signal
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Hardware or software wise?
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Hardware or software wise?
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Software wise
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So how long before someone figures out flashing the FTFs on the X or X Performance?
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So how long before someone figures out flashing the FTFs on the X or X Performance?
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Well you can ask someone for the ftfs and then use flash tool. Ask the user who made a kernel for the xp if he has the international ftf
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Hmm... So lets say I go with the X (not P), looking here: https://xpericheck.com/device/F5122 will these work on the F5121? Also, which country is the most similar to US but gets fingerprint? Is there really any difference aside from language? If I go this path, how do I get the OTAs?
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Hmm... So lets say I go with the X (not P), looking here: https://xpericheck.com/device/F5122 will these work on the F5121? Also, which country is the most similar to US but gets fingerprint? Is there really any difference aside from language? If I go this path, how do I get the OTAs?
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Probably the UK one.. Maybe br stands for Britain? You can try any of them if they aren't good to back to us one. I'm curious what customized us one is. If it's been customized for finger print enable. But these are all released a month ago? Before the device was out?
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Probably the UK one.. Maybe br stands for Britain? You can try any of them if they aren't good to back to us one. I'm curious what customized us one is. If it's been customized for finger print enable. But these are all released a month ago? Before the device was out?
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This is exactly why I'm asking.... i'm confused. and then how do updates work?
Regional firmwares are available prior to release. Can't use a device without software. If you flash a firmware from another region, you will receive updates that align with that region. Sometimes they are OTA and sometimes they require either PC Companion or Xperia Companion. UK is the abbreviation for Great Britain for firmware region. The customized US firmware will not support fingerprint sensor.
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km8j said:
This is exactly why I'm asking.... i'm confused. and then how do updates work?
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Just follow this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/help/fingerprint-version-t3331704
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What firmware should I download? BR doesn't work. Does it matter which one I use?