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Hello guys,
I just installed the SE original firmware X10a Generic Global, but I want to convert to X10a Generic Brazil, because I need an SE embedded software from brazilian version.
Somebody haves the generic brazilian firmware?
I have the updated baseband, then I cannot to load my old backup. I get a message notifying no updates.
THANKS,
in before the lock
there's a list with the codes for each region you just have to find it then make the proper changes and update
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this is the post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8934154
As far as I know, the Brazilian ROM is still at .504, so, to get it back to generic brazilian firmware, first you have to downgrade it to an earlier version using some flashtool. I used to flash my phone to 1.6 (brazilian version) and, after that, I ran SEUS, so it upgraded my phone to .504 firmware (without multitouch). Another way of doing that is downgrading to any 1.6 firmware and then change the CDA through RootExplorer.
Take a look at these links:
Change CDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8934154
Download 1.6 firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
hmmm, saving thread for future reference.
Anybody aware if SE will release branded versions of this update?
I don't think SE is responsible for branded versions, but the individual carriers themselves.
over here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960598
I am trying to unlock my x10a locked to ATT, I purchased the unlocking code but it seems that mi unlocking code cannot be found on the unlocking server.
They offered me the unlocking software which requires to be running android 2.1.
So the deal is that I don’t know what is the version that the cel is running, I will think is not 2.1, but I don’t know how to tell, so how can I update the cel to android 2.1 on a locked phone.
BTW I don’t have any ATT sim
PLS help!!!
flashtool will probably still work!
urenajoseluis said:
I am trying to unlock my x10a locked to ATT, I purchased the unlocking code but it seems that mi unlocking code cannot be found on the unlocking server.
They offered me the unlocking software which requires to be running android 2.1.
So the deal is that I don’t know what is the version that the cel is running, I will think is not 2.1, but I don’t know how to tell, so how can I update the cel to android 2.1 on a locked phone.
BTW I don’t have any ATT sim
PLS help!!!
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Does your lockscreen have and arc you have to swipe or a straight line at the bottom to unlock (like iPhone)?
If you have the arc swipe to leave lockscreen then you're on 1.6.
If you got the straight swipe line, then your on 2.1.
You can check your Android version by going to:
Settings>About Phone
And check what it says in the Firmware version field.
Yes I have the Arc so I'm on 1.6
I can't go to setting I can only do an emergency call.
urenajoseluis said:
Yes I have the Arc so I'm on 1.6
I can't go to setting I can only do an emergency call.
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Ahh yea the AT&T restrictions. Forgot about those, on generic firmwares you can boot up without a SIM in the phone.
Well you just have to flash a generic X10a firmware with FlashTool then.
To be safe get the X10a (2.0.A.0.504) firmware.
Not confirmed this myself, but I think going from 1.6 to 2.1 requires you initially flash 2.0.A.0.504 before any other 2.1 firmware (But I'm really not certain about this, so this is just a safety precaution on my part).
This can all be found in the FlashTool thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Then just flash that and then you'll be ready for your cable unlock.
Is there a matrix of FW releases??
urenajoseluis said:
Is there a matrix of FW releases??
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Yea there is a lot, but if you checked my link you would see there is only 3 generic firmwares for each device (X10i & X10a) in the link.
ok arkedk thanks for the help, will download that and check if it helps.
Why flash old 2.0.A.0.504 firmware without dualtouch?
Here's a step by step guide for AT&T X10a users to update to the most recent global generic 2.1.A.0.435 firmware, which has dualtouch and will be certain to get the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update directly from SE when available.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
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Why flash old 2.0.A.0.504 firmware without dualtouch?
Here's a step by step guide for AT&T X10a users to update to the most recent global generic 2.1.A.0.435 firmware, which has dualtouch and will be certain to get the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update directly from SE when available.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
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Told him to flash that because I remember someone long ago said that going from 1.6 to the latest 2.1 could cause problems. But was not certain on that so better safe than sorry. And either way he will be able to get 2.3 on 2.0.A.0.504 just aswell as on 2.1.A.0.435. This was just so he could get the device unlocked in the safest possible way I could recommend. He can always just connect the X10 to SEUS after he has unlocked, and then it will update him to the latest 2.1.A.0.435
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk
On x10unlocked.com it says that I shouldn't have a custom firmware installed.
That's the software the company provided me with.
Please advice
Am i missing something here, but wont pc companion or seus put everyone on the latest official 2.1 version from se with no problems
Then he can unlock easy with flashtool.
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So, download seus or pc companion from se website, instal and follow the instructions. You don't even have to be able to turn the phone on for it to work
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
gregbradley said:
Am i missing something here, but wont pc companion or seus put everyone on the latest official 2.1 version from se with no problems
Then he can unlock easy with flashtool.
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So, download seus or pc companion from se website, instal and follow the instructions. You don't even have to be able to turn the phone on for it to work
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Not any kit. If you want the bloatware branded ATT 2.1 firmware that limits data speeds and blocks apps from unknown sources. Also, most branded kits will not be getting the Gingerbread update.
What i seem to think his problem is is that he cant unlock on SETool because he is on 1.6 and that only works with stock 2.1
So he needs 2.1 on his phone which he is struggling with.
So, use official means to upgrade to the official 2.1, unlock using SETool, then use flashtool to root, install recovery and flash any firmware or custom rom he wants.
Why the worry about dual touch drivers etc etc.....once its rooted you can get rid of bloatware, easily flash generic firmware and receive 2.3 update....
I am confused as to why this poses a problem.
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Not any kit. If you want the bloatware branded ATT 2.1 firmware that limits data speeds and blocks apps from unknown sources. Also, most branded kits will not be getting the Gingerbread update.
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gregbradley said:
What i seem to think his problem is is that he cant unlock on SETool because he is on 1.6 and that only works with stock 2.1
So he needs 2.1 on his phone which he is struggling with.
So, use official means to upgrade to the official 2.1, unlock using SETool, then use flashtool to root, install recovery and flash any firmware or custom rom he wants.
Why the worry about dual touch drivers etc etc.....once its rooted you can get rid of bloatware, easily flash generic firmware and receive 2.3 update....
I am confused as to why this poses a problem.
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Enabling apps from unknown sources isn't as easy as rooting with ATT. Also, data is throttled down to 3G.
You even suggest flashing generic after updating via SEUS or PCC. Why add all these extra steps? This is xda. You can accomplish everything with global generic 2.1.A.0.435 firmware in about 5 minutes with the flash tool.
Well What I did was use Sony Ericsson Update Service, when I connected the phone it told me that there is a newer version so it updated it to firmware version 2.1-update1. So I was able to unlock the phone using multi unlock. Now to get the latest firmware which I understood it is 2.1.A.0.435 with Flash Tool.
Can I go straight from 2.1-update1 to 2.1.A.0.435?
And a last question a generic firmware means that I won’t have all those useless ATT apps on my phone?
Thanks for the help
urenajoseluis said:
Well What I did was use Sony Ericsson Update Service, when I connected the phone it told me that there is a newer version so it updated it to firmware version 2.1-update1. So I was able to unlock the phone using multi unlock. Now to get the latest firmware which I understood it is 2.1.A.0.435 with Flash Tool.
Can I go straight from 2.1-update1 to 2.1.A.0.435?
And a last question a generic firmware means that I won’t have all those useless ATT apps on my phone?
Thanks for the help
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Yea a generic firmware is one without any branded apps, special setup or limited features.
The latest generic was released for the German generic kits an has build version 2.1.B.0.1. You can find it in my signature.
What do you mean by German generic kits?
I apologize to be a pain but I just getting in the android world.
urenajoseluis said:
What do you mean by German generic kits?
I apologize to be a pain but I just getting in the android world.
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All Sony Ericsson devices is sold in different regions and has a region specific code. That code determines if your region is eligible for an update (Sony Ericsson rolls out their updates in regions).
Some regions gets updates that others don't get, that's the case with the 2.1.B.0.1, this firmware was only released to the German "kits".
Not a pain at all, we all have to start somewhere
Ok then I will go to 2.1.B.0.1, hopefully I won’t screw up my phone since this is the first time doing this
The update is 74 MB in size.
My original firmware was .181 HK. Rooted via Gingerbreak. OTA updated to .145. Now .368.
Rogers locked/branded Arc.
As of 8.20.11 OTA is available in the following countries:
HK generic
UK generic
Germany generic
hellocng said:
The update is 74 MB in size.
My original firmware was .181 HK. Rooted via Gingerbreak. OTA updated to .145. Now .368.
Rogers locked/branded Arc.
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Great news! Just in time as I was about to unlock the bootloader!
So the OTA is for HK firmware?
EDIT: Given up! Tried and couldn't get updated . Now I've unlocked the bootloader .
...and root remained after the update?
-Sent from my Arc (LT15a)
I'm not sure if the CDA code changes after an OTA but I dont think the firmware region matters.
Yes, root remained. Also, through both OTA, I did not remove any bloatware or mod any system files.
So what should we do to have that update now? I have tried to edit build.prob file to
- Hong Kong Generic 1247-1052. but no luck. It says you have the latest firmware
How much time and effort do you want to invest and get .368 OTA? I reflashed my Arc four days ago because I had a notification on my modded .145 that an update was available. I knew I couldnt get the OTA if I did not have a clean install of the .145 so the logical thing for me to do was flash a new .181, Gingerbreak it and update. I chose the .181 HK firmware. Until today I only had the .145 offered. I did nothing to alter the stock firmware so that I could update when the OTA was offered again.
So the steps are:
Flash .181 HK firmware
Gingerbreak
OTA .145
OTA .368
Then you can mod it and tweak it as you please. I cannot guarantee you anything if you even install Busybox. Do the bare minimum you need to obtain root and then update.
so with HK firmwares having OTA now, I'm pretty much optimistic they'll come for the global generic too...
i've a rooted .145 via OTA coming from .181 gbreak (based on the namaste guide) and as far as this post's date, no OTA yet...
*still a mystery why the generic one is being prioritized last... TT.TT
Based on my experience, this update is unlike .145 and any changes you make to the stock firmware, including removing bloatware may hinder the success of the update. The update will download but it will stop at the third stage/circle during the update and fail. Others can chime in on their OTA experience when the update is more available.
I am a good boy.
Here is HK.181 http://www.mediafire.com/?k4m8nsgm8a2k1z9
enjoy
In Indonesia still no update when i checked with wifi
it works for me
datagubben said:
I am a good boy.
Here is HK.181 http://www.mediafire.com/?k4m8nsgm8a2k1z9
enjoy
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Great, updated the Index with all new information!
That truth, updating it is accessible on ОТА?
muzontnt said:
That truth, updating it is accessible on ОТА?
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Yep, flash the firmware I linked in the Index thread, just follow the steps in red
Ambroos said:
Yep, flash the firmware I linked in the Index thread, just follow the steps in red
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Downloading in super slow mo, can't wait 6 hours lol
Guess I've got a project for after work tomorrow now.
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After the OTA update 4.0.A.2.368 Hong Kong, it's possible to change the country of firmware retaining root?
cesar7 said:
After the OTA update 4.0.A.2.368 Hong Kong, it's possible to change the country of firmware retaining root?
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Nope. Changing region is only possible by doing either a full wipe or an update with SEUS/PC Companion. OTA is not possible after changing the region.
Just flashed back to 2.3.2 HK firmware and was able to OTA directly to .368, the update was just under 90MB. Root maintained!
im in the UK and ive just rooted 2.3.2 world generic, if i OTA to .368 with world generic software will i still have root?
Do I need to flash back to 2.3.2 to get the ota update? Or will it eventually be possible from my current 2.3.3?
Hi, i just ordered an xperia arc s,bafter telling myself ill never buy a non google experience phone due to update issues with non google phones, cos the arc s just looks so nice and distinguished. So now i have a question about how updates work.
As far as i know from experience, updates are carrier based. For example i had a lg optimus before this, and its european version was slightly lagging behind with bug fix updates than my us carrier version, and short of custom rom, there was no way to oficially update the software to eu version.
With the arc s, my phone is unlocked, internstional version, bought off amazon. As far as i can tell its similar to the ones SE sells on its website which arent locked to any specific carrier. How do the updates on these official carrier free sim unlocked phones work? Are they quicker since they are not carrier dependent? Or are they on European schedule since this is an european phone? Im looking forward to ics and hope i get it soon,bso if someone could educate me id appreciate it..
Non carrier phones get it faster than branded ones.
ICS will come in April to Arc (S)
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Flash whatever firmware you wish mate.
First thing I did was erase the branded fw and flash a generic fw.
Sent from my Arc via transwarp beacon.
Lord Takyon said:
Flash whatever firmware you wish mate.
First thing I did was erase the branded fw and flash a generic fw.
Sent from my Arc via transwarp beacon.
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Ive read guide upon guide of flashing different firmware, but for the life of me just can never figure it out. So for now im staying away fromm it. I actually think sonys android skin is pretty nice. Once sony leaves behind the device from updates then sure ill flash a different firmware, for now though the convenience of ota uodates, which are available for official firmwares but not for hacked ones, is too much to give up.
There's nothing wrong with the se skin, I prefer modded stock roms to miui/cm7. The branding is from the carrier, but if yours is a generic rom then there shouldn't be much to remove. Mines was sim-free but there are still delays to updates region-wise, which is why I unlocked my bootloader. Flashing roms is pretty straightforward once you have flashtool/fastboot/cwm.
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zanky said:
Ive read guide upon guide of flashing different firmware, but for the life of me just can never figure it out. So for now im staying away fromm it. I actually think sonys android skin is pretty nice. Once sony leaves behind the device from updates then sure ill flash a different firmware, for now though the convenience of ota uodates, which are available for official firmwares but not for hacked ones, is too much to give up.
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Use flashtool, it is really simple. Just go slow the first time so you don't make any errors.
Sent from my Arc via transwarp beacon.
So i just received my phone in canada (Lt18i), the international version, since im not using it in canada, its a gift for someone in europe. The box was sealed when i got it, and it said for sale in france, and it has a bunch of crap installed apps like canal+, warnervod, etc. does this mean this is specific to some carrier and thu would have carrier dependent updates? I was really hoping since it unlocked i wouldnt have all this junk on it. Itmdoesnt have any references though to any carrier in the documentation, neither does it have any carrier specific apps i can see. The version on it is 0.42 and it says no updates available. I did read about some 0.62 version out there.
So i have a few questions off topic:
- can i remove the crapware without rooting my phone? I tried es explorer but it tells me uninstll not successful for those apps.
- i did a factory reset the first time, and now the default pictures thwt came with it to show off the beautiful screen are also gone. I found the default ringtones and notificwtion by searching but have not found the default pics. Anybody got a source as to where to find these?
- if i want to stick with the sony software and sony updates, what is the downside of rooting my phone just to delete those bad apps? I read somewhere i lose ota update absility? True? Also can i root, delete the apps, and then unroot?
- what is the difference between simply rooting the device, and unlocking the bootloader, i thought they were both the same
Thanks
zanky said:
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So i have a few questions off topic:
- can i remove the crapware without rooting my phone? I tried es explorer but it tells me uninstll not successful for those apps.
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No.
zanky said:
- i did a factory reset the first time, and now the default pictures thwt came with it to show off the beautiful screen are also gone. I found the default ringtones and notificwtion by searching but have not found the default pics. Anybody got a source as to where to find these?
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If someone doesn't have them zipped already, I can probably find them on my phone and upload them.
zanky said:
- if i want to stick with the sony software and sony updates, what is the downside of rooting my phone just to delete those bad apps? I read somewhere i lose ota update absility? True? Also can i root, delete the apps, and then unroot?
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You do NOT lose OTA update abilities as long as you don't modify any system apps/files. e.g. notifications bar, battery indicator, etc.
Updates are based on whatever firmware you have on the phone.
e.g. I flashed my Rogers arc to a generic USA firmware. It typically gets updated 2-3 weeks before Rogers since they have to do their customization to it. Similarly, users will flash an international firmware or another region's if that region has released an update.
You can flash ANY firmware onto ANY arc and still get 3G in its coverage zone. (All firmwares contain BOTH software radios: i, a. However, HARDWARE is fixed: "a" radio, "i" radio and will ONLY get 3G in their respective coverage zones.)
That is, you can flash an "i" firmware onto an "a" phone and still get 3G in an "a" zone.
However, this does NOT work in reverse. You CANNOT flash an "i" firmware to get "i" 3G in an "i" zone on an "a" phone.
zanky said:
- what is the difference between simply rooting the device, and unlocking the bootloader, i thought they were both the same
Thanks
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Rooting = deeper access to the software on the phone. Does NOT allow you to load recoveries like ClockWorkMod or load non-Sony firmwares.
Bootloader unlocking (either paid or free) allows custom firmwares, overclocking, etc.
Flashing a (generic) firmware is quick and painless:
Backing up your current firmware:
Rooting:
Bootloader unlock process & FAQs:
You have no idea how helpful your info and those videos have been!! I think im actually going to attempt the generic rom thing especially because it says i dont even need to be rooted. And the vidos make it ridiculously easy to do it. After half a dozen guides this demystifies the whole process.
So just to confirm, if i update to a generic other rom, ill still be able to get ota updates based on that region? In your opinion which rom is the best for an lt18i? And by best i mean the one i can expect quickest updates on and with least amount of bloatware, cos i doubt there are or differences in them.European, north american. Or global generic?
Btw im on firmware 0.62 anything special i need to consider before attempting this?
This page has links to firmware for lt18i but no global. And the uk version is older. Should i just flash The uk version even though its older and then ota update?
Regarding the stock photos, would be awesome if you could zip and upload to your mediafire page, maybe other people can find them useful too.
P.s. your donate button is broken paypal says theres an issue with your email address.
BluechipJ said:
Updates are based on whatever firmware you have on the phone.
e.g. I flashed my Rogers arc to a generic USA firmware. It typically gets updated 2-3 weeks before Rogers since they have to do their customization to it. Similarly, users will flash an international firmware or another region's if that region has released an update.
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Ifna bump is acceptable, bump.
zanky said:
You have no idea how helpful your info and those videos have been!! I think im actually going to attempt the generic rom thing especially because it says i dont even need to be rooted. And the vidos make it ridiculously easy to do it. After half a dozen guides this demystifies the whole process.
So just to confirm, if i update to a generic other rom, ill still be able to get ota updates based on that region? In your opinion which rom is the best for an lt18i? And by best i mean the one i can expect quickest updates on and with least amount of bloatware, cos i doubt there are or differences in them.European, north american. Or global generic?
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Typically, Nordic gets updates first because Ericsson is Swedish. (From past observations, it typically goes Nordic, German, Hong Kong, UK, Asia, North America.)
zanky said:
Btw im on firmware 0.62 anything special i need to consider before attempting this?
This page has links to firmware for lt18i but no global. And the uk version is older. Should i just flash The uk version even though its older and then ota update?
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Nope. There isn't anything you need to "do". If you're concerned about data, use a backup program such as Sony's original Backup & Restore that came with the X10 (still works). (http://jp1.ca/androidstuff)
This link should have the latest "i" version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
zanky said:
Regarding the stock photos, would be awesome if you could zip and upload to your mediafire page, maybe other people can find them useful too.
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Which folder(s) are you looking for?
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P.s. your donate button is broken paypal says theres an issue with your email address.
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Thanks. I'll update it!
The link you sent me only has a generic world for lt18i. This other thread i read though said that there is no such thing as generic world, and its just called that but its always for some region of the other. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1210776&page=3)
Not sure how accurate that is but i dont see the nordic one on the link you sent me anyway
Also another thread said that there will always be 8-9 bloatware apps on any firmware such as canal+, warner vod, etc. is this true or false?
Lastly, say i find an older version of the nordic flash file, can i just flash that instead of the 0.62 and then just get an ota update? I didnt see france on your list of status of updates, any idea where that is?
As for pictures, not sure what folder but i believe there were some stock pics that came with the phone to show off the home screen photo widget. If you dont know what im talking about dont worry about it.
BluechipJ said:
Typically, Nordic gets updates first because Ericsson is Swedish. (From past observations, it typically goes Nordic, German, Hong Kong, UK, Asia, North America.)
Nope. There isn't anything you need to "do". If you're concerned about data, use a backup program such as Sony's original Backup & Restore that came with the X10 (still works). (http://jp1.ca/androidstuff)
This link should have the latest "i" version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Which folder(s) are you looking for?
Thanks. I'll update it!
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zanky said:
The link you sent me only has a generic world for lt18i. This other thread i read though said that there is no such thing as generic world, and its just called that but its always for some region of the other. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1210776&page=3)
Not sure how accurate that is but i dont see the nordic one on the link you sent me anyway
Also another thread said that there will always be 8-9 bloatware apps on any firmware such as canal+, warner vod, etc. is this true or false?
Lastly, say i find an older version of the nordic flash file, can i just flash that instead of the 0.62 and then just get an ota update? I didnt see france on your list of status of updates, any idea where that is?
As for pictures, not sure what folder but i believe there were some stock pics that came with the phone to show off the home screen photo widget. If you dont know what im talking about dont worry about it.
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Hi! I was on the same situation as you when I got my device as this was my 1st ever android device and I was also curious about firmware regions. So I tested each and every firmware region I could get on .42 and all I can say is there's not much difference on all of them.
1. is of all the regions there each firmware differs only by so called bloatwares.
2. there are only 2 major differences of all the regions. Asia region contains Chinese keyboard, Japanese Keyboard & international keyboard but no arabic support. While non-Asia regions only has International Keyboard included + arabic support.
That's pretty much about it. All others softwares are similar like baseband version, branding, kernel version, applications, themes, etc.
In regards to consistently early in the release of new firmware and secondly the bloatware included. I originally was on vodafone uk and switched on to uk generic but i want out after the delay of this update. And could someone clear up whether there actually is a global generic rom as that would be prefered, thanks.
frankie99969 said:
In regards to consistently early in the release of new firmware and secondly the bloatware included. I originally was on vodafone uk and switched on to uk generic but i want out after the delay of this update. And could someone clear up whether there actually is a global generic rom as that would be prefered, thanks.
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they are all the same... same kernels etc,, may differ only in regions it releases..
just be sure you do not cross flash, always flash FW of ur model C660x /// C650x
also if you want to debrand of course get the global version.. or specifically FW release on your region
julianalexander said:
they are all the same... same kernels etc,, may differ only in regions it releases..
just be sure you do not cross flash, always flash FW of ur model C660x /// C650x
also if you want to debrand of course get the global version.. or specifically FW release on your region
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Like i said i have debranded to generic uk but the update just isnt coming, downloading a ftf labeled global now, will give it a try.
Thread Closed, this is just the same as which is the best rom threads, they are not allowed.