Hi , ok ill get right down to it. I got an Xperia Z not really sure if its a C6603 or a C6606, but according to the IMEI and an internet search it says it the C6606 model. Which is quite strange as I had bought it new online and the seller was advertising it as the C6603 model , it actually had the android 4.3 preinstalled when I got it, in the phone specs it did say C6603 but that didnt match what the IMEI was indicating . Now the issue im having is I wanted to upgrade to the lolipop 5.1.1 , so i tried the sony companion software but it said i already had the newest software which is not true as the newest software is 5.1.1 and im running 4.3. So next i downloaded the 5.1.1 through the flashtool for the C6603 model , the central European version and it works great but just one issue is im not getting any GPS fix nothing , it did work with the older android version , any suggestions ? by the way im still not sure if its a C6606 or a C6603 , IMEI states its a C6606 , but i cannot locate any lolipop 5.1.1 android firmware for it so up till now i tried the C6603 lolipop and get no GPS fix , any help kindly appreciated iv spent 2 days on this dont know what to do .
mkivr6 said:
Hi , ok ill get right down to it. I got an Xperia Z not really sure if its a C6603 or a C6606, but according to the IMEI and an internet search it says it the C6606 model. Which is quite strange as I had bought it new online and the seller was advertising it as the C6603 model , it actually had the android 4.3 preinstalled when I got it, in the phone specs it did say C6603 but that didnt match what the IMEI was indicating . Now the issue im having is I wanted to upgrade to the lolipop 5.1.1 , so i tried the sony companion software but it said i already had the newest software which is not true as the newest software is 5.1.1 and im running 4.3. So next i downloaded the 5.1.1 through the flashtool for the C6603 model , the central European version and it works great but just one issue is im not getting any GPS fix nothing , it did work with the older android version , any suggestions ? by the way im still not sure if its a C6606 or a C6603 , IMEI states its a C6606 , but i cannot locate any lolipop 5.1.1 android firmware for it so up till now i tried the C6603 lolipop and get no GPS fix , any help kindly appreciated iv spent 2 days on this dont know what to do .
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So just to recap theres 2 issues here :
1) GPS isnt able to get a FIX after the lolipop 5.1.1 update for C6603 wheras it did work on the older 4.3 android.
2) According to the IMEI it says my phone is a C6606 but I havent seen any android lolipop 5.1.1 firmwares for that model.
mkivr6 said:
So just to recap theres 2 issues here :
1) GPS isnt able to get a FIX after the lolipop 5.1.1 update for C6603 wheras it did work on the older 4.3 android.
2) According to the IMEI it says my phone is a C6606 but I havent seen any android lolipop 5.1.1 firmwares for that model.
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Alright finally I was able to get it to work. Turns out the metal aluminum bumper case I was using was interfering with the GPS , after taking off the bumper case the GPS runs.
However on thing I still cant get to work correctly is my LTE or 4G , i got a new SIM and it still dont work any suggestions ? I mean the LTE also didnt work with the older android version I ran before. Any ideas ?
mkivr6 said:
Alright finally I was able to get it to work. Turns out the metal aluminum bumper case I was using was interfering with the GPS , after taking off the bumper case the GPS runs.
However on thing I still cant get to work correctly is my LTE or 4G , i got a new SIM and it still dont work any suggestions ? I mean the LTE also didnt work with the older android version I ran before. Any ideas ?
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You can find the model number at the bottom of the phone, it says made in China C660X and then the IMEI and the production date. If it's a C6606 it only supports LTE Bands 700, 850, 1700 and 2100. I guess your carrier uses a different one. In your case I would return it, as you bought a C6603 and got a C6606
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You can find the model number at the bottom of the phone, it says made in China C660X and then the IMEI and the production date. If it's a C6606 it only supports LTE Bands 700, 850, 1700 and 2100. I guess your carrier uses a different one. In your case I would return it, as you bought a C6603 and got a C6606
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Thanks for the reply , returning it isnt possible. On the back it says C6603 but when I input the IMEI online it says its actually a C6606 which is intended for the US market and im in Central Europe. Could this be affecting my ability to get LTE ? So far iv managed only to get H+ , my carrier told me that im in range of the LTE , LTE is enabled on my account and my SIM is also compatible. So I guess then how can I enter the settings or is there an app which will help me modify the LTE band to suit the one in Europe ?
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how can you actually tell which device you have? as both FW works on both devices with no problem...
but cpu-z and service menu gives you either C5503 or C5502 depending on fw you flashed, and not on actual hardware.
or mybe it's possible al ZR are the same and support all 3g and lte freqs?
C5503 - LTE / C5502 - 3G. That's all you,can't have C5502 with LTE enabled cos there is no modem integrated in it.
effective said:
C5503 - LTE / C5502 - 3G. That's all you,can't have C5502 with LTE enabled cos there is no modem integrated in it.
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i know the differences... i was asking how can i know which do i have?
it works with any FW i flash on it, and theres no lte in israel where i live. so i don't know how i can actually check it.
shteren said:
i know the differences... i was asking how can i know which do i have?
it works with any FW i flash on it, and theres no lte in israel where i live. so i don't know how i can actually check it.
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So..Options - About phone - doesn't show it ? oor check typing in dial this - *#*#7378423#*#* and see there :highfive:
effective said:
So..Options - About phone - doesn't show it ? oor check typing in dial this - *#*#7378423#*#* and see there :highfive:
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Please read what I wrote up! It gives the model according to the fw that I flashed...
anyone else have any idea?
Some reported that LTE is possible in C5502 since both device comes with the same chipset and the LTE modem should be integrated within the chipset.
However no one tested and confirm this.
shteren said:
i know the differences... i was asking how can i know which do i have?
it works with any FW i flash on it, and theres no lte in israel where i live. so i don't know how i can actually check it.
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remove the cover, remove the battery, and read the label...
chewdaniel said:
remove the cover, remove the battery, and read the label...
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haha! you evil genius! who whould have thought of the analogue method?
guess i have C5502 guys
it means nothing since my carrier uses 850/2100 which are supported by both 5502 and 5503
So its been like 10 days since the rollout for the Xperia SP android 4.3 started and we on the C5306 variant haven't got the update, why is that?
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.
I dont believe it is a good idea to post that question here on XDA due to the ammount of rumors and fake intel from many users.
I dont know actualy. C5306 is the one sold in the USA right? Perhaps the big operators like AT&T and Verizon have something to do with the update?
mrjraider said:
I dont believe it is a good idea to post that question here on XDA due to the ammount of rumors and fake intel from many users.
I dont know actualy. C5306 is the one sold in the USA right? Perhaps the big operators like AT&T and Verizon have something to do with the update?
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Yes, but I'm on an unlocked onee so any carrier-related-idiocy shouldn't affect the update on my end.
And yes I know where are you conning from I'm not asking a date, I just want to know why the update is taking so long to be pushed out.
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.
Ask Sony? There is a dedicated thread on the Talk.Sony website about the update...
the sad thing for us is that there isn't any c5306 firmware available
No c5303 update for UK unlocked either
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
No c5303 update for UK unlocked either<br />
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Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
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Yes, that's right, but you can flash a CE firmware without any issue. We on the other hand don't even a have a single C5306 4.3 one.
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.
Just flash a C5303 ROM, I have a C5306 with the C5303 UK ROM for a week now without any problems.
wiidbzxt said:
Just flash a C5303 ROM, I have a C5306 with the C5306 UK ROM for a week now without any problems.
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Did the back up work? What did you excluded when you flashed it?
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.
feromgar said:
Did the back up work? What did you excluded when you flashed it?
Sent from my Xperia Sp C5306.
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No, backup won't work when you change a version of Android (in this case, 4.1 --> 4.3). So look for a backup app on the Play Store. I flashed everything on the ROM, though, I lost all my data (including photos and videos) saved on the internal memory. I think you can prevent that by ticking off the "wipe data" option on Flashtool, I'm not sure.
Even LTE works.
C5306 US owner here. Unlocked (basically any SP owner in the US is unlocked because it is not used by any major carrier). Still no update, even though the Sony Mobile US site for the SP shows that a new firmware has been out since 2/12. To be honest, after hearing all the issues, I don't want to update it until there is another 4.3 firmware update to see if things are fixed. 4.1.2 is working fine for me anyways.
There's a Mexican user telcel branded that actually update to 4.3, I'm Mexican too and I know that the only variant sold by telcel is 5306, because support LTE.... Maybe I'm wrong, but I saw that user in the 'news about 4.3 and 4.4'
Mine is 02 because is unbranded xD...
Also, u can flash a tft, maybe if u flash a C5303 variant u can keep LTE....
Also, PCC backup works even if u change android version, model, etc.
Hi, I have a xperia z T-Moble (c6606) , but i´m living in mexico, its sim unlocked, and i want to upgrade it to 4.4 kitkat, i have tried to upgrade it via OTA and PC Companion, but the upgrade dont appear, i thought upgrading via flashtool but, i dont know what rom can i use, could someone give me a hand with it? thank you
i have found this one, but i dont know if it works for my device and my location
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/xperia-z-android-4-4-2-live-uploading-t2758684
Ask in the thread, or in Q&A, don't clog up the general with these simple question threads. But yes, follow the tutorials (Pro-tip: Use the search function! It's super useful!) for flashtool and flash any ftf from any region, some have different apps pre-installed etc. you can use them from any region. I bought a UK sim-free Xperia Z and I've flashed Taiwanese, German and Belgian ftf's.
No harm in trying, just make backup before. I'm on c6606 but in US and have always flashed UK or EU branded and they worked fine I just had to input my APNs for cell coverage.
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Rafael720 said:
Hi, I have a xperia z T-Moble (c6606) , but i´m living in mexico, its sim unlocked, and i want to upgrade it to 4.4 kitkat, i have tried to upgrade it via OTA and PC Companion, but the upgrade dont appear, i thought upgrading via flashtool but, i dont know what rom can i use, could someone give me a hand with it? thank you
i have found this one, but i dont know if it works for my device and my location
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/xperia-z-android-4-4-2-live-uploading-t2758684
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Pm me so i can tell you what to do in spanish
I called t mobile US today. They have me the run around of we are testing it. Then the lay just stopped talking after I said most other TMo around the world have released it as had the generic US. The lay wouldn't give me an ETA. Then she didn't want to talk to me when I mentioned they missed several 4.3 versions.
All in all, I wouldn't wait on them. Wait for a pre rooted on here and go for it.
Sent from my C6606 using Tapatalk
C6006 user here. From experience, there's not much difference between C6606 and C6603 firmware beside the band and customization.
Download the lastest FTF, make sure its for C6603, and flash.
As a precaution, tick "Baseband" when flashing.
I think you should try Canadian Bell?
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Hello Friends!!
I have a big problem with my device.
It's a Sony Xperia T( LT30p). The problem is that it does not have support for the band 900 UMTS. And I have problems of coverage in many zones where this band is for that my operator operates in H+.
My device works on GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS_BC1, UMTS_BC2, UMTS_BC4, UMTS_BC5, LTE_BC2, LTE_BC4, LTE_BC5 and LTE_BC17.
I need to have UMTS_BC8.
I do not understand how this device may have LTE support when is not a 4G device; and not works on UMTS_BC8 when Sony indicates that it works in the band 900 UMTS.
My firmware is the stock unbranded for Spain, 4.1.2.
My question is if I can solve this problem if i will flashing a correct euro baseband with flashtools. The problem is that I do not find any baseband in file .ftf for Xperia T; thing that if that there is in XDA is the whole compilation for the Xperia Arc S.
I would be very grateful to you if you will helping me to solve this problem.
Another point is that in the menu of selection of band only me there appears USA Band, when there should appear EURO Band.
A Greeting!!!
This is weird
In fact in my phone I have UMTS_BC8 and there are no LTE bands.
Your customization number 1268-8488 seems right (generic Spain), I can't believe your device is working with a wrong baseband which is the one for LT30a or LT30at.
So, just try to flash a complete new firmware with Flashtool.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648320
Pick an unbranded one for LT30p from any country and... anyway there's also your 1268-8488 (Unbranded Spain) to choose if you like
istux said:
This is weird
In fact in my phone I have UMTS_BC8 and there are no LTE bands.
Your customization number 1268-8488 seems right (generic Spain), I can't believe your device is working with a wrong baseband which is the one for LT30a or LT30at.
So, just try to flash a complete new firmware with Flashtool.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648320
Pick an unbranded one for LT30p from any country and... anyway there's also your 1268-8488 (Unbranded Spain) to choose if you like
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I thought that, that flashing new firmware the baseband be changed, but no.
I can change firmware but not the baseband.
I was flashed all tips of versions of Android, 4.0, 4.1, 4.3 (all stock) unbranded Spanish, Italian, European, Vodafone, Yoigo.
Even install it a zip archive Baseband by Recovery of Hybrid based stock, without any effect, I have been unable to modify the baseband of the device.
I bought it on Amazon. I imagine it would unlock bad seller
I think it would be either a software solution to fix the phone after a bad unlock or flash a euro baseband on .ftf with flashtools.
Xlp22 said:
I thought that, that flashing new firmware the baseband be changed, but no.
I can change firmware but not the baseband.
I was flashed all tips of versions of Android, 4.0, 4.1, 4.3 (all stock) unbranded Spanish, Italian, European, Vodafone, Yoigo.
Even install it a zip archive Baseband by Recovery of Hybrid based stock, without any effect, I have been unable to modify the baseband of the device.
I bought it on Amazon. I imagine it would unlock bad seller
I think it would be either a software solution to fix the phone after a bad unlock or flash a euro baseband on .ftf with flashtools.
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I'm thinking that you might actually have an LT30a/LT30at, which does not have the BC8 band and does have LTE support, and either you or the seller flashed the wrong FTF. I don't know if this is actually possible, but if it is the case, you should check under the battery if there is a label that actually shows which model you really have. It's the only thing that makes sense to me, because you're describing an LT30a/LT30at.
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I'm thinking that you might actually have an LT30a/LT30at, which does not have the BC8 band and does have LTE support, and either you or the seller flashed the wrong FTF. I don't know if this is actually possible, but if it is the case, you should check under the battery if there is a label that actually shows which model you really have. It's the only thing that makes sense to me, because you're describing an LT30a/LT30at.
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mmmm
Its possible.
Maybe they gave me pig in a poke
Or in this case, LT30AT instead of LT30P .
I have no time to open the device and look under the battery, but the sticker off the side.
The model is 12w39, if detachment, put another sticker under PM-0140-BV.
So I conclude that it is very possible that they sold Sony Xperia T LT30at (Sony Mint Amy).
Perfect, I can not use the 900 band HSPA + (BC 8) and nor LTE because in Spain is on the 1800 and 2600 BC 3 and BC 7.
WHILE 2100 can continue to use the UMTS settle me.
Curious that LT30p firmware is going great, really does not give me no type of error.
I will not be forced to claim, as I feel cheated, the box, the firmware and everything was the LT30p.
What a scam.
Thank you very much!.
Antiga Prime said:
I'm thinking that you might actually have an LT30a/LT30at, which does not have the BC8 band and does have LTE support, and either you or the seller flashed the wrong FTF. I don't know if this is actually possible, but if it is the case, you should check under the battery if there is a label that actually shows which model you really have. It's the only thing that makes sense to me, because you're describing an LT30a/LT30at.
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I thought the same thing, but it's so strange. I mean, why it beahaves that way also with LT30p baseband which doesn't include LTE support?
Xlp22 said:
mmmm
Its possible.
Maybe they gave me pig in a poke
Or in this case, LT30AT instead of LT30P .
I have no time to open the device and look under the battery, but the sticker off the side.
The model is 12w39, if detachment, put another sticker under PM-0140-BV.
So I conclude that it is very possible that they sold Sony Xperia T LT30at (Sony Mint Amy).
Perfect, I can not use the 900 band HSPA + (BC 8) and nor LTE because in Spain is on the 1800 and 2600 BC 3 and BC 7.
WHILE 2100 can continue to use the UMTS settle me.
Curious that LT30p firmware is going great, really does not give me no type of error.
I will not be forced to claim, as I feel cheated, the box, the firmware and everything was the LT30p.
What a scam.
Thank you very much!.
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12w39 is about when the device was made. It says: Year 2012 Week 39 (=september/october 2012)
Pull the same label inside the sim/sd-card door and tell me what's the SI number (abcd-efgh)
Look also at the side behind, it should say LT30p.
I think you can use your warranty anyways.
13w25
AAA
SI
1265-9981
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13w25
AAA
SI
1265-9981
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Made in April 2013, model LT30p, country: United Kingdom, Brand: Orange
Your phone seems to have been assembled with many parts from different phones.
If I were you, I would ask the seller an explanation
Where I can find these values?
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13w25
AAA
SI
1265-9981
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DS-1 said:
Where I can find these values?
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http://sony.yt/topic/4622-spis-customizacji-firmware-dla-xperia-t-lt30p-list-of-firmware-customization-for-xperia-t-lt30p-%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D0%BAa%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%B4%D0%BB%D1%8F-xperia-t-lt30p/
I was talking about the values of my phone (date of production, ecc.).
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http://sony.yt/topic/4622-spis-customizacji-firmware-dla-xperia-t-lt30p-list-of-firmware-customization-for-xperia-t-lt30p-%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D0%BAa%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%B4%D0%BB%D1%8F-xperia-t-lt30p/
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I was talking about the values of my phone (date of production, ecc.).
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13w25
13 = year = 2013
w25 = week 25 of the year = June (more or less)
Ok, I understood this.
I'd like to know where I can find those values on my phone!
istux said:
13w25
13 = year = 2013
w25 = week 25 of the year = June (more or less)
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DS-1 said:
Ok, I understood this.
I'd like to know where I can find those values on my phone!
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Pull the white label you can find behind the door on the rear cover, just above sim & sd cards.
Hello All
I am a noob and I have a Xperia™ SP (C5302). I recently rooted my device running firmware 12.1.A.1.205, install CWM Recovery and Unlocked it's bootloader. I ported various roms and enjoyed them all .
Came back to stock rom though because none beats the original
Anyways, I found that it had option for LTE (4G) (Custom Roms). I switched to LTE mode and to my surprise I was receiving signal on that mode too.
I know that hardware of C5302 doesn't support LTE. If this is not possible then how my phone was getting signal and I surfed Internet too!.
Calls were also possible. I live in India and only Airtel here provides LTE Service and I posses a Airtel sim.
So just curious that is it possible to run LTE on my C5302..?
If you guys want any screenshot then please do tell me because I don't know where to start with
Please kill my curiosity
And please also suggest me good boot animations for the device.
Other Newbies, if anyone wants then I can tell how to root your Xperia SP (C5302/C5303/C5306) in just 5 minutes with CWM Recovery Installation and unlocking bootloader. Everything in just 5 minutes
I have a video made step by step guide O
Also rooting of MTK Devices and Allwinner devices and their ROM's with CWM Recovery
My Device
Xperia SP C5302
Stock Rom 4.3 JB
Firmware 12.1.A.205
It doesn't work
Even if it shows you that it works, It doesn't work properly
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Tech N You said:
Hello All
I am a noob and I have a Xperia™ SP (C5302). I recently rooted my device running firmware 12.1.A.1.205, install CWM Recovery and Unlocked it's bootloader. I ported various roms and enjoyed them all .
Came back to stock rom though because none beats the original
Anyways, I found that it had option for LTE (4G) (Custom Roms). I switched to LTE mode and to my surprise I was receiving signal on that mode too.
I know that hardware of C5302 doesn't support LTE. If this is not possible then how my phone was getting signal and I surfed Internet too!.
Calls were also possible. I live in India and only Airtel here provides LTE Service and I posses a Airtel sim.
So just curious that is it possible to run LTE on my C5302..?
If you guys want any screenshot then please do tell me because I don't know where to start with
Please kill my curiosity
And please also suggest me good boot animations for the device.
Other Newbies, if anyone wants then I can tell how to root your Xperia SP (C5302/C5303/C5306) in just 5 minutes with CWM Recovery Installation and unlocking bootloader. Everything in just 5 minutes
I have a video made step by step guide O
Also rooting of MTK Devices and Allwinner devices and their ROM's with CWM Recovery
My Device
Xperia SP C5302
Stock Rom 4.3 JB
Firmware 12.1.A.205
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where do u live and how it is possible
can u help me to get 4g on my xperia sp C5302
It was probably working on 3G, switching to a Custom ROM won't make a phone magically grow an LTE antenna lol
As for bootanimations, I'm currently using this one (white) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657843
VKD L!NK!N said:
where do u live and how it is possible
can u help me to get 4g on my xperia sp C5302
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Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and check if that LTE is supported by your C5302. C5302 board also comes in various band frequencies. My shows I can run 4g ad heck yes I did use 4G
C5302 lacks the support of the LTE frequencies.. It is just impossible for you to have 4G on your C5302 and no matter what it wont work..
mrjraider said:
C5302 lacks the support of the LTE frequencies.. It is just impossible for you to have 4G on your C5302 and no matter what it wont work..
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Sure Sir! You are right. But in my case it worked Sorry
Tech N You said:
Sure Sir! You are right. But in my case it worked Sorry
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You might think it works, but I'm 100% sure it doesn't!
If it did work, why call it a C5302 instead of C5303? Maybe one of those lucky cases?
Sent from my C5303
Haha yeah
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xperia sp c5302 shows LTE
Tech N You said:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and check if that LTE is supported by your C5302. C5302 board also comes in various band frequencies. My shows I can run 4g ad heck yes I did use 4G
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HI ,
I did what u asked to do.-->> Dial *#*#7378423#*#*
--->> Went to ServiceTests --->> and checked Radio Anteena --->> it had three option , WCDMA,CDMA -HR and "LTE"
Does that mean that my xperia will also support 4G? Currently i do not have a 4G sim inserted yet.
Note : Am still on the factory 4.1 version and have not updated yet